I have received inquiries regarding the role of generative AI in music production. I foresee a future where AI augments human creativity, but it cannot supersede the need for human ingenuity independently.
In fact, during the production of my previous album ‘Arete,’ AI technology already played a significant role, particularly in the drum programming aspects, although it was not referred to as ‘AI’ at that time as the term did not hold the same contemporary connotations. It is important to understand that AI is a tool, an assistant that requires human instruction and interaction to generate any meaningful output.
Angershade has always been an endeavor dedicated to exploring unconventional approaches to sound design, musical composition, production, and engineering methodologies. Therefore, it aligns with the project’s core ethos to embrace AI as a supplementary creative resource.
The term ‘AI’ is often misconstrued as a fully autonomous, creative, and in some cases, potentially destructive force. In reality, AI is an advanced search and data synthesization technology. AI cannot independently generate artistic works that encapsulate the profound emotional depth and nuanced life experiences that shape a human’s creative essence. An artificial system fundamentally lacks the intrinsic qualities that define biological existence. Without human input and direction, AI remains merely a sophisticated software program, akin to the ones operating on our computers – capable of providing a foundation, but requiring human refinement to uncover true artistic resonance.
The extent to which I will incorporate AI into future Angershade productions remains undetermined and may not be explicitly disclosed, as I do not foresee it being of substantial interest to audiences. However, I am open to the possibility of initiating a separate project that fully harnesses AI’s capabilities in previously unimagined ways. If such a venture manifests, it will operate under a pseudonym, entirely disassociated from Angershade, ℗ Yegge, or the official website. This hypothetical project could potentially already be a beloved or disliked musical act, or an entirely novel creative endeavor – its connection to my involvement would remain unbeknownst to listeners.