Project Flux The Truth About AI Music — With Tim Fraser & Anna Mylee
Summary
In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James and Yoshi explore the intersection of AI and the music industry with professional musicians Anna Mylee and Tim Fraser. They discuss the impact of AI on music creation, the ethical implications of AI-generated music, and the future of songwriting in an increasingly automated world. The conversation delves into personal experiences with AI, the importance of authenticity in music, and the potential for a divide between AI-generated and human-created music.
Takeaways
- AI is reshaping the entire music industry.
- The music industry has been struggling for years.
- AI can create music that lacks the human touch.
- Authenticity in music is becoming harder to prove.
- Consumers may prefer AI music for its cost-effectiveness.
- The future of music may see a divide between AI and human creativity.
- Artists need to create music for themselves, not just for profit.
- AI can assist in songwriting but cannot replace human emotion.
- AI raise ethical questions in music.
- The music industry must adapt to technological changes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI in Music
02:39 Anna's Perspective on AI's Impact
04:55 Tim's Optimism and Historical Context
07:20 The Music Industry's Response to AI
09:52 AI as a Tool for Songwriters
12:13 The Ethics of Sampling and AI
15:06 AI's Limitations in Creativity
17:40 The Role of Backstory in Music
19:58 Conclusion: The Future of Music and AI
23:25 The Role of AI in Music Creation
28:58 Authenticity in the Age of AI
38:18 Hope and the Future of Music
42:04 Collaborating with Legends
Tim Fraser
Tim’s Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-fraser-9aa5b44/
https://www.tim-fraser.co.uk
Tina Turner doing Tim’s Song Falling https://open.spotify.com/track/4G7ruzIprYHy1EnvHwnLGs?si=f17e9f5c454c4262
Lulu doing another fab Tim song Could I Be More Blue https://open.spotify.com/track/0Dj7Nuk4jMhAoUWIFwOUB9?si=9d8187475c7d49ed
Anna Mylee
Anna’s website https://www.annamylee.com/
Anna’s Insta https://www.instagram.com/anna_mylee
Anna’s AI videos from Beyond Grooves & Treble Podcast https://youtu.be/PVKO6jdAnJg?si=AoCOt5lZYOYxajud and https://youtu.be/0eveLHlRGww?si=Km5FUWAoMHIe1q--
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