So, I started watching this extremely interesting documentary “rip! A Remix Manifesto” that deals with copyright laws over the last 10 years, and more specifically dealing with the remixing and mashing-up of music. I’m finding it quite compelling and think that most music fans (and really, who doesn’t like music) will find it interesting as well.
The documentary deals with who owns the copyrights to the remixed songs, and whether or not the original artists should be compensated.
To be more specific, the documentary focuses on remix guru and ultra-talented mash-up sensation Girl Talk. The film stated that at $2500 per infringement, with some of Girl Talk’s songs featuring up to 25 pieces of owned material, his last album would have cost in excess of $4 million just in copyright.
The film is both a parody and critique on the current copyright laws, and features many of the teenagers who have been charged with illegally downloading music.
It’s a fun documentary and anyone who is interested in the topic of copyright or illegal downloading should give it a watch.
With that being said, here is a few samples of Girl Talk’s work. You may notice a song or two….
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