Charles Duan on Blurred Lines and Patterns in Music
Charles Duan on Blurred Lines and Patterns in Music
Charles Duan on Blurred Lines and Patterns in Music

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    In light of the lawsuit between Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, and T.I. vs. Marvin Gaye regarding whether “Blurred Lines” infringes the copyrights to “Got to Give It Up,” Meredith Whipple interviews Charles Duan as he takes us through music history to demonstrate common patterns in songs, why these exist, and how that’s a good thing for music. 

     

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    Here are the YouTube videos used in this podcast:

    Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines ft. T.I., Pharrell: https://youtu.be/yyDUC1LUXSU

    Got To Give lt Up – Marvin Gaye: https://youtu.be/Ayyy-03ITDg

    Smetana – Die Moldau (Karajan): https://youtu.be/gTKsHwqaIr4

    Babemalà – Fuggi, fuggi, fuggi.: https://youtu.be/cL0KIozy4mw

    Jussi Björling – Ack Värmeland du sköna: https://youtu.be/kXPPMYyJl-g

    Hatikvah – National Israeli Anthem: https://youtu.be/eR-xRwPvU6I

    KOČKA LEZE DÍROU, PES OKNEM: https://youtu.be/RynBixeMjZ4

    Mozart: Dodici variazioni per pianoforte su “Ah, vous dirais-je, Maman”: https://youtu.be/xyhxeo6zLAM (Minor: 6:53, Theme: 0:20)

    Axis of Awesome – 4 Four Chord Song (with song titles): https://youtu.be/5pidokakU4I

    The Office Theme Song: https://youtu.be/b9GilKnpiv0

    Jaws Theme Song: https://youtu.be/A9QTSyLwd4w

    Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From The New World” / Karajan · Vienna Philarmonic: https://youtu.be/WuqyfEyNXQo

    Beatles-Let it be [Live,Lyrics]: https://youtu.be/cKolD582AVI

    FRIENDS – Theme Song (Intro): https://youtu.be/Niu9Zmrx0p8

    The “millennial whoop” is taking over pop music: https://youtu.be/MN23lFKfpck

    The Tarzan Yell: https://youtu.be/1fQ631n5oGI

    Morris Day and The Time – Jungle Love (HQ): https://youtu.be/N2FPQvwhSDY

    Beethoven, Symphony no.9, 2nd movement – Scherzo, Molto vivace, Presto: https://youtu.be/iwIvS4yIThU

    New World Symphony – 3rd Movement: https://youtu.be/GAMuwigF4oE

    Cream – Sunshine Of Your Love (HD): https://youtu.be/zt51rITH3EA

    Blue Moon (Frank Sinatra – with Lyrics): https://youtu.be/6vr0amOKCHo

    THE BLUES GROOVE – Makin' It: https://youtu.be/gEnuMXKHteY