Can AI truly create music? Or is human instinct irreplaceable in the creative process?
In this episode of CreativesWithAi, host Lena Robinson speaks with Kiwi composer René Gruss about the intersection of music, technology, and artistic integrity.
Here are 4 key takeaways from this fascinating conversation:
- Music is instinct, not intelligence: René argues that true creativity is deeply human, shaped by emotion, experience, and skill, making AI an outsider in traditional composition.
- AI has a place, but not in composing: While AI tools can assist with administration and production, René sees no role for it in creating real music.
- The music industry is broken: With streaming services exploiting artists and record labels fading, René believes a new model, perhaps powered by blockchain, could restore fairness for creators.
- Music for well-being and change: His latest project, ‘Reflections and Connections’, is designed to help people reconnect with themselves and nature through mindful listening.
René’s perspective challenges the hype around AI-generated creativity and offers a hopeful vision for the future of music.
It was a pleasure to have you on the show René. What a conversation we had. Two Kiwi's chatting about our Kiwi roots, lives in the UK, your amazing music, the impact of AI and the broken music industry. It went to some very unexpected places, Thank you. Lena Robinson, Host Creatives WithAI Podcast