BEATLES – NEW SONGS THANKS TO AI

This method, while sparking debates and divergences, is ardently supported by the English singer, highlighting that it allowed isolating the different vocal tracks, particularly those of John Lennon: «It’s a quite moving experience. We all play on it, and it’s truly a Beatles’ work. Realizing that in 2023, we are still working on a Beatles song and unveiling a previously unheard track to the public is extremely exciting. It’s the closest we’ve come to having [John Lennon, ed.] with us in the room, so it’s a very moving experience for us all».

“Now and Then”

The triumph is already palpable, as «Now And Then» has accumulated 17 million streams in just one week on Spotify. It has topped the UK charts, a first since «The Ballad of John and Yoko» in 1969, 54 years ago! This notable success allows the Beatles to set new records, but also to consider the continuation of this musical adventure. At least, that is the wish expressed by Peter Jackson, the New Zealand-born director of «The Lord of the Rings,» who directed the Beatles documentary titled «Get Back» and extracted the audio tracks used for «Now And Then.» He asserts to the Sunday Times that other compositions could emerge through this same process.

The Video Clip

According to the director behind the video clip for «Now And Then,» merging archive footage and contemporary sequences, this perspective is entirely conceivable: «We can take a recording of ‘Get Back,’ separate [the voices of] John and George, keep Paul and Ringo, then add a chorus or harmonies. And thus, you can end up with a rather decent song». It is worth noting that Peter Jackson developed his 7-hour and 30-minute documentary from 60 hours of videos and 150 hours of audio recordings, thus having a wide range of material at his disposal. However, it is essential that the public does not get too carried away too quickly, as this idea is still under consideration: «I haven’t yet discussed this with Paul. It’s a bit of a fan thing, but it’s entirely conceivable».

CONCLUSION:

The unprecedented union between the timeless creativity of the Beatles and the potentials offered by artificial intelligence has given birth to the musical phenomenon «Now And Then.» This title, a collaboration between the group members, an original composition by John Lennon, and the technological advances of our time, has not only achieved a resounding success with millions of streams and a top spot in the charts after more than half a century but also opens the door to still unexplored artistic horizons.