The rise of the AI instrument: Singing with someone else's voice
In short: Holly Herndon is redefining musical authorship by introducing a technology that allows anyone to perform using her own vocal identity. This video demonstrates how AI can transform human input into a collaborative, multi-voiced performance.
Multidisciplinary artist Holly Herndon has developed Holly+, an AI-powered instrument designed for creative collaboration. Rather than simply mimicking a voice, the technology allows users to sing through her vocal identity in real time. During a live demonstration, musician Pher used two microphones simultaneously: one capturing his natural sound and another processing his input to match Herndon's unique melodic qualities.
This exploration of AI in music shifts the focus from imitation to a new form of instrument. It raises questions about authorship and the boundaries between human performance and synthetic identity, offering a way for artists to share their 'melodic gifts' with others as a shared tool.
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