Veteran Singer-Songwriter Liza Minnelli Breaks 13-Year Silence with AI-Created Track
At 79 years young, legendary diva Liza Minnelli has officially rejoined the music scene, releasing her first new material in over a decade. The unexpected foray into deep house is part of an innovative collaboration between Minnelli and ElevenLabs, a pioneering company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to create new sounds.
Minnelli's contribution to the track, titled "Kids, Wait Til You Hear This," features her distinctive vocals alongside a pumping AI-generated backing. The song has generated significant buzz among music aficionados, with many hailing it as an exciting development in the use of AI in music production.
When asked about her experience working with ElevenLabs, Minnelli expressed her faith in the technology's potential to revolutionize the creative process. "I've always believed that music is about connection and emotional truth," she stated. "What interested me here was the idea of using my voice and new tools in service of expression, not instead of it."
Interestingly, Minnelli has taken great care to emphasize her ownership and control over the project, insisting that AI arrangements were used but not vocals. Her approach is a refreshing take on the emerging trend of AI-generated music, which some industry experts have raised concerns about regarding job security for human musicians.
Art Garfunkel, another notable artist featured in the compilation, echoed Minnelli's sentiments on the importance of respecting artistic ownership and musicianship. "Music has always evolved alongside technology," he said. "What impressed me was the respect for musicianship... The human remains at the centre."
While some have expressed reservations about AI-generated music, others see it as an exciting new frontier in creativity. As companies like Udio, Suno, and Klay continue to push the boundaries of this emerging field, partnerships between artists and these innovative firms are becoming increasingly common.
These developments mark a significant shift in the music industry's approach to technology and artistic collaboration. Will AI-generated music become the norm, or will human creativity remain at its core? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Liza Minnelli has certainly got everyone talking with her innovative new track, "Kids, Wait Til You Hear This."
At 79 years young, legendary diva Liza Minnelli has officially rejoined the music scene, releasing her first new material in over a decade. The unexpected foray into deep house is part of an innovative collaboration between Minnelli and ElevenLabs, a pioneering company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to create new sounds.
Minnelli's contribution to the track, titled "Kids, Wait Til You Hear This," features her distinctive vocals alongside a pumping AI-generated backing. The song has generated significant buzz among music aficionados, with many hailing it as an exciting development in the use of AI in music production.
When asked about her experience working with ElevenLabs, Minnelli expressed her faith in the technology's potential to revolutionize the creative process. "I've always believed that music is about connection and emotional truth," she stated. "What interested me here was the idea of using my voice and new tools in service of expression, not instead of it."
Interestingly, Minnelli has taken great care to emphasize her ownership and control over the project, insisting that AI arrangements were used but not vocals. Her approach is a refreshing take on the emerging trend of AI-generated music, which some industry experts have raised concerns about regarding job security for human musicians.
Art Garfunkel, another notable artist featured in the compilation, echoed Minnelli's sentiments on the importance of respecting artistic ownership and musicianship. "Music has always evolved alongside technology," he said. "What impressed me was the respect for musicianship... The human remains at the centre."
While some have expressed reservations about AI-generated music, others see it as an exciting new frontier in creativity. As companies like Udio, Suno, and Klay continue to push the boundaries of this emerging field, partnerships between artists and these innovative firms are becoming increasingly common.
These developments mark a significant shift in the music industry's approach to technology and artistic collaboration. Will AI-generated music become the norm, or will human creativity remain at its core? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Liza Minnelli has certainly got everyone talking with her innovative new track, "Kids, Wait Til You Hear This."
. It's all about balance - tech can be a tool, not a replacement for our own creativity and emotions 
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AI-generated music is actually kinda cool! I mean, who wouldn't want to see a legendary artist like Liza Minnelli back on the scene? But what I love most is that she's keeping her vocals in control and not letting AI replace them. That's all about respecting the human element in music 
It's also interesting to see how artists are embracing this new tech, like Art Garfunkel saying humans remain at the centre. Can't wait to see where this creative collaboration takes us! 
i mean i've had my issues w/ tech taking over music but liza's got a point about creativity & emotional truth. art garfunkel said it best, human at the centre 
also gotta give props to elevenlabs for pushing boundaries & respecting artist ownership 
what's next? AI-generated soundtracks for movies?? 
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. Will we start seeing more human artists embracing tech as a creative tool, or will it become a replacement for our artistry? Only time (and some thoughtful discussion) will tell 
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it's like she's embracing the future of music 
it's all about balance, right? between technology and human touch 
music has always been about connection and emotion, and that shouldn't change just because of AI 
and it's definitely got me excited to see where this new frontier takes us 
. But one thing's for sure - Liza Minnelli is still got it 
. Her approach to working with AI feels super respectful and human-centered, which is refreshing