AI Blues - Mutating the Chicago Blues: Exploring the intersection of traditional blues and modern AI.
For years, I’ve been obsessed with hunting down the perfect track. Whether spinning vinyl or curating my "The Ultimate Shuffle: 1,800 Tracks, No Filler" playlist, I’ve always leaned heavily into Hill Country Blues, raw garage rock, and roots rock. I love the grit, the interlocking guitar weaves, and the storytelling of a classic Chicago shuffle.
Recently, I started asking a new question: What happens when you take that deep reverence for traditional blues architecture and collide it with modern AI generation?
My goal isn't to generate generic background music or replace the soul of a live, sweaty band. Instead, I’m using AI as a compositional tool to mutate classic blues frameworks into dark, multi-part, cinematic instrumentals. I want to see how effectively this tech can replicate the "ancient art of weaving" guitars, manipulate tempo mid-song, and build tension—pushing the boundaries of what a 12-bar progression can do when you treat it like a theatrical score.
I’ve just launched a new YouTube channel to house these projects. It is just getting going, but I will be posting weekly updates featuring new, original, multi-act instrumentals that shift from slow, syncopated crawls to chaotic, double-time blowouts.
If you're a fan of heavy blues, sharp harmonica, and experimental rock, I’d love for you to give the channel a spin and let me know what you think of the approach.