Ilmenau music group 5idelity: AI enchants the a cappella world!

Ilmenau music group 5idelity: AI enchants the a cappella world!

There's a lot going on in the music scene right now - not just in the studio, but also in the digital space. The a cappella group “5idelity” from Ilmenau, consisting of students from the Ilmenau University of Technology, uses the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to produce music. As insuedthueringen.de reports, the group has generated their own songs with the help of AI Instrumental versions reinterpreted. Two albums were created: the already published work “KInterpreiert” and the eagerly awaited second album “KInternational”, which will see the light of day on October 15, 2025. It is also interesting that the cover of “KInterpreiert” was redesigned with creative AI elements.

In fact, the integration of AI into the music industry is a topic that is becoming increasingly important. An analysis on bildung.match4it.com sheds light on how AI influences not only creative processes, but also business models and legal frameworks. While AI opens up many new possibilities, these developments also bring challenges for traditional music production. This dynamic can be seen, for example, in the example of the musician Seth Davis from Louisiana, who has built up a considerable fan base exclusively with AI-generated songs. Established artists such as Charlie Puth and John Legend are now also experimenting with the possibilities of artificial creativity.

Challenges for the creative industry

The other side of the coin, however, are the concerns of many musicians and creative professionals. A comprehensive study by GEMA and the French SACEM shows worrying developments. According to ndr.de, 71 percent of the members surveyed fear that they will no longer be able to make a living from their musical work in the future. The increase in AI usage is leading to a noticeable decline in revenue, particularly affecting film and computer game composers as they face favorable competition from AI-generated music. Forecasts indicate that up to 27 percent of revenue from music exploitation could be lost by 2028. This could mean a loss of around 950 million euros for musicians in Germany.

The discussion about the protection of artists' rights is becoming more intense. Micki Meuser, chairman of the German Film Composers Union, emphasizes the need for appropriate remuneration for the works used as training material for AI. “It is not acceptable that our creativity is used as a basis for artificial compositions without us receiving any compensation for it,” criticizes Meuser. GEMA plans to use the results of the study to make concrete demands. It is clear that part of the profits of AI companies should go to the original creators of the music creations.

The exciting question remains how these developments will shape the music landscape in the future. The combination of creativity and technology could provide fresh impetus, but only if a balance is found between innovation and the protection of artistic identities.