Our presentation was on the use of BandLab in a music class setting. The idea behind BandLab is using an online digital audio software (DAW) to collaborate with other musicians to create a track from anywhere. There are the basic DAW tools like recording functions, adjustments for the tempo, controls for each track and the master controls. We wanted to use BandLab to demonstrate what could be done with such a tool. As a secondary topic, we wanted to use AI (ChatGPT) to generate lyrics for a song / rap which we would go on to make an entire track around. The main educational relevance here is demonstrating how students can use technology to collaborate creatively even if they are not physically in the same space.
What we came up with was a rap with lyrics generated by ChatGPT about the benefits of AI being used in education. In the spirit of the experiment, we all worked on the track independently to see if it would really work. I recorded several layers of vocals at home: contributing to the chorus, recording the entire second verse, and some additional background vocals. I also made some minor edits to the instrumentals such as adding some effects and cutting out the instrumentals to create a “drop” when they come back in after the third verse. For the music video, I was one of the main “actors” playing a part alongside Nishant and Daniel. We all contributed to the ideas for what to film and how, but I remember having some input regarding the circle formation in the chorus and helping orchestrate the “rain on the windows” shots in the bridge.
You can see our final product here: