Ben Verdes
Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been entering the mainstream consciousness. Technological companies have been incentivised to invest in this technology, causing it to evolve exponentially in many sectors. AI in art, and in music has been no exception, with tools such as Suno and Udio being at the forefront. Recent lawsuits involving the major record labels have further brought this technology to people’s attention.
This study uses data collected from a survey to answer two questions: Is there a market for music created by AI and where does AI fall flat? This study compares and contrasts AI and human made music produced using the same prompts, and instrumentation.
The research questions were explored by creating music with both humans and AI, and conducting a survey.
It is evident from results that firstly, there could be a market for AI generated music, but at this current time, the response is mixed. An interesting question that merits further research is - if people know something is made by AI, will it change their opinion?
Secondly, the area where AI falls flat is in the innovation and progression of music. AI, perhaps due to its reliance on material that has been produced previously, is limited. Currently, humans are ultimately at the forefront of the creation of music, therefore giving them an advantage.
Ben Verdes is a Producer/Songwriter hailing from Co. Wicklow. He specialises in audio and studio engineering, having built a recording studio in a small cabin. His work is heavily inspired by his surroundings, currently mountains, fields, pigs and cows.
