Musicals are the greatest piece of theatre art known to mankind. They are full of catchy songs and crazy drama. Most Musicals teach lessons but some have no point whatsoever. They have become a big part of our culture, and I'm definitely okay with that. My top 10 favorite musicals are too pure to list, so I will put them in poem, Dr. Seuss style.
We will start with my number one pick. This musical did not make sense, but it made me kind of like Cats! I learned all the dances and the words to the songs. And I even made my parents sing along!
My second favorite musical was better than okay. The characters welcomed us to the 60's in the hit show Hairspray! Tracy Turnblad and her friends fought for diversity. We all should share that kind of love in our own cities!
The third favorite is a must and it showed how groovy an adaptation really is. Let us ease on down the road and gladly meet The Wiz! The movie was wonderful and the live performance was better than okay, but nothing can compare to the original play!
My fourth is all about the hand jive and good high school dance scenes, when Grease is the word, that's all you need!
The fifth musical consists of a girl group, great music, and fabulous pearls. We cannot forget about the phenomenal Dream Girls! Those wigs were out of sight, my sixth favorite is also just right.
Hamilton is a new musical with great singers and awesome comedy. Based on the story of Hamlet, it's also a great dramedy!
My seventh favorite is one that you may not know, Legally Blonde the Musical was definitely the way to go. The movie showed that you cannot really judge a book by its cover and the musical fed off of that, with great tunes and bomb choreography, it was a perfect class act!
This eighth show was a blast to watch and also a blast sing along to! Wicked was wickedly good and inspiring too! Those witches really told a story and tried to understand each other, kind of like my next favorite musical, that involves music listened to by your mother.
Motown is the sound and my ninth favorite musical of all time. The way the story captured the sound of the greatest artists that have ever lived, really blew my mind! Some of the characters looked and sound just like the geniuses behind the music!
My final favorite musical is all about not be tardy, because this production was A Wild Wild Party! This musical gave us tunes like "Life of the Party" and "Queenie is a Blonde" I promise you this musical was the bomb!
There you have it, folks! My top 10 favorite musicals of all time. These shows made me think, laugh, cry, and dance. I enjoyed every minute of them.
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The Illusion of Creativity
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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