Dupre, Jagneaux, Gautreaux, Cormier, Lebas, Fontenot, Ardoin, Hebert, LaHaye, and Perrodin. Odds are, if you can correctly pronounce the names listed above and know at least one person with each, you might be from Evangeline Parish, or live near it. Living smack dab in the center of Louisiana, I've learned to pronounce these names and crazier but, I've had a lifetime to master it, unlike the rest of the state. It seems like the second I step out of the parish, the names Ville Platte, Pine Prairie, and Mamou seem to become nonexistent, let alone Chatanigier, Turkey Creek, Bayou Chicot, or Basile. But how does a whole parish seem to disappear? I've heard it said that long ago Evangeline Parish sold it's soul to the devil and the rest is history, and the evidence is here. Cross parish lines from St. laundry, Alllen, or Rapides and you'll see first hand how every parish highway somehow becomes 10 times worse and 10 times harder to drive on. Buried deep in the parish, there are even highways horribly chipsealed and covered in potholes, and even towns with main roads covered in gravel. But, home is home, and I wouldn't choose any other. Our pothole covered parish, also holds some of the coolest history, people, traditions, and legends. From whispers of mob ties at the Holiday in Mamou, legends of ancient Native American burrial gounds under Bayou Chicot Elementary, formally Bayou Chicot High School, to the history of a once booming railroad centered in Pine Prairie, there is very little that hasn't been heard of by Evangeline Parish residents but is lost to the rest of the world. This very reason is why I've chosen to shed some light on my little home. As I embark on this journey through Louisiana's forgotten parish, hopefully we can all learn to love it a little more.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as āartisticā or āeducational.ā 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 isnāt just laziness ā itās 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 ā 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.
- Theyāre 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 ā but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts havenāt yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But whoās liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ā High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ā ļø Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ā High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts havenāt yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves arenāt eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input ā leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this āeducationā often lacks context. Itās like learning to paint by watching a printer ā technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words canāt.
- 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 isnāt just about music. Itās about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content ā 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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