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 Philosophy5:17 - 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 Inclusivity46:21 - 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? - CONNECTMy Website: https://www.alexoconnor.comSOCIAL LINKS:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cosmicskepticFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/cosmicskepticInstagram…
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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