Key Takeaways
- AR Rahman partners with Google Cloud to create AI-powered metahuman band
- Secret Mountain features six hyper-realistic digital avatars with unique identities
- Project uses Google’s Veo 3, Imagen, and Gemini AI models for creation and interaction
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch Secret Mountain, a groundbreaking metahuman digital avatar band that merges artificial intelligence with music and storytelling.
The collaboration leverages Google Cloud’s advanced AI infrastructure to create hyper-realistic avatars capable of real-time performances and audience interactions.
Meet the Digital Band Members
Secret Mountain features six distinct digital avatars including:
- Cara, an Irish singer-songwriter
- Zen Tam, a Tamil rapper
- Blessing, an African percussionist and vocalist
Rahman’s Vision for Next-Gen Entertainment
“Secret Mountain is about reimagining how music, storytelling, and technology come together to create new experiences for audiences all over the world,” Rahman stated.
“It is exciting and empowering to have a tech giant like Google as our partner. Together, we are building a bold new world of entertainment where human artistry and AI technology stand side by side to inspire audiences everywhere.”
Google Cloud’s AI Technology Stack
The project utilizes multiple Google AI technologies:
- Veo 3 for avatar embodiment and video generation
- Imagen and Gemini Flash 2.5 Image for visual creation
- Gemini 2.5 Pro as the conversational “brain” for real-time fan engagement
India’s Leadership in Creative AI
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, emphasized how this collaboration showcases India’s innovation in creative AI.
“By building on Google Cloud’s infrastructure and advanced AI models, Secret Mountain is not only delivering an awe-inspiring interactive digital experience, but also ensuring that security, scalability, and governance are built in,” he said.
