Ringo Starr recently addressed the controversy surrounding the Beatles' song "Now and Then," vehemently dismissing rumours that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to recreate John Lennon's voice. In an interview with AARP magazine, Starr clarified the facts and expressed frustration with the misconceptions circulating about the track's production.

Starr explained that the song originated from a demo recorded by John Lennon in the 1990s. Technical difficulties in separating Lennon's vocals from the instrumentals initially delayed its completion. However, during the production of the Disney+ documentary Get Back with director Peter Jackson, a new AI-based technology emerged, enabling the extraction of Lennon's vocals from a lower-quality cassette recording.

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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Giles Martin collaborated to finalise the track.

McCartney, in a BBC 4 Radio interview, clarified the role of AI, stating, "When we came to make what will be the last Beatles’ record, it was a demo that John had [and] we were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI." He emphasised that AI was used to enhance Lennon's vocals, not to replicate them entirely.

Addressing the rumours, Starr defended the authenticity of the song, stating to AARP, "There were terrible rumours that it’s not John, it’s AI, whatever [expletive] people said. Paul and I would not have done that. It’s a beautiful song and a nice way to finally close that door."

McCartney also shared his reservations about AI in music during the Radio 4 interview, saying, "It’s kind of scary but exciting, because it’s the future. We’ll just have to see where that leads."

Ringo Starr recently addressed the controversy surrounding the Beatles' song "Now and Then," vehemently dismissing rumours that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to recreate John Lennon's voice.

Ringo Starr recently addressed the controversy surrounding the Beatles' song "Now and Then," vehemently dismissing rumours that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to recreate John Lennon's voice. In an interview with AARP magazine, Starr clarified the facts and expressed frustration with the misconceptions circulating about the track's production. Starr explained that the song originated from a demo recorded by John Lennon in the 1990s. Technical difficulties in separating Lennon's vocals from the instrumentals initially delayed its completion. However, during the production of the Disney+ documentary Get Back with director Peter Jackson, a new AI-based technology emerged, enabling the extraction of Lennon's vocals from a lower-quality cassette recording. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Giles Martin collaborated to finalise the track. McCartney, in a BBC 4 Radio interview, clarified the role of AI, stating, "When we came to make what will be the last Beatles’ record, it was a demo that John had [and] we were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI." He emphasised that AI was used to enhance Lennon's vocals, not to replicate them entirely. Addressing the rumours, Starr defended the authenticity of the song, stating to AARP, "There were terrible rumours that it’s not John, it’s AI, whatever [expletive] people said. Paul and I would not have done that. It’s a beautiful song and a nice way to finally close that door." McCartney also shared his reservations about AI in music during the Radio 4 interview, saying, "It’s kind of scary but exciting, because it’s the future. We’ll just have to see where that leads."

Ringo Starr sets the record straight on Beatles' 'Now and Then' AI controversy

A new Beatles song, produced with the help of AI, is on track to be named number one on the UK's official singles chart on Sunday night, the chart company said.

The song, Now and Then, that used artificial intelligence to include the vocals of John Lennon and guitar by George Harrison, who died in 1980 and 2001 respectively, was released last Thursday.

"Now And Then debuted at Number 42 in the UK last week based on just 10 hours of sales, but is now expected to jump 41 places to the top of the Official Singles Chart when Friday’s chart is announced on BBC Radio 1's The Official Chart," Official Charts said.

The song is set to be the Fab Four's 18th UK chart-topper and their first in 54 years, since The Ballad of John and Yoko in 1969.&nbsp;The Beatles remain second to Elvis Presley, who has scored 21 number ones on the chart since his first hit in 1957.

Now and Then&nbsp;is currently ahead of the song Standing Next to You&nbsp;by Jung Kook, and last week's number one, Is it Over Now?&nbsp;by Taylor Swift, according to the chart which is based on preliminary sales and early streaming reports from key distribution channels in the UK.

Despite being highly anticipated, Now and Then, which comes more than four decades after it was originally recorded as a demo by Lennon, received lukewarm reviews from music critics after its release.

"Now and Then&nbsp;is not terrible... But ultimately, it's kind of mundane," wrote Geoff Edgers in the Washington Post.

The Times daily in the UK said the song showed AI being used to its best advantage.

Parts of it also conjured up "that classic, bittersweet, Beatles-esque flavour", wrote reviewer Will Hodgkinson.&nbsp;

"Unfortunately, none of this can mask the fact that the Last Beatles Song is far from a lost masterpiece," he added.

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Now And Then, first written and sung by Lennon in 1978, was finished by his fellow band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

The track was unveiled by Apple Corps, Capitol and Universal Music Enterprises, with a music video debuting on Friday. 
 
McCartney, 81, announced the song's release in June, in what was dubbed in a promotional trailer "the last Beatles song".

Now And Then&nbsp;was one of several tracks on a cassette that Lennon had recorded at his home in New York's Dakota Building in 1979 -- a year before his death.

It was given to McCartney by Lennon's widow Yoko Ono in 1994.

Two other songs, Free As A Bird&nbsp;and Real Love, were &nbsp;cleaned up by the producer Jeff Lynne, worked on by the other former Beatles, and released in 1995 and 1996.

An attempt was made to do the same with Now And Then&nbsp;but the project was abandoned due to background noise on the demo.

AI has now made it possible to extract the vocals from that recording, although the use of the technology in music is the subject of industry-wide debate, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess.

The two surviving Beatles finished Now And Then&nbsp;last year, including George Harrison's electric and acoustic guitar parts recorded in 1995.

A new Beatles song, produced with the help of AI, is on track to be named number one on the UK's official singles chart on Sunday night, the chart company said. The song, Now and Then, that used artificial intelligence to include the vocals of John Lennon and guitar by George Harrison, who died in 1980 and 2001 respectively, was released last Thursday.

A new Beatles song, produced with the help of AI, is on track to be named number one on the UK's official singles chart on Sunday night, the chart company said. The song, Now and Then, that used artificial intelligence to include the vocals of John Lennon and guitar by George Harrison, who died in 1980 and 2001 respectively, was released last Thursday. "Now And Then debuted at Number 42 in the UK last week based on just 10 hours of sales, but is now expected to jump 41 places to the top of the Official Singles Chart when Friday’s chart is announced on BBC Radio 1's The Official Chart," Official Charts said. The song is set to be the Fab Four's 18th UK chart-topper and their first in 54 years, since The Ballad of John and Yoko in 1969. The Beatles remain second to Elvis Presley, who has scored 21 number ones on the chart since his first hit in 1957. Now and Then is currently ahead of the song Standing Next to You by Jung Kook, and last week's number one, Is it Over Now? by Taylor Swift, according to the chart which is based on preliminary sales and early streaming reports from key distribution channels in the UK. Despite being highly anticipated, Now and Then, which comes more than four decades after it was originally recorded as a demo by Lennon, received lukewarm reviews from music critics after its release. "Now and Then is not terrible... But ultimately, it's kind of mundane," wrote Geoff Edgers in the Washington Post. The Times daily in the UK said the song showed AI being used to its best advantage. Parts of it also conjured up "that classic, bittersweet, Beatles-esque flavour", wrote reviewer Will Hodgkinson. "Unfortunately, none of this can mask the fact that the Last Beatles Song is far from a lost masterpiece," he added. - AI solution - Now And Then, first written and sung by Lennon in 1978, was finished by his fellow band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The track was unveiled by Apple Corps, Capitol and Universal Music Enterprises, with a music video debuting on Friday. McCartney, 81, announced the song's release in June, in what was dubbed in a promotional trailer "the last Beatles song". Now And Then was one of several tracks on a cassette that Lennon had recorded at his home in New York's Dakota Building in 1979 -- a year before his death. It was given to McCartney by Lennon's widow Yoko Ono in 1994. Two other songs, Free As A Bird and Real Love, were cleaned up by the producer Jeff Lynne, worked on by the other former Beatles, and released in 1995 and 1996. An attempt was made to do the same with Now And Then but the project was abandoned due to background noise on the demo. AI has now made it possible to extract the vocals from that recording, although the use of the technology in music is the subject of industry-wide debate, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess. The two surviving Beatles finished Now And Then last year, including George Harrison's electric and acoustic guitar parts recorded in 1995.

New Beatles song set to reach number one on UK singles chart

The Beatles are back with a new song! Yes, you read that right. With a little bit of help from AI, the British band has released their much anticipated 'final song' titled "Now and Then", which features the voice of the late John Lennon. The track has been in the making for 45 years and was released on Thursday (Nov 2) worldwide. The music video of the song will be released on Friday.&nbsp; 
 
About the song Now and Then 
 
The song was originally written by Lenon back in 1978. He had even recorded it at his home in New York City. Lennon died in 1980 and his widow Yoko Ono shared the demo tape with the remaining members of the Beatles in 1994.&nbsp; 
 
Despite initial efforts to complete the song, it was set aside and remained unfinished for years.&nbsp;

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Role of Artificial Intelligence&nbsp; 
 
Advancements in artificial intelligence were employed during the making of The Beatles’ documentary, Get Back&nbsp;directed by Peter Jackson.&nbsp; 
 
The technology allowed the team to isolate Lennon’s voice from the original demo recording, enabling Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and musicians at Capitol Studios to finally complete the song. 
 
“This is the closest we’ll ever come to having him back in the room,” expressed an emotional Ringo Starr. McCartney stated, “How lucky was I to have those men in my life and to work with them so intimately and to come up with such a body of music. To still be working on Beatles music in 2023 – wow.” 
 
The release of Now and Then is an emotional moment for music enthusiasts worldwide. The Beatles have had a huge impact on the music industry for decades and created timeless classics like Hey Jude, Come Together, and&nbsp;Let It Be, earning them seven Grammy Awards. For fans of Lennon, it will be an emotional moment to hear him sing an all-new tune. 
 
The video, according to media reports, will contain previously unseen footage, including a few seconds of the earliest known film of The Beatles performing in 1962.&nbsp;

The Beatles are back with a new song! Yes, you read that right. With a little bit of help from AI, the British band has released their much anticipated 'final song' titled "Now and Then", which features the voice of the late John Lennon.

The Beatles are back with a new song! Yes, you read that right. With a little bit of help from AI, the British band has released their much anticipated 'final song' titled "Now and Then", which features the voice of the late John Lennon. The track has been in the making for 45 years and was released on Thursday (Nov 2) worldwide. The music video of the song will be released on Friday. About the song Now and Then The song was originally written by Lenon back in 1978. He had even recorded it at his home in New York City. Lennon died in 1980 and his widow Yoko Ono shared the demo tape with the remaining members of the Beatles in 1994. Despite initial efforts to complete the song, it was set aside and remained unfinished for years. #NowAndThen is now available to listen to worldwide!https://t.co/jQtFaz5rfG pic.twitter.com/bXEgL8dGJJ — The Beatles (@thebeatles) November 2, 2023 × Role of Artificial Intelligence Advancements in artificial intelligence were employed during the making of The Beatles’ documentary, Get Back directed by Peter Jackson. The technology allowed the team to isolate Lennon’s voice from the original demo recording, enabling Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and musicians at Capitol Studios to finally complete the song. “This is the closest we’ll ever come to having him back in the room,” expressed an emotional Ringo Starr. McCartney stated, “How lucky was I to have those men in my life and to work with them so intimately and to come up with such a body of music. To still be working on Beatles music in 2023 – wow.” The release of Now and Then is an emotional moment for music enthusiasts worldwide. The Beatles have had a huge impact on the music industry for decades and created timeless classics like Hey Jude, Come Together, and Let It Be, earning them seven Grammy Awards. For fans of Lennon, it will be an emotional moment to hear him sing an all-new tune. The video, according to media reports, will contain previously unseen footage, including a few seconds of the earliest known film of The Beatles performing in 1962.

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