Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

Plagiarism or inspiration?


PaulWarning
 Share

Recommended Posts

there was a news item on Radio 5 this morning about plagiarism, Led Zep are being sued over Stairway, I never realised the opening riff to In the City and Holidays in the Sun were the same, but when does inspiration become plagiarism? Paul Weller is a past master at ripping off intros but I don't know whether he's ever been sued, is it not enough just to copy a part of another song?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460450709' post='3025736']
This won't really be an issue going forward as no-one makes enough money from original music to warrant suing them... :mellow:
[/quote]that's true, never thought of that, I can copy other songs with impunity now

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1460450153' post='3025727']
just seen the Stairway thread have I plagiarised it? :lol:
[/quote]

Yes! and as I posted in that thread I'm going to sue you. We could settle out of court of course. Couple of Jelly Babies suit you? (other children's sweets are available before I am accused of something) :lol:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1460451164' post='3025744']
Yes! and as I posted in that thread I'm going to sue you. We could settle out of court of course. Couple of Jelly Babies suit you? (other children's sweets are available before I am accused of something) :lol:
[/quote]done, shame other disputes cannot be settled so amicable :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1460449990' post='3025723']
there was a news item on Radio 5 this morning about plagiarism, Led Zep are being sued over Stairway, I never realised the opening riff to In the City and Holidays in the Sun were the same, but when does inspiration become plagiarism? [b]Paul Weller is a past master at ripping off intros[/b] but I don't know whether he's ever been sued, is it not enough just to copy a part of another song?
[/quote]

The Changing Man / 10538 Overture thing is just staggering.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

These things only go to court if the guys being sued say up yours and think they can bluff it out.

Intros and arrangements are not covered by copyright so can be used at will, as Andy Summers found out. . . . .

[url="http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sting-puff-daddy-2000-a-day/"]http://ultimateclass...ddy-2000-a-day/[/url]

Edited by chris_b
Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1460451164' post='3025744']
Yes! and as I posted in that thread I'm going to sue you. We could settle out of court of course. Couple of Jelly Babies suit you? (other children's sweets are available before I am accused of something) :lol:
[/quote]

Pinching other children's sweets? Should be ashamed of yourself... :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1460456922' post='3025820']
These things only go to court if the guys being sued say up yours and think they can bluff it out.

Intros and arrangements are not covered by copyright so can be used at will, as Andy Summers found out. . . . .

[url="http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sting-puff-daddy-2000-a-day/"]http://ultimateclass...ddy-2000-a-day/[/url]
[/quote]I believe it's the melody and the lyrics which are covered by copyright, could be wrong though

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...