why i keep writing in a time of AI

it’s a fascinating time for music. and for musicians. this morning i was listening to an AI-generated song while surfing the internet and, tbh, it sounded really good. if i hadn’t known it was created solely by AI, i’m not sure i would have noticed. i don’t know if that says more about the quality of AI or about most music nowadays. and honestly, i don’t really care.

but it did make me question why i want to not only make music, but release it, share it, and try to make a living from it. in the end, it’s connection, i guess. not being alone. sharing your story, and hearing back from people all around the world who connect with it. who see parts of themselves in it, or part of their own story.

for me, that’s reason enough. so i’ll keep writing, performing, and recording. some songs will get a response, some won’t. and that’s okay. i just feel truly blessed to have the opportunity not only to create but to share it and to hear back from you. so if there’s something you’d like to tell me, ask, or whatever it is, write me a message (michael@michael-benjamin-music.com).

in the meantime, i’ll be creating music i love and publishing it for others to make their own, too.