The Beatles’ newest observe “Now and Then” exists with the assistance of AI used to extract John Lennon’s voice from previous recordings. However curiosity within the AI curiosity is waning because it slips down the charts.
The Beatles launched the brand new observe greater than 50 years after their breakup. Paul McCartney shared the supply of the recordings are a set of tapes Lennon’s widow gave him in 1980 after he was killed. The tapes have been labeled ‘For Paul.’ Two of the songs have been launched in 1995 and 1996 as a part of an Anthology undertaking. These tracks “Actual Love” and “Free as a Fowl” have been the primary new tracks from the band in additional than 20 years.
“Now and Then” sources Lennon’s voice from these cassette tapes, nevertheless it makes use of vocals and backing tracks recorded by surviving band members. The individuality of the observe lies within the presence of Lennon’s voice, even after 40 years since his passing. Whereas the observe has actually captured mainstream consideration, it’s starting to slide down the Spotify charts as curiosity within the new music wanes.
A part of that has been the tremendous fan response to the observe. “For one factor, the tune lacks the real-time collaboration that outlined the Beatles’ type,” reads a chunk vital of the sound. “Sonically, the tune bears way more resemblance to current Paul McCartney works than to different items from the Beatles’ repertoire.”
That opinion appears to be shared amongst different tremendous followers because the observe is slipping throughout the US, UK, and International charts. Let’s take a peek.
In The Beatles dwelling territory of the UK, only a week after launch the tune has dropped to #13 on the Prime 50 charts with curiosity quickly falling. However on the Spotify US & International charts, the tune has already escaped the highest 50 streaming tracks. The preliminary curiosity in listening to John Lennon’s voice once more was actually there—however using AI to get the tune throughout the aim line has been controversial.
The 2 authentic releases within the ‘90s didn’t tamper with the development of the unique compositions—not like “Now and Then.” Maybe it’s finest described as a tribute to The Beatles by the remaining two, although Paul shares extra credit score on the tune than Ringo. McCartney is credited on a number of devices on the observe, is the producer, and served as one of many composers of the string association.