The Irreplaceable Magic of Making Music: A Reflection on AI and Creativity
Music has always been a uniquely human endeavor—a way to express emotions, tell stories, and create something deeply personal. Yet, with tools like Suno emerging, the landscape of music creation is shifting. Suno allows non-musicians to include music in their projects, opening up creative opportunities for many. But at what cost? The philosophy underpinning Suno, suggesting humans don’t enjoy making music, feels deeply anti-human. Should we support a tool that risks devaluing the profound experience of music-making? Learning an instrument, like my own journey with the lyre, is challenging but immensely rewarding. The effort, the mistakes, the breakthroughs—it all leads to something that feels truly yours. Completing a piece of music brings unparalleled satisfaction because it’s a reflection of your emotions, creativity, and soul. AI-generated music, while functional, lacks this depth. It’s not unique to you; it’s drawn from data trained on countless others' work. It doesn’t express...