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By InvitationExperimentalNapoli
PARTEN01D
PARTEN01D is an anonymous music project born between Naples, rock, electronic music and AI. Lyrics, melodies and riffs begin with human composition; the rest takes shape through metal, EDM, glitch and cinematic sound. Ironic, restless, hard to define.
A capa nun è bona. Mai.
— PARTEN01D
Transparency
Human × AI
How "Click" was made, role by role, as declared by the artist.
5Of 6 roles
by the artist
by the artist
Human
Lyrics
Human
Melody
AI
Vocals
Human
Arrangement
Human
Production
Human
Mix & master
Made by the artistMade with AI
AI tools used: Suno
The Interview
In conversation with PARTEN01D
How did you start making music with AI?
I have always been a musician. I started performing classical music live in 1998, when I was very young, and remained active in music until 2014. I then moved abroad for work and took a break from performing music, while continuing to write lyrics, melodies and arrangements to stay connected to composition. In 2024, I discovered Suno, and it became the perfect excuse to start making music seriously again. At first, I revisited melodies, ideas and arrangements I had written in previous years, using AI as a tool to finally give them a complete form. From there, I also began composing new material, developing a hybrid workflow in which writing, composition and artistic direction remain human, while AI becomes one of the tools I use to turn ideas into finished tracks.
What does AI do in your creative process — and what stays human?
In my creative process, AI comes in mainly during production, arrangement and experimentation. I use it to explore different directions quickly, turn rough demos into more developed arrangements, and test combinations of genres, textures and atmospheres that would otherwise require much more time and resources. The human part, however, comes first and remains central: the concept, lyrics, melodies, riffs, hooks, structure, emotional intent and artistic direction all come from me. I often record an initial demo with guitar, vocals or other instruments and use that as the foundation to build on. Prompting is also part of the creative process for me: I do not simply describe a genre, but try to communicate movement, tension, imagery and emotion. AI can suggest a solution, but I decide what works, what to remove, what to regenerate, and when a track truly represents what I wanted to express. I see it more as a tool or studio collaborator than a replacement for the songwriter.
Tell us about "Click". How was it made?
I worked for several years in content moderation for a major social media platform, and I have always been fascinated by social media addiction, its effects on the nervous system, and the way it has reshaped many human behaviours. The real core of the song, however, is the alienation that comes with it, which only fully reveals itself in the final section. I deliberately composed the music to feel frantic, repetitive and energetic, almost “high-dopamine”, in an attempt to recreate the same cognitive state produced by compulsive scrolling. The track began with a guitar riff recorded in multiple layers, followed by a relentless straight 4/4 drum pattern. I then sang the lyrics over the demo and uploaded it to Suno, using prompting to shape an obsessive sound somewhere between industrial and electronic music. I used prompts not only descriptively, but evocatively, to guide the atmosphere, tension and overall sonic behaviour of the track.
“A capa nun è bona. Mai.”
Which tools do you use, and how?
I use Suno for final production, arrangement, exploring new ideas, and as creative support when I get stuck during the composition process. I use Cubase to record vocal lines, guitar riffs and demos, which I then develop further as part of my hybrid workflow.
What does it mean to be an Italian artist in the AI music scene?
Being an Italian artist in the AI music scene means, at least for me, accepting that right now you have to create first and foremost for yourself. I love sharing the music I write and I am genuinely happy when it resonates with people, but the main reason I keep creating is always the same: I need it. Music is my coping mechanism, a space where I can be completely myself, without filters. The AI music scene is still young and often highly polarised: there is excitement, but also strong rejection, sometimes regardless of how much human creativity sits behind a project. I think this requires patience, because we are living through a very delicate moment for the arts, with a clear transition underway and an outcome that is far from predictable. That is also why I prefer to stay focused on my personal motivation. It helps me avoid being pulled too much by the constant debates and the shifting dynamics that, for now, are inevitably part of this world.
What's next for you?
To keep moving in this direction, but with increasing awareness and intention. I want to continue writing and releasing music, further develop the identity of PARTEN01D, and experiment with new ways of integrating AI tools into a hybrid creative process. What interests me most is understanding how far this collaboration between musician and technology can go without losing personality, emotional intent or artistic identity.
Why did you choose to remain anonymous as PARTEN01D?
I wanted PARTEN01D to have an identity of its own, separate from the person behind it. The mask does not come from a need to hide, but from the desire to create a recognisable character and let the music, lyrics and visual world speak first. Anonymity also helps me maintain a degree of separation between my private life and the artistic project, which is important to me. PARTEN01D is therefore not a way to be “more myself”, but a visual and narrative language with its own rules. I like the idea that listeners can enter the project without necessarily knowing who is behind it, focusing first on what is being expressed and on the world surrounding the music.
Why do serious themes and irony coexist so often in your songs?
Because it is probably the most natural way for me to tell stories. I like addressing serious, sometimes heavy subjects without turning every song into a sermon or something relentlessly dramatic. For me, irony does not diminish what I am saying. It often makes it feel more human, direct and closer to how we actually experience difficult situations in everyday life: we can be angry, worried or hurt, and still make a joke a moment later. That contrast also helps me create songs that feel less predictable, where a single line can suddenly shift the tone without erasing the meaning behind it.
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