Discuss the difference between musical copyright infringement and “sampling.” Additionally, research the case between Marvin Gaye’s Estate, Robin
Thicke, and Pharrell Williams, concerning the song “Blurred Lines” and discuss the court’s holding. Since the case was appealed to the 9th circuit, please include
the arguments raised on appeal as well. In addition, include an example of a sampled song. Why was that sampled song not subject to litigation like “Blurred Lines?”
Category: Music
Music
Watch the video for general insight for this paper: (1) Identify and send me a link (YouTube, Spotify, etc.) for a song that you think exemplifies each of the following steps. If you were to play this in a workplace, would it have the effect of one of these steps emotionally on listeners (understanding that different people can react to the same music in different ways)? (a) It is Us vs Them (b) It is important to follow rules (c) You should treat others as you would like to be treated (d) What we are experiencing right now (in this music) is as good as it gets (e) What we are experiencing right now (in this music) is something that we can apply in other walks of life (f) What we are experiencing right now (in this music) connects us with something that is transcendent (g) I can move among these different states of mind (2) Then write one or two paragraphs on each of these seven points that explain why you believe the music will have this intended effect.
Hypothetical budget for a new early childhood music
Part 1: Share and review your article of choice from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
www.nafme.org .
You may summarize key points presented in the article or defend/argue the author(s) point of view. Reviews
should be a minimum of 5 sentences and include an APA citation of the article for reference and resource
sharing.
Part 2: Create a hypothetical budget for a new early childhood music education program which serves children
2-7 years of age. Consider all of the following: instruments appropriate for different ages, supportive technology,
non-musical supplies, and an annual proposed budget for maintenance of resources and materials.
Hypothetical budget for a new early childhood music
Part 1: Share and review your article of choice from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
www.nafme.org .
You may summarize key points presented in the article or defend/argue the author(s) point of view. Reviews
should be a minimum of 5 sentences and include an APA citation of the article for reference and resource
sharing.
Part 2: Create a hypothetical budget for a new early childhood music education program which serves children
2-7 years of age. Consider all of the following: instruments appropriate for different ages, supportive technology,
non-musical supplies, and an annual proposed budget for maintenance of resources and materials.
Amazon Music
How would you improve Amazon Music? As a Product Manager, what is your product-based solution focusing on making Amazon Music more wide-ranging for people from historically marginalized communities?
Historically marginalized communities are groups include the disabled, senior citizens, prisoners, LGBTQ+, low-income individuals, and many more.
Steps on how to answer the question:
• What is your product-based solution focusing on making Amazon Music being more wide-ranging the specific group?
• The response should focus a problem of the platform.
• Present a specific set of results to solve the challenge.
• Utilize relevant product management frameworks in the process.
Concert Review
Content to consider exploring:
Musicians backgrounds/artistic output
Touring information – where they have been and where they are headed.
Venue information – including the demographical/historical information about the city it is located in.
The program order (Begin, middle & end) and what influence it had on the experience.
Composers/Music Producers The audience – size, ages, behaviors and how they changed over time
The genre being represented
Your personal experience – what did it feel like to be at that concert? What aspects of the concert surprised you? What types of insights did you have while experiencing live music?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was “lucky,” the author says, due to the fact that much of his music can be considered part of the Classical and Romantic Period. Why? What made Beethoven’s music new and unique? Use examples from the text.
Louis Armstrong’s life
Instructions
Needs to be his life in chronological order and what songs he sang and bands he played in at the time. Also touch on his influences and how it influenced jazz. Need three sources sited.
Lewi’s personal life and knowledge of hip hop history
How does Lewis draw on his personal life and knowledge of hip hop history to inform his writing about Kendrick Lamar in this particular chapter and/or throughout the book? (please give at least two specific examples)
Exploring Music Genres
Oftentimes, we as humans tend to gravitate to music that is familiar to us. Although we have a variety of music to choose from, rarely do we try a genre of music that is new to us. According to Plato, “Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.” It is worth exploring different kinds of music to experience the impact of music and how it can touch us in unique ways.
Initial Post: To expand your music horizons, listen to a genre of music that is new to you (Country, Classical, Rap, Pop, R&B, etc.). After listening to a song or piece from your new genre, explain why you would or would not be open to hearing more music from this genre. Share the following:
Title of the song or musical piece
Artist or composer
Year the song or piece was made
Genre of music the piece falls under
Describe how you were impacted by the new genre
Explanation of why you would be open to hearing more music from this genre