The New York Times – Music:
The pop star strummed a four-chord progression from “Thinking Out Loud” in a Manhattan courtroom, seeking to separate his work from Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.”
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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Ed Sheeran Trial Continues. Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Music:
The heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye, accused the pop star of borrowing for “Thinking Out Loud.” Mr. Sheeran’s lawyers said both songs are based on a common chord progression.
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Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases.
The New York Times – Music:
Ed Sheeran is on trial, accused of borrowing from Marvin Gaye. Listen to the tracks at stake in lawsuits involving George Harrison, 2 Live Crew, Led Zeppelin and Katy Perry that may shape his case.
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Ed Sheeran, Accused of Copying Marvin Gaye, Testifies He Wrote His Song
The New York Times – Music:
The singer was accused of copying his ballad “Thinking Out Loud” from Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” In court, he said he and a co-writer created the song, inspired by his grandparents.
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Ed Sheeran Trial: Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Music:
The heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye, accused Sheeran of copying it in “Thinking Out Loud.” Sheeran’s lawyers said both songs are based on a common chord progression.
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An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
The New York Times – Music:
A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.
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Ryder Ripps Is Calling Out Kanye West and Bored Ape Yacht Club for Antisemitism.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ryder Ripps built a career as a digital art troll, and now he’s calling out his former boss Kanye West and Bored Ape Yacht Club for bigotry. Is his crusade real?
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De La Soul’s Music Is Finally Back. It’s a Bittersweet Victory.
The New York Times – Music:
The influential rap trio’s catalog has long been absent from streaming services. Now its first six albums will be available, just weeks after the death of one of its members.
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When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA
The New York Times – Music:
The chord progressions in Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” are part of a debate about just how much of a piece of music can be protected by law.