Nearly fifty years later, The Beatles received two Grammy nominations. The last song of the group “Now and Then” last year restored using artificial intelligence. Now it competes with the likes of Beyoncé, Charlie XCX, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift in the Record of the Year category.

The song too Also nominated in the best rock performance category has been shown, and here he will compete against bands such as Green Day, Pearl Jam and The Black Keys.

“Now and Then” comes 50 years later

Released in November 2023, “Now and Then” is set in the late 1970s A demo recorded by John Lennon It started with. This recording, along with songs such as “Free As A Bird” and “Real Love”, was given to Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Lennon’s three remaining bandmates, in the 1990s. It was hoped that the songs would be included in The Beatles Anthology project.

However, “Now and Then” was not released due to technological shortcomings at the time, as John’s vocals and piano could not be clearly separated. But in 2021, filmmaker Peter Jackson and his sound team managed to separate the instruments and vocals with artificial intelligence technology, allowing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to complete the song. “Now and Then” use of artificial intelligence Even though it is complete, it is still a qualified candidate under the Grammy rules. Under current rules, works containing “artificial intelligence elements” can also be nominated in the appropriate categories.

from the song “Now and Then”Although it may seem a bit strange for Beyoncé to compete with modern music like “Texas Hold ‘Em”, her fans have great expectations in this direction. The Beatles At the 2025 Grammy Awards We will see what the outcome will be on Sunday, February 2.