In 2025, decades after their official breakup, the Beatles were nominated for two Grammy Awards in an unexpected turn of events. Their last song, “Now and then,” completed in 2023 with the help of AI technology, is up for Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance at the upcoming Grammy Awards. The track faces stiff competition in these categories, as it goes up against artists such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, as well as rock heavyweights such as Green Day and Pearl Jam.
Originally recorded by John Lennon as a demo in the late 1970s, “Now and Then” was part of a collection of songs he shared with his surviving bandmates in the ’90s, including “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.” It was part of. Despite its potential, “Now and Then” remained unfinished for decades because the technology at the time was unable to separate Lennon’s vocals from the background piano without sacrificing sound quality. Ta.
In 2021, filmmaker Peter Jackson and his team used machine learning to separate John Lennon’s vocals and piano, allowing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to complete this long-lost song. was completed.
The Grammy Award rules that only “human creators” are eligible for the award allow works that include “elements” of AI materials, and “Now and Then” was judged by the Grammy Awards despite being produced with AI support. Targeted.
It may seem unusual for a song with its 1970s origins to compete with artists like Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold’em,” but for Beatles fans, this nomination is a nod to the band’s enduring legacy. This is proof of this. The Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025, and will be a chance to see if the Beatles can once again leave their mark on music history.
