Beatles Release Their Last Song, Featuring AI-Extracted Vocals from John Lennon

Nov 5, 2023 ·

On November 5th, 2023, The Beatles released their final song, "Now and Then (AI John Lennon)", to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Lennon. The song is a collaboration between the three surviving members of the iconic band: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

The song is a tribute to the memory of John Lennon, who was killed in 1980, at the age of 40. It features AI-generated vocals from the late singer, created using a vocal synthesis tool called Vocaloid.

The lyrics of the song reflect on John's impact on society and music, as well as his absence from the world he loved so much. The chorus sings: "We can still hear you/And we are not alone/If we close our eyes/You will still be here".

This touching tribute also symbolizes the contributions of modern technology to the world of music, as it combines the real voices of the Beatles with the artificial one of John Lennon. This combination of old and new is both a tribute to the late singer and an acknowledgment of the power of technology to reach beyond physical limitations.

In a statement about the song, Paul McCartney said that "John was such an important figure in our lives and in the history of music... He left behind such an incredible legacy that we wanted to celebrate him through this collaboration".

In addition to the song, the Beatles also released a music video, featuring footage of John Lennon and the others, archival photos, and a re-creation of the iconic Abbey Road recording studio.

The release of this song marks the end of an era for The Beatles and serves as a fitting tribute to John Lennon and his lasting contribution to music and popular culture.