Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier has openly shared that he’s been experimenting with AI in music, but right now he feels it’s just too perfect to be interesting.

Collier’s attempts at getting AI to work with him have seemingly involved a little bit of “bullying” on his part, in the hopes of getting the tech to be a little more playful and far less polished. Known for his quirky ways of creating and performing music, and his very musical upbringing, some may be surprised to hear that Collier feels we should be getting stuck in and giving it a try.

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Collier released a new record, titled The Light For Days, just last week. The album focuses solely on guitar and is much more raw compared to his four-album run with Djesse, which featured a multitude of collaborations and voices.

Speaking to journalist Rags Martel surrounding the release of his new album, Collier explains his thoughts on the use of AI within his craft (via MusicRadar): “I think an AI can learn skills but it can’t learn a perspective or a sense of humour or an attitude. It’s almost too perfect to be interesting,” he shares.

“I think a person needs an imperfect wiggly person to relate to. That’s my theory. And so I’ve spent a lot of time sort of trying to bully AI into being interesting because it’s quite hard to do, creatively… You can’t sit outside of something and criticise it or be afraid of it. You have to just muck in,” he states.

Collier’s new album features six original songs and five handpicked covers of his longtime idols and inspirations, including James Taylor, The Staves, John Martyn, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys. It was recorded and produced in only four days.

Find out more about Jacob Collier, or view the full list of his upcoming live shows.

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