About this episode

In this episode, Adam Neely discusses the implications of AI in music and its philosophical aspects.

Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code alexoconnor at www.huel.com/alexoconnor (Minimum $50 purchase). For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel, subscribe to my Substack . Adam Neely is an American bassist, YouTuber, and jazz musician based in New York City. His YouTube content includes Q&A videos, vlogs about performing music, and video essays about online music culture. As a musician, he performs with groups including the electro-jazz duo Sungazer and the instrumental band Aberdeen.Watch Adam's video on Suno here . TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Music and Philosophy(5:17) Can You Cheat in Music?(9:07) What is Suno?(25:20) Can You Use AI Musically?(32:21) Is AI Just the New Sampling?(38:40) AI and Inclusivity(46:21) Is Music Becoming Narcissistic?(57:26) Does Great Art Require Ego?(01:07:04) Are AI Music Tools Inevitable?(01:22:55) How Would Adam Improve Suno?(01:35:44) Are We Removing the Humanity From Music?(01:44:18) Is Jazz the Blueprint? CONNECT My Website: ⁠https://www.alexoconnor.com⁠ SOCIAL LINKS: Twitter: ⁠http://www.twitter.com/cosmicskeptic⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/cosmicskeptic⁠ Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Alex J O'Connor

Guest: Adam Neely

Topics covered

• AI in music
• music philosophy
• creativity
• music culture
• jazz
• technology

Keywords

• AI music
• music philosophy
• Adam Neely
• jazz
• creativity
• music culture
• Suno

Sponsors

Huel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Suno, Aberdeen, Sungazer

Places: New York City

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