[kuerbel]

I can't play like Lang Lang. Only Lang Lang can play like Lang Lang. Just because some mfing AI can produce something that sounds like Lang Lang does not make it equal: resemblance is not identity.

If I see a performance from Lang Lang, I don't just perceive the sound, it is the expression of memory, discipline and attention. Learning an instrument is more than attaining the skill of producing the correct notes in the correct order. It shapes attention, perspective, patience, discipline, sensitivity and so much more. You can't replace that with effortless simulation. I mean you could, but it's practically meaningless.

[ben_w]

Sure, but because this argument works just as well whether "effortless simulation" means "GenAI" or "a recording", I don't know if you're objecting to one or the other or both.

[viccis]

Every talented pianist in a major conservatory can play like Lang Lang and are trying their best not to lmao

[kuerbel]

Haha, I get it. Just took him as an example because, in my experience, he is a famous pianist people recognise even if they don't listen to that kind of music. Maybe Vladimir Horowitz would be a better example.

[ChickeNES]

I think the average person has no idea who either of those people are. I think Liszt or Rachmaninov would be better reference points.

[cluckindan]

The average person sees a synthesizer keyboard and thinks ”piano”.

[tardedmeme]

https://xkcd.com/2501/

[FrontierProject]

As an average person, try Beethoven or Mozart.

[nineteen999]

Or Bach.