In 2023, The Beatles released 'Now and Then,' a song that blends vocals recorded within the last 50 years with a guitar track from 1995. Advances in AI technology made it possible to separate John's vocals from the piano recording, which was once impossible due to audio limitations. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr contributed new instrumentals, leading to two Grammy nominations in early 2024, including Best Rock Performance. The song reflects the enduring legacy of The Beatles and the influence of modern technology on music preservation.
When the demo was first recorded, John Lennon's singing and piano were on the same audio track, and separating them was impossible. Fortunately, AI can now do that without much bleed or loss.
The surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, were able to complete the song by recording new bass and drum parts and releasing it almost 30 years later.
Sean Ono Lennon, the son of the late Beatle, accepted the trophy in his father's stead. "Now and Then" was also nominated for Record of the Year but lost to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
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