'The Death of Venus' by The Voodoo Smile: A Tribute to Audrey Hepburn
What began as an experiment to reverse engineer David Bowie's iconic song 'Life on Mars' evolved into an unexpected and captivating process that resulted in our next musical creation.
Initially, we intended to name the song, 'Death on Venus' but we struggled to write lyrics that would suit. As a result, we decided to change the title to 'The Death of Venus', which aligned with the personification of Venus as the epitome of the perfect woman.
The next step was to identify a real-life 'Venus'. We scoured the internet and consulted ChatGPT for suggestions, and one name consistently emerged: Audrey Hepburn. Inspired by the elegance and grace of the British starlet, we began crafting lyrics that paid homage to her.
We assembled words and phrases that captured the essence of Audrey Hepburn. We then turned those words into lyrics before putting them into Suno, an AI music generator, to begin the song's creation. The process was iterative, involving numerous revisions and rewrites, but gradually, the pieces started to fall into place.
Through this meticulous process, we eventually discovered a melody that resonated with the song's overall feel. Combining this melody with the lyrics, we aimed to create a reflective and moody tone, attributing the track to a new alias, a band called The Voodoo Smile.
By blending AI tools with artistic inspiration, we were able to create "The Death of Venus," a piece of music that honors a beloved icon while exploring new frontiers in sound. We hope this song resonates with listeners and serves as a tribute to the timeless beauty and grace of Audrey Hepburn. May she rest in peace.