tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post292240150369883933..comments2023-05-09T05:50:23.278-04:00Comments on The Creative Outlet of StratPlayer: Battle of the Bands: "Somebody That I Used to Know"StratPlayerCJFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-78252595361704828512014-11-07T13:44:35.834-05:002014-11-07T13:44:35.834-05:00Thanks, John!
...and the tie is again broken:
...Thanks, John! <br /><br />...and the tie is again broken:<br /><br />--- Gotye (original) 6; Gotye (mash-up) 7.<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-7673788888666455312014-11-07T13:43:34.601-05:002014-11-07T13:43:34.601-05:00Of course that counts, Crystal. Opinions are subje...Of course that counts, Crystal. Opinions are subjective and you can arrive at them using whatever subjective criteria speaks to you.. ;)<br /><br />...and we're tied again:<br /><br />--- Gotye (original) 6; Gotye (mash-up) 6.<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-59032158637055691402014-11-07T13:42:22.389-05:002014-11-07T13:42:22.389-05:00Thanks, Mike! I enjoyed the discussion, too -- it...Thanks, Mike! I enjoyed the discussion, too -- it was as much my point with this BOTB as the song itself was. Perhaps even more. ;)<br /><br />--- Gotye (original) 6; Gotye (mash-up) 5.<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-62713167724760205702014-11-06T21:15:36.480-05:002014-11-06T21:15:36.480-05:00I really like the second version of this. The orig...I really like the second version of this. The original didn't grab me at all.John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-13465337034702764202014-11-05T14:49:25.714-05:002014-11-05T14:49:25.714-05:00Hah! I love the mesh of covers. So cool. There are...Hah! I love the mesh of covers. So cool. There are so many amazing creative minds out there--even if they are making covers. I find the "parody" more engaging, just because I seen/heard the original so much. Does that count? <br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Unleashing the Dreamworld</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-22808862326208154792014-11-05T11:35:27.241-05:002014-11-05T11:35:27.241-05:00The original gets my vote, the mash up was well do...The original gets my vote, the mash up was well done though. Liked the discussion on sampling.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-54849737948971491662014-11-04T09:57:50.311-05:002014-11-04T09:57:50.311-05:00I just checked something -- When I first did this ...I just checked something -- When I first did this blog post, the number of views on "Somebody I Used to Know" was like 571 Million on the link I posted. Now it says 564 Million. Either I accidentally misread it, or something funny's happened in YouTube's tabulations...<br /><br />Either way, it's a LOT of views. But it also makes me curious enough to start paying a little more attention to these to see if I notice any other shifting tallies. ;) But like I said. I could have been wrong. Clearly -- as STMc caught -- I can't count to 5 without making a mistake. <br /><br />But I've got your vote down for the original:<br /><br />--- Gotye (original) 5; Gotye (mash-up) 5.<br /><br />...and that ties it up! (Stephen D-Fense Dogg, can you double-check my counting?)<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-18701750305950324302014-11-03T18:27:20.699-05:002014-11-03T18:27:20.699-05:00I had NO clue this song was that hugely popular wi...I had NO clue this song was that hugely popular with 570M views of Goty's original. Goodness gracious is that a lot! The remix was just too confusing for my brain to enjoy. The original Goyte gets my vote.Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-68897733017902093792014-11-03T12:57:29.772-05:002014-11-03T12:57:29.772-05:00Thank you, good Sir! You are correct! I humbly apo...Thank you, good Sir! You are correct! I humbly apologize and gravely regret the error! The amended and correct score is indeed:<br /><br />--- Gotye (original) 4; Gotye (mash-up) 5.<br /><br />But see? this isn't really math -- it's just arithmetic. There is no trigonometry, geometry, algebraic expressions, matrix operations, or differential equations. It's just simple counting, and it's hard to count on my fingers and type at the same time. Statistically, only 3.7% of the population can do that, although I may be incorrect. After all, it's a proven fact that 86.9% of all statistic are purely made up in an attempt to prove a point. <br /><br />But I digress, which is better than dieing painfully...<br /><br />But thank you for the important correction! You were 100% right 100% of the time in your comment! Which -- however -- was only one of 23 comments, which makes it 4.34% of the total correctness of this particular BOTB comment thread (subject to change and governmental audits of correctness)<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-10511262344960264562014-11-03T10:47:29.113-05:002014-11-03T10:47:29.113-05:00GUITARgodCHRIS ~
I just came from the Beer Boys...GUITARgodCHRIS ~<br />I just came from the Beer Boys' Blog (Bryan & Brandon) where the subject was math in the form of statistics. I acknowledged that math has always been my weak link 100% of the time that I do math, which is only 5% of the time. But, nevertheless, I fear I must disagree with your math here (too).<br /><br />You currently have the Gotye (original) with 5 votes and the Gotye (mash-up) with 4. But if you go back and recheck DiscConnected's vote, I believe you will find that you attributed his vote to the Gotye original when in fact he was voting for the cover (mash-up). I feel 100% confident that the vote at this point should be 50% to 50%. Uh... no... check that! I believe it should be 50% for the mash-up cover and only 40% for the original. (Don't ask me what happened to the missing 10%, because I already told you that math is my weak link 100% of the 5% of the time I engage in it.)<br /><br />If it weren't so damned important, I wouldn't have paid so much attention to the details, GgC.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg (aka StevieMac who is 50% right 100% of the time that he is)<br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-22906489889960897562014-11-03T10:12:06.907-05:002014-11-03T10:12:06.907-05:00Thanks for your comment, Gina. But I'll have ...Thanks for your comment, Gina. But I'll have to tally your vote as an abstention. :)<br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 5; Gotye (mash-up) 4<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-51659948308190501832014-11-03T10:07:14.351-05:002014-11-03T10:07:14.351-05:00You now what? I totally knew what you meant and ha...You now what? I totally knew what you meant and had to go back to catch the mistyping, lol!<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-74545302789267333352014-11-03T10:06:28.346-05:002014-11-03T10:06:28.346-05:00I suppose it takes a certain amount of talent to c...I suppose it takes a certain amount of talent to come up with something so infectious that therapeutic, prescription-strength Iron Butterfly is needed to be able to remove it. <br /><br />I hope some rest and a long drum solo can help you recover your sanity! :)<br /><br />And another vote for the mash-up:<br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 5; Gotye (mash-up) 4<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-56686635241664790862014-11-03T09:59:05.652-05:002014-11-03T09:59:05.652-05:00Interesting thought -- would you need agreement to...Interesting thought -- would you need agreement to use material of other artists covering YOUR song? I bet that would keep the lawyers busy trying to decide,,, ;)<br /><br />And I get you on the "cover':<br /><br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 5; Gotye (mash-up) 3<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-40951281970614379052014-11-03T09:56:41.406-05:002014-11-03T09:56:41.406-05:00You know what -- there might even be a thing or tw...You know what -- there might even be a thing or two I disagree with StevieMac on. ;) <br /><br />Even musically -- our tastes DO overlap a LOT, but there are some areas where they do not. For example, our appreciation of Willie Nelson varies a bit in intensity, and while I wouldn't consider this BOTB song to be the greatest song ever, I do like it. It's catchy and I like the instrumentation and that little melody hook is cool.<br /><br />And I'm glad you like it, too. ;)<br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 5; Gotye (mash-up) 2<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-90144853815790806242014-11-03T09:49:37.039-05:002014-11-03T09:49:37.039-05:00Glad you enjoyed it, Donna!
-- Gotye (original) ...Glad you enjoyed it, Donna! <br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 4; Gotye (mash-up) 2<br /><br />But there are a LOT potential landmines when it comes to copyright law. Just giving credit is not enough -- suppose I take someone's original song and add just a four-beat "intro" and then use the entire rest of the song. Even if I give credit, there's obvious copyright infringement. But if I take just a 4-beat snippet of another song and only use it as a into for an entirely new song, that might be OK if I give credit. <br /><br />And there's the whole grey area in-between those extremes.<br /><br />Doing research on it, I've seen enough cases of lawsuits that indicate that attribution is NOT the same as permission, and if a copyright holder has an issue with you using "their" material, it can frequently go to court and be decided by juries of entirely subjective opinions.<br /><br />And even in books, an "idea" might not be unique, but wording, characters, settings, plot twists, etc, can ALL be considered unique and protected by copyright. StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-77279684698396815462014-11-03T09:39:05.767-05:002014-11-03T09:39:05.767-05:00It was kind of a unique blend. I thought it was in...It was kind of a unique blend. I thought it was interesting to have a "cover" of covers where the covering artist is also the original artist, but doesn't actually play at all in the cover.<br /><br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 3; Gotye (mash-up) 2<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-58517211100576933042014-11-03T09:37:20.501-05:002014-11-03T09:37:20.501-05:00Huh... I'm picking up some more subtle hints....Huh... I'm picking up some more subtle hints. Not your favorite song either?<br /><br />But I respect you for putting the sanctity of the BOTB process over your injured ears and personal trauma!<br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 3; Gotye (mash-up) 1<br /><br /><br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-91393927446613830782014-11-03T09:34:19.084-05:002014-11-03T09:34:19.084-05:00It's OK to disagree with Stevie Mac on inconse...It's OK to disagree with Stevie Mac on inconsequential matters of personal taste. ;)<br /><br />What he finds "Plastic ' n' Polyester," you might find "Potent 'n' Powerful" -- it's all subjective, here. And another vote for the original:<br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 2; Gotye (mash-up) 1<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-37441469875588392014-11-03T09:29:57.513-05:002014-11-03T09:29:57.513-05:00"PeePee" music. LOL!!!
So, maybe I&#..."PeePee" music. LOL!!! <br /><br />So, maybe I'm reading between the lines, but I think I'm picking up some subtle hints that this might not be your favorite song?<br /><br />Thanks for putting up with the PeePee enough to make a vote. I promise I''ll use something more to your taste for my next BOTB. ;)<br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 1; Gotye (mash-up) 1<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-52426895020457418022014-11-03T09:26:52.245-05:002014-11-03T09:26:52.245-05:00Hi Lee! Sorry I was AWOL for most of the weekend ...Hi Lee! Sorry I was AWOL for most of the weekend -- trying to get caught up now.<br /><br />It is a catchy song.And I like the term "mash-up" -- it works. Got you down for the original.<br /><br />-- Gotye (original) 1; Gotye (mash-up) 0<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-61277398434352820872014-11-02T23:21:12.102-05:002014-11-02T23:21:12.102-05:00I have to say that I like all of these! I'm us...I have to say that I like all of these! I'm usually not one to form opinions in terms of music, but I actually do enjoy all of these versions.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-68660821473605591542014-11-02T16:23:51.617-05:002014-11-02T16:23:51.617-05:00I though I re-read that comment carefully, but I g...I though I re-read that comment carefully, but I guess I'm still a little bit sleepy (pay no attention to the time stamp - I live in the Pacific TZ, it's still early here). That should read - 'Than at first glance'. And down in the last sentence 'even if it's going to drive me a little bit more crazy'. <br /><br />There now I hope that makes more better sense.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-75511803785201417672014-11-02T16:20:14.157-05:002014-11-02T16:20:14.157-05:00I know this song and am not particularly fond of i...I know this song and am not particularly fond of it. I don't feel as strongly as LC or STMc (although the term PeePee Song with forever be connected to it, from this moment on), but what really bugs me about it is, once it worms it's way into my brain, it just keeps playing over and over and over again; until I'm about to scream. Feels like I need at least two or three runs throughs of 'In a Gadda da Vida' to get it out of my head. YIKES!<br /><br />Anyway...I cast my vote for the second version here. It's clever and Goyte proves himself to be more clever (I know, I know - that's just me) that at first glance, cause he took an overplayed, under produced little ditty and instead of getting all huffy about all the wannabe covers - he capitalized on them (even if not for $$$). Kind of like the make fun of yourself before everyone else does. Anyway...just MO.<br /><br />As usual another interesting BATTLE, even if it's not going to drive me a little bit more crazy. farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6838020557998499402.post-32589643531828280502014-11-02T10:39:23.123-05:002014-11-02T10:39:23.123-05:00Ok I have to pick the 2nd one because, even though...Ok I have to pick the 2nd one because, even though he did all these mixes, he had to choose where to place all these different versions into the song to make it cohesive. I don't think he could make any money off of it because he would need so many agreements signed but I loved the mix he did and how it was all arranged. I enjoyed the choir in there and the mandolin. The first one I knew but never saw the full video which is very artsy. The music is great but I like the second. If the original artist chose my version to be played in his mix, I would consider it an honour:) Why not? To me it is not a parody but taking all the differences and making it one. I am now repeating myself:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.com