A doctoral student argues against AI-generated music, claiming it lacks human inspiration despite meeting formal standards. She analyzes the differing impacts of AI on knowledge production and art, emphasizing that while AI can create competent works, it struggles to redefine artistic boundaries. Ultimately, AI cannot replace the artist’s personal journey in creation.
Tag: Philosophy of Music
A Conversation Between Geoff and Vale — Why Classical Piano Music Has Not Become Obsolete
This conversation considers a question that sounds simple but is difficult to answer. After several centuries of piano music, why do concerts, teaching and competitions continue to return to canonical composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin?