Babul Supriyo on AI Remixes: A Tribute to Timeless Songs

Singer and politician Babul Supriyo discussed the massive changes AI is bringing to the music scene, citing both positive and negative impacts. He explained that his latest remix track originated from conversations about this evolution with Saregama's Vikram Mehra. Supriyo views remakes and AI usage in music as a form of respect and tribute to the original standout songs. He also highlighted a shift in playback singing, where male vocalists singing in high octaves can force talented female singers into lower registers, potentially affecting voice quality.

Key Points: Babul Supriyo Views on AI Music & Remixes as Tribute

  • AI is changing music with good and bad effects
  • Remixes are a tribute to standout songs
  • Male singers' high octaves affect female vocalists
  • Playback singing now often lacks lip-syncing
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Babul Supriyo on remixes & singing in the age of AI

Singer-politician Babul Supriyo discusses AI's impact on music, calling remixes a tribute to original hits and highlighting changing playback dynamics.

"I think that when you use AI... you are giving respect to the old song and honoring it. - Babul Supriyo"

Mumbai, April 11

Singer, actor, and politician Babul Supriyo opened up about the real singing in the age of AI during an exclusive conversation with.

Revealing how they came about his latest track "Intaha Ho Gai Intezar Ki", which is a remix, he shared that he and Vikram Mehra, the Managing Director of Saregama India Ltd, were simply discussing how the scene of music is undergoing a massive change and how so many good things are happening because of AI, along with a number of bad things.

Giving an example of the recent blockbuster "Dhurandhar", Babul Supriyo stated how the voices of many original singers have been used differently using AI in the franchise.

He said that remaking a song is a way of paying tribute to it.

The singer shared, "I think that when you use AI in the music or remake or remix a song, in a way you are giving respect to the old song and honoring it. It's a tribute to that particular song. There are millions and millions of songs. Why do you have remakes of only a few of them? Because they stand out. They stand out. They are special songs."

Previously, Babul Supriyo shared his views on the changing role of female singers in the music industry. He pointed out that the male singers these days sing in such a high octave that the female singers are forced to lower their voices.

Shedding light on the changing dynamics in the music industry, Babul Supriyo shared, "The male singers are singing in such a high octave that sometimes the female singers, who are extremely talented, are left with no choice but to sing in a low octave. In this, sometimes the actual voice quality ends up suffering. Today, there has come a major change in playback singing. For a lot of songs, there is no lip-syncing; it is all playing in the background."

- IANS

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Rohit P
He's right about the high octave trend! As a music student, I've noticed this. Male leads want these soaring, almost feminine pitches in romantic songs, leaving no space for the female singer's range. Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan are legends, but even they are being boxed in. Bring back the balance!
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Aman W
Finally someone said it! A good remix introduces classic gems to Gen Z. My kids discovered Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar through modern beats. AI is just another instrument. If used ethically, it can preserve legends' voices for future generations. 🎵
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I disagree with the "tribute" argument for most remixes. Often, it's just a lazy cash grab by music labels. The original magic is lost in repetitive beats. True tribute would be to commission new songs in that classic style, not just sample the old hook.
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Vikram M
The point about playback singing changing is so true. Earlier, actors would learn to lip-sync perfectly. Now, songs are just background score in many scenes. The emotional connection between the actor's expression and the singer's voice is fading. Bring back the *muhabbat* with the *mukhda*!
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Kavya N
As an aspiring singer, this AI topic is scary. Will there be jobs for us in 10 years? Labels might just use AI to mimic established voices. We need strong copyright laws to protect original artists, both past and present. Talent should not be replaced by algorithms.

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