We have been fans of @RickBeato for a while now so this was great! We went all in on his creative process, the influence of AI, and what it all means for the future of musicians.
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00:00 - Intro to Rick
01:01 - Who is Rick Beato?
01:23 - How Rick got into the music industry
01:57 - Rick’s childhood influences
03:19 - What defines a quality song?
05:13 - First time encountering computers in music
06:17 - Thoughts on tech in music
08:30 - Logic vs. Pro Tools
10:23 - Recalling when Rick first heard about AI in music
12:50 - Are governments prepared?
15:25 - Suno and Udio Takeover
18:30 - Is using AI different to using other tech in music? Will people care?
20:26 - Does the tech scare Rick as a music teacher?
25:03 - Standing out as a musician in an AI world
26:46: - AI Musicians and Artists
28:21 - Will AI HELP the industry?
31:30 - Streaming platforms vs. AI
37:29 - Is there anything exciting about this at all?
39:08 - Will eventually completely replace humans in music?
40:03 - Will becoming a professional musician be harder?
43:27 - Billboard Number 1 AI Song
46:17 - The latest Beatle track
47:00 - Advice for the new musicians in an AI World
47:59 - Generative AI vs. Live Music
49:05 - Outro
