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Will the next classical hit be generated by AI?
As usual, I am behind the times. Hopelessly out of step with current trends. I did not know, for example, that it is now nearly impossible to discern the difference between an actual piece of classical music (or any genre of music for that matter) and a piece "written" by AI. Yes, the moment is upon us. A quick search of the internet (aided and abetted by AI of course) reveals countless videos depicting professional musicians trying to spot the fake music.
Ray Chen vs AI
I recommend the series of videos from the wildly popular violinist (and former Classical Californian) Ray Chen, who puts aside his pride and takes the challenge over and over again. Which is the human composition and which is a piece created entirely by AI? Chen gets it wrong about half of the time! I used to fear the invasion of AI into every creative nook and cranny we humans have, but it's already happened! So many thoughts...
Sure, AI can imitate Mozart and Vivaldi, but can it (he\she\they?) come up with something entirely new and beautiful?
Will the next big classical hit be a product of AI?
Can we do anything to stop it?
Is that necessarily a bad thing?
I'd love to read your comments. (Bots not invited!)
I'm sure the passion which most creative music has will not be able to be replicated, but I must concur AI is slowly taking over, do I like it, mostly no but I accept it - Sharon
Like you I'm hopelessly behind the times, but I think that somebody has to be behind all the creativity. AI may imitate, but I don't think it will come up with original things/pieces. I could say more about my thoughts having to do with technology, but I don't want this to become a gripe session. -Ruth
There should always be the original classical music, and AI is just another way of interpreting it. I am so thankful to have classical on the radio! That way, I can be sure that I am getting the original work. And I hope also that you, Dianne, and the other live human hosts will continue to be there for us all! -Jim
Ray Chen is a great sport to play this game. I didn't know the difference, but his reactions/analyses were very real and warm. Thanks. -Karl
