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entertainment1 year ago

'Moana 2' Soundtrack Soars with Chart Success and Catchy Tunes

"Moana 2" has set a box office record but faces criticism for its soundtrack, which some say lacks the memorable hooks of the original. Songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, known for their Grammy-winning "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical," were tasked with creating new music for the sequel. Despite comparisons to Lin-Manuel Miranda's work on the first film, the duo embraced the challenge, incorporating Pacific culture and evolving Moana's story. Director Jason Hand and composer Opetaia Foa'i emphasize the collaborative effort and cultural authenticity in the music.

via Variety|
#criticism#disney#entertainment
music1 year ago

Universal Music Group Pulls Songs from TikTok, Impacting Artists like Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, and SZA

The licensing stalemate between Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok has resulted in the removal of UMG's songwriters from the platform, impacting not only UMG's superstar artists but also artists who work with UMG's songwriters. This move could have a significant impact on the music industry as UMPG holds a substantial market share and its songwriters are involved in a wide range of music releases. The standoff may also potentially affect other publishers, and the process of removing UMPG songs from TikTok is expected to be complex and time-consuming. Both UMG and TikTok have shown no signs of backing down, leading to efforts by TikTok users to fill the gaps with non-UMG songs or covers of UMG records.

via Billboard|
#licensing#music#songwriters
music2 years ago

Courts Slam Unfair Settlements and Patent Defense Tactics with Huge Attorney Awards

A US appeals court has overturned a class action settlement in a royalties lawsuit against Napster, criticising a deal that secured just $53,000 for songwriters while paying their lawyers $1.7m in legal fees. The court called the agreement "unreasonable" and said that a lower judge should not have approved a deal that saw the attorneys working on the case receive "more than thirty times the amount that the class received". The ruling went against attorneys from the law firm Michelman & Robinson LLP, who represented the plaintiffs.

via Billboard|
#lawsuit#legal-fees#music
music-industry2 years ago

Navigating Copyright Disputes in the Music Industry: Lessons from Ed Sheeran's Case.

Songwriters are speaking out against the trend of copyright disputes in the music industry following Ed Sheeran's recent victory in a lawsuit accusing him of copying parts of Marvin Gaye's hit song. They express their frustration that basic components such as a song's chord progression can be copyrighted, inhibiting creativity and creating an environment that stifles artists.

via The News International|
#copyright#creativity#ed-sheeran
music2 years ago

The Success Story of 'Super Mario Bros.' Music.

The Library of Congress recently added a new collection of hit songs to the National Recording Registry, including "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey. One of the most recognizable tunes on the list was written by a relatively unknown songwriter whose work is familiar to billions of people. The article explores the mind behind the music that gets stuck in our heads and the impact of hit songs on pop culture.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#hit-songs#music#music-industry