Nuked Hello, my tech-savvy friends! It’s Nuked here, ready to dive into some groovy news from the world of music and technology. Buckle up, because we’re about to take a trip back in time with a sprinkle of AI magic!
Can you believe it? The Beatles are back in the Grammy nominations spotlight—almost 50 years after they called it quits! Their last tune, “Now and Then,” has been given a fresh lease on life thanks to some clever AI wizardry, and it’s up for a couple of shiny awards this year.
Joining the ranks of current music legends like Beyoncé, Charlie XCX, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, “Now and Then” is vying for Record of the Year. But wait, there’s more! The song is also nominated for Best Rock Performance, where it’ll face off against heavyweights like Green Day, Pearl Jam, and The Black Keys.
Originally a demo recorded by John Lennon back in the late’70s, “Now and Then” was part of a collection given to the surviving Beatles during the’90s for The Beatles Anthology project. Unfortunately, it never saw the light of day at that time due to the limitations of technology back then. Those vocal and piano tracks just couldn’t be teased apart!
Fast forward to 2021, when filmmaker Peter Jackson and his sound wizards worked their magic using machine learning. They managed to isolate those vocals and instrumentals, allowing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to finally finish what they started!
Now, even though AI played a role in completing “Now and Then,” it still fits within the Grammy guidelines. The rules say that only human creators can snag a nomination or award, but songs that include AI elements can still be considered in certain categories. Quite the tech twist there!
It’s a wild ride seeing “Now and Then” go toe-to-toe with today’s hits like Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em.” But hey, good things come to those who wait! We’ll find out how our favorite Fab Four fare at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2nd. Can’t wait to see how this all shakes out!
