We do not use generative AI to write or create our songs. AI is used only as an enhancement tool.
In some cases, AI may be used to refine performances, such as improving vocal clarity, cleaning up instrument tracks, or adjusting certain elements to enhance the overall sound. You can think of it as a highly detailed version of tools producers have used for decades (i.e. Autotune), similar to advanced pitch correction or studio processing.
Occasionally, AI may also be used for creative sound design, such as transforming a vocal performance into a different tone or voice while preserving the original melody and performance (i.e. creating a female vocal track from a male vocal track with the same melody). This is not common and is used sparingly.
We do not use AI for composition, songwriting, melodies, song structure, or any part of the creative writing process.
Simply put: AI may help us improve the sound of a song, but it never creates the song itself.
This is a public statement to explain the use of AI at Blindness Recording.
When I started this project, the only AI I used was autotune and similar tools. As I experimented, I saw AI’s potential to expand musical creativity, which is crucial in Christian music, where options are limited compared to secular genres.
However, I soon realized many are using AI to generate entire songs—lyrics and all—while falsely presenting them as their own. While AI empowers those with disabilities or limited musical skills, I believe it’s wrong to pretend AI-generated music is purely human-made.
At Blindness Recording, AI is a tool, not a replacement. Some elements—such as vocals, effects, and polishing—use AI, but I create all the music in Logic Pro X. Not every project involves AI, but many do, and I want to be upfront about that. However, I don’t slap the AI label all over the place for two reasons:
Studio projects have always been able to go beyond live performances with effects, filters, and editing. That’s why I love studio projects. I plan to form a live band in the future (most likely with Dark Litany Choir), but for now, my focus is on creating quality music for God’s glory, not for profit.
AI is here to stay, and mainstream artists have used it for years. While some see AI as theft, I believe it’s no different from drawing inspiration from other musicians—something all artists do. If Christians reject AI entirely, only those with bad intentions will dominate its use. If Satan can use AI to deceive, why shouldn’t we use it for good?
The point of this statement is transparency. AI enhances, not replaces, my creativity. I’ve openly acknowledged AI use from the beginning, but I want to clarify: I do not generate entire songs with AI and call them my own. I also do not ever generate AI lyrics because the whole purpose behind my lyrics is to be Biblically sound and glorify God.
At the end of the day, if you enjoy the music, listen. If AI use bothers you, don’t listen, but know that mainstream music has relied on it for years. If you have questions, feel free to reach out.
God bless, and thank you for your support.
All glory to Jesus,
Kalen
