(ESP-ENG) Blues and Soul | Music made by AI - Jerry's Sound Room.
Hello friends, good vibes to all.

Artificial intelligence seems to be gaining ground in many areas of life, and music appears to be no exception. Today I'm here with a sort of review/reflection on whether the use of this powerful tool is fair, whether it's high-quality, whether it sounds good, and whether it can ever compete with the human mind and talent. To understand this, you need to get to know Jerry's Sound Room. I confess that the first time I heard them, I thought they were simply a group of musicians with a cast of singers who performed the songs incredibly well, but no, nothing could be further from the truth.
This is a musical project that will last about a year, focusing on two main genres: blues and soul. There are some jazz influences as well, but those two are the core. They're very powerful ballads, both in English and Spanish, that evoke the 1950s, very much in the style of Louis Armstrong. I won't deny that the songs sound quite good; most of them deal with themes of heartbreak, romance, lost love, disappointment, and similar things. But are they of the same quality as songs made by people with real passion? That's the question.
- No me debes nada
To anyone's ear, myself included, this sounds like a woman's voice surrendering to the lyrics and the instrumental rhythm. It's truly impressive to think this is AI. This "woman's" voice is husky, full of feeling, strong, and deep; it's a very powerful ballad. Another thing that connects with people is the lyrics. In this case, we have the story of a former love who leaves, and this person feels they owe nothing; there's no resentment or bitterness. I think one of the most important hooks is creating things that resonate with the listener, and this definitely does that. Musically and instrumentally speaking, it sounds top-notch; whoever is behind this knows what they're doing because it has realism. What's the catch? - that EVERYTHING sounds almost the same. And the next song is proof.
- Beneath My Skin
This is one of my favorites. The delicacy of the sound is impressive; it helps that it's in English. Some genres sound better than others depending on the language, and I think English sounds best with the blues. The instrumentation is exactly the same, or at least the foundation—bass and drums—and this is the "flaw" I mentioned. Even so, the result is amazing for an AI. Now, how are we supposed to feel about this? Well, music is an art form, and as such, it responds to emotions and feelings. I feel that sitting down to sing a song will never be the same as using an artificial voice to do the job; it's purely an emotional matter of connection. I'm a photographer, and what AI is doing in my field is incredible. It's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish what's real from what isn't. But even knowing this, I feel it's light years away from matching the human work of photography.
Why? - Well, because human sensitivity is irreplaceable. And that's what happens with these songs. Yes, they're beautiful and they might reach the audience the creator intends, but in the end, they're a mass-produced product. When you listen to the entire repertoire, you realize it's always the same; it's a loop where the only thing that changes is the way it's presented, not the substance. Is that fair? - Well, that's another issue. There are people who have been working themselves to the bone for years to release music and try to earn a living and a little recognition, and then this AI comes along and gets millions of views on YouTube and Spotify, and therefore money in their pockets. It's a whole topic that could be discussed at length. Let me know in the comments what you think: do you agree or disagree with AI in music?
¡Un abrazo a todos, nos escuchamos en la próxima!
Well folks, that's all for today. I hope you enjoyed it.
¡Hugs to everyone, see you next time!
I totally agree with you: AI impresses at first, but human sensitivity and soul can never be replicated.