On November 6th, at the Microsoft Building AI Companions for India event in Bengaluru, RaagaTrippin’, India’s premier Bollywood all-vocal acapella band, wowed the audience with a unique performance using the power of Microsoft Copilot. The band took suggestions from the audience, including songs from the 1980s and rock music, to generate new lyrics for Queen’s iconic song, We Will Rock You. The lyrics were created in the same meter and rhythm as the original song, showcasing the capabilities of Copilot. The band performed the song live on stage, with the audience thoroughly enjoying the experience. They even announced that Copilot is now their sixth band member.
The event also featured Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, who made his first visit to India. He highlighted how Copilot is becoming a great companion and even a family member for many people. RaagaTrippin’ is a Mumbai-based Indian a cappella group consisting of six vocalists. They are known for their covers of popular Bollywood songs and Western pop music, often blending them into medleys.
The Microsoft Building AI Companions for India event was organized to showcase the capabilities of Copilot, which is now available in India, including a chatbot on WhatsApp. Recently, Microsoft launched an updated version of Copilot, allowing users to interact with it in real-time, taking human-computer interaction to a new level. Another feature, Copilot Daily, was introduced in October in select countries, providing users with a curated news experience to start their day.
Last year, at the biggest AI conference, Cypher 2023, the Bengaluru-based Indian-Folk Rock band, Swarathma, amazed the audience by generating lyrics for a song on the spot using ChatGPT. They then performed the song live, showcasing the potential of AI in the music industry. With Copilot now joining RaagaTrippin’ as their newest member, it is evident that AI is making its way into various fields, including music.
