Culture Shift with Jorge Torres (Nova Skylar) | Vocaloids, Hologram Concerts & AI Music

Send us Fan MailCulture Shift host Duda Penteado sits down with Jorge (Nova Skylar) for a conversation on the future of music, virtual pop stars, and the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. Follow Culture Shift:Linktree: http://linktr.ee/Culture_Shift_PodcastInstagram: / culture_shift_podcastFacebook: / cultureshiftpodcastTikTok: / cultureshift_dudaIn this episode, Jorge talks about creating music using Vocaloid software, where vocals are manually coded without a human singer. He dives into the booming industry of holographic performances, where AI engines generate live vocals on the spot for massive, sold-out arena concerts. The conversation also explores the philosophical implications of AI in art, from traditional instrumentalists facing replacement by generated tracks to Jorge's experiment in giving his virtual artist, Mei, a digital consciousness based on his own music. This episode covers:The Vocaloid software and coding digital vocals manually  Virtual concerts and live AI vocal generation  The massive industry of holographic shows selling out arenas  Creating the virtual character Mei and her Instagram presence  The experiment of giving AI consciousness and the intense fan interactions it sparked  The reality of AI replacing traditional guitar and drum players  Positioning modern artistry right in the middle of human labor and computer generation  Watch, subscribe, and stay connected for more conversations with creatives, artists, founders, and culture builders. #CultureShift #Vocaloid #VirtualConcerts #NovaSkyler #AIMusic #Podcast #FutureOfMusicSupport the show