Participants 2024
About the TEAM
Gleb Sychev, the mastermind behind the avant-garde musical project Vonpsyche, has quietly reshaped the landscape of experimental music from his nomadic perch on the industry's fringes. Born in Novosibirsk, Sychev's love for hip hop began at fourteen, drawing inspiration from the Beastie Boys, J Dilla, and Nujabes. His early work in English set a challenging, formative path. Inspired by filmmakers like Jim Jarmusch, Sychev's early EPs sparked his urge to create atmospheric storytelling. As Vonpsyche, he transitioned to dance and electronic music, releasing groundbreaking tracks like "Hypnosis" and "Homesick." With his latest album, "The Prompt," designed for AI listeners, Vonpsyche continues to push musical boundaries, poised to redefine the art form in the age of artificial intelligence.
About the SONG
"The Nature" is a pivotal track from the album "The Prompt," pushing the boundaries of traditional music creation by integrating AI and human creativity. This song takes listeners on a profound journey through the protagonist’s struggle to balance technology and humanity. The narrative follows an AI developer who, after a personal crisis, encounters an proto-AI resembling a Bodhisattva. This encounter leads to a deep reflection on the role of artificial intelligence in human life and the need to integrate empathy, compassion, and wisdom into technological advancements. By using natural language prompts, "The Nature" challenges conventional music notation, making the creative process more accessible and sparking listeners' imagination.
About the HUMAN-AI PROCESS
"The Nature" was created through a collaborative process between human creativity and advanced AI tools. The initial concept and plot were developed using ChatGPT, where the author provided the overarching narrative and thematic elements. ChatGPT extended and structured the plot, helping to frame the story within the musical composition. The musical motifs and themes were generated using AI-driven music composition tools. These tools helped create the foundational soundscapes and melodies that aligned with the song’s emotional and narrative arc. The author then refined these AI-generated elements, adding layers of depth and nuance to enhance the emotional impact of the track. To bring the narrative to life, Eleven Labs Voice Cloning Tools were used to create the audio narration. The author provided voice acapellas from previous works, which were used to clone the voice, ensuring consistency and authenticity in the narration. The final production involved integrating these elements, iterating on the composition, and fine-tuning the sound design to achieve a cohesive and mind-engaging track.