Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Build My Life
Words and Music by: Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman, & Pat Barrett
Arranged by: David Wesley
© 2016 Kaple Music; Capitol CMG Genesis; Housefires Sounds; Said And Done Music; sixsteps Music; Thankyou Music; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; Martin, Karl Andrew; Bethel Music Publishing
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I'm back! Well, not really. :) Here is my first post-retirement musical creation, a short excerpt of "Build My Life." It's also the first demonstration of my "virtual virtual choir" workflow, which took well over a year of research. I learned the Python programming language and leveraged my virtual choir portfolio to train AI models of male and female choirs. In short, I can replicate the distinctive sound of the DWVC using only my own voice to drive the performance.
I'm excited about the creative projects this breakthrough makes possible. I was able to record and mix this snippet of "Build My Life" in a single night, instead of the weeks of work needed for just the audio portion of a real virtual choir project. I can write arrangements (which has always been my favourite part) without the limitations of my vocal range or the abilities (and availabilities) of choir members. I might even be able to take requests or special commissions, something I could never do with a real choir.
This virtual virtual choir process will improve with practice and experimentation. In the meantime, please let me know what you think of this quick test!
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Merch Store: teespring.com/stores/davidwesley
Facebook: facebook.com/davidwesleymusic
Instagram: @davidwesleymusic
Twitter: @singdavidwesley
E-mail List: davidwesley.ca/email
#worship #choir #acapella
Build My Life
Words and Music by: Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman, & Pat Barrett
Arranged by: David Wesley
© 2016 Kaple Music; Capitol CMG Genesis; Housefires Sounds; Said And Done Music; sixsteps Music; Thankyou Music; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; Martin, Karl Andrew; Bethel Music Publishing
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I'm back! Well, not really. :) Here is my first post-retirement musical creation, a short excerpt of "Build My Life." It's also the first demonstration of my "virtual virtual choir" workflow, which took well over a year of research. I learned the Python programming language and leveraged my virtual choir portfolio to train AI models of male and female choirs. In short, I can replicate the distinctive sound of the DWVC using only my own voice to drive the performance.
I'm excited about the creative projects this breakthrough makes possible. I was able to record and mix this snippet of "Build My Life" in a single night, instead of the weeks of work needed for just the audio portion of a real virtual choir project. I can write arrangements (which has always been my favourite part) without the limitations of my vocal range or the abilities (and availabilities) of choir members. I might even be able to take requests or special commissions, something I could never do with a real choir.
This virtual virtual choir process will improve with practice and experimentation. In the meantime, please let me know what you think of this quick test!
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Merch Store: teespring.com/stores/davidwesley
Facebook: facebook.com/davidwesleymusic
Instagram: @davidwesleymusic
Twitter: @singdavidwesley
E-mail List: davidwesley.ca/email
#worship #choir #acapella
