http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pharrell-talks-blurred-lines-lawsuit-for-first-time-20150319
Artist Pharrell Williams is being sued for his song "Blurred Lines" that he did with artist Robin Thicke. The amount Pharrell is being sued for is 7.3 Million dollars. The reason he is being sued is because it the hook of the song sounds a lot similar to Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give it up" Even though Marvin Gaye had passed away many years ago, his family is suing pharrell. It sounds very similar but its not exact. Im not sure if Gayes family is worried about his legacy or if they just are money hungry. I was a huge fan of this song when it first came out because of the catchy hook, I will admit I hate the lyrics.( Way to promote rape as a positive thing!) The video is pretty awful too. I remember seeing something on the news about Robin Thicke's commentary about the lawsuit, he pretty much threw Pharrell under the bus and made excuses for himself. Claiming that "He didn't write much of the song and he was high on alcohol and Vicodin at the time." Wow... what a moron.
Pharrell is pretty upset about the lawsuit. He exclaims that "This applies to fashion, music, design… anything. If we lose our freedom to be inspired, we're going to look up one day and the entertainment industry as we know it will be frozen in litigation."
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When the song first came out, I always loved the beat and the instruments. I just never liked the video or the lyrics. I didn't know he was being sue'd though! And I can't believe Robin Thicke.
ReplyDeletePharrell seems like a very wise artist. In interviews he always has concise and introspective words of wisdom. I agree with what he said that as an artist, he should be allowed to be inspired by other artists without there being a lawsuit.
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