One of the delegated powers listed in the U.S. Constitution concerns copyrights and patents. The digital age, since it makes copying so easy (as if you did not know that already my dear students), has renewed attention to copyright issues. Some argue that that this attention has been overly-zealous and may well stifle the creative process. Artists tend to borrow heavily from one another.
In this spirit, I found this great video detailing the creation and use of the "amen break" which was a six second drum break in a song recorded in 1969 which has become a staple of hip-hop, rap and drum and bass songs, as well as commercials. You've heard the beat repeatedly. It's a neat story.
In this spirit, I found this great video detailing the creation and use of the "amen break" which was a six second drum break in a song recorded in 1969 which has become a staple of hip-hop, rap and drum and bass songs, as well as commercials. You've heard the beat repeatedly. It's a neat story.
