The use of artificial intelligence in music is merely a \u201cphase\u201d that will eventually lose its pull as listeners crave raw human expression, says playback singer and composer Papon, who believes that listener fatigue will ultimately drive audiences back to authentic art.<\/p>\n
In a telephonic conversation with The Hindu<\/i> ahead of his show in Bengaluru, the singer known for numbers such as \u2018Jiyein Kyun\u2019, \u2018Moh Moh Ke Dhaage\u2019 and \u2018Bulleya\u2019, says, \u201cAI is a great tool, but there is a fear surrounding it. It is not a concern for me yet, because I believe people will eventually tire of machine-made music. At the end of the day, people want to see and hear a human. That will never change.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read |<\/b>Singer Amritha Rajan on making her playback debut with AR Rahman<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n \u201cUnless a day comes when the planet is entirely run by machines and humans are gone, which is a different story, as long as humans are here, we will always crave what is human. We want things raw, impure, and imperfect. \u2018To err is human,\u2019 right?\u201d he says.<\/p>\n The musician also reflects on the growing influence of social media algorithms and viral trends on the way music is made, discovered and consumed.<\/p>\n \n Papon performing in Indore. For the singer, staying connected to Assam and its musical traditions has been important even as he explores newer sounds \u201cTrends are not always evergreen. They could be quite interesting, but if we are not discovering good music simply because it isn\u2019t trending, then we are missing out on a lot of good stuff. It is sad because music is meant to be experienced differently. It is about taste, different people and different moods,\u201d he says. \u201cIt can be rather challenging and frustrating for people making good music when they are unable to present it in a way that the internet likes.\u201d<\/p>\n Read |<\/b>Singer Madhubanti Bagchi announces debut India tour<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Despite these digital shifts, Papon says he continues to evolve. His upcoming show in Bengaluru will feature a new set of songs and sounds, which he is excited to present to the city\u2019s audience. \u201cBengaluru has always been good as an audience, in their response and connect,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve modernised certain sounds and tailored them to today\u2019s times, and I\u2019m happy to see them being accepted by the new generation. Gen Z is showing an interest in folk music and exploring different styles. A changing, listening audience challenges you to create something different, and that keeps me excited,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n Papon also reflects on the role an artiste plays in society. The singer-songwriter, who has often spoken out on issues close to his heart, believes artistes should not be expected to respond to social and political developments in the same way. \u201cIt depends on the person. Some are outspoken, some are a little louder than others, while others are quieter. We shouldn\u2019t make it a blanket expectation that everybody has to react in a certain way,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n![\"Papon](\"https:\/\/th-i.thgim.com\/public\/news\/national\/karnataka\/n3o6kh\/article71682896.ece\/alternates\/FREE_1200\/Thank%20you%20Indore%20What%20a%20Shaam-E-Mehfil%20%E2%99%A5%EF%B8%8FShaamEMehfilWithPaponMehfilzWithPaponoddone.oi%20Sty.jpg\" "\\"Papon")
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