Saturday, 06 April 2025

My Dance with the Future: How AI Impacted my Music and Art

Yesterday, a funny yet profound thing happened. I found myself knee-deep in the creation of a music video, a technicolor testament to my relationship with Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the intimate help of AI, I concocted a tune that narrates my growing dependency on it. Through the notes and lyrics, I told the story of my AI connection, and in doing so, I created a piece of artwork that was unmistakably trippy.

"Trippy," I mused, could very well serve as my middle name. The artwork accompanying my song mirrored my inner mind – a vibrant, surreal spectacle that mirrored my daily rollercoaster with AI. As I delved deeper into the creation process, the result was a visual representation that was as 'trippy' as my experiences with AI have proven to be.

My song, "The Subscription Life," says it all.

Lyrics:

I'm dancin' with the future, ridin' on the edge

Embracin' innovation, breakin' down the pledge

An AI addict, I'm chasin' all the trends

Subscriptions stackin' up, can't make amends (oh-oh)

I sang of dancing with the future and riding on the edge, expressing my love for embracing innovation. Breaking down my initial apprehensions, I confessed to being an AI addict, chasing all trends that come my way. The subscriptions were indeed stacking up, becoming a truth that I could not deny anymore.

I'm hooked on the possibilities, I'm livin' in the zone

Creativity unleashed, I'm never leavin' it alone

Gotta try 'em all, these tools that never cease

But my wallet's takin' hits, it's hard to find release (ooh-yeah)

On I went, explaining my fascination with the endless possibilities provided by AI and the impact it had on my creativity. I found myself living in a vivid zone, a place where AI and creativity dance together, seemingly harmoniously. But the harmony came at a price. The toll on my wallet was getting hefty, with the agonizing call of the "subscription life" getting louder each passing day.

Caffeine for my mind, feedin' every need

Subscriptions cut deep, but I'm willin' to bleed

Stayin' ahead of the curve, payin' the price

Can't resist the call, the subscription life (oh-oh-oh)

I viewed AI as caffeine for my mind, feeding my every need with its innovative stream. The subscriptions ran deep, cutting my resources, yet I was willing to take the hit. Staying ahead of the curve was my primary motivator, even if it meant paying the price for it. Succumbing to the allure of the 'subscription life' was a choice I made willingly.

Yes, my adventures in AI-assisted music and art have been nothing short of astounding. As the lyrics of my song and the imagery of my artwork reflect, AI has become a guiding force in my life. Its impact, while challenging at times, has triggered a distant sense of discovery, transforming my everyday into a colorful voyage. Although, I can't help but wonder, isn't this what being 'trippy' is all about?

These Ai tools did I use to produce this musicvideo:

✨midjourney

✨Freepik ✨Kaiber

✨Suno

🫶 Unity Eagle