Artificial intelligence debate in the music world: It cannot replace human emotion
Artists and professional association presidents stated that artificial intelligence can be a tool in music, but it cannot replace human emotion.
While the recent increase in works produced with artificial intelligence on music charts and Spotify's step to introduce an AI badge have sparked widespread repercussions in the music community, experts and artists stated that artificial intelligence cannot fully reflect human experiences and the soul of folk songs.
The Place of Artificial Intelligence in Music
While music charts have recently been filled with works produced by artificial intelligence, it is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish some tracks from human-made productions. While folk songs, which have translated the emotions of geography for centuries, are now being handed over to artificial intelligence, it is noteworthy that especially younger generations love these works very much.
Spotify's Move Escalated the Debate
The music streaming platform Spotify's announcement that it will add an AI Persona badge to certain artist profiles starting in September has brought debates in the sector to a whole new dimension. The eyes of the entire world are turned toward music produced or interpreted by artificial intelligence.
Züleyha Ortak Emphasizes Perfection
Vocal artist Züleyha Ortak stated that artificial intelligence achieves successful results thanks to utilizing millions of works, noting that artificial intelligence is flawless while works made with human interpretation are flawed. Ortak emphasized that this is an opportunity to reach younger generations, but it should not replace human production.
Statements by MESAM President Ergül
Recep Ergül, President of the Turkish Musical Work Owners Professional Society (MESAM), said that artificial intelligence can reinterpret folk songs, but cannot truly produce folk songs. Ergül noted that a folk song does not consist solely of rhyme and meter, and that the elegies of Yemen and Çanakkale carry the memory of society.
Views of Mozele Mirac and Aslı Hünel
Rap artist Mozele Mirac expressed that with the industrialization of music, works aimed at pleasure and consumption have increased, and that artificial intelligence should be used as a tool. Singer Aslı Hünel emphasized that music is not just about correct notes, and that lived experiences and genuine emotion are very important.