Rebecca Black's infamous 'Friday' video has been pulled from YouTube following a copyright claim from ... Rebecca Black.
It might be the the most annoying song on the planet, so it’s probably a good thing it’s no longer on YouTube. But why would Rebecca Black pull her song from the site that made her famous?
The video has apparently been pulled as part of an ongoing legal battle between Black and the recording studio she rented to record the hit song. When her song went viral, it was soon common knowledge that Ark Music Records was a ‘vanity recording company.’ As long as you have the money, you (or your kid) can record a professionally produced song and music video. However, it seems Ark wasn’t quite prepared for how successful the song would eventually become.
Though Black’s mom paid extra so that Rebecca would own the master of her video (the total cost for ‘Friday’ was $4000), Reuters reports that Black’s lawyers have sent a letter to Ark Music accusing the company of copyright infringement and unlawful exploitation of her publicity rights. Rebecca’s legal team say she never received the master recordings (as per her contract) and that Ark didn’t acquire necessary rights to advertise her as an exclusive Ark recording artist nor did they obtain permission for ringtones and other commercial exploits of the song.
While the two parties are determining who owns what, the song has been pulled from YouTube. If you’re desperate to hear the song, the director's cut has been uploaded to YouTube. That said, it may not last long, so get it while it's still around.
It's about the lyrical genius and who owns the rights to it lyrics such as "Think about fun, yeah you know what it is". Clearly this song is a masterpiece and the song writers feel that they should be credited for their genius. However Rebbecca clearly feels it was not just the genius behind the lyrics but her outstanding performance of the song which can truly be called a epic masterpiece and lead to its success. We are clearly dealing with something that not only defines our era but humanity.
Just kidding its a pile of puke and let the dogs fight over who gets to lick the vomit up.
Sorry, I will stick with bands that actually play instruments and a singer that can do two things at once, such as play an instrument and sing.
It's about the lyrical genius and who owns the rights to it lyrics such as "Think about fun, yeah you know what it is". Clearly this song is a masterpiece and the song writers feel that they should be credited for their genius. However Rebbecca clearly feels it was not just the genius behind the lyrics but her outstanding performance of the song which can truly be called a epic masterpiece and lead to its success. We are clearly dealing with something that not only defines our era but humanity.
Just kidding its a pile of puke and let the dogs fight over who gets to lick the vomit up.
In other news, people living in the real world wept for joy. I'm so jizz jizz jizz ijzz...
Sorry, I will stick with bands that actually play instruments and a singer that can do two things at once, such as play an instrument and sing.
from March 29, 2011 Rebecca Black's "Friday" Music Video Removed from YouTube
http://www.techbitts.com/2011/03/rebecca-blacks-friday-music-video.html
Thank You Jebus!
Well said, sarcasm and all.
(Lawyers form both sides, singing)...Its payday..its payday