1010Benja's AI-assisted song 'Semiramis’ Dream' wins over a skeptic
Musician 1010Benja used Suno AI to create 'Semiramis’ Dream', a track that even an AI music skeptic finds infectious and original, thanks to his intensive human-AI collaboration process.
Introduction
AI-generated music often gets a bad rap for being soulless and boring, but musician 1010Benja has managed to turn that notion on its head. His latest single 'Semiramis’ Dream', created with the help of Suno AI, has won praise from someone who is usually critical of AI music.
The Process
Unlike many who simply feed a prompt into an AI and wait for output, Benja employed a far more involved method. He wrote the lyrics, recorded the vocals, and collaborated with friend Patrick Holder, who produced the beat. They then fed these elements into Suno, selected the best output, edited it in Ableton, and repeated the process hundreds of times until they achieved the desired result.
Ethical Considerations
Benja is transparent about his use of AI – the track is labeled as AI-generated on Deezer. He acknowledges the ethical drawbacks, including environmental impact, but as an artist who has struggled financially and even experienced homelessness, he feels traditional methods are out of reach. "I can't afford to hire a children's choir, and my vision requires tools that are available to me," he says.
Conclusion
While the journalist remains skeptical about AI art in general, he admits that 1010Benja has proven that Suno can produce more than just "slop" – it can create artistically valuable work when used with care and human input.
