Blog #8

I found Rojas point of view very interesting in this article. I thought he made a lot of good points like "it almost seems unnatural not to quote, reference, or sample the world around us" (pg.2). I do agree that "the results might be confusing but it'll probably be a lot more fun and worth listening to than a world where only those with the financial resources to pay licensing fees...get to make songs with sampling". While I agree with this I also understand why artists would not want other people using or changing up their art. But I think if they are being compensated in one way or another then anyone should be able to have the same resources. Like Rojas said, not everyone has the financial resources to do so. Something I found very surprising was when Rojas pointed out "what is surprising are the names of some of the artists who turned them down: the Beastie Boys, Beck, Missy Elliot, Chemical Brothers and M/A/R/R/S-- artists who own careers are based on sampling and who in some cases have been sued in the past for their own unauthorized sampling" (pg.1).I had hoped that artists who had gained their fame by sampling would support new artists by allowing them to use their music ans sample to hopefully become an artist like them. It sad that they will not support them. I found this mashup on youtube. Its a mashup of Britney Spears and Gwen Stefani called "Tick-Toxic". I really liked it because the two songs go together perfectly I think. It's hard to believe it's not a real song! Even the music video makes it look like a real song they did together and produced a video. Like Rojas said, "Most artists and their labels have become reluctant to allow any sampling of their work unless they are sure the new work will sell enough copies to generate large royalty checks" (pg.1). I think this song would actually make some money and people would buy it and enjoy it. But once again I don't understand why it all has to be about money!!! Britney and Gwen already have a ton! Why not let some people sample their songs for free???



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRHfd9Yto0A