The Beatles & A.I.

[@izzytepe]

i CANNOT believe people thought paul would do that. he takes so much care of john's legacy. he would not let a robot take over for john

[@gladspooky9455]

If he cared about John's legacy, he wouldn't put out any of these tracks. John shelved them himself and probably wouldn't want these temp vocals to be heard by anyone. George also didn't want Now and Then released. He thought it was terrible.

[@wastedproductions45]

@@gladspooky9455 If only you understood why this was done in the first place.

[@rainydayz504]

@@gladspooky9455the demo tape literally said for Paul on it

[@jimmycain82]

Paul McCartney and George Harrison and Ringo Starr ended up not using AI and using an isolated track and adding in their parts, separated with an orchestra and a piano also separated to where it was not as loud as John’s voice

[@LuckIsImpossible]

I'm glad some else was gobsmacked by the reaction to Paul talking about A.I, really goes to show how people will just not even try to look into something before putting something out about it

[@georgehtwells]

Reminds me of theneedledrop’s reaction to it. He’s a highly regarded music critic but it feels like he’s chosen to ignore all the facts and go for reaction to get hype

[@Zer0Riverr]

​@@georgehtwells ikr, that bugged me too

[@ewest14]

@@georgehtwellshat’s even worse is I would bet that he did read into it and understands what’s happening but chose to make that short just to get views. Either way, I have stopped watching his videos as much because I’m seriously disappointed in him

[@EditUnivers75]

@@georgehtwells "highly regarded". Lmao. Literally all he does is go for reactions and hype, this is no different.

[@miriamgreen3973]

Ditto

[@GoldAmple]

imagine if they made a cleaned up version of In Spite Of All The Danger. That would be cool as hell

[@Katzzze]

YEEEEEEEEEESSSSS

[@JPproductions303]

That’s the best way to do it I would love if they closed the book with the last song

[@cellodoesmusic]

honestly we would all love that. but without remaking the most of the instrumental, I think we would probably not be getting one sadly. i mean the audio quality from the original recording sounds like it was recorded like 3 decades earlier. George's vocals is barely audible, the drums are nearly silent, and the piano sounds nonexistent. i guess maybe, but very unlikely.

[@gooolixx]

it would be cool but i doubt it would be possible to make it sound really good

[@althealligator1467]

​@@cellodoesmusicAI would basically be filling in the gaps, I don't see why it wouldn't be possible.

[@Ihadthismate]

It’s so crazy to me hearing Paul talk about AI. It’s like… The Beatles to me, having loved them my whole life, always sort of represented the soul of the 60s, and really a good lot of the 20th century, and hearing Paul talk candidly about this crazy technology that he likely could never have imagined, this technology that will likely dominate the coming century, it’s just so wild. Like, Paul isn’t just a relic of a bygone era, he’s here with us, experiencing the same life as we are. I wish John and George could have seen it. P.S. Fuck Sky News

[@natalyamartirosyan]

But that’s Paul and that’s what’s so great about him. He looks forward and he’s not afraid to do new things. He’s amazing ❤

[@wesleyheinecke3878]

I think Paul confirmed that George is indeed on the track. I would also love to see Free as a Bird and Real Love further cleaned up, maybe we could get an anthology EP :)

[@Icy_Ice_Water]

That is a great idea. I think that would be fab!

[@BeesWaxMinder]

PERFECT idea👍

[@aidanhickey9845]

Ringo said the 4 of them are on it too.

[@Tortidis987]

We need an official release of Real Love slowed down to the proper speed so badly!

[@qasanoba]

Those songs are properly cleaned on the 2015 compilation "1+", even the music videos of the oficial Beatles channel use these cleaned versions!

[@soyuz_blues]

The part in Paul's tweet saying "we all play on it" is what gets me hyped more than anything else. A lot of not so great things are coming about from the recent boom in AI, but this certainly isn't one of them. Insane to think just what might have been locked away for decades that can now finally come out to the light thanks to this tech.

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

Yeah there are studio sheets documenting that Paul, George, and Ringo all worked on Now and Then together for AT LEAST a full day that we know of (and perhaps they did things individually before or after that here and there), and back in the '60s the Beatles could record one, sometimes two songs in a day. So it's entirely possible George recorded multiple guitar parts and some vocals on that day that can now be used in the final mix for Now and Then.

[@CGR0620]

I just can’t believe I’m living in a time where I get to be excited about a new Beatles song.

[@kobcritic624]

I'm glad you brought up George in this video cause once I realized this song isn't gonna be AI generated or anything like that my biggest question was how they're gonna incorporate George into the song. Would feel wrong if the "final Beatles song" was missing a Beatle

[@RicardoRandom691]

George did supposedly lay down some guitar parts for the song before it was shelved.

[@datbx]

I'm so curious, I don't think paul would consider it "the final beatles song" if he wasn't on it in any shape or form.

[@nimeamathe]

Ringo confirmed George is on it

[@johngalush8790]

Who really cares. the Beatles are done. Please make them go awy

[@roncarlson7682]

George on it would be good, but there are some Beatles tunes where not all of the band were on the record. For me anything ‘new’ is outside of canon - interesting but not necessarily essential.

[@davidjames579]

Watching George say "after I'm dead" brought a tear to my eye.

[@catsofsherman1316]

The AI Beatles version of Grow Old With Me made me cry. I knew I shouldn't be having an emotional response to some computer generated bs, but when Paul sings a verse it really got me.

[@shanojebs]

So it was just announced that Now And Then is getting released next week, Elliot was 100% right on this one, I'm definitely curious to hear it for all the reasons mentioned in this video, especially since I just saw Paul live here in Australia 2 days ago, it's pretty wild that after all these years it's going to get released while he's touring in Australia

[@zcadwresx]

It's like you said towards the end of the video. They've handled the Beatles pretty well over the years. I really don't think Paul would put it out if it was crap. The music journos saying it's not a Beatles song with Paul and Ringo working on it is a joke. They need to stop taking themselves so seriously. Even though there are only 2 left, they've earned the right to call something Beatles when they want to.

[@JaySchraubMusic]

I recall one of those Beatles archivists that also gave a review of Carnival Of Light mentioned that Now And Then had about 2 days of recording so I feel George probably had a few takes they could for sure use to complete this. Would love if Paul someday does something with that song "All For Love" that he wrote with George during Anthology.

[@mr80s81]

Finally, Ringo can sing My Way. All jokes aside this ai mixing technology is wonderful, my heart yearns for a new rubber soul mix. But all that aside, while the ai voices are neat, I'm really looking forward to how ai can enhance, clean up, and separate parts of audio and songs to make them better while keeping them genuine. Thanks for the informative video.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Thats exactly the sort of stuff I want AI to be used for, the sort of technical tools we were already using but just more advanced, cleaning up, aiding song-mixing. Instead of replacing songs, or creators, which is the corporate mindset that seems to be occupying the use of AI.

[@GameLikeYouMeanIt]

I thought I was the only one who immediately understood what Paul was saying. I'm personally excited. People went way over board

[@PaulinaAngel]

I've actually been experimenting with Demix Tech, and I even tried it out with John's demo of Free As A Bird, finding the performance The Beatles used, mixed out the Piano, cleaning up the vocal, then I demixed The Beatles version, mixed out John's vocal and replace it with my vocal mix, and John sounds stunning against both Paul and George's harmonies.

[@jada90]

Think it's worth the subscription price? Looks like it's currently $24/month

[@PaulinaAngel]

@@jada90 huh?

[@medealkemy]

You said too much! Drop the track now 😂

[@sophiaisabelle027]

You have great insights. You’ll always have our support.

[@loobarris]

can’t wait to hear the quality of the track compared to the original, and i wonder how ai would play a role in making a new mixes for albums like rubber soul

[@naomielsanders]

When I first saw the article, I read further to see what it was about, as I knew Paul wouldn’t artificially recreate the voice of his dead best friend. It’s insane how people just took the headline at face value without digging further. The AI creations are like the holograms people are trying to do for artists like Tupac and Prince, it never sat right with me. I’m excited for this new track, but glad it’s done the Get Back way

[@CallMeCrazyCallMePoor]

Update from the future: you can tell original recordings were used for Now and Then. To me, its the best of the three songs released from John's demos. I have to say that you can tell John didn't have the whole picture of the song, but I did like what Paul decided to do with the track.

[@tommoranofficial]

I have to admit, I really enjoy hearing Paul’s voice de-aged on his newer material

[@unclebaz981]

10 to 30 minute videos are great. I still haven't finished the 2 hour 45 min epic on George Harrison. If it was released in 30 min segments over 5 weeks I would be hooked.

[@i.7525]

came here after the now and then announcement - one week to go!! never thought i'd see the beatles release new music. what a time to be alive.

[@paulupfront]

I agree with your sentiments, Elliot. Remastering is as far as I'd ever want to go with Beatles music; or any music for that matter. 'It is what it is' shouldn't be replaced with 'it is whatever some schmuck thinks it should be'.

[@markgraham2312]

I was initially suspicious of the title: The Beatles & A.I. But after listening to what you said, Elliot, your analysis is right on! This was a very well-put-together piece. And the analysis of "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love" was great and precise. I prefer "Real Love" it's complete and sounds like an authentic Beatles song.

[@theboulderboulded5776]

My problem with Ai in music, specifically the making the “artist” sing a completely different song, is that it just creeps me out. In like a “the thing singing this song lacks any emotion whatsoever”. It feels off in so many ways to me. And I find it insane that people actually believed Paul would ever do something that to a man he considered his best mate. If we’ve known anything about Paul over the course of his 60+ year career is that the man is one of principles when it comes to the idea of music and performance art.

[@Beefy-Cheese]

3:40 "Dehra dun" is such a great song, i really don't know why they haven't released it. it doesn't even need to be fixed or anything.

[@bluemanfansam]

Final Beatles song? Now it’s just goodbye instead of hello, goodbye 😢

[@CrabulousYT]

2 months later, The Beatles' ai model has gotten crazy real sounding, I saw one of the channels you mentioned, and now they are making hilariously realistic songs, listen to Runaway and unless you got ears that can hear a pen drop a mile away, it sounds quite real.

[@caseyhamm4292]

i was pretty blown away by the ai version of grow old with me, but i also can see how you feel that the quality still leaves a lot to be desired

[@HeatherMarieDriscoll]

Such a fan of your videos! You can hear the passion you have for everything you talk about and such a perfect way to break it all down in such a eloquent way . Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom with us !

[@rabit818]

“Replicants are like any other machine - they're either a benefit or a hazard. If they're a benefit, it's not my problem.”, - Deckard

[@puncturedbicycle7264]

When I first heard that they’re using AI technology to release a new Beatles Track. I frantically searched for sources confirm whether they’re gonna do the crap AI synthetic voice jobs. I felt relief when they stated they meant the same technology developed by Peter Jackson. It’s kinda funny but sad that people’s immediate reactions is to light up torches and get their pitchforks rather than investigate the details of a news report

[@MrTired666]

A cleaned up version of the Star Club tapes please!!!

[@maddiemae73]

Love your channel!!! 🫶🫶🫶

[@georgemay720]

Keep up the good work

[@grantdrzycimskitv]

Oh my word the dramatic music during Bernard Zuels talk 😂

[@JTMHoneycombs]

Honey, come quickly! Elliot made a new video!

[@halfgermanantony]

Be nice if they used AI to clean up some of their Cavern Club stuff. I've always like Some Other Guy. Be cool to hear that one cleaned up.

[@soulfoodie1]

This is the best explanation and assessment of the situation I have come across - that you

[@Kousaburo]

I watched with my own eyes the filming of part of the Free as a Bird video. That would make a good video for you to point out all the trivia as it has been estimated that the video includes between 80 and 100 allusions to the Beatles' story, music and lyrics.

[@geraldysjunk]

I really hope that we see an Anthology remaster. I'd love to hear John's vocals on Real Love and Free to be cleaned up. Also a lot of the Anthology 1 recordings could use a lot of touch-up

[@KawlunDram]

I feel like my biggest issue with a lot of these AI things is they sound at best like a decent impression. Which only just makes me think of how more impressive it is when someone is just able to mimic someone else's voice and cadences and that usually produces much better results anyhow!

[@CocoRoxas]

Great video as always! I’m also nervous towards AI getting too real for both music and art in general, but I’m also intrigued by it. Its difficult. But I’m really hoping they do put out a final version for “Now and Then” bc the rough demo has always been a favorite of mine ❤

[@larryinc64]

The 1+ bluray release had remastered versions of Free as a Bird and Real Love they for some reason have not released on any CD or Streaming platform. The KZbin uploads on the official Beatles channel though use those mixes though. They were changed up quite a bit, cleaner John vocals, more guitar from George, a few more drum fills from Ringo, and so on.

[@RicardoRandom691]

The thing about the AI songs is that the end product depends a lot on how much effort is being put in. Having AI piece together a performance by "learning" someone's voice sounds robotic, and using it to remodulate an existing vocal track is merely going to imitate the target's tone, while preserving the original singer's own vocal tics, which is also a terrible result. But where it gets interesting is when actual singers with an understanding of the performer they're replicating actually use AI as an assistive technology rather than a creative one. Take the KZbinr who goes by "McMusic": He actually sings a new vocal track imitating Paul's inflections and tics, which is then processed by AI, resulting in a track that sounds much more authentic than either of the lazier methods I described above. Without quibbling with Elliot's ethical objections to AI tracks, I do think using it as a tool rather than enshrining it as a creator in its own right is the way forward. It's a tool made to serve us, not a master to rule us.

[@scottamichie]

Yes! Their vocals: the passion and soul and joy and pathos, so expressive …AND from the very FIRST recordings, from the SART. Which is the 1st thing that explains “Beatlemania.” The 2nd thing: all that expressive joy and passion was about REAL emotions of love and jealousy and loss and triumph-from the very START. No Reply was anything but a simple pop love song.

[@SaturnProductions]

I had been meaning to look more into this AI song because I was a little concerned with the premise without knowing everything, but I feel much better now. Great video!

[@darkcartridge870]

it's the only thing I have to look forward to

[@Zice033]

In my opinion, AI is best used as a tool, NOT a replacement. Using AI to clean up the audio of some sub-optimally recorded 45+ Year Old Cassette Tapes? Good! Using AI to make a kinda robotic sounding John Lennon sing the theme to SpongeBob Squarepants? Considerably Less Good.

[@LanceHall]

Have ya heard the de-aged McCartney "I Don't Know"? It's amazing.

[@prettyshinyspaghetti8332]

Agreed

[@LucasBenderChannel]

Great topic for a video 👀

[@fonkedonke]

I've recently been thinking what if we put a George Harrison voice ai over the Dark Horse album. Would it make it sound normal?

[@corinnacybele]

Dae Lims work with AI to finish the Beach Boys’ Smile album is honestly remarkable. The technology to make things sound 100% real is there- it just takes people using it intently and artistically in order for it to work well. I feel like the work Dae is doing is simply too astonishing to discount the potential of AI in music altogether, as long as it’s done with love and respect for the artists it emulates.

[@alexs.3383]

:~) this was awesome & cleared up confusion I had about what was going on with AI & The Beetles

[@Arkantos117]

George didn't dislike Oasis he disliked Liam.

[@krismckee]

I don't think Paul McCartney would have followed through with this, unless it turned out good.

[@lenantinori6048]

as usual you are perfect with your analysis, keep it up!!

[@slimsuits3231]

I'm not a fan of most of these AI tracks either....but, "New" sounds pretty damn good and I think it's the best of the bunch. 🤷‍♂️

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

I think we will all be surprised and will be getting a beautiful George solo in the style of his work for Free as a Bird and Real Love, as well as some backing harmonies from him that he did together with Paul in 1995. Paul probably plays guitar and other instruments besides bass, some of which he's added here and there over the years while revisiting the track, but I think George's presence will be felt in this song, and I can't wait.

[@bluetailtailfly]

thank you for setting the record straight. The kind of AI that was implemented on the Get Back docuseries and presumably also on this new song is, in my opinion, what the technology is actually good for, and incredibly respectful of all present on the original recordings. I understand the reason people have knee-jerk reactions as AI is starting to become an ethical issue but it is upsetting that no one bothered to listen to what Paul was saying they were actually using it for.

[@Doctor_Robert]

7:00 The only AI song that got me in the feels was "New" with John Lennon...'s voice taking some bits of the vocal. The last ♪Now we are New♪ was very Lennon and resonated with me. Lovely. The rest are crap. It's interesting to find out what actually goes into these AI versions. That is, some of these guys actually know how to sing, sing as close to Lennon/Macca as they can, and then let the robot take over. These are the best of the bunch, but even so, 90% of these are gimmicks and party tricks. It's not new music, it's just derivative. I believe in the human spirit to crave actual new frontiers and desire some measure of a human connection. I see it manifest every day here and there. Honestly, I'm not worried even if the entire history of recorded music is reformatted with a Macca version (assuming ol' MPL doesn't litigate the entire enterprise out of existence) because the novelty will wear off. Honorable mention, though, to the guy who did an entire piano cover of Strawberry Fields ala the few bars that Paul did during Get Back. He just sat as his own piano and did the song before sliding a little AI in there to make it sound like Paul did it in 1969 on his off hours. It's lovely, but (as I told him), I think it would've been just as lovely if the guy just put it out as his own voice as a cover. For him, it was a matter of courage and lacking thereof. Still lovely.

[@disappointmentpotato9408]

for me it couldn't be cooler, I was born a couple decades after they broke up and I'm a big fan. I never thought this would happen and I couldn't be happier

[@crazy4beatles]

I heard an NPR story or podcast about using AI to create "new" music from performers that have passed away in like 2008 and remember thinking it was sooooo futuristic and maybe I'd get to see that as an old lady. And here we are 15 years later.

[@themoviedealers]

Remastered Star Club recordings would be #1 on my list.

[@daytripper9222]

I'm not wild about this AI crap all over KZbin. I think there's one I like I think it was grow old along with me but other than that I don't care for any of the stuff I've heard on youtube. I'm glad that Sean Lennon & McCartney explained exactly what they're doing with now and then. People freaking out saying it's not John's voice and that George is not going to be on it is all false.

[@ephesians.6]

Yessss you put up a new video!!!! I swear you could post a 3 hour video talking about your preferences and ranking of different types of milk and I'd watch it! Much love Elliot!

[@hipstereagle6050]

Just watched the promo video and I’m so relieved they say George’s guitar parts will be in the song

[@mickyholland1281]

You should definitely listen to the work by Dae Lims. That dude is showing the true potential of AI and is creating the standard. Listen to some of his Beach Boys stuff, because they are amazing and VERY convincing. AI can sound great....it just takes a lot of time

[@ziggybaker3446]

Personally, I'm very excited for this! I think that, were The Beatles as a band still around now, they'd probably be at the forefront of this type of thing anyway. They were very innovative and pushing the limits of music. But... that's just me. 🌻

[@cjaquilino]

You’re 100% right. It’s not just opinion. McCartney said the same thing in an interview this year. He’s pro-AI now and says mid, and I think he’s right, John would’ve been all over autotune. Fact that he’s saying that as an 80 year old man, only confirms to me he would’ve loved these technologies at 20-30 years old. Sometimes artists are more forward thinking than fans.

[@kipperbill]

I have honestly been feeling nothing but excited!

[@pizzaonthero0f]

Most of the AI Beatles songs are bad BUT there are few gems like NEW with young voice of Paul. I just enjoy it so much more

[@matcoffidis1135]

Really superb video man. I'll look forward to the "new" song. Really enjoyed Get Back and all the remastering of the older recordings. Time will tell...

[@pelloo3627]

I am very happy to see someone give a sensible take on this instead of just jumping on the bandwagon of mindless negativity

[@Beefy-Cheese]

How do you feel about what "dae lims" is doing? With more of restortaion work rather than brand new material for the most part.

[@frankboyd.]

I like this video. My views are similar to yours and I liked the passion and respectful words usedvto describe why you love their music. I'm one of many original fans who watched their career flourish in real time and attended a live Beatles concert in 1964. I feel John and George would be on board with this particular process.

[@RaelWander]

Great vid, awesome point of view. It's everything I wanted to say on the issue, and more. Thank you!

[@UnderScoredd]

I love just about anything Beatles. More relevant to this video; I love when this kid talks anything Beatles. You do an amazing job, man 🤜.

[@vpdisco]

I am all in on ai. I would love to hear Elvis’s voice set to Springsteen’s I’m on Fire. The problem is this is just curiosity. When ai really gets used to intentionally cause confusion or crimes then it won’t be so appealing.

[@SunyCartoons]

I strongly believe that AI is a tool that can be used for both good and bad things. What Peter Jackson has done with Now and Then is a good thing because it's being used as a tool to help with a creative project. Where AI goes wrong is when people use it to superficially continue the legacy of a person who's passed. Just as you've said, it's like propping up a dead person and using them as a puppet. It feels wrong.

[@tragiclifeform347]

I never thought I'd be in a time where I would wait for a new Beatles song.

[@SharkEatFish]

This is truly a blessing, but there will still be a Carnival of Light, and Just Fun hole in my heart :/

[@elvisleeboy]

5:40 That comment is the epitome of how some of the general public think that The Beatles are their property. Imagine being obnoxious enough to think you can tell a Beatle how to Beatle. I don't recall Paul McCartney ever forcing anyone to put their hand in their pocket. I don't think it's anything to do with money either, but Paul's constant need to have a project on the go, in order to keep active. One thing you could never call that man, is lazy. He seemingly just can't bear to sit still. Surely recorded music is a form of artificial intelligence anyway, since you are not hearing someone's actual voice, but a reproduction of it. I want AI to progress quickly to the point where it can ensure that Paul McCartney lives forever.

[@snidelywhiplash]

Am I alone in hoping they go ahead and apply the same technology to remaster the squirrelly vocals on Real Love and Free As A Bird? EDIT: After reading the comments further and watching the entire video, I see am not alone.

[@Beragon]

I would like to hear de-mixing tech applied to the early pre-Rubber Soul recordings. Despite all the recent remasters and remixes, I still think the early records lack the volume and presence of modern songs. De-mixing holds the promise of reimagining those tracks and making them really pop for kids.

[@damienhenning3298]

I really love your videos my Aussie friend. I don't have super strong feeling about the Beatles AI, but I hope you're still coming up that video on your favorite Beatles albums ranked that you'd promised. Your fans are waiting with BATED BREATH and CHOMPING AT THE BIT MY MAN! "Don't Let Me Down" and "Get Back" to what you promised us "Yesterday" :)

[@hannahmoran3660]

I hadn’t even considered the sonic quality piece of AI but you’re right. I think about the Freddie Mercury AI covers that are going around, and it’s almost like the power and awesomeness of his voice gets lost in the technology. The listener can go, “Of course he can reach those notes or get that tone, a computer helped him do it all.” Yeah, AI covers with the voices of dead musicians not only make me uncomfortable, I would even go so far as to say they take almost all of the fun out of music.

[@doodledangernoodle2517]

I really hope they’ll fully rerelease the Beatles Anthology that completely redoes the Free As A Bird and Real Love John demos. As well as with redone tracklists that replaces and adds tracks that didn’t make it onto the Super Deluxe Editions. Including replacing the really poor mixed 1980s Sessions tracks. Maybe we’ll even get some recordings of the demos of All For Love. A song George and Paul were writing together during the Anthology sessions. Also off topic, but I just really want Paul to release an album of the songs he and Lennon gave away and never recorded in any substantial capacity like A World Without Love I’ll Keep You Satisfied It’s For You Bad To Me Nobody I Know

[@robyk]

This is exactly what I wanted to say about this topic... thank you so much for your video... 👍

[@EricTheKartoonKing]

The only AI Beatles video I’ve come close to enjoying was an AI generated “studio version” of I’ll Be On My Way, a song they played on a BBC performance but never recorded properly. It’s very cool to hear it cleaned up like that! But even still it manages to somehow make the vocals sound a bit flat and dead…

[@TheFlickeringWindow]

While the likely "Now and Then" track will be neat, the demixing tech gets me more excited about improving other stuff. Finally having stereo mixes as good as the 60s mono ones for the first six UK albums, vastly improved mixes for the films Help! and Magical Mystery Tour (the Blu-ray stereo and 5.1 mixes are a bit rough), or even going back to stuff on Anthology that wasn't in the best shape. As much as a purist I'd like to be, there's something marvelous about the new mixes for Sgt. Pepper and Revolver where you forget these are 50 year old recordings and it's one less barrier to getting new fans.

[@ranaichdunnett4263]

George didnt hate oasis, at first he may have cause he didn't like liam but apparently he liked noel, theres a interview somewhere i think saying he should be the lead singer haha

[@Doctor_Robert]

2:39 Paul's been giving out hints that he would finish "Now And Then" since 2008... which is about the time the first "Now And Then" outfakes came out. I remember it well (having been on KZbin a spell). It's been 15 years of waiting and watching and wondering... and I guess Paul's been waiting for the technology to catch up. Part of what's wild about the track is there's better quality versions (from earlier generation cassettes) available since the late-2000s on KZbin. The big question, of course, is how George would be included post-hominisly. There's only been reports that the Threetles played around with the track for about a day (an afternoon according to Jeff Lynne) so I imagine the only work from that session from George would be at-best a spotty acoustic guitar track (if they actually laid down anything at all). Fans have been speculating Paul will slide in some guitar solo of George's from the archive... which I think is just a little more morbid than resurrecting an old Lennon demo from the 70s (morbid enough as that is).

[@Lefrog65]

I agree they should update Real Love, and even Free as a Bird. I like Free as Bird. Some of the Beatles early demos off Anthology would be amazing! Just as a alternative, because there is character with the hiss, and scratch.

[@isaacness2647]

Man i feel bad for Paul, he's always so eager to innovate with new ideeas and people in his band, in the media, or even his fans always criticize him for doing so, let the man work on his ideas, has not he given us so much already?

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

I think using AI mixing will be a revolution for legacy acts. Applying this new kind of mixing to old live recordings or lo-fi demos can result in stereo mixes that are much closer to studio quality! I think we can expect a full album of Lennon home demos remixed in this way sometime soon, as well as more Beatles live material like maybe Shea or Budakon or early stuff like the Star Club where all the instruments can be separated and mixed properly now. It's exciting times!

[@KeeganTaylor121]

Bro looks beautiful in this

[@jchow5966]

I am really excited to hear that new song!!!!!!!!!!

[@kcjc]

I’m not over the moon to hear Now And Then (if that’s what it is) but I’m definitely really interested to hear it. As for the AI things I’m pretty indifferent overall. Amusingly the video I liked the most is one where they sing Banana Phone, it was dumb phone and sorta had that wacky Paul song feel to it.

[@AlekWheeler]

Man...can you imagine remastered Shea Stadium concert now? Or literally any of their stadium shows? You can enhance the Beatles and cut out those jet engine screams.