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Mixing music, is it lawful? You are creating something using existing produced media. Maybe that is why they call it “mixing” because you are not entirely creating something new. The basis of understanding here is that you need to get permission.
The original artist should be protected. Some of the media created through mixing is unbelievable; however, it is unlawful none-the-less. Requiring permission is not unrealistic. Everyone is respected and protected this way. I am bothered by the myth that states if you don’t charge for it, it’s not a violation. Not everything is about money; but what is important here is the “right” to the media.
I love the Bob Marly tribute picture you used, I'm also a fan of his! I think it's amazing to see what people can do with existing media. This has caused people to develop new styles of music, dancing, and arts. I agree with you, it'a all about asking for permission and giving the original owner credit for using their material. However, it's sometimes more complicated than it seems if the original owner doesn't allow you to use a beat from their music or a clip from their video for free or charges you a ridiculous amount of money to use it. I think this is where most of the problems come in; which is what causes people to pirate films and music.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazes me about mixing is how people are sued based on taking a a tiny music riff, slowing it down or speeding it up and can be sued for millions of dollars. I find it fascinating that people may not know they're violating copyright law because a certain sound popped in their mind that may sound familiar to another creator. It used to be that people went into the music industry filled with anticipation but now they must enter it with fear and trepidation.
ReplyDeleteI really don't think that kids today really care about copyright issues at all. They grew up downloading and "sharing" whatever they wanted. It was pervasive and accepted by their peers. They didn't know any better and thought it was their right. Technology and the internet have made it easy for them to download. They also have the tools to creatively express themselves by creating their own music, movies, media, etc.. Remixing is a prime example of that. They have the tools and skills to do it. They also perceive that because they are not charging for it is OK. I feel that the whole landscape of copyright will need to change or else the issue will spin out of control.
ReplyDeletegreat summary and observations... it does begin with permission and respecting the created work. The irony is that media companies by in large historically have danged "fame" in the face of artists to get them to sign over all of the rights to the work and thus the company, not the artist, make money on the content. So, it's a bit disingenuous for media companies to say they are about protecting artists as much as they are about protecting their own business model and bottom. If anything, they're upset that someone else is ripping off the artists and keeping them out of the loop.
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