Unforgettable Recollection: Last Number of the Beatles That Remains Indelible in Memory
The Beatles, one of the most iconic bands in music history, are set to release a "final" song titled "Now And Then". This release marks an important milestone at the intersection of AI and music.
The song "Now And Then" was initially conceived by John Lennon in the late 1970s but remained incomplete. Fast forward to today, and the song has been resurrected using AI technology. John Lennon's voice was extracted from a noisy old demo tape of the song, recorded around 1978.
Peter Jackson's AI audio restoration technology, previously used in The Beatles' "Get Back" documentary, was employed to separate Lennon's voice from background noise like traffic and television sounds on the cassette. This allowed Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to bring Lennon's vocals to the forefront and complete the song with the surviving Beatles.
The AI technique functions by telling a machine learning model to distinguish and isolate different sounds on the same recording track—for example, separating voice from instruments or background noise. The extracted vocal track was then integrated into a newly arranged and produced Beatles song, preserving Lennon's original performance without digitally recreating or simulating his voice beyond the separation.
The collaboration between human musicians and AI technology was essential in perfecting Lennon's voice for "Now and Then". A team of musicians and sound engineers worked closely with the AI model to fine-tune the generated voices to match Lennon's distinct style. By carefully analyzing Lennon's original recordings and live performances, they were able to understand his unique vocal nuances and meticulously apply these to the AI-generated voices.
The AI model was refined through multiple iterations to achieve a level of authenticity indistinguishable from Lennon's original recordings. This approach was praised as respectful and tasteful by both The Beatles members and Lennon's family since it did not artificially generate new vocal content but enhanced the clarity of Lennon's existing recording.
"Now and Then" serves as a symbol of The Beatles' enduring influence and commitment to realizing their artistic vision. It has even won awards like the Grammy for Best Rock Performance. The final Beatles single is set to be released later this year, marking a historic moment in the fusion of AI and music.
[1] Peter Jackson's AI Audio Restoration Team [2] The Beatles: Get Back [4] The Beatles: Now and Then [5] Grammy Awards 2023 Winners
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