Originally Posted By: Jeff S
So here's a question. I have fallen in love with using the Brent Mason soloist tracks. I actually cut and slice them to make what are I think are unique riffs and use them as beginning hooks and solos in my songs. Given the fact that these are recordings that PG music says we can use without any danger of copy write infringement from say Brent Mason. Whats to stop another fellow BIAB song writer who just happened to slice and dice very similar to what I've done.

I ask this because while there are a number of soloist tracks to choose from when it comes down to it the riffs tend to repeat themselves as they are limited per soloist. I have spent hours regenerating a soloist track to cut and slice because you tend to get some frequently reoccuring patterns. I'm sure others use the tracks this way.

They start to lose uniqueness after several uses even within the multitude of styles. I hope to post some songs soon to demonstrate the power of the soloist in original songs but the question remains. With repeating real tracks sequences what are the chances of two BIAB writers crafting very similar songs in the same genre and bringing litigation against the other for copywrite infringement?


In that case you would have to prove that the sequence / riff was created by you and not Brent Mason, surely?

It's really only what you add to the song "melody-wise" that can possibly make it your own original material.

Cutting and splicing unique riffs recorded by somebody else can't possibly make it 'your genuine original'. You have to add something musically of your own to make it your own 'copyrightable' music. In my view anyway.

Last edited by VideoTrack; 01/22/14 11:39 AM.
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