AI and music

As I’ve been thinking about Artificial Intelligence´s growing influence on music, I find myself both fascinated… and a bit concerned.

On one hand, AI tools are incredibly efficient and can generate music at an astonishing pace. But on the other hand, I worry about how much we might start relying on automation, losing that human touch that makes art so powerful.

AI-generated music may soon dominate commercial spaces, but it just can’t capture the raw emotion or personal stories that real artists pour into their work.

There's something irreplaceable about the emotional depth and personal experiences that shape human creativity.

Still, I believe that passionate creators will continue to thrive. For those of us who are driven by the need to express our emotions through art, AI is just a tool, not a replacement. It can help streamline certain processes, but it will never take away the heart behind what we do.

Ultimately, AI in music should be seen as a complement, not a substitute.

We, as artists, will always prioritize emotional authenticity, which is something technology simply can’t replicate.

I remember how Ryuichi Sakamoto once said in an interview that if Beethoven lived nowadays, he would´ve been using modern technologies to compose his music. When he was alive, the modern piano was a modern technology that wasn´t as much in use as it is nowadays.

The prevailing instrument was the fortepiano, a beautiful instrument that nevertheless has much less technical and expressive possibilities than the Hammerklavier. And Beethoven was the first composer to write specifically for this new instrument.

As always, new technologies arouse plenty of suspicion and even fear. But as with most things, with proper use, they can be a tool for good.

I´ve put a couple of my favorite tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto on my Peaceful piano playlist, a selection of music that can accompany you both for attentive listening or for putting it in the background and relaxing. You can access it here.

Enjoy, and have a nice day.

Claudio.