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Top Songwriters Embrace AI as a Creative Tool

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Linden Jay, one of the writers behind Doja Cat's hit song "Woman," sees AI as an exciting tool for advancing ideas but not as a replacement for the craft of writing a good song. He uses AI to turn his own voice into the voice of a famous artist to get an idea of whether a song is heading in the right direction. Aaron Horn, Linden's co-writer, agrees that AI is a tool that can fill in the gaps in the creative process. He compares it to a rhyming dictionary, a platform that suggests rhymes for poems and lyrics.

Jessica Agombar, who wrote "What a Man Gotta Do" for the Jonas Brothers, has found inspiration in AI's capabilities, particularly in voice mimicking. However, she believes that artistry will always be preserved in organic songwriting and producing, with imperfect vocals and rough sketches. Kamille, known for her work with Little Mix, Mabel, and Kylie Minogue, tries to avoid relying too much on AI. She believes that the key to songwriting is expressing emotion from the heart, which should not be lost as technology advances.

While AI has its positives, these songwriters advise aspiring musicians not to rely too heavily on AI and to embrace their own experiences and humanity. They believe that machines cannot create music on their own and that AI cannot replicate the depth of human emotion. In conclusion, AI can be a valuable tool in the music industry, but it should not replace the artistry and personal touch that comes from human songwriting.

Original news source: Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared (BBC)

πŸ“– Vocabulary:

1. Artificial intelligence
2. songwriters
3. mimic
4. artist
5. tool
6. craft
7. emotion
8. music

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions: Have students read the article individually or in pairs. Then, ask them to write a summary of the main points of the article in their own words. Afterward, have students share their summaries with the class and discuss any differing perspectives or opinions they noticed.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Assign each group a specific question related to the article, such as "Do you believe AI can replicate the artistry and human emotion in music?" Give the groups time to discuss their opinions and come up with reasons to support their stance. Then, have each group present their arguments to the class and conduct a poll to see which opinion is most popular among the students.
– Word Association
Instructions: Provide the students with a list of words related to the article, such as "artificial intelligence," "songwriting," "music industry," "emotions," etc. Have the students take turns saying a word from the list and then quickly say the first word that comes to their mind in relation to that word. Encourage them to make connections between the words and discuss their thoughts and associations with the class.
– Sketch It
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Assign each pair a specific scene or scenario from the article, such as "a songwriter using AI to mimic the voice of an artist" or "a group of songwriters discussing the pros and cons of AI in music." Give the pairs time to sketch out a visual representation of their assigned scene. Afterward, have each pair present their sketches to the class and explain their creative choices.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask the students to imagine how AI could further impact the music industry in the future. Have them write down their predictions individually or in pairs, considering both positive and negative effects. Then, have students share their predictions with the class and engage in a discussion about the potential advancements and challenges AI may bring to the music industry.

πŸ€” Comprehension Questions:

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a topic that divides opinions among top songwriters who have worked with s such as Doja Cat, Jonas Brothers, and BTS. However, they all agree that AI can be a useful tool in the music industry. Some songwriters use AI to mimic the voice of the artist they are writing for, to check how a track sounds or to writer's block. Despite its usefulness, they that AI cannot replicate the artistry and human emotion that goes into creating music. Jay, one of the writers behind Doja Cat's hit song "Woman," sees AI as an exciting tool for advancing ideas but not as a for the craft of writing a good song. He uses AI to turn his own into the voice of a famous artist to get an idea of whether a song is heading in the right . Aaron Horn, Linden's co-writer, agrees that AI is a tool that can fill in the gaps in the creative process. He compares it to a rhyming dictionary, a platform that suggests rhymes for poems and lyrics. Agombar, who "What a Man Gotta Do" for the Jonas Brothers, has found in AI's capabilities, particularly in voice mimicking. However, she believes that artistry will always be preserved in songwriting and producing, with imperfect vocals and rough sketches. Kamille, known for her work with Little Mix, Mabel, and Kylie Minogue, tries to avoid relying too much on AI. She believes that the key to songwriting is expressing emotion from the heart, which should not be lost as technology . While AI has its positives, these songwriters advise musicians not to rely too heavily on AI and to embrace their own and humanity. They believe that machines cannot create music on their own and that AI cannot the depth of human emotion. In conclusion, AI can be a valuable tool in the music industry, but it should not replace the artistry and personal touch that comes from human songwriting.

πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:

1. What is your opinion on using AI in the music industry?
2. How would you feel if AI was used to mimic your voice in a song you wrote?
3. Do you think AI can fully replicate the artistry and human emotion that goes into creating music? Why or why not?
4. What is the role of AI in the creative process according to the songwriters in the article?
5. How do you think AI can be used to overcome writer's block?
6. Do you like the idea of using AI to check how a track sounds? Why or why not?
7. What are some potential advantages of using AI in the music industry?
8. How do the songwriters in the article view AI in relation to the craft of writing a good song?
9. What do you think are the limitations of AI in music creation?
10. How do the songwriters in the article compare AI to a rhyming dictionary?
11. Why do you think Jessica Agombar believes that artistry will always be preserved in organic songwriting and producing?
12. How do you interpret the statement that the key to songwriting is expressing emotion from the heart?
13. Do you agree with the songwriters' advice to aspiring musicians not to rely too heavily on AI? Why or why not?
14. How do you think the use of AI in the music industry will evolve in the future?
15. In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of music creation that AI cannot replicate?

Individual Activities

πŸ“–πŸ’­ Vocabulary Meanings:

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Words

1. Artificial intelligence
2. songwriters
3. mimic
4. artist
5. tool
6. craft
7. emotion
8. music

Meanings

(A) A person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings
(B) Imitate or copy the actions, appearance, or speech of someone or something
(C) A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
(D) Vocal or instrumental sounds (or both
(E) A device or implement used to carry out a particular function or task
(F) A skill or occupation requiring special training in manual or artistic work
(G) People who write songs, especially professionally
(H) The use of computer systems to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence

πŸ”‘ Multiple Choice Questions:

1. How do top songwriters feel about the use of AI in the music industry?
(a) They have divided opinions
(b) They all agree it is useful
(c) They believe it can replace human songwriting
(d) They think it is a useless tool
2. What do some songwriters use AI for in the music industry?
(a) To replace the craft of writing a good song
(b) To mimic the voice of the artist they are writing for
(c) To replicate the artistry of human emotion
(d) To overcome writer's block
3. How does Linden Jay use AI in his songwriting process?
(a) To replace the craft of writing a good song
(b) To turn his own voice into the voice of a famous artist
(c) To replicate the artistry of human emotion
(d) To overcome writer's block
4. What does Aaron Horn compare AI to in the creative process?
(a) A rhyming dictionary
(b) A replacement for human songwriting
(c) A tool that can create music on its own
(d) A useless platform
5. What does Jessica Agombar find inspiration in when it comes to AI?
(a) Its ability to replicate the depth of human emotion
(b) Its ability to replace organic songwriting and producing
(c) Its ability to create music on its own
(d) Its capabilities in voice mimicking
6. What does Kamille believe is the key to songwriting?
(a) Relying heavily on AI
(b) Avoiding the use of technology
(c) Expressing emotion from the heart
(d) Replicating the artistry of human emotion
7. What do these songwriters advise aspiring musicians regarding the use of AI?
(a) To replace human songwriting with AI
(b) To avoid using AI altogether
(c) Not to rely too heavily on AI and embrace their own experiences and humanity
(d) To rely solely on AI for their songwriting process
8. What is the overall conclusion about the use of AI in the music industry?
(a) AI is a useless tool that should not be used in the music industry
(b) AI can create music on its own and replace human songwriting
(c) AI is not a useful tool in the music industry
(d) AI can be a valuable tool, but it should not replace the artistry and personal touch of human songwriting

πŸ•΅οΈ True or False Questions:

AI cannot be used to check how a track sounds or to overcome writer's block.
AI is a topic that unifies opinions among top songwriters.
Linden Jay does not use AI to turn his own voice into the voice of a famous artist.
AI is not compared to a rhyming dictionary by Aaron Horn.
Aspiring musicians should not rely too heavily on AI and should embrace their own experiences and humanity.
AI can be a useful tool in the music industry.
AI cannot replicate the artistry and human emotion that goes into creating music.
Some songwriters use AI to mimic the voice of the artist they are writing for.

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Writing Questions:

1. How do songwriters use AI in the music industry?
2. According to Linden Jay, what is the role of AI in songwriting?
3. What does Aaron Horn compare AI to in the creative process?
4. What capabilities of AI does Jessica Agombar find inspiring?
5. What advice do these songwriters give to aspiring musicians regarding AI?

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