Ringo Starr, The Beatles, and the AI Revolution in Music
Alright, so let’s dive into this story about our favorite Beatle – Ringo Starr, and his new shenanigans with AI and country music. Yeah, you heard that right! Imagine your grandpa suddenly getting all tech-savvy and jamming to some good ol’ country tunes. It’s like that.
Ringo and the Last Beatles Song
So, Ringo Starr recently chatted about this song called “Now And Then,” which is like the ultimate throwback, because guess what? It’s THE last Beatles song. Yep, the final hurrah, and it’s managed to pop up to the No.1 spot in the UK. That’s impressive, right? Especially considering they started this track like forever ago – back in the 90s. It didn’t quite work out back then. Apparently, the tech just wasn’t there, and George (Harrison, of course) wasn’t feeling it. But now, with a sprinkle of modern wizardry called AI, they’ve finally wrapped it up.
Now, wrap your mind around this: They used AI to lift John Lennon’s voice… from a cassette tape! I mean, that’s wild! It’s like resurrecting a part of John and finally piecing together a musical puzzle. It even made a play for the Grammys, which, Ringo’s hoping will land him another shiny award or two. All the feels, right?
AI – The Double-Edged Sword
Okay, so here’s the thing about AI. Ringo brought up this point – it’s kinda scary how technology can literally ‘steal’ you. Someone can just toss five of his songs into a computer, and boom, the AI knows all his vocal quirks. It’s all sorts of futuristic and a bit creepy. But for this Beatles track, it’s like AI rode in on a white horse and saved the day.
Ringo’s hopeful though. No one’s been “stolen” yet, but let’s keep our fingers crossed. I mean, we all secretly hum “Octopus’s Garden” in the shower, so let’s not jinx it!
Ringo’s Love Affair With Country Music
And now, onto Ringo’s latest passion project – country music. He’s not just dabbling; he’s diving headfirst into it with his new LP, “Look Up.” If you’re thinking, “Ringo in country music?!” Well, same here! But it makes sense when you hear him chat about his love for the genre. Liverpool, turns out, had quite a thing for country music back in the day. Color me surprised.
He’s teamed up with some cool names like Alison Krauss and Billy Strings. And apparently, Beyoncé’s recent album has given country music a nice little nudge into the spotlight. So, it’s kinda like Ringo’s having a musical homecoming.
That Story of a Chance Encounter
One bit I gotta share is how this album happened. So, Ringo runs into T Bone Burnett in Los Angeles. They’ve been bumping into each other since… forever. Ringo casually goes, “Hey, got any songs? I’ll drum and sing.” Next thing you know, they’ve got this whole country album ready to roll. Just like that. Isn’t that the craziest, coolest way to make music?
The Streaming Surprise
And let’s talk streaming for a sec. Can you believe “Octopus’s Garden” has hit 100 million streams? Ringo just laughs about it. Makes you wonder how a simple little tune gets so much love decades later. Music, man, it’s magical.
So there you have it. Ringo’s strumming along, turning AI into a helpful buddy, and reminding us all of the golden days of The Beatles while adding a dash of country to the mix. We’ll be keeping an ear out for that Grammy win. Let’s wish him luck!
