Content overview: “Avatar: Fire and Ash Composer Simon Franglen and Film Music Leaders Warn AI Threatens Arti”. At the World Soundtrack Awards' Film Music Days in Ghent, Belgium, composer Simon Franglen highlighted the irreplaceable human element in scoring 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' describing hundreds of musicians 'pouring their emotion out in that precise second.' His remarks opened a broader industry conversation about artificial intelligence's growing role in film music. Panelists emphasized that while AI can mimic patterns, it cannot replicate the spontaneous emotional intent of live performers. The discussion underscored a collective resolve among composers and music professionals to defend the craft against technological encroachment.
Franglen and his peers stressed that the nuance of human performance—breath, imperfection, and interpretive choice—remains central to storytelling. The panel served as both a warning and a call to action, urging creators to advocate for policies that protect artistic labor. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.