Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Listeners
Are these songs written by AI?
No. Every lyric, melody, and composition is written by Brian Kittrell. The stories come from lived experience, and the songwriting is entirely human. What makes this project unique is how those songs are performed: you can hear them through Brian’s own voice (released February 6, 2026) and through two additional AI-driven voice personas, Dawson and Sadie.
Then what role does AI play here?
Think of Dawson and Sadie as modern instruments for performance. The songs begin as Brian’s writing and his human vocal blueprint recordings, then the production shapes the same material into two additional interpretations—one masculine (Dawson) and one feminine (Sadie).
AI isn’t the songwriter. It’s the performance vehicle—another way to hear the same truth. The goal isn’t to blur reality; it’s to give listeners choice: the original human performance, and two distinct companion performances that reveal different shades of the same song.
Isn’t AI just flooding the world with cheap, low-quality, mass-produced music?
That can happen—but this project is the opposite of “one-click music.” These songs were written first, recorded as human performances, and then produced intentionally into three complementary releases: Brian (human), Dawson, and Sadie.
The technology here is used to expand interpretation, not replace craft. The songwriting leads. The performances serve the songs.
Isn’t AI music “soulless”?
Soul comes from intent. Here, the intent begins with Brian’s writing and the emotion in his original performances. Dawson and Sadie don’t invent the story—they interpret it. Like hearing three different singers perform the same song, the heart stays the same while the delivery changes the color.
Dawson's and Sadie's voices are so realistic. Why not portray them as real people?
Because honesty matters. Dawson and Sadie are presented exactly as they are: AI-driven voice personas used for performance. The music doesn’t need a fictional backstory to be real. The authenticity is in the songwriting, the production choices, and the fact that Brian’s own human performances are also released.
This project is about truth—so we keep the story simple: one songwriter, three ways to hear the same songs.
When did you decide to produce female vocals for the songs?
During production, we realized some songs carried a different kind of power when heard through a gentler voice. Dawson brought grit and weight; Sadie revealed tenderness, lift, and another emotional angle. She wasn’t created to replace anything—she was created to expand the story.
Once we heard the contrast—Brian’s original, Dawson’s interpretation, and Sadie’s interpretation—the trilogy concept became the point.
Why not just hire singers?
This project is both artistic and practical. Hiring professional vocalists for multiple full-length releases can be expensive, and independent creators rarely have that kind of budget.
By releasing Brian’s own human performances and also exploring Dawson and Sadie, the music can exist in three forms without losing creative control or requiring massive studio spend. The result: more options for listeners—and more ways for the songs to connect.
Why not release the original album with Brian's voice?
We did. Brian Kittrell’s own performances were released on February 6, 2026. They’re the most direct, unfiltered version of these songs—straight from the writer’s throat to your speakers.
Dawson and Sadie aren’t “alternatives” in a lesser sense—they’re companion interpretations. Brian is the source performance. Dawson brings grit and road-worn weight. Sadie brings warmth, lift, and a different kind of strength. Together, the three releases let the same stories hit from three angles.
Can Brian actually sing?
Yes. Brian’s vocals are real and officially released (February 6, 2026). The project exists because the songs mattered enough to be heard in more than one voice—not because the songwriter was hidden.
If you want the most personal and direct experience, start with Brian. If you want to hear the same truth refracted into different textures, listen to Dawson and Sadie side by side.
Isn’t it unusual to release multiple versions of the same album?
It is—and that’s the point. These songs are about the stories we carry, and stories can feel different depending on who tells them. Releasing Brian, Dawson, and Sadie invites listeners to choose the voice that resonates most—or to hear all three and feel the contrasts.
What do you hope listeners take away from hearing all three versions?
That a song is alive. The lyric doesn’t change, but the performance changes the meaning you feel in the moment. Brian is the source. Dawson and Sadie are the mirrors—two different lights on the same truth.
Is this meant to replace human singers?
No. This project includes the human singer at the center—Brian’s own released performances— alongside two AI-driven performance personas. It’s not about replacement; it’s about expansion: letting a songwriter release the same work in multiple interpretations and letting listeners decide what hits hardest.