"Blurred Lines" of Copyright:-

Ques 1 - Do you think the Gaye family should own the rights to the "feel" of "Got to Give It Up" in addition to specific lyrics, melodies, harmony, etc.? Why or why not?

Ques2 What distinctions can you identify among sampling, appropriating, and stealing components of a song?

Ques3 This court case is one among many over the past decade that have placed limits on songwriting and musical composition. Do you think it is important to provide these legal protections for artists even if it means hindering artistic creativity and the new works that might come from musical influence? Explain your reasoning.

Ques4 Should authors, musicians, and other artists acknowledge all of the influences on their work, regardless of the degree of influence? Why or why not?

Ques5 If you purchase a song and then recognize that it is appropriating an earlier work, you are not legally obligated to stop listening, but are you obligated ethically? Explain your reasoning.