You might have heard Coldplay’s 2005 “Talk” a million times but you might have not known that the main guitar riff was actually lifted (with permission) from German electronic band Kraftwerk.
The band received permission from the electronic music German band Kraftwerk to use the main riff from their song “Computer Love”, from its 1981 studio album Computer World, for “Talk”, replacing Kraftwerk’s synthesizers with guitars.In a track-by-track interview given by the band on X&Y, bassist Guy Berryman reported that in response to the band’s request, Kraftwerk founding member Ralf Hütter “said something like, ‘Yes, you can use it, and thank you very much for asking my permission, unlike that bastard Jay-Z'” (a reference to the latter’s “(Always Be My) Sunshine”, which uses a Kraftwerk sample). Martin also recalled in a 2007 article in Q magazine the process of requesting permission to use the melody: He sent a letter through the lawyers of the respective parties and several weeks later received an envelope containing a handwritten reply that simply said “yes”. That riff was originally written by former Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos. – wikipedia
Enjoy!
Speaking of Kraftwerk: The riff in Franz Ferdinand “Walk Away” borrows from Kraftwerk “Das Model”.
I think this is worth a listen
Taylor swift haunted vs Coldplay the scientist
try these out..
has coldplay actually been ripped off?
The structure and feel is pretty similar but I don’t know if it’s close enough but that seems enough to win a $7.4 Million lawsuit these days.
Pharrell Williams said in an interview with Financial Times, and I have to agree with him on this, that Blurred Lines doesn’t borrow any lyrics or melodies from Marvin Gaye, but was meant to emulate the general vibe and that emotions shouldn’t be subject to copyright, stating: “Whether it’s music, fashion, design, etc…we will be littered with lawsuits”.
Sorry, I can’t remember all of it and I have trouble with Ninemsn, where I viewed the report, apparently the page is currently unavailable and Financial Times charges for access to articles.
someone gave me this one…
i aint sure what to make of it lol..
i think they tryin to hard… but could just be me not hearin it
How about this?
Christian Burns, Paul Oakenfold, & Jes – As We Collide (2011?) vs. Coldplay – Speed of Sound (2005) vs. Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (1985)