One of my favourite worship song bridges comes from "Desert Song" by Hillsong United. It says,
"All of my life, in every season, You are still God, I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship"
I find that to be one of the most beautiful, and yet hardest phrases to live by every day. It's so easy to know about God, and know all the correct "Sunday School" answers, and yet, not really know Him. It's so easy to forget how sovereign, and apparent He is in our lives everyday. I have been through many tough "seasons" in my life, and some of them I did not praise Him through the pain. Instead I found reasons not too, I found reasons to be angry at God. But that's not what this bridge says, and that's why I find it so beautiful. Read it again,
"All of my life, in every season, You are still God, I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship."
I was completely missing the whole message in a song I've been singing for years. We tend to praise God when he does what we want Him too. When we feel good and use that as our reason to worship Him.
That's where we get it wrong, every time...
In EVERY season, is what that song says. We have reasons to worship Him, even in the ugly times. Even in the times when we feel like life couldn't get any worse. Trust me, I've had those days more times than I would have liked. But I've learned that those moments hurt even more when you don't acknowledge God's sovereign hand in it all, His beautiful plan that is unraveling, His promise of His rainbow after your flood of tears.
Because when you do, when you choose to worship Him, He comforts you, and that oncoming rainbow seems closer to grasping than ever before.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" - Matthew 11:28
He loves us. Oh he loves us more than we can fathom. Jesus died for us, so that we don't ever have to be apart from that perfect love, that perfect love that is God. He loves us. And that will always be a reason to worship Him. No matter the season you are in.
"All of my life, in every season, You are still God, I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship"
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AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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