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Thu, 14 May 2009 16:00:28 +0000

[...] by Cat Stevens over the same song which Satriani sued over. There was a small write-up about it in 3 Count: Taking Lumps at Plagiarism Today. I commented there and then sent part of the following to Jonathan in a private message because I [...]

By: Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:40:41 +0000

That's an interesting theory. If I had more experience with music plagiarism I might be in a better position to comment. However, I do appreciate your husband's opinion on the case. That's a great help there and it means a lot.

By: Patti Stafford

Patti Stafford — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:12:19 +0000

Well Coldplay has admitted in the past that they are good plagiarist. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.In the initial Satriani and Coldplay case, I had Kevin listen to the two that People referenced from youtube. Kevin has an awesome ear and said Coldplay had used Satriani's work. He is also a fan of Satriani and good musicians can hear their 'idols' and pick them out of a line up blindfolded.I'll have him listen to the Cat Stevens song and see what he thinks–if it's available on youtube.Now for my personal opinion. Years ago, people locked themselves in their bedroom until they could play guitar. This is why music of the 70's and 80's was so good and there was so many guitar greats and lead solos.These days, people are learning tablature–which is basically typing on the guitar. To be good you have to lock yourself away and mimmick these guitar gods, but eventually you have to come up with your own style and riffs too. Obviously these new guys aren't paying their dues and it's easier to keep mocking than it is to develop your own licks.I don't know if they've gotten lazy or what. I personally don't see why it would be so hard to call Joe up and say, "Hey man, I'd like to use one of your riffs in a song." The worst Joe will say is no (or any other musician). But then they'd be forced to actually come up with something original.A chart? You may need a whole 'Coldplay Theives' blog. LOL