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Sir Ridley Scott: 'Great writing is like great music'
Filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott has said “great writing is like great music”. The director, 88, known for Gladiator, The Martian and Thelma and Louise, was behind the upcoming film adaptation of Peter Heller's 2012 novel, The Dog Stars.
Apple Music to Add Labels for AI-Generated Music Later This Year
Apple Music sent an email, obtained by Billboard, to music industry partners on Thursday (Aug. 20), announcing its Made With AI labeling initiative. Later this year, the platform notes that any song that is tagged as being “materially…
Apple Music to Label AI-Made Tracks Later This Year
Apple Music will begin labeling songs on the platform derived from AI platforms, adding a “Made With AI” label to such songs later this year. In a note to its industry partners and one viewed by Variety, the service said that record…
AI Music Companies Udio and GRAI License Swath of Patents From UMG-Backed Music IP Holdings (EXCLUSIVE)
Patents are often the bedrock of new innovation, and a suite of patents defining how AI-generated music can be created, licensed and monetized has hit the market — with multiple AI companies lined up to license them. Music IP Holdings, a…
Dance music festival back on in September after being postponed
A music festival has been given the go ahead to operate in September after organisers postponed the event due to 'compliance issues.' Organisers of Existance festival near Tetbury, previously got a licence for June, despite a number of concerns…
Dance music festival back on in September after being postponed
Edward Rowe Gloucestershire Political Reporter A music festival has been given the go ahead to operate in September after organisers postponed the event due to 'compliance issues.' Organisers of Existance festival near Tetbury, previously got a…
Australian Ballet panned for using canned music
The cash-strapped Australian Ballet says it uses pre-recorded music on its regional tours for logistical reasons, as musicians claim the taxpayer-subsidised company is compromising artistic integrity and its duty to provide employment in the name…
Apple Music to Launch Labels on AI Tracks Later This Year
Apple Music will soon launch labels on songs created with artificial intelligence, the company said in an email sent out to industry partners on Thursday. In the email, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the streaming service said that AI music…
Adobe Firefly's music, voiceover, and sound effects generation tools now generally available
Users can now create fully licensed tracks, voiceover, and sound effects on Adobe's Firefly AI assistant. Here are the details. Adobe recently conducted a survey in partnership with Berklee College of Music to understand the workflows and…
Fans Share Which Songs Get Them Hyped for the Gym at Outside Lands Music Festival | Man On the Street
Fans at Outside Lands music festival share which songs get them into motion. Tetris Kelly: The Planet Fitness movement mixes are built around a simple but deeply personal truth: What we listen to while we move often shapes who we're becoming in the…
5 Disadvantages Of Using Spotify Instead Of Apple Music
Apple Music is one of the five Spotify alternatives that users swear by. It also happens to come preinstalled on Apple devices, including iPhones, and it's one of the rare Apple services that's also available on Android. This makes Apple Music one…
Music on the Strait to open with world premiere
PORT ANGELES — The spirit of Frida Kahlo, borne on the voice of a mezzo soprano, is returning to the world. The artist died many years ago, but now Kahlo is coming back to the world of the living to help her husband, Diego Rivera, cross…
Music and festivals to attend this weekend in Colorado Springs
If you like good music or a fun festival, we've got ideas for your weekend. 🔮 The Creative Market & Holistic Expo happens 10am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday at the Colorado Springs Event Center on Palmer Park Boulevard. Expect…
After 'Burlesque the Musical' Cancels More Performances, ATG Entertainment Says Show Must Go On
Following four more canceled performances of the touring production of “ Burlesque the Musical” this week, partner ATG Entertainment has said it is “working closely” with producers of the beleaguered musical to ensure…
Sheffield music greats surprise customers at popular restaurant
Two Sheffield music legends have popped by a popular restaurant. Diners at Prithiraj, in Ecclesall Road, were surprised to see Richard Hawley in the venue. He was dining with Pulp's Nick Banks. The team from the restaurant posted about the visit on…
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