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This Interactive web based environment will guide you through a case study that investigates the turbulent relationship between copyright law, sampling, and remix culture. In 1989 The Beastie Boys released their second album Paul’s Boutique. Produced by the LA based Dust Brothers, Paul’s Boutique was an artistic leap for the Beastie’s as listeners were introduced to an innovative funky collage of sound complete with over 250 “cleared” samples. As you systematically progress through this case study you will gain unbiased access to the facts surrounding the creation of Paul’s Boutique and why, because of copyright law, this culture defining album could not be created today.
Introduction to Copyright
As a starting point, please review the video below for a background on copyright law. This will ensure that you have the information required to form an educated opinion while reading the details of this case.
This Interactive web based environment will guide you through a case study that investigates the turbulent relationship between copyright law, sampling, and remix culture. In 1989 The Beastie Boys released their second album Paul’s Boutique. Produced by the LA based Dust Brothers, Paul’s Boutique was an artistic leap for the Beastie’s as listeners were introduced to an innovative funky collage of sound complete with over 250 “cleared” samples. As you systematically progress through this case study you will gain unbiased access to the facts surrounding the creation of Paul’s Boutique and why, because of copyright law, this culture defining album could not be created today.
Introduction to Copyright
As a starting point, please review the video below for a background on copyright law. This will ensure that you have the information required to form an educated opinion while reading the details of this case.