Computer-Generated Pop Stars: Revolutionary or Ridiculous?

by SodaHead Music Posted 2012/03/12 13:00:00

Related Topics: Music, hatsune miku, Pop Star, Computer-generated, Weird News, vocaloid, Concerts, Live, Justin Bieber, 24, Green, Band, Technology, voice, Watch

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While one Japanese researcher is working to make violin strings out of spider silk, others are experimenting with music technology in a very different way. According to The Daily Caller, Hatsune Miku is a fictional Japanese pop star, or "Vocaloid," made from the sampled voice of actress Saki Fujita and a computer-generated green-haired image.

And though it's a kitschy idea, the computer-generated concert sold out in 24 theaters at $76 a ticket. Fans crowded into locations across Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to watch the final performances of Hatsune Miku, projected as a hologram and accompanied by a live band. For western audiences, videos of Miku performances might seem astounding. It's kind of like a Justin Bieber show... if Justin Bieber was a hologram. Is it really all that different? You tell us!

And if you want a peek at the computer-generated Japanese pop star in action, just click on the photo below or visit The Daily Caller article to watch the video.

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4tell.me 2012/03/12 16:02:04

Revolutionary

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If they can get her to not do drugs or alcohol, maybe she'll be a better role model than most "real" pop stars.
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Kari to confuse... 2012/03/17 02:58:37

+1
YEA tat is true D:

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Animeee to confuse... 2012/03/19 15:38:36

there are people who voice them, dummy

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confuse... to Animeee 2012/03/22 10:17:03

yes, and then it's auto-tuned, dummy

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Animeee to confuse... 2012/03/22 11:19:18

it's still real people, dummy

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confuse... to Animeee 2012/03/24 01:44:26

yeah, i think i'm going to end this conversation now, dummy. :) i'm quite tired and not really interested in petty arguments with fools. and by the way, i'm in the music industry. i know what i'm talking about. so long, dummy.
:)

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Cherry Bloom 2012/03/13 21:56:19

Revolutionary

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I think that this technology can supplement the growing batch of tools entertainers use when doing live performances. They can make a larger version of a real performer on stage so audience members in the back can get just as good a view of the star as those near the front. The artist performs and dances and a realistic 3D representation of him will be visible right behind him.

Just have a way for the cameras to follow the star and the rest will be easy.

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S123 to Cherry ... 2012/03/18 00:08:15

That's a good idea! :)

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S123 2012/03/13 19:52:58

Revolutionary

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It's impressive but personally, I find Miku's voice kind of annoying, I would like it more if it wasn't so high pitched.

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Mark to S123 2012/03/13 22:50:38

You'd probably like Megurine Luka's voice more than Hatsune Miku's voice, then. It's not quite so high-pitched.

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S123 to Mark 2012/03/18 00:06:27 (edited)

Okay, thanks. I looked it/her up and I do like this one.

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Mark to S123 2012/03/18 04:26:59

That is a good one, and if you prefer male voices, look for Kaito. heh

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Heat Her 2012/03/13 19:00:18

Revolutionary

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Considering most pop stars are horrible if singing "live" without the wonders of computer technology cleaning up their voices, I say, cut out the middle man (in this case, its the star)

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Juanb 2012/03/13 17:19:56

Revolutionary

+1
think about it these fictional cartoons are as real as or even realer than some of the pop stars that exist today

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prosperhappily 2012/03/13 16:15:34

Revolutionary

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I'm not saying I like it. Just that I think it's gonna catch on, especially with kids.

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Zach Wilson 2012/03/13 16:10:17

Revolutionary

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Most people would usually say that Japanese Anime characters are gay and would like to see them die. But I on the other hand would say that Japan has really adapted the cartoon world to the MAX!!!!

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Vongola... to Zach Wi... 2012/03/14 20:51:41
angel face 2012/03/13 15:06:01

Ridiculous

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You need a computer to help you then you automatically suck in my eyes. Period.

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Necroninja to angel face 2012/03/13 18:57:12

and yet, you need a computer to help you get that post on the web. Your argument is invalid, sir.

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angel face to Necroninja 2012/03/13 19:14:25

You havent even based an argument and you arent even talking about the topic. Wow.. ignorance is bliss right?

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Cherry ... to Necroninja 2012/03/13 21:58:37

using a non-sequitor to deflate the argument of another does not add credibility to your argument.

Your argument is invalid, sir.

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S123 to angel face 2012/03/13 19:54:05

Who sucks? The programers?

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Animeee to angel face 2012/03/19 15:43:24

Your argument is invalid!

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angel face to Animeee 2012/03/19 18:02:17
Gregory... to angel face 2012/03/21 22:58:55

Stephen Hawking. I've made my point.

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angel face to Gregory... 2012/03/21 23:49:44

Never heard of him

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Gregory... to angel face 2012/03/27 23:58:53

How can you have never heard of him? He's a world renown physicist on the same level as Carl Sagan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

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angel face to Gregory... 2012/03/28 00:23:02

Never heard of him either.

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Yoru Azenia 2012/03/13 12:07:07

Revolutionary

+1
There honest about the fact that there computer generated and it kinda cool

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Shikari666 2012/03/13 12:05:47

Revolutionary

+2
If Gorillaz can do it, then why can't Japan try and do it better?

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Zombiecat~Metalhead4Life 2012/03/13 11:40:50

Revolutionary

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Amazing! I like them better than most real pop stars LOL.

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David William 2012/03/13 07:14:37

Ridiculous

+1
If you can take the money from people, you should... no matter how shiny the keys you have to jingle in front of them.

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Mark 2012/03/13 07:13:01

Revolutionary

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I think they're pretty fun, and it looks like they're doing a pretty good job with the concerts, from what little I've seen for free. I don't like all of the Vocaloid songs, but there are a few that I really like a lot, and can listen to over and over.

Here's a couple of examples:

【ミクリンレンルカハク】眠れぬ森の美女の侍女【オリジナル】:

Last Night, Good Night (Kaito and Miku Duet):

That's right, there are male Vocaloids, too. Kaito seems to be the male vocaloid with the most fans, followed by Len/Ren Kagamine (twin brother of Rin/Lin Kagamine). This information is for people who are new to Vocaloids. XD

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Zombiec... to Mark 2012/03/13 11:37:15

I love those!

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ShamshirMkII 2012/03/13 05:22:09

Ridiculous

+1
Just me, though :D

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aLABiM75 2012/03/13 05:11:54

Revolutionary

+1
Mo' Money, Mo' Money, Mo' Money!

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Blaze the Neko Vampire 2012/03/13 04:52:29

Revolutionary

+1
Why not? they are amazing!

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х yoυr вeloved мιѕтreѕѕ х 2012/03/13 02:48:45

Revolutionary

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I don't know about others, but the Vocaloids are intended for helping those who have trouble singing or can't get a band together. It was intended (for once) something other than just conning people out of their money. So, In my opinion, I think computer-generated pop stars are 'revolutionary'.

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Katsura 2012/03/13 02:45:04

Revolutionary

+2
you just can't resist it

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V~POTL~PWCM~JLA 2012/03/13 02:20:06

Revolutionary

+2
Why not? The current generation of pop stars are so fake that they might as well be computer-generated.

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P. Sturm 2012/03/13 01:40:53

Revolutionary

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As long as they look like anime characters. When they try to make then look like real people, they always end up with those empty, serial-killer eyes.

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