AI Music: Revolution or Gimmick? | Creative Table AI

In this episode of Creative Table, host Kevin is joined by Andy and Chris to discuss the implications of AI on musicians and professional composers. They delve into their own music backgrounds and experiences, tracking the technological transformations they've witnessed, from analog tape to digital recording. The conversation explores AI tools like Suno, UDO, and Music Flow, showcasing examples of AI-generated music across various genres. They assess the current capabilities and limitations of AI in music composition, considering its practical uses as a scratch pad or idea generator. The trio compares the quality of AI-generated tracks, debates the sentiment of professional musicians towards AI, and contemplates its future potential.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Backgrounds
01:36 Evolution of Music Technology
04:08 AI in Music Composition
04:47 Exploring AI Music Tools
05:52 Personal Experiences with AI Music
10:28 Professional Musicians' Perspectives on AI
15:22 AI Tools for Music Creation
27:10 Creative and Colorful Lyrics
27:33 Voice and Instrumentation Analysis
27:58 Creating a Country Honky Tonk Song
28:17 Exploring Music Flow and Suno
32:19 AI's Take on Classic Rock
35:17 Comparing AI-Generated Music
41:24 The Importance of Prompts in AI
50:02 Future of AI in Music Production
52:26 Closing Thoughts and Fun Experiments