TED: Why all melodies should be free for musicians to use | Damien Riehl

TED: Why all melodies should be free for musicians to use | Damien Riehl

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Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the finite nature of melodies and the challenges of copyright infringement in music. It highlights a project by Damien and Noah Rubin to catalog all possible melodies and place them in the public domain to protect songwriters. The video explores legal implications, challenges in proving infringement, and the need for reform in copyright law to preserve creative freedom.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did George Harrison respond to the copyright infringement claims?

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What true story is referenced regarding a musician and copyright infringement?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the finite number of melodies mentioned in the text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What role does the algorithm created by Noah Rubin play in the context of music copyright?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the speaker propose to help songwriters avoid copyright issues?

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Discuss the implications of the statement that melodies are just numbers.

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Explain the concept of subconscious infringement as discussed in the text.

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