Notes_Norton

I'm not a songwriter. All the lyrics I write sound trite and hackneyed. Probably because the words are the last thing I pay attention to. Until I've digested the song they are just articulations of the melody. But since I play sax, flute, guitar, bass, drums, wind synth, and keyboard synth, I want to know what every musician is doing. How they contrast or complement each other. How about the groove? Phrasing? Balance? Musical ornaments? And so much more. But I went to Suno out of curiosity and was very impressed with the sample songs. Especially in the pop and modern country genre, where I'm used to hearing auto-tune voices, If I heard most of them without trying to decide if they were AI or not, the thought wouldn't have crossed my mind. I make my own backing tracks for my duo, and I write after market styles for the Band-in-a-Box app. But for me, the creative process is what I like. It's like a puzzle. What do I want to accomplish, how do I do it, what do I need to change, and so forth? And when I'm done, I get that good sense of accomplishment. Having AI do all the work for me would be more like listening and appreciating songs made by others. I wouldn't get the "Listen to what I did" feeling. But that's just me. I don't write songs to make a living, and I don't need AI for gigging. DJs, Karaoke, Open Mic Night, Sports Bars and others already cut into my end of the business, but I found my niche, and adapted. If I get requests for an AI song, and if can cover it, I'd learn it. Insights and incites by Notes ♫

The Boomers and GenXers should get this one.

I've got a digital walkman with over 10,000 songs on it, and set to play in random order. I have a huge record/tape/CD collection and I spent some time making mp3s, originally on an iPod. Storage was limited, or I would have done WAV when I started. I play it in the car, and found most Classical rips had too much dynamic response to be enjoyed in the bumper car (I gig where alcohol is served, so I call my minivan the bumper car).

Runaway Train — Soul Asylum

Come On Eileen — Dexys Midnight Runners

Keep A Knockin' — Little Richard

I haven't heard this one in decades. I bought this record when I was a very young musician. I love the way he accompanies himself on the piano, and it was done live, singing and playing at the same time. It's jazzy, it's dated, and it's still wonderful. A masterclass on accompanying yourself on the piano.

Knocking On Heaven's Door — Bob Dylan One of the few Dylan songs I think his singing on is appropriate. I usually like his songwriting MUCH better than his singing.

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down — The Band

Let's Spend The Night Together — Rolling Stones