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Donny Osmond uses AI and CGI to duet with his 14-year-old self
11 February 2025, 10:53
The magic of technology gives us two Donny Osmonds for the price of one.
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While nothing can beat the thrill of a live musical performance, a number of artists have looked to technology in recent years to help make their concerts extra special.
Paul McCartney has used de-mixing software and video screens to have a duet with his late Beatles bandmate John Lennon, while ABBA have gone as far as completely recreating their younger selves for the Voyage extravaganza.
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McCartney also took advantage of de-aging tech for his 2021 music video for 'Find My Way', which featured a young Paul McCartney somehow singing the present day Macca's new single.
Now Donny Osmond has taken a lead from all of the above for his own upcoming live shows by recreating a younger Donny that he can duet with on stage.
"Donny has a new co-star for his Las Vegas residency: HIMSELF," read a post on Donny's website.
"History is in the making as Donny shares the stage with his 14-year-old self.
"With amazing technology, today's Donny talks and sings with the 1972 Donny!"
For those unconvinced, Donny shared a clip on Instagram of him and his younger self having a chat.
"I'm the real Donny Osmond," says Donny, prompting his younger self to retort: "But I'm the original Donny Osmond."
Donny asks Young Donny: "What does it feel like to sing with yourself 50 years in the future?"
Young Donny replies: "Well, it's kind of like singing with your grandpa."
Donny and Young Donny are currently performing together at Harrah's Showroom in Las Vegas, with the residency extended until June 2025.
