The Beatles are back: a new song bringing together Lennon, Harrison, Starr and McCartney thanks to artificial intelligence
The legendary Beatles are back with a new song called “Now and Then”. An unexpected collaboration achieved thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. Indeed, this song was made possible thanks to the work of the team of Peter Jackson, director of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, who managed to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old cassette and mix it with new recordings from the other members of the group.
The genesis of this song dates back to the 1970s when John Lennon recorded a demo of “Now and Then” in his New York apartment. Unfortunately, after his death, the technology of the time did not allow his voice to be extracted with sufficient quality. So only now, thanks to artificial intelligence, can we clearly hear John Lennon’s voice on this song.
The process of creating “Now and Then” was a mix of nostalgia and newness. George Harrison’s guitar recordings, made in 1995, were added to Lennon’s original demo, giving it a new dimension. Then, the two surviving members of the Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, contributed their vocals, drums, pianos and basses in the Los Angeles studios.
When Paul McCartney describes this experience, he emphasizes the emotion felt by all members of the group during the recording of “Now and Then”. It was as if John was back among them, reuniting the Beatles one last time. Ringo Starr adds that everything in this song is authentic, no artificial manipulation has been done. The recordings were reworked to make them clearer, but the essence of the Beatles remained intact.
The release of this new song aroused great anticipation among Beatles fans, who rushed to pre-order the various available media. Vinyls and cassettes were quickly out of stock on the group’s online store. This once again demonstrates the unwavering enthusiasm for this legendary group, even decades after their separation.
“Now and Then” marks an important milestone in the history of the Beatles. This is likely the last song they will record together and represents a symbolic conclusion to their incredible career. Even though John Lennon and George Harrison are no longer physically there, their presence is strongly felt in this song thanks to artificial intelligence.
This technological innovation also opens up new possibilities for Beatles fans. Imagine for a moment being able to relive the group’s legendary concerts or even attend new virtual shows where the Beatles would play together thanks to artificial intelligence. The limits are pushed and the magic of the Beatles continues to fascinate current and future generations.
In conclusion, “Now and Then” is much more than just a song. It is a unique testament to the Beatles’ legacy, their timeless talent and the power of artificial intelligence. A new page in musical history is being written, and the Beatles continue to captivate the world with their music, even after all these years.