I hate that I don’t hate this song made with Suno
The Verge explores how musician 1010Benja successfully integrated Suno AI into his creative process for the track 'Semiramis' Dream'. By treating AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human artistry, he created a song that defies typical AI-generated tropes.
Why it matters
This highlights a shift in the music industry where artists are finding ways to use generative AI as a sophisticated instrument rather than just a shortcut for content creation.
I would never go so far as to say there’s no place for AI in music (I’m a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring, especially the outputs of Suno. So I’m having a bit of a tough time processing the fact that I actually quite enjoy 1010Benja’s “Semiramis’ Dream.”
Benja has been unapologetic about his use of generative AI on his latest EP, Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose… The other three tracks can’t quite hold a candle to what you find on 2024’s Ten Total. But the opener “Semiramis’ Dream” is infectious. It explodes out of the speakers with a jungle beat and Benja’s incredible, obviously human voice front and center.
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