The end of music production as we know it and a new beginning (perhaps)

[reubensm]

I have been an old timer listening to music from way back in the 1970s, all types until I was introduced to the 80s metal scene in the 80s. Have owned many albums over the years and followed many bands, from the analog recording era to the digital era, from the vinyl era to the streaming era. Have heard many bands live as well over the years. Since of late (possibly the last 5 years or so) I've been trying to locate obscure bands from the 80s metal era and have been quite amazed at what I've been able to find an listening to, on platforms like YouTube.

Since the last few months, some new bands and albums have been thrown up by the YouTube algorithms in my feed and I found these to be fantastic albums by artists I've never heard of. I did what one may almost immediately do, go to Wikipedia but found nothing, only to discover that these albums have originated from AI-practioners and lovers of the genre. I have started really enjoying these albums but also had this thought come to mind - do we need singers and bands again, do we need musicians and song writers again? Someone can do an equally good job sitting in her/his bedroom with a nice computer and with access to AI platforms. I wonder how this will impact bollywood for example - would we need lyricists, music directors and singers any more?

Take a listen (2 samples of typical flavours from the 80's glam metal scene)

Electric Storm - Broken String

Thunder of the Metal - Power Rock Ballads

 

[reubensm]

+ what about music labels, what about music publishing and will Grammy categories be divided into traditional vs AI? (knowing the academy, they'll completely ignore AI or perhaps acknowledge it half a century later )

AI-Generated Jazz Album

Jim Reeves must be shaking in his grave, a new Jim Reeves Christmas Album (61 years after he passed)

 

[reubensm]

how music is created using AI

 

[Analogous]

My faith in my ears is gone

 

[alpha1]

Who the eff needs humans (each walking around with his king-sized ego clashing with my fragile one) around anymore?

 

[hifimaddy]

History moves in cycles. Every era has its favorite format—reel tapes, vinyl, cassettes, and CDs. Each one was once new and exciting, then pushed aside by the next invention. When they faded, we called them obsolete. But time changes our minds. Vinyl records, once sold for pennies, are now treasured again for their warmth and physical presence.

Today, AI music stands in the spotlight. It is fast, endless, and easy to consume. Many worry about what this means for real musicians. But history suggests a pattern. In 20 or 40 years, AI music may feel like a phase, not a soul. People may crave human flaws, live performances, and the emotion of real hands and voices.

In the end, we always return to what feels real. Technology moves us forward, but nostalgia pulls us back. Not to reject progress, but to remember who we are—and where our music truly began.

 

[vnmathur57]

AI generated full length movies are also available on YouTube.

 

[reubensm]

Now technology is poised to change the concept of live performances, heard of the 'man in the box' at JFK Airport? In the future, bands can perform live in our living rooms

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