Infringement - (ĭn-frĭnj′mənt) n. 1. A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement. 2. An encroachment, as of a right or privilege: copyright infringement.
The
Business
of
Blurred Lines
www.thefreedictionary.com/infringement
With Pharell earning $5.2 million, Robin Thicke $$5.6 million and T.I. earning $707,774, "Blurred Lines" would be considered a musical and profitable success. The family of the late Marvin Gaye believes that the succesful tune "Blurred Lines" sampled the 70's hit "Got to Give It Up". The Gaye family wants in on the millions and to let Pharell know that it's time to give it up. Although this song was the biggest hit of 2013, many feel that it's impossible not to hear Marvin Gaye's influence in this song. A common thread througout popular music is that most of the music on the radio today repeat the same melodies and rhythm patterns.
In the business world, we see this as a possible case of infringement but in the music world it's considered sampling. In the past, many artist such as James Brown, George Harrison vs Bright Tunes Music Corp., Michael Bolton vs the Isley Brothers, Vanilla Ice vs Queen & Bowie had legal disputes of over the "sampling" of music. Many of these cases were settled out of court and even resulted the release of royalties.
What are you thoughts?
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-trial-pharrell-says-779355
The federal jury in
Los Angeles awarded the Gaye family
$7.4 million.
#BLURRED
LINES
Who's side are you on ?
Pharell or the Gaye Family
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