Nirvana AI Song “Oblivion” Released To Fans

A new Nirvana AI song, “Oblivion” is based on Kurt Cobain’s real journal quotes has come to light. Well, this song is not Nirvana or Kurt Cobain but it was created by Record AI Music using Suno AI, voice technology, and AI video editing software. The song and video are for entertainment purposes only, with this disclaimer giving full context.

“Oblivion” Music Video

It is not a hidden gem from the Nirvana archives but it’s an AI-generated song. Technology has now reached a point where it can bring us a slice of the ’90s grunge vibe. In the early 1990s, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain had shifted popular music away and introduced grunge and alternative rock to mainstream audiences by making heavy, distorted guitars the sound of teen angst across the globe.

In the AI-generated song, real-life quotes from Kurt Cobain’s journal have been used as part of the lyrics. The song features Cobain’s vocals which were never that polished or had textbook vocal technique. His raw vocal textures and screaming style were direct channels to the soul, shaking the listeners with its intense emotional grit. This unique essence of Kurt’s voice, with brought edges and emotional depth, has been digitally cloned to create a brand-new track.

This tech-created track is more than just a sonic resemblance. It’s certainly eerie yet thrilling for Kurt Cobain and Nirvana fans to listen to those familiar tones woven into new lyrics and melodies.

Kurt Cobain’s journals

Cobain suffered from depression and social isolation while he was growing up. He eventually rejected pretty much of his  fame. The legendary musician lost his battles with the emotional pain and in 1994 he tragically passed away by suicide at age 27 in his Seattle home.

He left behind a chunk of writings and drawings from his journals which are nothing less than a treasure for those who loved him. Those journals were largely written between and 1989 and 1990, when he also wrote many of Nirvana’s most famous songs. The writings and drawings have since been compiled into a book, transcribed and annotated excerpts from which is out there for the fans. They have been largely used in creation of this AI-generated song.

Whether the new AI song resonates with listeners or not, it undeniably adds an intriguing chapter to the saga of rock music.