Gonzi 2,800 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 "The British singer Matt Cardle opened a law suit for 20 million dollars against Ed Sheeran for copying his song "Amazing" to create the hit "Photograph". According to court documents that have been released, Sheeran and McDaid (the song's cowriter) were specifically accused of, ‘participating in a scheme aiding, inducing, and contributing to copyright infringement in the U.S.’ The case has been settled out of court, so we don't know the exact amount paid by Ed, but seeing that Matt was seeking 20 million, he probably got something close to that. I feel like cases like this happen all the time though, and often it's just a fact that pop songs will sound similar. What do you think? Check out both songs below and let me know if you think it was coincidence or if there was some copying going on. " - Source 1:45 vs 1:11, the chorus sounds way too similar in my opinion, finally someone takes action against his overrated copycat a**. I can see Sia suing him after Shape Of You reaches it's maximum audience Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 They are similar but c'mon copying Matt Cardle of all people? He's probably just trying to earn his wage since his career never took off. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gonzi 2,800 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dominic Marc said: They are similar but c'mon copying Matt Cardle of all people? He's probably just trying to earn his wage since his career never took off. its pretty common for singers to get inspiration from less known acts so it's not so obvious they're not being original at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 9,227 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 That is literally the same song in a different key. I have never seen anything so blatantly plagiarised before. And to think that Ed Sheeran has the audacity to say everyone's copying him and his style. Piss off. I love judas SO MUCH but I canʹt look like a copycat of JLO!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stvrboy 1,104 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 7 minutes ago, Dominic Marc said: They are similar but c'mon copying Matt Cardle of all people? He's probably just trying to earn his wage since his career never took off. They are not just similar, the chorus is almost thr same lmao He's in his right to sue him if he wants Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Cant wait for Ed to credit him at his song so everything is fixed like he did with SOY Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Gonzi said: its pretty common for singers to get inspiration from less known acts so it's not so obvious they're not being original at all Of course but yeah it's just similar imo. I agree with the quote in the OP that it's typical of pop music but GGD will crucify him I'm sure anyway. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURUSHITOVSKA 20,451 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Why hasnt Sia already sued him. ¿Qué currículum tiene ésta tarántula? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toewsy 1,842 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Thought this would be about TLC/̶w̶h̶o̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶g̶o̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶s̶i̶g̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶r̶e̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶b̶a̶d̶ ̶d̶e̶a̶l̶ trying to get some extra coins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfgaga 673 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, Gonzi said: "The British singer Matt Cardle opened a law suit for 20 million dollars against Ed Sheeran for copying his song "Amazing" to create the hit "Photograph". According to court documents that have been released, Sheeran and McDaid (the song's cowriter) were specifically accused of, ‘participating in a scheme aiding, inducing, and contributing to copyright infringement in the U.S.’ The case has been settled out of court, so we don't know the exact amount paid by Ed, but seeing that Matt was seeking 20 million, he probably got something close to that. I feel like cases like this happen all the time though, and often it's just a fact that pop songs will sound similar. What do you think? Check out both songs below and let me know if you think it was coincidence or if there was some copying going on. " - Source 1:45 vs 1:11, the chorus sounds way too similar in my opinion, finally someone takes action against his overrated copycat a**. I can see Sia suing him after Shape Of You reaches it's maximum audience SHOOKETH!!! WHO'S THE COPYCAT NOW!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johncayse 2,490 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, KURUSHITOVSKA said: Why hasnt Sia already sued him. Sia has a pure heart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashell Hooker 1,413 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 This is yesterdays news. "Ed Sheeran's $20 million "Photograph" lawsuit is behind him. According to THR, court papers were filed dismissing the case with prejudice, and a stipulation stated that a California federal court would "retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of an agreement." It's not known what the settlement entailed, but Sheeran, Sony/ATV and Warner Music likely ponied up something to avoid the case escalating further. The news comes several weeks after Sheeran added TLC's "No Scrubs" co-writers to the writing credits of "Shape Of You," probably to avoid another headache like this." Aphrodite Lady ~ Seashell Bikini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo Craig 55,649 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, KURUSHITOVSKA said: Why hasnt Sia already sued him. She'd also have to sue everyone else for using that tropical vibe... and I'm not sure she'd have the time for that End Racism Now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobtank 9,090 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 19 minutes ago, toewsy said: Thought this would be about TLC/̶w̶h̶o̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶g̶o̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶s̶i̶g̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶r̶e̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶b̶a̶d̶ ̶d̶e̶a̶l̶ trying to get some extra coins how much did they end up getting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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