Nick Mason Believes AI Could Help Create New Pink Floyd Songs: “We Could Be Like ABBA”

Throughout their rich history on stage, Pink Floyd produced hit songs like “Learning To Fly”, “Wish You Were Here”, and “One of These Days.” Besides gaining a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band went on to sell more than 250 million albums worldwide. But like most bands, Pink Floyd went through some growing pains with members either passing away or holding a grudge against other bandmates. With Pink Floyd releasing their last album back in  2014, musician Nick Mason believes AI might be the answer when it comes to producing new music from the iconic band. 

Turning 80 years old back in January, Mason had more than enough time to think about Pink Floyd over the last decade. And he eventually came to the conclusion that a reunion could be out of the picture as David Gilmour and Roger Waters continue their feud. But there could be another way according to Mason, who told the Sunday Mirror newspaper, “It would be fascinating to see what AI could do with new music. If you tried to run it as a sort of ‘Where did Pink Floyd go after?’ The thing to do would be to have an AI situation where David and Roger become friends again. We could be like ABBA by the time we’ve finished with it.”

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As Mason mentioned, groups like ABBA seemed to carve the path for other bands as their AI show gained significant praise. Even the legendary KISS is toying with the idea, already showing mockups of what the concert could look like. With Pink Floyd performing together for the last time in 2005, AI could bring the rock band back to life.

While not able to change the past, Mason seemed content with what they produced in the time they had. “In a 55-year career, most of it was great fun. We were ­enormously privileged to be in a successful band and tour the world and hang out with really interesting people. It’s a gold card to meet all sorts of your favorite sportsmen and actors.” 

Thankfully, Mason still gets to perform songs from Pink Floyd with his band Saucerful of Secret. “The best thing about keeping the thing going is for our benefit. It makes sense to keep it going rather than ­shutting it down. I also enjoy it because the more time passes, the more you can look at it with a rosier glint.” 

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