Legal Expert Highlights Importance of Copyright in Music Amidst Artistic Adaptation discussions
A legal expert has emphasized the importance of copyright law in the music industry, especially in light of artistic adaptations of existing works. The discussion arose from examples of popular songs that draw inspiration from or directly adapt melodies from other sources,underscoring the need for respect for intellectual property rights.
among the examples cited were:
- Famous Russian songs like “Katyusha” and “Polyushka Polye” were noted for their widespread recognition, without detailing their specific origins.
- The song “I am me” bears a resemblance to a segment of Mozart‘s Symphony No. 40.
- “Berot” is an adaptation of the “Concerto de Aranjuez” by Spanish composer Rodrigo, with his rights having been preserved.
- “Show Bakhaa” is derived from the Brazilian piece “Manhã De Carnaval.”
- A song titled “No, by god” is described as a sarcastic Arabic rendition of the mexican song “La Bamba.”
- “Birth songs,” such as “Voice of the Eid” and “Eid Night,” are noted as having been redistributed from classic European hymns.
The expert, Al-Bitar, stated that legal frameworks do not oppose art but rather serve to organise it.He asserted that even the most beautiful music requires adherence to rights. Al-Bitar suggested that the artist Ziad’s willingness to engage in this discussion and to approach art beyond a purely reverential viewpoint is a valuable contribution, as great creators neither fear nor disregard the law but respect it.
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