The editor of Downcodes will let you know a shocking news: Even after 50 years of disbandment, the Beatles still received two nominations at this year's Grammy Awards! This is all thanks to the clever use of artificial intelligence technology. Their song "Now and Then" was re-produced through AI technology and received two nominations for "Record of the Year" and "Best Rock Performance". This will compete with many well-known artists on the same stage, which has attracted widespread attention. How does AI give this old song new life? Let’s take a closer look.
Their song "Now and Then" was finely processed using artificial intelligence technology and released last year. Nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance, the song will feature alongside the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Beyoncé Well-known artists compete together, making the Grammy Awards ceremony even more eye-catching.
Even though the Beatles are no longer active, Paul McCartney decided to use AI technology to create "the last Beatles song." McCartney did not use deepfake technology to resurrect the deceased members John Lennon (John Lennon) and George Harrison (George Harrison). Instead, he restored a recording of Lennon's 1978 recording and improved the sound quality.
McCartney was inspired by Peter Jackson's documentary The Beatles: Get Back. This documentary released in 2021 is based on archival video of the "Let It Be" recording session in 1969. Although the recording quality was poor, the film's audio editor Emile de la Rey used AI technology to identify the four members' voices and isolate them from background noise. The technology also helped producer Giles Martin create a new stereo mix for The Beatles' 1966 album Revolver.
AI audio editing technology works similarly to how video calling platforms like FaceTime, Google Meet, and Zoom remove background noise during calls. Machine learning models can be trained on specific sounds, whether it’s a human voice on a video call or a certain type of guitar in a recording studio, and extract those specific sounds from other audio.
In the "Record of the Year" nominations, whether the Beatles can defeat opponents such as Billie Eilish (Billie Eilish) and Kendrick Lamar (Kendrick Lamar) has become the focus of attention. It is worth noting that among all nominated songs, "Now and Then" has only 78 million plays on Spotify, which is relatively low.
The Beatles once again stood on the stage of the Grammy Awards with the "new life" brought by AI technology. This is not only a tribute to the classics, but also an affirmation of technological innovation. Let's wait and see if this legendary band can create magic again!