Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart Considers AI-Rebuilt Voice for Possible New Album
Audio Adrenaline frontman Mark Stuart is weighing an idea that once would have belonged to science fiction: recording new music with artificial intelligence recreating his voice, years after vocal cord problems ended his singing career.
In a recent Instagram video, Stuart told fans the band has been talking about making another Audio Adrenaline record using his AI-rebuilt voice. "Listen, so we're talking about making an Audio A record, you know, using my voice, doing an AI thing," he said. "A lot of people are commenting. But, you know, it could be fun. We might try it, who knows?"
Nothing has been confirmed, but Stuart appeared enthusiastic about the possibility and invited fans to weigh in on the idea.
The video also featured a reunion moment with former bandmate Ben Cissell, who jokingly submitted his résumé to become the band's drummer again, according to ChurchLeaders, which reported the story.
Audio Adrenaline, formed in 1986 and signed with Forefront Records in 1991, became one of the most recognizable bands in Christian rock during the 1990s and early 2000s. The group collected two Grammy Awards and five Dove Awards, and its catalog includes fan favorites such as "Big House," "Ocean Floor," "Hands and Feet," "Some Kind of Zombie," and "Get Down."
Stuart's career took an unexpected turn when problems with his vocal cords eventually made it impossible for him to keep singing. He has spoken openly about the experience, saying the loss of his voice challenged both his identity as a musician and his understanding of God's purpose for his life.
He later chronicled that journey in the book "Losing My Voice To Find It: How a Rockstar Discovered His Greatest Purpose," describing how losing the ability to perform led him to discover a calling beyond the stage. In the book he writes about the emotional toll of losing his voice, the end of his marriage, and seasons of deep uncertainty about his future.
In one of the book's most poignant moments, Stuart recalled hearing one of Audio Adrenaline's songs on the radio and being reminded of God's presence during one of the darkest periods of his life.
Whether AI technology will give his voice a second act remains to be seen. For now, fans of the band have something they have not had in years: a reason to hope for new Audio Adrenaline music.
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