B1261 words1:29News Report British AccentPublished May 14, 2026 · Updated May 14, 2026

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British singer-songwriter Beth Orton has shared her views on creativity, craft, and the role of AI in the arts.

Ahead of her new album release, Orton answered questions from fans about her career and artistic inspiration.

She stated clearly that AI is not going to have any beneficial influence on humans.

Orton discovered her singing ability in 1989 while she was performing experimental theatre.

The project was a cultural exchange between Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

She has explained that her biggest fear at that time was singing in public.

She wanted to face that fear, so she turned a poem into a blues song.

After the performance, she was introduced to producer William Orbit, who believed in her talent.

When asked about her songwriting craft, Orton described how artistic inspiration often arrives unexpectedly.

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She said that a walk in nature or a simple conversation can spark an idea for a new song.

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The melody, words, and chords usually come together at the same time.

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After the initial idea has been found, the real work of completing the song begins.

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Orton noted that the creative process requires both inspiration and discipline.

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Despite decades in the music industry, Orton has said that she still does not fully see herself as a singer.

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She admitted that this realization surprises her because music has become her life's work.

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David Bowie has been named as one of her greatest sources of artistic inspiration.

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Orton's new album is expected to explore themes of creativity and human connection in an age when AI influence continues to grow.

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