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Brian Eno has unveiled his latest album, Aurum, exclusively on Apple Music. This unexpected release features an 80-minute composition that utilizes the platform’s spatial audio capabilities.
Alongside the album launch, Eno participated in an extensive video interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, where he explored various topics. The discussion included insights on his new album, his views on artificial intelligence, reflections on his time with the influential band Roxy Music, and details from his latest publication, What Art Does.
In the interview, Eno expressed an openness to embracing new technologies, particularly in the realm of music creation. He commented, “I’ve always been happy to welcome new technologies and to see what you could do with them that nobody else thought of doing.” He highlighted a common theme in music technology: while tools are initially designed for specific purposes, creators often discover unexpected uses that surpass the original intent of the designers.
However, Eno voiced concerns regarding AI’s ownership and its implications. He emphasized, “The biggest problem for me about AI is not intrinsic to AI. It’s to do with the fact that it’s owned by the same few people.” He elaborated that his skepticism towards these entities has grown, criticizing their influence. “Social media has been a catastrophe and mildly useful at the same time,” he noted, indicating that while dual perspectives can exist, the negative impacts on society and politics have been particularly troubling.
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Aurum is Eno’s first solo project since 2022’s ForeverAndEverNoMore. During his interview, he shared that his extensive musical archive comprises “10,550 tracks,” which amounts to an impressive total listening time of over 44 days.
Additionally, Eno’s influence continues to be celebrated; last year, a notable documentary highlighting his multifaceted career was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, and a 24-hour livestream version of the film was available for audiences earlier this year.
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