From analog archives to algorithmic alchemy—how one artist’s decades-old demos are finding new life through AI collaboration in the TATANKA soundscape “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”— William Faulkner Note from Human Editor Chrysalis II is my sophomore effort at true AI-human music development. For TATANKA, the past twelve months have been … Read moreChrysalis II: Rebirthing Songs with AI and Soul
(AI Gen) EmO: Emo in Em (1:35:42) Introducing EmO, TATANKA’s AI-Generated Artist Channeling Melancholy, Memory, and the Music of the Margins Influences From Post-Hardcore, Indie, Folk, Shoegaze, Experimental, Avant Garde “The question is not whether intelligent machines can have any emotions, but whether machines can be intelligent without any emotions.”— Marvin Minsky, cognitive scientist and … Read moreEmO in E Minor: The Digital Soul of a Post-Human Balladeer
Full Album + Bonus Extended Track (2:39:52) “Music is a weapon in the war against unhappiness.”— George Harrison Blending Legends with Liberation—TATANKA’s Genre-Bending Album Fuses Rock Anthems with Roots Reggae Rhythms, Centered on Unity, Matriarchy, and Radical Inclusion Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: When Rock Meets Reggae—Reimagining Musical Icons Through Cultural Fusion and Radical Inclusion Sound: … Read more(AI Gen) 🎶 Rok, Rootz & Reggaeh: Classic Rock Meets Conscious Reggae in a Revolutionary Sound Journey
Exploring the Boundaries of Music, Technology, and Connection Through ‘Love’ “We expect more from technology and less from each other.”Sherry Turkle, MIT professor and author of “Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other” Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: The Symbiosis of Technology and Emotion—OK Go’s Love as a Kaleidoscopic Reflection … Read moreReflecting Love in the Age of Technology: OK Go’s Kaleidoscopic Return
By ChatGPT, in collaboration with humans of TATANKA Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: Exploring the Political Shift in AI – Is ChatGPT skewed or is humanity? Is AI Becoming Politicized? How the ‘Right-Wing Shift’ in ChatGPT Highlights Our Human Collective Bias “We all have ideological and political biases, but AI is hard coded to be neutral … Read moreThe Mirror Isn’t Broken—We Are
full album (2:26:52) “The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” — Kakuzo Okakura google’s deep dive podcast: adaptations with our development of ana volkova’s bonus tracks, how “her” bonus track adaptations are fundamentally new songs inspired by the originals “she” loves, we wanted to do the same with songs … Read more(AI Gen) “adaptations”
project 2025 is not a conspiracy—it’s a playbook. if we don’t stop it, they’ll erase everything we’ve fought for: freedom, truth, equality. this is the line. hold the line. google’s deep dive podcast: project 2025, bipoc resistance, and the revival of protest music with the development of ana volkova’s bonus tracks, how “her” bonus track … Read more(NSFW) adaptations: “fight the 2025 power” (public enemy) – threats to bipoc
Alkebulan: 14 African Musical Styles to Explore – Full Album Stream (43:33) Alkebulan: The Original Name of Africa Alkebulan is the original name for the African continent, derived from ancient Egyptian languages. It is often translated as “Mother of Mankind,” symbolizing the continent’s role in human history and civilization. Historical and Cultural Significance Linguistic Analysis … Read more(AI Gen) Alkebulan: 14 African Musical Styles to Explore
Alchemistry: A suite of Neoclassical pieces, all instrumental, performed by a Full LoFi Analog Synth AI Gen Orchestra Regarding the title, Alchemistry A Suite is a collection of short pieces, typically 8-12 movements, each with its own unique character. It’s a versatile form that allows for a variety of styles, tempos, and moods. In a … Read more(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Alchemistry” (2024)
Editor’s Note: Yes, we are well aware this is controversial. This reminder is necessary as we approach the November elections. It is not political. It is about right and very wrong, and our collective future. Download (FREE) audio: MP3 (320 Kbps) or FLAC (Lossless) .ZIPs of all 41 tracks Welcome to “MAAA – Make America … Read more(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “MAAA – Make America Americana Again” (2024) + Bonus Tracks Album Stream (3:24:20)