King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley Resurrected Using AI
Elvis Presley, the singer known as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, will be resurrected using artificial intelligence (AI) technology by the end of 2024.
Music legend Elvis at the peak of his career – Photo: GETTY IMAGES
Music legend Elvis at the peak of his career – Photo: GETTY IMAGES
Specifically, the AI simulating singer Elvis Presley will perform in London from November in the stage show Elvis Evolution. After that, this technology will continue to bring Elvis’ image to tour in Las Vegas, Berlin and Tokyo.
According to The Guardian, the program is produced by Layered Reality, a company specializing in virtual reality experiences in the UK.
The company describes Elvis Evolution as an attempt to recreate Elvis’ legendary tour nights for a new generation of audiences who never had the chance to see the King perform on stage (fans often refer to Elvis at his peak as The King).
Elvis Presley performs his hit Suspicious Minds in 1973, just four years before his death
The aim of reviving the musical legend with AI technology is to honor the legacy throughout the singer’s extraordinary career, including his unique and iconic performance style in the world of music.
Andrew McGuinness, founder and CEO of Layered Reality, said:
“The Elvis Evolution show is a next-generation tribute to the musical legend Elvis Presley – who remains a superstar nearly half a century after his death”.
Layered Reality promotes the show as blurring the line between reality and virtual reality and making audiences “gasp” with the authenticity that augmented reality technology, sound systems, lighting and multi-sensory effects bring.
“The general public no longer wants to sit still and watch singing passively, they want to experience it and become a part of it,” he commented.
The legend of Elvis has been brought to the screen many times (from left to right): the film Priscilla, the film Elvis 2022 and the TV series Elvis 2005 – Photo: A24/Warner Bros
The legend of Elvis has been brought to the screen many times (from left to right): the film Priscilla, the film Elvis 2022 and the TV series Elvis 2005 – Photo: A24/Warner Bros
With around 500 million records sold worldwide, Elvis Presley is one of the most successful artists of all time. Although he passed away in 1977 at the age of 42, Elvis still attracts great attention from the Western media.
In 2022, the Elvis biopic revealed the dark corners of the singer’s career, winning many academy awards at BAFTA, Golden Globe, and even being nominated for an Oscar.
Or most recently, Priscilla, a film depicting the controversial relationship between Elvis and his wife Priscilla Presley, also achieved success at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.
In addition, on the occasion of Christmas, the singer’s classic hit Blue Christmas also entered the top 20 of the Billboard chart after nearly 50 years. This has proven the enduring appeal of a world music legend.
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