In this opinion piece, a Verge writer describes an unexpected reaction to 1010Benja’s track “Semiramis’ Dream,” the opener of the EP Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose. Benja has been openly unapologetic about using generative AI on the release. The author, who is generally skeptical of AI-generated music and particularly critical of outputs from the tool Suno, admits to enjoying the track, which they describe as opening with a jungle beat. By contrast, the writer finds the EP’s other three tracks weaker than Benja’s 2024 release Ten Total.
Why it matters
The piece reflects an ongoing debate about the artistic value of generative AI in music, framed through a personal case where a skeptic finds merit in an AI-assisted work.
Who should care
Musicians, listeners, and observers of generative AI’s role in creative fields may be interested in how AI tools are being applied and received.