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  • 10. Tracy Chapman v. Nicki Minaj

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    This episode gets into the details of the copyright infringement case brought against rapper Nicki Minaj, by songwriter Tracy Chapman.Contact:twitter: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: themotionpod@gmail.comfacebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast
  • 9. Neil Young, Lady A, & Daniel Ek

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    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: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: themotionpod@gmail.comfacebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast
  • 8. Streaming Royalties: How Much Money Do Artists Really Earn?

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    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: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: themotionpod@gmail.comfacebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast Sources: https://www.tunecore.com/guides/how-do-my-songs-make-moneyhttps://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/121614/how-pandora-and-spotify-pay-artists.asphttps://www.businessinsider.com/how-apple-music-and-spotify-pay-music-artist-streaming-royalties-2020-1https://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-payoutshttps://www.crb.gov/https://soundcharts.com/blog/music-streaming-rates-payoutshttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/streaming-platforms-keeping-more-money-from-artists-than-ever-817925/
  • 7. Taylor Swift's Master Recordings

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    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: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: themotionpod@gmail.comfacebook page: fb.me/themotionpodcast Sources: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/11/19/18102856/taylor-swift-record-deal-republic-recordshttps://www.businessinsider.com/scooter-braun-net-worth-projects-taylor-swift-celeb-manager-2019-7#braun-began-his-career-in-hollywood-as-justin-biebers-manager-2https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-net-worth-spending-2018-8https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8811781/taylor-swift-scooter-braun-accusations-timelinehttps://www.vox.com/culture/2019/7/1/20677241/taylor-swift-scooter-braun-controversy-explainedhttps://www.tunecore.com/guides/how-do-my-songs-make-money 
  • 6. Musicians Copyright All Melodies & Release Them For Free

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    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=sJtm0MoOgiUContact:twitter: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: themotionpod@gmail.comfacebook 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-domainhttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/02/whats-the-point-of-writing-every-possible-melody/607120/ 
  • UPDATE: Flame v. Katy Perry Appeal

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    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: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: themotionpod@gmail.comfacebook 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-51942894https://pitchfork.com/news/katy-perry-wins-appeal-over-christian-rap-plagiarism-lawsuit/
  • 4. Baligh Hamdi v. Jay-Z & Timbaland

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    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_0cMContact:twitter: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: 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-832209http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2018/05/31/16-55213.pdfhttps://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/25/cnbc-explains-how-copyrights-become-public-domain.html
  • 3. Effects of COVID-19 on the Entertainment Industry

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    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-AmericaContact:twitter: @themotionpodinstagram: @listentothemotionemail: themotionpod@gmail.com Sources: https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/3/10/21173376/coronavirus-cancel-trolls-mulan-new-mutants-black-widow-theaters-eurovisionhttps://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9342389/coronavirus-touring-concert-business-billboard-cover-story-2020https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9360740/ticketmaster-preparing-refund-plan-for-thousands-of-postponed-showshttps://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/03/17/coronavirus-music-industryhttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-03-17/hollywood-production-has-shut-down-what-that-means-for-thousands-of-workers