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music2 years ago

Ed Sheeran's Copyright Trial Win: Implications for Songwriters and AI

Ed Sheeran won his eight-year-long music copyright trial against the heirs of Ed Townsend, the writer of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Sheeran denied the allegations that his "Thinking Out Loud" copied Gaye's song. He missed his grandmother's funeral due to the trial and revealed that he won over the jury by playing a series of songs with similar chord progressions. Sheeran stated that he was glad the trial was over and that he could continue his livelihood in the music industry.

via BuzzFeed|
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music2 years ago

Ed Sheeran's Copyright Trial Win Leads to Surprise NYC Street Concert.

Ed Sheeran celebrated his win in a copyright trial by performing a surprise street concert in New York City. The lawsuit was filed by the estate of Marvin Gaye, accusing Sheeran of copying the 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” when he composed the Grammy Award-winning single, “Thinking Out Loud.” Sheeran won the lawsuit and played six songs on his guitar on top of a car in SoHo. The musician expressed frustration with the lawsuit and trial, saying that he missed his late grandmother’s funeral to appear in court.

via The Daily Wire|
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music2 years ago

Ed Sheeran's Music Career Hangs in the Balance Amid Copyright Trial Threats.

A verdict is expected this week in the copyright trial against Ed Sheeran, who is being sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, the songwriter who composed Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On". They allege that Sheeran's 2014 song "Thinking Out Loud" copied harmonic progressions, melodic and rhythmic elements from the classic without permission. Sheeran denies the allegations and has threatened to quit music if found liable for copyright infringement. Other artists have reportedly been cheering him on during the trial.

via The Independent|
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music2 years ago

Ed Sheeran's Music Career Hangs in the Balance of Copyright Trial Outcome.

Ed Sheeran told a jury he may quit making music if he loses the copyright trial over his song "Thinking Out Loud," which is being sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye’s co-writer on "Let’s Get It On." Sheeran argues that he's a songwriter and finds it insulting to diminish his work. However, he's likely referring to the music-copyright implications at hand. Sheeran is set to release his album, "Subtract," on May 5, followed by a summer tour.

via Vulture|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ed Sheeran faces copyright trial over alleged Marvin Gaye song similarities.

The copyright trial between Ed Sheeran and the heirs of Ed Townsend, co-writer of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," continued with music expert Dr. Alexander Stewart testifying about the similarities he perceives in aspects of the two songs. Sheeran's legal team has argued that the sounds used in both songs are common in pop music. The trial was briefly paused when Townsend's daughter Kathryn Townsend Griffin fell ill during cross-examination. Sheeran played his ballad and Gaye's song back-to-back in a medley during a concert, which Townsend attorney Ben Crump called a "smoking gun."

via CNN|
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music2 years ago

Ed Sheeran Defends Himself in Copyright Infringement Trial.

Ed Sheeran testified in a copyright trial in which he is accused of copying Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" for his song "Thinking Out Loud." Sheeran said he and co-writer Amy Wadge created the song independently, inspired by his grandparents. The plaintiffs argue that the "heart" of "Let's Get It On" was copied by Sheeran. Sheeran's lawyers argue that the elements are basic musical building blocks in the public domain. The trial continues.

via The New York Times|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ed Sheeran faces copyright trial with no dancing allowed in court.

During a copyright trial in Manhattan federal court, jurors were warned not to dance while watching a video of Ed Sheeran performing a medley of his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" and the classic Marvin Gaye tune "Let's Get it On." Lawyers for heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, Gaye's co-writer on the 1973 hit, showed the video to bolster their allegation that Sheeran, his label Warner Music Group and music publisher Sony Music Publishing owe them a share of the profits for allegedly copying the song. Sheeran denied the allegations and said many pop songs use the same three or four chords.

via Reuters|
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music2 years ago

Ed Sheeran faces copyright trial over alleged song theft.

The copyright trial over whether Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" copied Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" has begun in a Manhattan federal courtroom. Sheeran is accused of copying Gaye's song by the heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the song with Gaye. Sheeran's legal team argued that the sounds used in both songs are common in pop music. The trial is the latest in a series of prominent music copyright lawsuits, with Gaye's family previously suing other artists for copyright infringement and winning.

via CNN|
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music2 years ago

Ed Sheeran faces trial over alleged copyright infringement of Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'

Ed Sheeran is expected to testify in a two-week trial over allegations that his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" has "striking similarities" to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," violating copyright. Sheeran's attorneys argue that the songs share an unprotectable chord progression, while the plaintiffs point out that Sheeran has performed mashups of the two songs. The trial is expected to focus on the raw elements of melody, harmony, and rhythm. Sheeran has previously won a UK copyright battle over his hit "Shape of You" and criticized the "culture" of baseless lawsuits in the songwriting industry.

via NBC News|
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