Dark Ambient, AI, and the Human Touch — Nathan Plante

Описание: I had a really thoughtful conversation with dark ambient musician Nathan Plante about modular synthesis, generative processes, and the role of AI in making music and art.

We talk about what makes art feel truly human, the “moment of clarity” in creative work, and how technology can support that process.

If you’re into modular synths, (dark) ambient music, or the evolving relationship between artists and their tools, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

Check out Nathan’s music here:
https://nathanplante.bandcamp.com/

And his YouTube Channel here:
   / @nathanplantesynths  

Nathan's Artist photo and extra video material in the intro are from Kurz Visuals: https://www.kurzvisuals.com

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0:00 Highlights
0:32 Introduction
1:58 Nathan’s musical beginnings
3:53 Nathan’s first EP Electric Birds
7:42 The inspiration for Nathan’s Album Electric Forest
11:38 Does ambient music have to stay in the background
18:10 Inspirations outside of music & Science Fiction
22:09 Our favourite Science Fiction books
24:35 Album Art - Why hire a real artist instead of using AI?
28:18 Modular synthesis & generative processes vs prompt based AI
36:45 The “moment of clarity”
38:20 The human touch in music - how to collaborate with real artists
42:50 Nathan’s desert island instrument
43:56 Where to find Nathan’s music and YouTube channel
46:19 Outro

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