Emerging from the hallowed forges of Adobe is a fresh entrant into the music creation realm. The tech giant unveiled an experimental audio AI tool, dubbed Project Music GenAI Control, neatly aligning it with its image-based compatriots in Photoshop. The AI can convert text into tunes and take on music editing tasks like a prodigy. This means artists can linger around in their creative clouds, while Adobe's AI bakes their melodic muffins.
Meanwhile, the illustrious diva, Beyoncé, was singing a different tune in her childhood, her father Dr. Matthew Knowles reveals. Inspired by her grandfather's love for country music, the little Beyoncé found her musical calling in the likings of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. Surely enough, the blends of Houston's hip-hop and her grandfather's country preferences manifested in Beyoncé's multifaceted music ameliorations.
Adding a dash of animation to our music medley, Disney has declared its intent to serve us Moana 2 on a silver platter this very year. A surprise sequel announcement to top off its earlier glory as Disney+’s most-streamed film of 2023. We can already hear the Pacific waves harmonizing with Lin-Manuel Miranda's rhapsodic tune-making!
Descending from the animation skyline, we land on the serendipitous stage of four Halifax teenagers who happened upon a surprise gig with Pete Doherty, the Libertines' star. A casual foot stomping to their tunes in Leeds won them a support slot on Pete Doherty's solo show, reminding us of the ever-possible surprises music unveils.
However, every melody comes with an undertone, as Kanye West's new album 'Vultures 1' has been targeted with accusations of copyright infringement. Allegedly taking undue liberties with the works of greats like Ozzy Osbourne and Donna Summer, West's sampling could potentially press legal pianos on the great rapper. Guess this time, he sampled more than just a beat!
As we wind through this musical museum with AI-generated tunes, surprise gigs, melody-vested animations and copyright controversies, it’s clear that a rocked-out journey awaits every turn in the universe of music.
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