Film created by Andrew Dominik uses technology to give life to file images and thrills the musician, who once criticized the use of AI in art
Nick Cave He was never a great enthusiast of artificial intelligence. On the contrary, it has already called “disturbing” technology and described the lyrics created by ChatgPT as “a grotesque mockery of what human being means.” But now, seeing a new video made with IA to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the song “TUPELO”from The Bad Seedsthe musician seems to have changed his mind, at least a little.
The person responsible for the change was the filmmaker Andrew Dominikfrequent collaborator of Cavewho created the short as a surpress gift to celebrate the birthday of the track released in 1985. The clip uses file images of the birth of Elvis Presley and animates them with AI, creating an impactful visual effect. “It’s a movie to accompany your music, ‘TUPELO’”Said the director, who used time photos to symbolically tell the story of the king of rock and his own music.
When reporting the surprise on your blog The Red Hand Files, Nick Cave He said he was reticent when he learned that the video had been generated with AI. “Jesus,” he told Dominikwho responded directly, “Suspend your damn prejudice and watch!”
After watching the video next to his wife, Susie, Cave He acknowledged that the experience played him deeply: “It was an extraordinary interpretation of the song, with soul, emotion and a genuine originality. Elvis excited seemed to bring him back to life. The crucifixion and resurrection images at the end were shocking and moving. ”He also added:
While watching that little surreal movie of AndrewI felt my vision about the artistic use of IA soften. To some extent, I changed my mind.
In the text published this Monday (29), Cave He also reflected on the act of changing his opinion: “I believe the ability to change my mind is the very definition of strength. It is to follow the truth where it takes, with flexibility and humility.” The singer also commented that although he still has criticism of the way some tools eliminate the human creative process, he recognizes that AI is “a tool like any other.”
Regardless of the acceptance of Nick As for the use of the tool in this case, the video also generated polarized comments on social networks.
See this photo on InstagramA publication shared by Nick Cave (@nickcaveofficial)
“TUPELO”released on the disc THE FIRSTBORN IS DEAD, It was touched in almost every show of Bad Seeds since its inception and has been one of the most powerful tracks of Cave. Now, with this new clip, the music gets a new layer of symbolism and emotion, bringing Elvis Back to life through the technology that Cave I used to reject.
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Source: Rollingstone
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