MUSC 355

• Full: Ewell, Terry B. "Overview of Case Studies (and a Few Musical Terms)." Video for MUSC 355.
• In Text: (Ewell, "Overview of Case Studies.")

In 2009, British rock band Coldplay settled out of court over similarities between "Viva la Vida" and Joe Satriani's "If I Could Fly." 

More Case Studies Make careful notes of each.
Moser: Chapter 10. In Blackboard see the link on the left under "Tools."

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George Harrison and The Chiffons. Be sure to read the copyright infringement section of wikipedia. Also read "Famous Copyright Infringement...." weblink, pdf. Copy of Harrison video (youtube not available) | mp4. Here is a recording of "He's so Fine" by The Chiffons: youtube | mp4

Mix of the two songs side by side Youtube | copy: player | mp4

See Moser, Chapter 10, pp. 143, 149. This is considered one of the seminal court cases for music copyright.

Beyonce and Des'ree. Read the "lawsuit" portion of the Wikipedia entry.  youtube | Copy: flv | mp4.

Beyonce's further problems! weblink no longer working | pdf

Beastie Boys vs. GoldieBlox. In some instances parodies are considered a form of artistic creativity and they are allowed under current copyright laws. Why is this not the case here? weblink, pdf | GoldieBlox video: youtube | wmv | mp4

2 Live Crew and Roy Orbison. See Moser, Chapter 11, pp. 163-165. 2 Live Crew ( youtube not available) | Copy: player | mp4. Copy of Orbison (youtube not available) | player | mp4

David Bowie, Queen, and Vanilla Ice. Read page three of "Famous Copyright Infringement...." weblink, pdf. Bowie/Queen (youtube not available) | Copy: player | mp4. Copy of Vanilla Ice (youtube not available) | player | mp4.

Vanilla Ice never obtained permission for the use of the sample of the 1980 song "Under Pressure" by David Bowie and Queen. There is speculation that Vanilla Ice paid Queen and Bowie a settlement although legal action wasn't taken. Legal action is not always necessary to obtain a settlement.

The interesting copyright battle for "Happy Birthday." This article highlights the complexity of copyright laws. weblink | pdf

Lecrae vs Katy Perry. Perry is accused of stealing "riffs" and there are other silimarities between the songs. Notice that copying an entire melody or harmony is not needed for copyright infringement. weblink | pdf. Lecrae video: youtube  wmv | mp4. Perry video youtube  wmv | mp4.

Dr. Dre and the Deep Note. Copy of the Deep Note mp3. Notice that copyright can be exercised over a very limited sample of music.

"During the course of 2001's popularity, Dr. Dre was involved in several lawsuits. Lucasfilm Ltd., the film company behind the Star Wars film franchise, sued him over the use of the THX-trademarked "Deep Note" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Dre, accessed 01 Jan. 13)

LECTURE: How Music Makes Sense part 1 (10 min.) Use this worksheet while viewing the video: Word (right click, download and open file)
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Quiz 3 On materials in Unit 3. Quiz 3 link. You may take quizzes as many times as your like. Quizzes are not for grades in the course.

Test 2 link. On terms and case studies, Unit 3. This also assumes that you have a command of material from Units 1-2. For user name for the test give your full name (such as Terry Ewell).

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