I Won't Hold My Breath

Inspiration

This is a song I wrote many years ago. At that time, I didn’t have the skills or tools to bring the full vision to life. With the rise of new AI creative tools, I finally had a way to realise the emotional world I’d imagined. This project became a bridge between my past and present, a chance to finish something my younger self started but couldn’t complete.

What it does

The project pairs my original song with AI-assisted visuals to create an emotional, narrative-driven music video. The imagery supports the song’s themes of vulnerability, regret, and hope, turning the track into a short visual story rather than just a listening experience.

How we built it

I wrote and performed the original song, then used Suno to remix, remaster and elevate the production quality.

For the visuals:

I used AI image-generation tools (OpenArt, PixVerse, Kling AI etc.) to create stylised cinematic scenes based on my direction.

I iterated repeatedly to maintain consistent characters and tone.

I assembled, edited, timed and refined the final video manually to ensure the visuals aligned with the emotional beats of the music.

All creative direction, storyboarding, editing, and decision-making were done by me.

Challenges we ran into

Some of the key challenges included:

Keeping character designs consistent across multiple scenes

Getting AI tools to match the emotional tone and story I envisioned

Timing visual transitions precisely to the music

Managing variations and regenerations until scenes matched my standards

Learning how to merge audio, visuals, and pacing into a unified narrative

Each challenge pushed me to become more precise and intentional with my creative workflow. Accomplishments we’re proud of

I’m proud that I was able to complete a project that originated years ago. Specific wins include:

Transforming a personal song into a full visual story

Achieving a consistent artistic style from scene to scene

Successfully remastering the track with Suno while keeping the heart of the original

Releasing my first AI-assisted music video and seeing early positive engagement

It feels like the beginning of a new creative chapter.

What we learned

I learned how to combine traditional creativity, songwriting, storytelling, editing, with new technologies. I learned that AI tools require clear artistic direction to be effective, and that persistence and iteration are essential. Most of all, I learned that old ideas can become new again when you have the right tools and confidence to finish them.

What’s next for Shai-Elle?

Next, I’m expanding into short-form animated storytelling. I’m currently developing an AI-assisted story, aiming to complete it in time for Christmas. My goal is to keep refining my workflow, build a dedicated creative channel, and turn Shai-Elle into a small but sustainable production brand.

Built With

• klingai
• openart