"Generation on Demand" is a prequel to Yuri Worontschak’s musical "My Voice," following the journey of Osten Sajwa, a boy whose life is forever altered after losing his father in the 9/11 attacks. This tragedy shatters Osten’s innocence, leaving a lasting impact on his life.

 

Now in his twenties, Osten lives in a small, cluttered apartment on Roosevelt Island, where he has become withdrawn and solitary. Like his father, he works in IT, but the trauma and isolation brought on by the pandemic have confined him to his home. His only connection to the world is through his computer, specifically his father’s 2001 Mac—an emotional relic of a lost time and love.

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Osten is employed by "GenerationOnDemand.com," a company that trains AI to create art and music sold through subscription services. Despite maintaining these systems, he is deeply troubled by the idea of machines replacing human creativity. This disillusionment reignites his long-abandoned dream of composing music, a passion sidelined by grief and the struggle for survival.

 

Unable to suppress his discontent, Osten begins sabotaging the AI models, corrupting the data to inject "terrible music" into the system. Although his rebellious act is short-lived, it attracts a community of like-minded creators online. However, his defiance doesn’t go unnoticed; he is caught, fired, and pushed into deeper isolation.

 

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In his despair, Osten turns back to music. He channels his pain and memories into a symphony that captures his journey, defiance, and hope—a testament to the resilience of human creativity in an increasingly automated world. This final act becomes his ultimate statement: human artistry will not be silenced by technology.