AI-Powered Lyric Generation for Musicians
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed LyricJam, an innovative artificial intelligence system capable of generating lyrics in real time for live instrumental music. This tool listens to audio input through a microphone and produces matching lyrical content simultaneously.
How LyricJam Works
LyricJam is easily accessible. Users can install the system on their desktop computers and use it through Google Chrome. The system is designed to be a collaborative tool, assisting musicians in their creative process rather than replacing human lyric writers. Its purpose is to inspire and offer new ideas and expressions to aid the artist’s creativity.
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Inspiring Musical Creativity
According to the research team, the primary goal is to enhance the artist’s creative process. LyricJam aims to suggest fresh ideas and expressions as it listens to the instrumental music being played. The generated lyrics are meant to spark new directions and improvisations.
Olga Vechtomova, the project coordinator, notes that the AI-generated lyrics provided confidence for participants to improvise, leading to shifts in chord structures and overall musical direction.
Demo and Further Information
Watch the demo video here to see LyricJam in action. Learn more about the project by visiting the LyricJam website.
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