Andorran Gerard Carnicé Launches AI-Fused Catalan Music EP GERai

Gerard Carnicé, a 52-year-old from Sant Julià de Lòria, has launched a music project called GERai that fuses human creativity with artificial intelligence tools. The initiative, released as an EP of Catalan-language songs in December, draws heavily on Andorran landscapes and themes, surprising listeners with its emotional depth.

Carnicé, who performs under the GERai moniker on streaming platforms, crafts both music and visuals using AI software. He composes the lyrics himself and meticulously adjusts elements like tempo, instruments, and solos through trial and error—each track typically involves 50 to 60 versions. "It's not just pressing a button," he explains. The process demands hours of refinement to capture the right emotion.

The project stemmed from Carnicé's desire to reignite his creativity, which he had set aside years earlier. After writing a song titled *Entre el port i la tempesta* and struggling with his limited guitar skills, he turned to AI out of curiosity. The technology opened new possibilities, though challenges arose, particularly with Catalan phonetics—the AI struggled with final 'r' sounds in infinitives, requiring extensive corrections.

The EP follows a narrative arc sparked by heartbreak in the opening track, exploring emotions from resilience and rupture to romance in the finale. All songs reference Andorra, incorporating local landmarks like the Casamanya peak. Carnicé even produced a music video featuring AI-generated characters—one resembling himself—and Andorran scenery.

Creating the video tested his patience, as directing the AI for specific scenes proved tricky. He views AI not as a replacement for artistry but as a tool akin to past innovations like synthesizers. True creativity, he argues, lies in infusing work with personal emotion through precise control of parameters.

Listeners have responded positively, with some messaging Carnicé that the tracks moved them to tears—a sign, he says, that the music connects authentically. While he dreams of a live band performance, he is now focused on composing more material.