SP Balasubrahmanyam’s contribution to the Indian music business is irreplaceable and stays iconic for all the best causes even in the present day. Whereas he’s not alive, his legacy retains on. Not too long ago, his son SP Charan acknowledged that he will not permit the follow of utilizing synthetic intelligence (AI) to duplicate his father’s voice in songs and music albums.
Talking with Vikatan, SP Charan revealed being approached by many composers in search of permission to make use of his father’s voice generated through synthetic intelligence. The artist revealed having vehemently denied all such requests as he believes that his father was an icon who will all the time deserve to remain in the identical spot.
SP Charan mentioned, “Many individuals have approached me asking permission to make use of my father’s voice utilizing AI. I vehemently say no. My household and myself are not looking for his voice to be heard in any Tom, Dick and Harry’s music. Even when it is a accountable music director with a readability in ideas, I say no. He’s there. Let him be.”
Shifting on, SPB’s son additionally took a dig on the makers of Rajinikanth’s movie Vettaiyan, who reutilised the unique observe of Manasilaayo sung by Malaysia Vasudevan via AI and used it within the lately launched movie.
SP Charan brazenly condemned such a transfer and shared that despite the fact that the unique tune of the enduring singer had been re-developed utilizing AI, it nonetheless lacks the true essence, feelings and originality of the voice.
He mentioned, “You can’t replicate these songs. You possibly can replicate the voice, however you can’t replicate the emotion that comes with listening to these songs these days.”
Effectively, the tune Manasilaayo from Vettaiyan was initially sung by Malaysia Vasudevan approach again and it was repurposed via AI by composer Anirudh Ravichander after 27 years.
The observe grew to become a right away hit as Rajinikanth’s strikes and fiery power did full justice to the banger. Anirudh additionally made a particular look within the tune as he shook a leg with the famous person.
For the unversed, SP Balasubrahmanyam handed away on the age of 74 in September 2020.
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