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Derailed Ingrid – Humpty Bumbty

Derailed Ingrid – Humpty Bumbty

by Michael Käppi | Oct 11, 2024 | Expeditions, GenAI Music, Log Diaries | 0 comments

Udio

Derailed Ingrid channels the gritty, pulsing energy of the UK dance scene. Drawing from the sounds of garage, house, and a touch of breakbeat, Derailed Ingrid fuses hypnotic rhythms, deep basslines, and atmospheric synths to create tracks that feel like a late-night journey through London’s underground clubs. Inspired by artists like The Prodigy, Underworld, and Massive Attack, their music takes listeners on a sonic adventure through the heartbeat of UK dance culture. Each track is a nod to the raw, euphoric energy that defines the scene.

Derailed Ingrid is a fictional group crafted through a blend of AI-driven music tools and creative experimentation. This project dives deep into the roots of UK dance music, examining how well AI can replicate the defining elements of the genre. Through Derailed Ingrid, I’ve been testing GenAI’s capabilities in producing genre-authentic beats, grooves, and atmosphere, using a 5-point analysis to assess the AI’s performance in capturing this unique sound. AI tool: Udio v.1.5 (48kHz Sample Rate)

| STIMULUS

Humpty Bumpty

13 October 2024

9 Tracks

Reflections

Rhythmic Authenticity: The AI nails the characteristic UK garage and house rhythms, especially in tracks like “Under Your Spell,” delivering a syncopated groove that drives each beat forward.

Atmosphere & Mood: Tracks such as “Ignorant Bliss” excel at creating the atmospheric, sometimes gritty vibe of underground clubs, with layered synths and ambient effects that feel immersive.

Bassline Groove: High marks for bassline design, as the deep, resonant lows in “Humpty Bumpty” add a pulsing drive that’s essential to the UK dance scene.

Dynamic Build-Up: Some tracks could benefit from more dramatic rises and drops to enhance the dance floor energy typical of UK house and breakbeat.

Expressive Subtlety: While the AI captures the rhythm well, it occasionally misses the nuanced transitions and modulations that bring human expression to electronic music.

Vocal Integration: Though atmospheric, some of the vocal samples feel repetitive and lack the edgy, almost rebellious tone that defines UK underground vocals.

Summary

Derailed Ingrid stands as a testament to how close GenAI is to capturing the essence of a genre as intricate as UK dance. Through the lens of a 5-point evaluation, this project reveals both the strengths and areas where AI can evolve. Each track takes you deeper into the rhythmic pulse of the scene.