We had several videos to watch in regards to copyright. It can be a very "sticky" issue, but in this post, I will try to clarify some common issues.
First off, copyright, as noted from Nathan Bamey of Expert Village, is a form of protection for original works in a tangible medium of expression. In other words, if you create it, you have the right to protect it as your own. Items that are protected are musical recordings, works of art, or architectural designs. Not everything is not subject to copyright. Improvisational works, titles, slogans, or items of common property are examples.
Copyrights are not forever. For an author, a copyright can last their lifetime plus an additional 70 years. For a company, a copyright has a duration of 100 years. All of this does depend on the type of work, the date of origination, and countless other factors.
What was very interesting to me was the last video. I have known about sampling for a number of years. Listening to many R&B and Hip Hop tracks over the years, many I have found to be unoriginal, thinking back to "what song did they take?" I did not know that filmakers have made a documentary about this process and so many people that I would have never imagined having a hand in hip hop. I think that it is something that will continue for years to come, seeing that it is easier to me a "beat maker" with all of the programs and technology available. It is so easy to be a musician today without knowing how to play an instrument or read a music note!
First off, copyright, as noted from Nathan Bamey of Expert Village, is a form of protection for original works in a tangible medium of expression. In other words, if you create it, you have the right to protect it as your own. Items that are protected are musical recordings, works of art, or architectural designs. Not everything is not subject to copyright. Improvisational works, titles, slogans, or items of common property are examples.
Copyrights are not forever. For an author, a copyright can last their lifetime plus an additional 70 years. For a company, a copyright has a duration of 100 years. All of this does depend on the type of work, the date of origination, and countless other factors.
What was very interesting to me was the last video. I have known about sampling for a number of years. Listening to many R&B and Hip Hop tracks over the years, many I have found to be unoriginal, thinking back to "what song did they take?" I did not know that filmakers have made a documentary about this process and so many people that I would have never imagined having a hand in hip hop. I think that it is something that will continue for years to come, seeing that it is easier to me a "beat maker" with all of the programs and technology available. It is so easy to be a musician today without knowing how to play an instrument or read a music note!
My Comment:
Bruchetta,
I too learned something new in that Copyrights are not forever, and they can be quite expensive to keep up with! After our music course, even in this program we learned quite a bit about composition of music. At first, I was intimidated, but then we learned all about garageband and its capabilities, and creating music seemed a bit less daunting. But to think of these “beat makers” and their sampling, in some ways I can see it being easier and others harder. For example, think about how much work we put into creating our own mixes? Granted over time this task would become much easier. Do you think that by sampling they are stealing or should they be covered under the fair use law or are they being innovative and creative in trying to keep great works still in the “mix” (pun intended). I just kind of wanted to get more of a feel for what your thoughts were on this.
~Britni
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