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From Bright to Dark in Musical Poetry

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From Bright to Dark in Musical Poetry

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I'm excited to share my latest project with you all - musical adaptations of two contrasting poems: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" by Cecil Frances Alexander and my own composition, "All Things Dark and Dreadful."

I've been exploring the intersection of AI and musical poetry, and this project has been a fascinating journey into how artificial intelligence can enhance the creative process.

For "All Things Bright and Beautiful," I used AI to analyze the structure and sentiment of Alexander's beloved hymn. The AI helped generate melodic suggestions that captured the joyous spirit of the lyrics while allowing me to infuse contemporary elements into the traditional piece.

With "All Things Dark and Dreadful," I took a different approach. I used AI as a collaborative tool, feeding it prompts inspired by the poem's themes. The AI then generated musical motifs that reflected the sombre and questioning nature of the piece. This back-and-forth between human creativity and AI suggestions led to a complex composition that I believe captures the tension between faith and doubt expressed in the poem.

What's particularly exciting is how AI allowed me to experiment with different styles and push the boundaries of what's possible in musical poetry. The technology served not just as a tool, but as a creative partner, offering unexpected combinations and inspiring new directions in my work.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this fusion of AI and poetry. How do you think technology like this might shape the future of musical composition and performance? And for those who've listened to the pieces on our platform, how do you feel the AI contribution enhanced (or perhaps challenged) the emotional impact of the poems?

Looking forward to your insights!