The Motion

eri muth
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  • MUSIC HISTORY

Examining entertainment law and music history from an audiences perspective. Let me tell you a story about copyright... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 10/16/2020

    Tracy Chapman v. Nicki Minaj

    This episode gets into the details of the copyright infringement case brought against rapper Nicki Minaj, by songwriter Tracy Chapman. Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com facebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  2. 10/08/2020

    Neil Young, Lady A, & Daniel Ek

    On this episode, we talk about the start of a lawsuit against Trump for his unauthorized use of Neil Young's music.  Why Lady Antebellum changed their name, and their cringeworthy trademark case against the original Lady A.  Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify wants musicians to release music faster.    Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com facebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  3. 07/03/2020

    Streaming Royalties: How Much Money Do Artists Really Earn?

    In this episode we explore how streaming platforms pay their artists, and possible solutions for getting artists a fairer wage.  Click the links below to check out infographics explaining what different streaming platforms pay: https://www.dittomusic.com/blog/how-much-do-music-streaming-services-pay-musicianshttps://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2018/12/25/streaming-music-services-pay-2019/https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-many-music-streams-to-earn-a-dollar/ Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com facebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast   Sources:  https://www.tunecore.com/guides/how-do-my-songs-make-money https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/121614/how-pandora-and-spotify-pay-artists.asp https://www.businessinsider.com/how-apple-music-and-spotify-pay-music-artist-streaming-royalties-2020-1 https://qz.com/1660465/the-way-spotify-and-apple-music-pays-artists-isnt-fair/ https://www.planetarygroup.com/do-artists-get-paid-every-time-song-played-spotify/ https://soundcharts.com/blog/music-streaming-rates-payouts https://www.crb.gov/ https://soundcharts.com/blog/music-streaming-rates-payouts https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/streaming-platforms-keeping-more-money-from-artists-than-ever-817925/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  4. 05/29/2020

    Taylor Swift's Master Recordings

    Eri breaks down what master recordings are and why they're so important in the music business. We also get into how Taylor Swift's new record deal made history by benefiting other artists, and why she is so disappointed by Scooter Braun acquiring her old record label Big Machine Records (which was founded by Swift's former friend music executive Scott Borchetta).  Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com facebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast   Sources:  https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/11/19/18102856/taylor-swift-record-deal-republic-records https://www.businessinsider.com/scooter-braun-net-worth-projects-taylor-swift-celeb-manager-2019-7#braun-began-his-career-in-hollywood-as-justin-biebers-manager-2 https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-net-worth-spending-2018-8 https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8811781/taylor-swift-scooter-braun-accusations-timeline https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/7/1/20677241/taylor-swift-scooter-braun-controversy-explained https://www.tunecore.com/guides/how-do-my-songs-make-money   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  5. 05/22/2020

    Musicians Copyright All Melodies & Release Them For Free

    For more information and to check out their awesome work go to the link below. Download the dataset there and you can expand on their program for free: allthemusic.infoWatch Damien's TED Talk here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJtm0MoOgiU Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com facebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast   Sources:  http://allthemusic.info/ https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/wxepzw/musicians-algorithmically-generate-every-possible-melody-release-them-to-public-domain https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/02/whats-the-point-of-writing-every-possible-melody/607120/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  6. 05/15/2020

    The Chiffons v. George Harrison

    In this episode, we explore the case that introduced the concept of 'subconscious plagiarism' to music copyright law and the public... Listen and compare the songs below: The Chiffons - 'He's So Fine' (1962) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rinz9Avvq6AGeorge Harrison - 'My Sweet Lord' (1970) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9wms6oEMo Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com facebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast   Sources:  https://ultimateclassicrock.com/george-harrison-my-sweet-lord-plagiarism/ https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-lists/songs-on-trial-12-landmark-music-copyright-cases-166396/george-harrison-vs-the-chiffons-1976-64089/ https://www.nytimes.com/1976/09/08/archives/george-harrison-guilty-of-plagiarizing-subconsciously-a-62-tune-for.html https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7431195/lennon-copy-beatles-document-allen-klein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  7. 05/08/2020 · BONUS

    UPDATE: Flame v. Katy Perry Appeal

    In July 2019, a jury found Katy Perry guilty of copyright infringement for plagiarizing an eight note ostinato present in Flame's single 'Joyful Noise'. Her attorney filed for an appeal in October to overturn the ruling or be granted a new trial. On March 17, 2020 Judge Christina Snyder reversed the jury's judgment against Perry and her team for copyright infringement. She ruled that by law, 'Dark Horse' did not copy the Christian rap song, and that there was nothing unique or rare about the ostinatos in question.   Katy and the defendants no longer owe Flame $2.78 million in damages, and it seems that the legal battle between 'Dark Horse' and 'Joyful Noise” is over, for now...  Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com facebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast   Sources:  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-dark-horse-copyright-win-appeal-969009/ https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/03/katy-perry-wins-dark-horse-plagiarism-lawsuit-on-appeal/ https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-51942894 https://pitchfork.com/news/katy-perry-wins-appeal-over-christian-rap-plagiarism-lawsuit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  8. 05/01/2020

    Baligh Hamdi v. Jay-Z & Timbaland

    Eri explains the copyright infringement and moral rights debate between Baligh Hamdi's nephew Osama Fahmy and Jay-Z (along with his producer Timbaland). This case spanned two decades, an appeal, and a discussion of moral rights in U.S. courts. Through the 'Big Pimpin' & 'Khosara Khosara' cases we explore the details of acquiring licenses, inalienable rights, and public domain. Listen and enjoy both songs below: Baligh Hamdi - 'Khosara Khosara' (1960) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49CGZgWdBNsJay-Z & UGK - 'Big Pimpin' (2000) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgoqrgc_0cM Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com   Sources:  ">https://www.reuters.com/article/us-music-jayz/jay-z-defeats-copyright-claims-over-big-pimpin-idUSKCN1IW2QZ> https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/jay-z-testifies-big-pimpin-832209 http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2018/05/31/16-55213.pdf https://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/25/cnbc-explains-how-copyrights-become-public-domain.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  9. 04/24/2020

    Effects of COVID-19 on the Entertainment Industry

    Eri discusses force majeure clauses in contracts, current status of the film industry, and the damage coronavirus has caused musicians, along with the entire concert industry… Recording Academy Relief Fund for Musicians: https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fundHelp independent cinemas! Find out how to donate and apply for the Art House America fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Art-House-America Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com   Sources:  https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/3/10/21173376/coronavirus-cancel-trolls-mulan-new-mutants-black-widow-theaters-eurovision https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9342389/coronavirus-touring-concert-business-billboard-cover-story-2020 https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9360740/ticketmaster-preparing-refund-plan-for-thousands-of-postponed-shows https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/03/17/coronavirus-music-industry https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-03-17/hollywood-production-has-shut-down-what-that-means-for-thousands-of-workers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  10. 04/16/2020

    Flame v. Katy Perry

    Eri dives into the interesting case of Christian rapper F.L.A.M.E. 's lawsuit against Katy Perry for her trap-pop hit 'Dark Horse'. Learn about ostinatos, derivative works, and how the jury eventually found Perry and her team guilty. Listen and compare the three ostinatos below: F.L.A.M.E - 'Joyful Noise'(2008) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCcW-guAs_s/Katy Perry ft. Juicy J - 'Dark Horse' (2014) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KSOMA3QBU0/Art of Noise - 'Moments in Love' (1984) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cen22TBHo9M/) Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com   Sources:  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/arts/music/katy-perry-christian-rap-copyright.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/katy-perry-dr-luke-facing-copyright-trial-dark-horse-1135670 https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/derivative_work https://variety.com/2019/music/news/katy-perry-dark-horse-appeals-plagiarism-judgment-1203367490/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  11. 04/09/2020

    Radiohead v. Lana Del Rey

    In this episode of The Motion, Eri explains how the rumored lawsuit between Radiohead and Lana Del Rey music went down. We also get into Radiohead's other copyright infringement lawsuit, influences, and music publishing. Do you think these songs sound similar? Take a listen below: Radiohead - 'Creep' (1992) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkzRNyygfk/Lana Del Rey - 'Get Free' (2017) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzP4kQhlPBY/The Hollies - 'The Air That I Breathe' (1974) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EozcNss6A8U/ Contact: twitter: @themotionpod instagram: @listentothemotion email: themotionpod@gmail.com   Sources:  https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/radiohead-v-lana-del-rey-creep-get-free-lawsuit-timeline-2216897 https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/lana-del-rey-radiohead-and-the-difficulty-of-making-original-music https://www.theguardian.com/music/ng-interactive/2018/mar/26/did-lana-del-rey-plagiarise-radiohead-note-by-note-analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
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  • Creator
    eri muth
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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