Ed Sheeran on "Subtract," songwriting, and lawsuits
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2023
- In a departure from the string of polished pop hits that made Ed Sheeran one of the world's bestselling music artists, his new album, "Subtract," is a stripped-down return to his singer-songwriter roots. The unassuming superstar talks with correspondent Seth Doane about how his latest music is very much a reflection of recent times, filled with personal challenges, loss, mental health struggles, and controversy. He also discusses the recent lawsuit accusing him of plagiarism (which a jury this past week rejected).
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His music reaches inside and pulls out your emotions. He’s the real deal.
I was pleased to hear him admit as young man that he has dealt with bulimia. I am a much older man now and no longer deal with bulimia, but when I was Ed's age I felt so alone and so isolated. I was embarrassed due to eating disorders being a 'female' issue supposedly. I still have never told many people, even therapists, about this time in my life. I appreciate him being public about this condition. Thanks Ed. You most likely are helping other young men know they are not alone.
Glad you are better, now.
My father died at age 86 in 2019.
He was always very thin 120 LBS. I always weighed at least twice what he did.
The family ½ joked that he was anorexic.
About 6 months before he died I saw a doctor’s report on my father and there it was in Black & White, Anorexic. He was married to a woman who was also very thing and bulimic along with my ½ sister. They were all going to the dentists frequently because of all of the damage they had done to their teeth.
It is weird. I just never thought my father could be anorexic because I thought of it as a woman’s disease.
For me; the movement is the expression. Manga tak
I am an old man and this young man gives voice to the experiences of my life, thank you.❤
My heart goes out to Ed Sheeran, his wife and children. A cancer diagnosis is hard enough without it being public knowledge. I remember after my husband was diagnosed, telling people made it more real. Still appreciate that he writes about REAL things. Loss as well, so sorry for his grief in the loss of his dear friend. To me important too, because my best friend, my soulmate, my husband did not survive cancer. His songs touch your soul!
Saw him opening up for Taylor Swift in 2013 for her Red Tour. He really impressed me as an artist!! 10 years later, his down to earth qualities makes him my most favorite musician now. So happy for him in his success!
Ed's an absolute legend. Talent coming out his ears, but remains such a lovely person. So glad to be a fan of his
Been a fan since"A-Team" and have always admired this talented songwriter- Ed Sheeran. Wish nothing but the very best for Ed and his entire family! ♥️🎶
The album is so vulnerable. It's incredible he can make such great music out so much pain.
He is a terrific singer and a victory for him in the copyright infringement lawsuit.
Yes that case was a total nonsense
Ed's the real deal, here. Never knew much about him, until just recently and on here, too. Love that guy.
He is so down to earth and real!!! His music reflects that, which I feel that makes him so amazing!!!
i saw him in dallas yesterday and it still feels like a fever dream
Oh man, how was it?! I’m going in MN in August. My sister lives in Prosper and could have gone, but decided not to. I was so mad! I wanted her to see how amazing he is! 😂
He's been through a lot but I'm glad he's ok
I just got to see him in Arlington last night! He puts on a phenomenal show! So happy he won this case!
I see him this coming Saturday in Tampa. It’ll be my first time seeing him in concert. I’m glad to hear it was good. I expect nothing less, but it makes me excited for it. I’m curious how many new songs he’ll sing, with so many hits he already has that people want to hear. Plus, I think Khalid? is joining him, who I don’t know anything about.
@@danip3270 I think he sang 3-4 of his newer songs
@@juliej7861 thanks!
@@danip3270 did you enjoy the concert? I go in August. This will be my second time seeing him and I can’t wait!
@@spritemarie This was my first time seeing him in concert. I’ve been to a lot of a great concerts, but this was tops. He was phenomenal. He played about 4-5 of his new songs, and played a lot of his songs from the earlier albums. He sang nonstop for over 2 1/2 hours. He gave 110% the whole way. Watching him set his loops live, was really something to watch. I’d easily go again. Have fun! And let me know how it went! 😁
"Make it rain" is my best Ed Sheeran song.
I'm SO happy u won!! your senseless law suite!!! You are an amazing talented musician and human!!!! I thoughly enjoyed this segment...
AND in celebration of YOU Mr Sheeran, I purchased 'Subtract'..... ❤
The number of collaboration with high profile music icons shows how good PERFECT is
I believe in you! ❤❤❤❤ Congratulations on your win! 💜💚🙋🏼♀️🥳
Keep up the phenomenal work Ed & thank you so much for being you. I've loved your music since the first song I ever heard you sing. Much respect! 💝
I enjoy his music; and I am glad he is not guilty of copying someone's work.
I can relate when Ed talks about having someone to talk to about his success and enjoy it with him, It;s not quite the same thing but I am a Brit living in the US and it's hard not having anyone who knew me when I lived in England. I don't have anyone to share my memories with.
Props to you guys in releasing this interview after the trail.. whoever didn’t want him to speak about it was as you can see was the defense they used in court and it could have cost him if the other attorneys knew what his defense would be. Again kudos for y’all releasing this interview after it was all said and done!!
Jane Pauley!!! You look amazing!!! Rock on woman!!! You represent so well!!!!!
Axis of Awesome has a video showing how many pop songs are built on the same four chords....like all of them...
Great stories every week. Love this program.
Talent beyond his years.
We love your music Ed but we also just love you and how transparent you are with your fans
I do a weird thing … I score and rank music as I listen. Been doing it about 17 years. Ed jumped passed The Beatles with this new album. He’s now 2nd to only Joe Satriani on my list.
Everything happens for the good for you Ed. Believe it ❤
I am glad that he wins. There are too many lawsuits of opportunists looking for cash!
Ed Sheeran so much lacks marketing flair and his musical style is so simple and his hit singles so ubiquitous that it becomes so easy to forget how musically skilled he really is when it comes to his hit singles.
❤LEAVE ED ALONE!!!!!❤
These copyright cases & US Copyright Laws in general are ridiculous. Now if we can also do something about fair & universal sampling fees...
Ed is amazing singer love all his songs
I had a close friend that got too famous that I would hang with because I knew the real person and never lied to them, encouraged them, protected their privacy, and was a true friend
As music goes, there are plenty that sound similar. Out of the millions of possible beats and or combinations thereof - eventually you will stumble onto ones that are similar. How could you not? Unless we start throwing any ole notes together and mash up mismatched notes become popular
Fantastic job you did. T U
@Ed's Acoustic: At CBS Sunday Morning Interview about Ed's lawsuit & Subtract Album and Song writing .And the effects of everything on him... ♥️ This interview was very informative 👍 and Ed was straight forward with his answers .The scenery was beautiful the English coast line and footage of Ed's concerts and Ed was very comfortable talking about everything ..Was a really good show . I enjoyed it .Always Yours Laura @🎉
Hey Laura! Apologies for dropping this here I came across your TH-cam channel and I would love to know you better. I'm guessing you must be an honest person, because I always found your comments to be so nice and respectful. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friend but if it sounds odd or embarrassing in any way please don't embarrass me by replying. Have a wonderful day, and keep sharing!
Hearing him admit to struggling with bulimia broke my heart.
Fair play, melody and lyrics are the only things you can copyright so he is right about chords! Otherwise there wpuld be no new music.
"Are you cool?" weird question Mr Interviewer.
The old lady in me worries about the boy in him. He is so together, but so vulnerable at the same time. And yeah, he's amazing. He is, as the Irish say, "fey'.
This lawsuit is ridiculous. It's not like Vanilla Ice stealing from Queen
A great. talent. And man❤
So glad the jury saw the money hungry heiress for what they are!
I blame the Marvin Gaye family for starting this fight with Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” They have created self-censorship and a litigious atmosphere in pop music because of their greed and sense of self-importance. They have absolutely ruined what was great about pop music and caused it to be only further filled with mediocre, disposable subpar product.
His best album to date so real
I like both artists and I think new musicians could admit their influences once they learn of similar tracks previously recorded. Perhaps if Ed Sheeran and Robin Thicke had given Marvin Gaye's estate an acknowledging nod and an appreciative offer regarding both Blurred Lines and Thinking Out Loud, this whole situation may have been able to have been resolved internally. The influences are crystal clear.
Love his songs.
Ed Sheeran, Charlie puth and Taylor Swift are unbelievably talented and from such a young age. Prodigies, all of them. They are so musical and just know how to write, play instruments and sing songs.
Classy Beautiful man
He need to Sue them back
He got $900k out of it
Counting the days until BOSTON!
Hey Mary! Apologies for dropping this here I came across your TH-cam channel and I would love to know you better. I'm guessing you must be an honest person, because I always found your comments to be so nice and respectful. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friend but if it sounds odd or embarrassing in any way please don't embarrass me by replying. Have a wonderful day, and keep sharing!
Dancing with myself
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Why was he not at the Coronation for the King!
Because he had a concert in Texas. Pretty self explanatory
Harriet!! ❤❤❤❤
Ankles lifted 5” sideways toes pointed 15 degrees
It's more than the same chords. It's the same feel and tempo and sound as let's get it on. Is only separated by a half step. However i'm still glad he won the suit. Definitely different lyrics and different melody
It's not the same feel whatsoever.
@@KylETISZAI listen to the tracks without vocals in the same key
Ed is badass, and I even don't like most of his songs.
Our ?
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If you are a non musician I can describe a songwriting process to you that you would comprehend but not understand. At $2,500.00 per hour a PhD Musicologist expert witness can convince a jury Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was written by Madonna.
Huh?
🫶🏼 🖖🏼 🥂
And then, X years later, there will be some biggots that will sue him for the song that he wrote during this difficult times.
So sad that people will sue to get a quick buck
In matematica a scuola l'ordine delle operazioni è + - = x : . No + - = : x is error
innocent!!!
Ed actually seems like a cool dude, he is certainly not a “pretty boy”
Had the privilege to meet him in 2014, and he’s a total sweetheart.
Bello spettacolo per noi vedere la panza di tua moglie piena
I love tou FOREVER! Call me,baby! I LOVE YOU,FOREVER AND ETERNITY! YOU ARE THR GREAT LOVE OF MY LIFE! ED. OK LOVE YOU,TOO.KISS ME! KISS ME! I AM WAITING FOR YOU,BABY! I WANT YOU FOR ME.AND YOU? LOVE ME?❤
I love tou FOREVER! Call me,baby! I LOVE YOU,FOREVER AND ETERNITY! YOU ARE THR GREAT LOVE OF MY LIFE! ED. OK LOVE YOU,TOO.KISS ME! KISS ME! I AM WAITING FOR YOU,BABY! I WANT YOU FOR ME.AND YOU? LOVE ME?
I-V-vi-IV
Hey it’s not V
I tell you - when Elton John was in his prime and Paul Simon etc. they were so gar superior - MONA LISA AND MAD HATTERS by Elton and AMERICAN TUNE by Paul Simon - brilliant songwriting - Sheeran's songwriting is not in their league not even close - the songwriting todays is so mediocre
Jane Pauley Telling lies for 40 years
FFS his song doesn't sound anything like the Marvin Gaye song. Its absurd.
Everyone keeps focusing on the chord progression like its the only element to consider. Not only did he have nearly the same chord progression (2nd chord is a common variation) he had the same tempo, timing, nearly identical key, and very similar production elements. Like a sample. I think it was deliberate but not the legal criteria for infringement. Change the melody.....take out the blue notes and add your own lyrics.
“Nearly identical key?” A song is either in the same key or it isn’t. It can’t be “nearly identical.” As for the rest, that’s called “genre.” Musical genres exist *because* of derivative similarity within that genre. Without that, there would be no such thing as genres, and we’d have 1 pop song, 1 R&B song, 1 soul song, 1 hip hop song, 1 rock song, 1 new wave song…
When I heard this I thought of Let’s Get it On…chord progression on the verses…and timing…but it stands as it’s own song.
So this is where music is today? A long way from the Golden Age of the 1960s. To be fair, there is a limited number of combinations of musical notes one can string together to make a song. At some point you just run out of working the permutations.
I agree that he didn’t plagiarize but dude pick a different key.
I wonder if Ed has ever been beaten like a red-headed stepchild
Too much use of I, V, vi and IV chords. Every time I hear the first three I know what's coming next so I switch off immediately. A sign of lazy songwriting and the pressure of A&R managers who know that these four chords sell songs. Enough already. That said, Ed's new album is a refreshing change from his norm but very much like David Gray
In the movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Whoop Goldberg sits on a Jamaican beach and states, " God is here." I would suggest the wealthy, who can afford it, stop whining and find a Hawaiin beach to sit on: seek God🙏
He's allowed to grieve and feel his feelings. Wealth doesn't negate that. I don't think anything he's said here can be called whining, either. He just answered the questions.
@@ksera3605 As someone with the same issues and therefore speaking from experience, he's whining😭
@@DangerousParent well good for you for not “whining” 🙄 we should all be more like you
@@saraelisabeth9038 Yep👍
I wonder if you will whine if your best friend dies and your wife has a disease while pregnant with your child. By the way, what did you name your high horse?
That song doesn't even hold a candle to Marvin's song.
That wasn’t what was up for debate
Of course not.
I never needed to. It's another song
“Thinking Out Loud” is a fairly good single in its own right. Quit with all the clearly zero-sum thinking just because Sheeran is not American, especially a white non-American.
The candle is 100x brighter
Ed's new album is to auto-tune tunes he sounds like a robot I don't care for it. I hate auto-tune sound, sounds like AI singing it.
I don't know what kind of music this is it sounds satanic
Soundtrack to a dairy farm.
Sorry, but "-" is toothless. You would think that, an artist who is in the great and fortunate nothing-to-lose position, would take more chances, and really subtract the instrumentation, akin to the sparseness and vulnerability of Johnny Cash's American series, or Taylor Swift's folklore and evermore records. But he sticks to formulaic music that feels data driven and sounds like it came out of a focus group: it lacks heart, despite the best of intentions.
I suppose all the blame can't rest of Sheeran - he is on a big label, after all, whose executives are surely risk-averse - but, still, the album could have done with a bigger stamp of producer Aaron Dessner.
Subtract, sadly, is a paint-by-numbers missed opportunity.
Sir, this is TH-cam, not Rotten Tomatoes.
@@400_billion_suns Thank You
@@400_billion_suns hahaha true... When I read the comment all my head is thinking, he is reviewing the record here hahaha
Nice romantic music...ripped off Marvin, but so did alot of people.
everything is a remix
So many people, especially white people, being influenced by Gaye is not zero-sum for his legacy.
@@RocStarr913 Racist.
Music is average but at least he doesn’t write with a committee. He just steals from legends.
Are we still talking about this?
Everybody is influenced by somebody. There’s only so many chord progressions in music to choose from and it’s even more difficult to have so many clearly good hit singles as he’s have.
What did he steal exactly?
He literally won the case. So I think you're wrong.
@@susannpatton2893 absolutely nothing 😊
I love tou FOREVER! Call me,baby! I LOVE YOU,FOREVER AND ETERNITY! YOU ARE THR GREAT LOVE OF MY LIFE! ED. OK LOVE YOU,TOO.KISS ME! KISS ME! I AM WAITING FOR YOU,BABY! I WANT YOU FOR ME.AND YOU? LOVE ME?❤