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Born on an orchard in Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia.

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Adding music to poetry.

Blog Posted by Alison A Smith : 7/5/2026 1:56:00 AM

I have been asked a few times what I use to put music to my poems. I am not a singer nor a musician. I rely on AI I know that horrible word again but sometimes it can actually be an assistant.

I would really like to maybe put together an article on it so others have something to work from. As I not experienced in writing so would appreciate input from others who have used audio with their prose to give their experience to this idea. I have also only used one music program. Feedback on other programs would be appreciated. I use Mureka.ai.

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John Anderson

July 6, 2026 at 6:53 PM

Hi, I have created a detailed set of instructions for creating a song rendition of your poems using Suno in a new blog - see https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/blogs/how_to_create_a_song_audio_for_your_poem-45168

Keith D Trestrail

July 5, 2026 at 10:59 PM

I use Suno AI. It is user friendly and creates amazing song quality whatever genre you choose. It adds a whole new dimension to my work. Poetry is fine on the page but when it is spoken or sung it comes alive. I know some disagree but that's okay.

John Anderson

July 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM

I too use Suno AI adding a song rendition to 90% of my poems. I often simply use 'piano recital' or 'guitar recital' for poems that are not written as songs. I will write a ' how to do it' article, perhaps as a blog. Any other suggestions where to put it? Cheers

Alison A Smith

July 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM

I love the extra that music gives to poems

Andrea Dietrich

July 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM

I am sure some poets would appreciate such an article. A few people such as John A recently sent me info on using AI to create a song from poetry. I managed to do it. It's the part about getting it over to my poetry page that will be harder for me. I think those motivated to do it will just do it. The poets doing it here and at FB are creating really cool sounding songs. One thing troubles me. When all kinds of people are doing these things, where will be the need for actual composers and musicians? The songs by AI sound so amazing it makes me wonder about the future of the music industry!! I wish I could go back to right before AI and stay forever in that pocket of time . That's just me

John Anderson

July 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Once you have the mp3 file it is easy. If file > 3MB, compress it using the 'compress audio' link above the 'upload MP3' button => select you file, choose 'medium compress recommended' - wait, then download that mp3 and use it. => Click 'Choose File', upload it upload it via 'Upload MP3' button =>- when done the 'play audio area with time will appear - finally click 'Update Poem' => done!

Alison A Smith

July 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM

Nothing replaces the real musician. What I create is very basic a true musician could make it sound so much better. As with poetry the feel is missing when presented without human emotions involved. A machine no matter how well it is programmed cannot emulate emotion like a human can.

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