I’m not a hard anti-AI guy, but as a songwriter, no thank you.
I’ve actually played around with ChatGPT for writing lyrics and Suno for creating songs. In both cases, it can be entertaining to play with, but I have no desire to use AI for songwriting. Why?
- My lyrics are my stories. AI strings mediocre lines together and calls it a song. I will admit that I asked AI to write some humorous songs that were pretty hilarious. But I’ll use my own lyrics, thank you.
- AI music is too perfect. Seriously, I can tell the entire song is programmed. But it’s not just AI. It started with drum machines, digital audio workshops, and autotune. Yes, I program electronic music. But my goal is usually to do things more artistically and less for commercial appeal.
- AI music lacks soul. This is the big one for me. I dare you to create AI that can match the raw emotional power of Miles Davis, old AC-DC, John Lee Hooker, or Sex Pistols. It’s not going to happen. If and when it does, we can talk again.
Check out my video to learn more about my thoughts on AI and songwriting. And check out my YouTube Channel to hear some of my songwriting. – dse
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