MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Pretty self-explanatory title. Here are a few examples. Spoiler samples samples samples Both songs were/are hits, so... does sampling a song people know/was a hit guarantees you a hit? Of course, in case you are an already known artist. If so, what song do you think Gaga could/should sample? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnikko 11,514 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 No way can you call LWYMMD a sample of that song and no there's probably plenty of songs that used samples that were not a hit, the examples you posted are just examples of songs that did it well Actual patient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahrahWitch 6,902 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Unbeweavable said: No way can you call LWYMMD a sample of that song She Did sample it, She even Credited them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Unbeweavable said: No way can you call LWYMMD a sample of that song A representative for Swift confirmed that the song interpolated the melody from "I'm Too Sexy", but did not include sampled audio from the earlier song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnikko 11,514 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just now, MaryJaneHolland said: A representative for Swift confirmed that the song interpolated the melody from "I'm Too Sexy", but did not include sampled audio from the earlier song. But are they confirming it was done on purpose or agreeing that it is the same melody? You can't call it a sample, it's different lyrics, thousands of songs have a similar vocal melody Actual patient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryhanna 3,507 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Nope, but it definitely can help. Honestly, nothing is 100% original these days. If you can use a sample to put your own twist on things, go right ahead, the examples you've posted have shown that it can work well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just now, Unbeweavable said: But are they confirming it was done on purpose or agreeing that it is the same melody? You can't call it a sample, it's different lyrics, thousands of songs have a similar vocal melody Many articles were reporting the resemblance the day Look... dropped, so even if it was not a direct simple, it was already a known melody to the public. Now, back to the topic... : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickens in Malibu 7,873 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 To be fair in the case of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran etc.. as someone who writes songs, there are many songs that I wrote only to realize that I unconsciously sampled or referenced other people's work. Most of the time these artists will notice similarity after they write the song, so to avoid any issues, they would give them credit. I doubt that they are consciously sampling other people's work. And Gaga will probably never sample anyone lol... She'd scrap the song especially after BTW mess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryusei 59,929 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I think those 3 are hits because they are huge anyways but I think the familiarity can contribute to it being catchier a lot faster Musery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectCure 4,750 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 No, not really. I could sample Eh, Eh right now and I'm sure it wouldn't become a hit at all. I don't see Gaga directly sampling a beat any soon, honestly. I feel like she would consider it unoriginal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just now, PerfectCure said: I could sample Eh, Eh right now and I'm sure it wouldn't become a hit at all. 14 minutes ago, MaryJaneHolland said: Of course, in case you are an already known artist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen 223 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 There are samples in Poker Face and Venus, even Alejandro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectCure 4,750 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, MaryJaneHolland said: I'm an already known artist, buy my album soon Still, my answer is no. It depends on how good the sample sounds in your song, and if the melody isn't what the general public wants I don't see how any song featuring a sample could become a hit. See, this song didn't become a hit and it samples the acoustic version of Poker Face. EDIT: omg bop, why wasn't Make Her Say a hit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gen said: There are samples in Poker Face and Venus, even Alejandro None of those samples a hit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 minute ago, PerfectCure said: I'm an already known artist, buy my album soon Still, my answer is no. It depends on how good the sample sounds in your song, and if the melody isn't what the general public wants I don't see how any song featuring a sample could become a hit. See, this song didn't become a hit and it samples the acoustic version of Poker Face. EDIT: omg bop, why wasn't Make Her Say a hit Sis I legit said "if you are an already known artist", who is Kid Cudi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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