[Exclusive]"Age of AI, Boundaries Blur.""producer Freddie Caso's direct speech [★ Lab interview②]

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[Editor’s Note] [★Lab] Star News meets people who drive the entertainment industry and delves into their own unique know-how and success strategies. Here are the practical experiences and philosophies of those who silently make their way behind the colorful star.

-Following the interview ①.

When asked about the source of inspiration for Freddie Caso, who has been doing music for more than a decade, he pondered for a while and said, "I can't explain it with one or two." He has been influenced by various sounds and creators over a long period of time, and all of his experiences have been piled up to complete the current world of music.

Freddie Caso said, "I've been influenced little by little by listening to various artists since I was young, and I'm still exploring new music on streaming platforms and looking for something to learn." In particular, he cited American hip-hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre as the most influential person. In addition, he said he received a lot of stimulation from the work methods of overseas producers such as Terrace Martin, Timbaland, and DJ Khaleel.

He also carefully expressed his thoughts on the boundaries between reference and plagiarism, which any creator would have to worry about. "It will become more ambiguous in the future," he predicted. With the development of AI, the distinction between plagiarism, homage, and sampling is becoming increasingly blurred, he said, adding, "This is an era of reproduction. Music is already oversaturated in a structure where everyone creates something again," he said. However, he added that while blatant plagiarism will still remain a problem, the distinction between subtle influencing relationships will gradually lose meaning.

He said, "It's nice to see AI and at the same time I feel rejected." He said, "Using AI definitely helps you get ideas, but at the same time, there is anxiety that it can threaten the creator's domain. In the end, it will not be a matter of whether it is eroded by AI, but a battle of how well it is used."

Asked if he was conscious of the trend, he also drew the line firmly. He said he has prioritized his own standards and density over the rapidly changing speed of the market.

Freddie Caso said, "It's a problem that's been sorted out a long time ago," adding, "It's more important to make music that you can enjoy for a long time than to keep up with the trend." Rather than following the trend, I have liked music that is manic and not easily consumed by many people. As I naturally dug deep into my taste, the current direction of work became solid," he said.

It is said that this musical orientation became clearer with age. He also emphasized the production philosophy again, saying, "I want to make music that doesn't get old over time rather than following the trend."

As for his musical orientation, he defined it as "maniacal, underground-oriented, and somewhat B-class sensibility." He said, "As I aim for core music, musicians who want to maintain their natural color while working as a major player seem to be looking for me," adding, "I feel like I'm standing in a blue ocean somehow."

He has worked with numerous artists so far, citing Kitzyoji's "The Age of Success," released in 2020, as his most memorable work. He said, "Actually, I didn't expect that much when I released it. It was a bit of a surprise because it was still popular. Thanks to its popularity, it even released a remix. It's amazing that a lot of people still listen to it," he said.

He also said he was impressed by his participation in the work of Garion's third album and experiencing a mixing process centered on analog equipment. He said, "I was impressed by how to create texture by manipulating hardware equipment, not software," adding, "It was amazing and cool to take all the steps for a texture that is difficult to contain now." He said, "I tend to aim for analog, so I really want to challenge that kind of method someday."

-Following the interview three.

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