And you guys there in plague ridden London Town rock too! (Literally) I follow like our self-styled aristocratic brethren’s packs of hound dogs (they ain’t nuthin’ but a ...) trail after Reynard. Slightest whiff (Notification) of a scent and I’m outta below ground
He has a good point though, the artists that block are literally stifling progress for everybody including themselves. It's the exact same thing as burning books. They think they are going to make more money by blocking, but they end up making _less_ because of it. It's an archaic mentality.
@@MichelLinschoten He's not wrong though lol. Yes Rick was asked. As the other person said. No most people don't get asked. Again as the other person said So what are you wrong-ing lol
My father told me, "Never bring a problem to a boss without also bringing a solution" I love that you did just that. And its a relatively simple solution. Kudos!
It's useful when dealing with insecure leaders, but it's fundamentally stupid. You should still be able to criticise something without being able to make it better yourself.
That's the eternal fight between good academics like you who puts the education on the highest pedestal and the corporate lawyers who think that all people are thirsty for the buck like them, and turn any step into monetary activity, you are a good man, the sun still shines daily because of people like you
@JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD i am not an antimasker in any way, i have no problem wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID 19. I just don't think it should be brought up in the comments of a video about fair use. I am truly sorry if i was offending anybody, and i am also sorry if my comment came across that way. this is not sarcasm in any way, we are fighting a deadly virus and i understand that, i carry a mask everywhere i go. Im truly sorry if i came across as a dumb Zoomer, i am just passionate about music and fair use and i don't think it should be brought up in this environment. Again from the bottom of my heart, this is not sarcasm, and i am truly sorry if a offended anybody
@JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD a privileged white boy? My family hasnt had enough money for groceries in 3 weeks, i havent had something nice in 4 years, and on top of that, i have the worst brothers in existence, taking all my parents money and such. So i explain why i dont think a comment about a deadly virus should be on a video about music, and now im racist? Jesus christ, i have no problems with black people, i have had arguements with my family about them saying something remotely racist about any race (blacks,Pakistan i,asian), i absolutely rip them apart. If you think im racist then fine, but if you met me you'd think otherwise. But of course you can think whatever you want. Im sick of people judging others by their skin colour, and what your saying doesnt make it any better
@JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD if you didn't think every white person was privileged maybe you'd have friends. Go find someone else to call racist you uptight piece of garbage, go outside maybe you'd find a real thing to argue about with a real person
@@natashanyxx9486 It's very much part of it. Besides donation money, Lobbyists also provide samples and frameworks of the laws they're looking to see passed, so the politicians and their staff don't really have to do much work on drafting it. Sometimes they just get their laws passed verbatim.
@@Zraknul BINGO! Most of these fossils in the senate both states and Federal are so out of touch with whatever committee and subject they're about to write and pass law on, they haven't a clue nor really care. They're paid puppets for usually even richer plutocrats who have "think tanks" one of most notorious American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), they make these sound like wholesome charities, but they're really just a cookie cutter companies for collusion among the plutocrats to set law that flies in the face of anything fair or moral, and always puts more power and money into these plutocrats' portfolios. Their puppet politicians do as they're told, I mean they got someone else to "do their homework" the law is already written complete in legalese, all they have to do is vote on it and go home. Patronage old Italian Medici style. Corrupt to the core. So to provide solutions labels you a radical. Yeah, it's so fucking radical that we the people actually put solutions forward. America, land of the duped.
@@CBDuRietz so if I have a problem with a crashing video game, I shouldn't "complain" about it until I learn how to make a video game and fix it myself? That makes total sense... Never complain about your phone or internet until you learn how to fix them yourselves folks. Really well thought out ideas here....
I know a few noteworthy musicians in the industry who let me know that Don Henley can be.. one ornery piece o' work. Sigh... he actually had the gall once to tell Joni Mitchell she had no business being on a 'songwriters' stage. Not kidding... um... yeah... duh.
@@hazelmaylebrun6243 back in my cover band "i want to be a rockstar" days i got to open for a few. The ones i met liked smaller clubs better than constant touring
@@hazelmaylebrun6243 Its sad that Don Felder wrote the iconic Hotel California and kinda got pushed to the side later.He and Joe Walsh and Glenn were the strength of that band.Even though they are all talented
It's exactly that argument that needs to be made. There's a guy with a channel where he makes videos on repairing Apple products, Louis something I can't remember. He testified in a thing like Rick, only for the right to repair you own products, so manufacturers can't stop you from fixing it with warranty voiding. Basically he put the senators in the role of a technician and they all got the point. If someone could get the senators to imagine themselves as TH-camrs who wanted to explain a concept to their audience, then ask them rhetorically how they would do it and give them the answer "use existing songs as examples", they'll get it in a second. Just make them feel how ridiculous it is, not just see it
"What makes this song great?" is actually free advertising, you are winning these musicians new fans instead of letting their songs die out. The 50/50 share really is a good solution.
It would of been a shame if I never heard any of these great songs. Many I know of I heard at a young age playing grand theft auto. Quite a few of the artists and songs that Rick has made videos on have appeared in many grand theft auto games. Artists such as Boston, Toto, Yes, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Megadeth, David Bowie, Soundgarden, Korn, Kansas, Tom Petty, Genesis/Phil Collins, Faith No More, Stevie Wonder, and Jane's Addiction. Its a shame how the music industry doesnt want people to hear this great music.
Why 50/50? The band didn't make that video, they just sat on their asses collecting checks. How does that make them entitled to Beato's hard work? Makes no sense at all.
To me, “fair use” should cover any situation where listening to the clip or example does NOT substitute for the experience of listening to the original work. Playing a musical example is nothing like playing a song to provide entertainment.
The question is: would Beato have 1,69 Mio. followers if he never played any popular song or had any popular songs in the video title? If not: who created this additional value?
I get what you're saying JM2019, but think it works both ways, as Russell White describes. The artist is getting exposure to a new audience. This could both be the case with an oldie/goldie song, that the younger viewers don't know - but it has certainly also been the case with newer artists that I wouldn't have listened to if it had not been for Rick Beato or one of his colleagues - though few are as interesting. Now, I think that the comparison with new artists making cover versions are something completely different. If it is in fact just a cover, then thats not fair use - and at least some money should go to the original artist. If on the other hand it is an actual tutorial, where the song is broken down in segments and you wouldn't want to watch the video for the actual music - it doesn't hurt the original artist. As much as I enjoy Rick Beatos videos, I don't think anybody would put on one of those to hear The Eagles or any other artist. Sorry Mr. Beato, but you're simply too informative for me to enjoy the actual song - I'd rather find the original recording for that. ;-) So even the "What makes this song great" series shouldn't be a problem as it is in no way a substitute.
JM2019 A good question, about whether use of the material helps someone else make money. But in the end, anything short of a full performance of a song, such as in an educational example, is likely not causing a LOSS of income to the copyright holders - people are not listening purely for entertainment when watching a TH-cam. Once a work of art or a song is out in the world, is it reasonable for the creator to maintain complete control over even the discussion of that work of art as well as the thing itself...if that discussion includes use of examples from it? Even if those discussing it make some money? Dunno. Discussion probably drives sales for the original artist/publisher. However, the whole situation is very layered since there are copyrights that protect the writers, the publishers, and a different copyright that protects the sound recording of a song, so there are differences in copyright issues depending on whether the sample used is played by Rick on a guitar or bass (so it is just a matter of someone’s intellectual property - their creation) or if he actually plays the original sound recording, which is copyrightable separately from the underlying composition. Perhaps if there were a an easy and reasonable structure in place similar to the compulsory mechanical licenses for when you cover a song (and release on CD or distribute digitally), then Rick or others would have option to pay a small and reasonable fee based on how much use of a song is involved and handle it that way. Something that would calculate the percentage of the song used, etc., so as to not make it cost-prohibitive for those creating educational content.
Richard Hunter, you make an intriguing point with your question. In my opinion, the answer is no, although they might be forced to revenue share and or amend their video to give more credit and promotion to the artist they used the clips from. If the popular artist releases a new song that uses substantial elements from the new artists' song then the fair-use teaching video would actually help justify the copyright claim against the popular artist. In other words, the fair use teaching video can only benefit the new artist and not ultimately harm them if the social media platforms are forced to protect fair use rights.
Been a guitar player for over 4 decades. Getting very close to the end of my life, nothing left to prove. I LOVE watching your videos. Your brilliant analysis is something that brings me joy. Thanks for your hard work and genius.
As a recording artist I’d be thrilled to have a TH-camr like you cover one of my songs! Besides, you actually got me to buy the new Pearl Jam album by covering them in “What makes this song great”. The failing record labels just don’t get that it’s free advertising for the artist’s music. Instead of making new music they get paid by others making videos about their old songs. It just makes no long term sense. If those videos go away like they say they want, no more income and no more exposure. We need new laws to reflect the changing landscape to benefit the artist and the youtuber. Revenue sharing is a great answer.
Yep, gotta get that $$ now - truly the mindset for struggling or greedy labels and estates. Rick needs a FT ambassador to establish good relations with these people where they need more convincing.
Respect, Rick. As a guy about the same age, you are an inspiration. As a musician, you are a mentor. As an educator, you are a generous fountain of knowledge. As a human, you are a good person. Nuff said.
I move that the distinguished gentleman from Georgia has shown and demonstrated that this situation does not further the interests of the American people and furthermore continues a degradation of the freedoms we hold dear. To those that would keep this man from playing 9 seconds of any song,, block this🖕
Rick, I watched yours & others testimony. I must say that were a couple of moments where I clinched my fist & said out loud, "YES! RICK!" Thank you for your effort.
It's amazing how short sighted people can be. I can guarantee no artist has lost a single cent of my money because of your videos. Quite frankly many of your vids, especially "What makes this song great?" have made me go back an spin up and album on YT Music that I haven't listened to for a long time. How is that a bad thing? Rick, your videos are terrific. Thank you for your content and introducing me and reintroducing me to so much wonderful music.
Absolutely agree. I've been known to go out and buy CDs that contain songs used, or in Rick's case, analysed, on TH-cam. That generates income for the artist. Not quite the same, but when I was still in school, one of my friends was playing "Message In A Bottle" on Guitar Hero... two weeks later I owned a copy of "Reggatta de Blanc".
Exactly! It’s just people who are not hip to the New Music Business, which ironically has the biggest players of the Old Music Business at the top of the list. They’ve only had what, going on 15 or so years to maybe I don’t know, turn on a computer, or better yet ask their own children how they are listening to music these days.
I’m new to subscribing to your channel. I am frankly amazed at your ability to breakdown songs and analyze “what makes them great”. In a rational world, artists should recognize ZERO THREAT from your breakdowns. They are likely to see renewed interest in their work from either their original fans or new ones. I hope you are able to continue to teach using the real song examples. They are instructive even to neophytes like me
Brother, I don’t always agree with your “greatest” rankings. And that what makes this so cool. Different viewpoints amongst like minded enthusiasts. You know, if you do nothing, nothing changes!! You.... have done something important!! Someone has to lead the charge! If not you, then who?? Food for thought! With that, I want to say “Thank You”! You’re passion for the music is admirable. Your ethics in all of these matters is undeniable! “All evil nerds to triumph, is for good men to do nothing! Thanks for being a good man who has done something.
Bill Gates is more wicked than you might think. Does he currently own any vaccine manufacturing industries? Has he any patents on any current viruses..?
After nearly every "What makes this song great" video, I end up going back and listening to far more of an artists catalog. How is this not just free advertising. If you had a radio show where you offered the same insight would there still be an issue?
I agree. I watched your Cure video (Just Like Heaven) and it revived a whole wave of new interest in the band which spilled over to my friends... thanks Rick, I love your work!
As I understand it, radio stations have to pay royalties for rights to broadcast by paying ASCAP, SESAC, and BMI. They then pay to the record companies, publishers, songwriters and recording artists.
I'm no expert on this but in i would guess the radio station had to pay for use of the content? In Norway radio channels have systems that automatically reports to a national non profit organisation (GRAMO, owned by the content creators themselves) whenever registered creative content is played. Seems like a low cost and fair way to do this? I'm speculating now; If youtubers and other content providers like Rick Beato got an account in a similar organisation ((same or in collaboration with) as the radio stations, tv stations, record labels, artists and participants) it would be fairly easy to maintain for all parts i would assume. If this is even possible to achieve in the US i'm not that optimistic about given its long history to benefit large corporations rater than the working man...
Excellent point @russell kastner. Same here, Rick is increasing these artists exposure , and surely adding to their stream counts which result in dollars in their pockets.
Also, thanks for agreeing to speak to the senators. That was a pretty selfless act, really, and I appreciate it. I'm a listener, not a creator, and in that sense, in terms of demonetization and so forth, I do not have much of a dog in this fight. I do believe that for many students, 'learning' happens best when 'teaching' is tied to real-life (!) examples and references.
I’m 51, I get the “I’m too old to fight that” pick your fights, and choose where you spend your energy. Thank you for keeping it about the music. We all appreciate it.
Rick, I really appreciated you reading your testimony and explaining the context. My Senator is on the subcommittee and I will be writing to him in support of your idea of white listing certain users. Great suggestion and I feel that offering a solution is much better than just whining about the "unfairness" of the current situation. I am proof positive that your videos reinvigorate interest in music I already know and pique my interest in songs and music creators (for example, Tool and A Perfect Circle) that I've either never heard about or know little about. Thanks for the clarity of this content. I urge all of those who watch your videos look up the subcommittee senators and tell them how you feel.
Rick: Testify! Rage Against The Machine! I'm with you on this all the way. I'm 62, so I'm in your generation. I've watched many of your videos on great songs (not really big on music theory and such), and never have I got the impression that you were using them in any way for profit or to benefit yourself. In fact, your videos are actually a tribute to the great songwriting, musicianship and production of these songs. I agree with you that instead of protecting their music, blockers are in fact stopping potential expansion of their fan and financial base. Many of your subscribers are young people, who are unable to see just how great these songs and musicians are. So bottom line, people like Don Henley are actually shooting themselves in the foot (and I do like his music as well as the Eagles). It took me awhile, but now I understand why so many great bands and musicians I like don't get mentioned on your channel. Blocking eliminates them, and that's truly sad.
I'm really happy to have found your channel Rick. I'm in my 80s, sung in choirs since high school, one choir The Portland Singing Christmas Tree for 36 years ''til covid. I love your story telling... I shared your Queen 🛏️ video with 33 yr old grandson who has had a couple of rock bands
I would be interested to know how much traffic your "what makes this song great" videos drive to the videos of the songs on TH-cam. How many of your audience members watch your video, then go listen to the highlighted song on TH-cam. Frankly, if I were a band trying to make money off of an old song, I would beg you to make a video about it.
Right? I don’t get the artists who have a problem with this. It can only promote them and help to get new listeners. All this friction is greed. I get it, but I just think the YT format should be given a little more leeway. A lot of it is obvious that people aren’t trying to steal. I know it’s potentially a legal nightmare, but I don’t think the majority of TH-camrs should be penalized and broad stroked.
👍Good point! You could then, argue that you're actually promoting so & so's music, thus providing them MORE exposure & more money! Where exactly then is the "harm"?
"What makes this song great".... Don't the artists and record companies realise that you are advertising their songs and introducing them to new listeners? ...They should be paying you for your efforts!! ...keep up the great work Rick.
They are afraid it'll open the floodgates for other channels to profit off their stuff. They have zero tolerance because they want people to go out and buy their records. Not apologizing for it, but it's not just about Rick's channel
@@stephen0793 Not a reason. I won't shoot everyone that may be a gangmember because if I don't do so I could lose a familly member to them. It's far off, but I think fair use is the same. You don't block that in case some people try to fraud. What I see is people taking advantage of Free publicity. It's convinient like a slave. You let them work, take the fruit of the work, and give nothing but pain in exchange.
Congratulations for testifying. Finally ,an apolitical hearing. Very sharp and to the point." Fight the Good Fight", great saying ,and a good tune,by" Triumph ".
I'm sorry to disagree. Rick is a University!!! The optic of some artists don't meet Rick's educational approach, and I'd say Don Henley and other blockers would better analyse a bit more, they would certainly hopefully to conclude that there are many factors to look at this issue.
@@UniversityUTube I agree that I should get a degree for all that these guys have taught me lol. I literally learned how to play through these guys work and teaching.
While it’s a great idea, we both know that those who line the pockets of the ones making the laws, or even piddling rules, are going to have the ball bounce on their side of the line every single time.
That'd be a great system, with one small problem; If I recall correctly, the only option outside of youtube's copyright strike system is settling the claim in court, which is super expensive. It's a great idea to have the three-strike system work both ways, but sadly current copyright laws just can't support it
For some clarification. I had used Creative Commons licensed music in one of my videos. I then had a Content Id claim by "AdRev for Rights Holder". I disputed and they immediately released their copyright claim. Further to that I made contact with the music composer and he was unaware that this was happening, that AdRev did not represent him and made it clear that the Creative Commons license was still valid. This is what the current system encourages. Unscrupulous operators who issue random content id claims when they clearly do not own copyright. They know that many claims will be disputed, but some percentage will not because of the fear of having their video taken down.
I don't understand why an artist would object to a wider audience exposure! People don't make playlists out of partial songs! In my opinion, Rick Beato's content can only help an artist!
I‘m usually a passive Beato-watcher but I have to say here that I have the highest respect for you for putting in so much effort on this topic, despite that you said you don‘t want to actively fight the problem the way you would if you were younger. These videos are actually the ones I always watch till the end (maybe shouldn‘t be saying this aloud) because these problems are very important in my opinion. Hope things will change for the better soon!
Dear Rick Beato. Keep the fire burning. In my opinion, everything you do is fair use. The original artists, their lawyers, agents, publishers, pimps, etc., they should all thank you (also pay you) and others like you for giving them many thousands and thousands of extra clicks/eyes.
Regarding the jacket and tie, "Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man." You look sharp Rick. Thanks for going to bat for all TH-camrs with the Senators.
Rick, I’m a copyright lawyer and I’ve always thought your videos are fair use due to the low impact on the artist’s marketplace. In fact, I would argue you actually help the artist because often times after a video I’ll listen to the song through a paid streaming service. The certification is an excellent idea. A annual fee coupled with a royalty to the artist solves this. This concept is like the CCC (The “Copyright Clearinghouse Center”). Love your videos man and they shouldn’t be free. Keep pushing this idea! Add the royalty for the artists and it should a no brainer.
Wouldn't it be better if they get paid by the percent of time? For example if you use one minute of song in a ten minute video 10% of the revenue goes to the rights holder.
I find a deeper understanding and appreciation of the songs I grew up with and get introduced to new music I never would have searched for from your teachings Rick, Thank you.
You're opening statement was perfect! Direct, succinct, and made the point and offered a solution. Your coat and tie reminds me of the time Frank Zappa testified in front of Congress. Nice work!
He looks like a Mafia Don. He should have made them an offer they couldn't refuse. Failing that, leaving an horses head in their beds could have done trick.
Great testimony! I served in the California Legislature for many years. It was unusual for witnesses to provide potential solutions, regardless of the issue. We heard lots of intellectual property discussions since so many music and movie people live in California. This TH-cam stuff has been making me crazy - your channel will never replace the purchase of a song or an album. If anything, it will generate additional sales or streams. I don't expect results any time soon, but beginning a discussion of the issues is the first step. I worked on many issues that took several years to bring to fruition, and of course some things that I could never make happen - although we are paying the price during the pandemic for some things that went unaddressed, and some things that were blocked due to the influence of powerful interests. Go get them, Rick! Keep bringing up the issue. I'll keep posting fair use explainers.
Wow, you’re incredibly informed! It’s a treat listening to you explain what you know. The mark of a good professor. I imagine your students love your classes! 🤙
Oddly, during my time watching this video, I got literally bombarded by ads. By far a record of the most ads of ANY video I have ever watched. You made some great statements both on the live stream, and while testifying. Great job throwing out possible solutions. Thanks for your voice!
The thing is, when you make a "What makes this song great" or a "top 20" video, you're actually promoting those songs, especially for an audience that doesn't have great exposure to classics and old rock music. So, they shouldn't block. You are actually helping those artists make money.
right?? Henley and his mob would have to argue that Rick's audience for "greatest guitar intros" would actually STOP listening to Hotel California on Spotify etc. after watching his video. I'd love to see him try and argue that point.
Exactly as a kid who only had access to my mom's old CDs from the 80s and 90s (which were beat up cause they're old) it sucks that you can't have ANY access to classic songs until you buy them. If i was growing up rn I would have lost my mind at zeppelin and eagles and of course Hendrix if I saw Rick cover them on a wmtsg and it shouldn't be that way at all
You are 💯 correct and not only can they not prove a tort or damage there is that famous case where a guy just re-edited a video that was deemed transformative. I do advertising so I get to deal with a little IP law. Copyright is so hard to enforce I don’t bother most of the time. Yet TH-cam and the publishers are making billions stealing you tubers content. I do not have a TH-cam channel.
Politician: "Maybe that certified user fee is a good idea: Corporation: "Here's a $50,000 campaign contribution for it to be a bad idea." Politician: "You're right, that is a terrible idea..."
and that is how lobbying works. Like how companies like H&R Block and turbotax are the reasons why taxes are so complex (because why would you tell the restaurant how much you owe them).
@@WanderingWriter True, but the biggest reason is because politicians in this country use the tax code to get votes from all over, and this creates the complexity as well as obfuscating their nefarious BS.
@@jdperdomo Well, as long as everyone keeps voting for their perceived "lesser of 2 evils", nothing will change, because the lesser evil is still evil. I prefer a parliamentary approach, where smaller voices have a chance - this one party posing as two is destroying us.
All I can say is WOW, and a huge, huge thank you from a You Tube user, who has been so frustrated by content being unfairly taken down, or blocked. Forge onwards fighting the good fight and doing your truly great music breakdowns. 🙏. I am not a musician, and never will be, yet I get so much from what you do. Not only the music side, but also your real life stories intertwined ❤️. So good to know there are people like you and Jon Stewart, addressing serious issues with authenticity. Also love the fact that you got a tad scared. Only makes it more real, and easier to identify with. YES, more about you and your dad would be awesome. Am also intrigued by what your mother was/ is like. ❤️
Rick Beato's tenacious efforts to simultaneously educate and entertain people around the world is admirable and a testament to the BEST that TH-cam can be. Rick is one of the few musician/producers with the talent and communicative skill that can connect the new generation of developing musicians with the greatest contemporary music of the previous and present century. Mr. Beato's approach, in my opinion demonstrates an innovative and respectful use of intellectual property to create educational and entertaining conversation and musical exploration. I think it is great that Rick Beato can offer viable solutions to enable the Social Media platforms to share copyright risk with content creators when a probable fair use of intellectual property occurs in a fair-use challenge situation. Blocking the monetization of videos where fair use has been challenged disproportionately harms people making videos with a high educational value as well as the new multi-media platform content creators. To allow the arbitrary and pernicious censoring and removal of content that has not been adjudicated for fair-use compliance, betrays the spirit of an assumption of innocence before guilt. More importantly, it makes the world less richer with the consequential absence of informative videos. As to the tie, it is great but I would have chosen a skinny black tie and dark suit like the Beatles once wore at The Cavern Club.
Imagine taking an English Lit class and the teacher can’t read excerpts from a poem, play, or book. Or a Calculus class and the prof can’t show a paper with a copyrighted proof. 🧐 There has to be a better solution. I am not a fan of Congress finding a solution when I believe the industry could do better itself. I fully support your idea that “what makes this song great...” introduces to newcomers and reintroduces to others. While listening to your amazing interview with Larry Carlton including your talk about Jaco Pastorius, this week, I was so enamored, I ordered $30 of deeper cuts to listen more. Your idea works, and it has worked over and over for me. You should get a referral fee the way Amazon pays affiliates. If the blockers keep it up, in another decade it will be, “Eagles, Pink Floyd, ... who are they?”
Rick Beato,you are such a talented artist,a wise man,a gift to the music community,a savior to those whose music may be on the verge of being forgotten and an opener of doors to wonders from the past in music that open the ears and eyes of younger generations.
It’s the ‘whether or not it infringes the artist’s ability to profit from their work’ that gets me. So many of your What Makes This Song Great vids have introduced me to bands I wasn’t previously aware of and revived my interest in artists I had previously liked but got out listening to. On occasions this has lead to me buying the music. Hell, it’s not as if you’re running a parallel series called What Makes This Song Suck...
Exactly that. It seems to me that in most, if not all of these cases, it promotes the song/artist. I can not see how, in any shape or form, demonstrating any passage or parts of a song could possibly harm any sales. Any such rhetoric which claims otherwise would be conjecture, supposition in it's prediction of people's behaviour harming sales.
It’s also funny that the wealthiest, and let’s not forget, luckiest artists often make the biggest stink over what are essentially ads for their back catalog. In the jazz realm, listening to past masters is literally the name of the game.. I wonder how many jazz artists have pursued these takedowns. I would guess very few. Of course, jazz musicians rarely can afford ONE lawyer let alone an army of them.
Richard Riley 40 years of cuts to music education have left it a small market indeed. And that puts us in a whole different topic… Except in the rarest of incidences, people don’t just spontaneously learn how to deep listen to complex music in general.… When I tell people that I will spend hours listening to music with my eyes closed, they look at me like I have two heads. Then when I tell them what I was listening to they ask.. “who?”.
@@ajn465 Jazz covers a lot of territory though, a lot of younger people will listen to Swing music or Miles Davis but its asking a lot of a non musician to listen to Coltrane blowing through 'My Favourite Things' for half an hour let alone 'Giant Steps' or anything by Ornette Coleman.
I really don't understand why any musician would have problems with your educational videos Beyond the educational properties, these videos expose an audience to unfamiliar songs (or showing familiar songs in a new light) and provide an incentive for the audience to go out and listen not just to that particular song, but possibly the rest of the musician's catalog (which could lead to increased sales). It also provides a bit of validation and exaltation of the creators' and performers' songwriting and musicianship and extolling their contribution to music. Please keep on doing what you're doing.
Because they are using a grenade to kill ants. His videos are 100% fair use (despite his claims to the contrary), but by using algorithms to enforce a 0 tolerance policy they are lumping him in with pe people that would put up a song to a pretty background and hope to make money off people that want to listen to the song. Ca
Total respect Rick. One of the things that gets me with blockers is that when you do a video on a particular song I then listen to that artist as I have a new appreciation for the song/artist. I'm a bass player so love the way you break down different songs. Keep at it dude
Simply put, “What Makes This Song Great,” can only HELP the performers, writers and record labels! You are often reviewing songs that is 30 plus years old. I’ve personally gone to download (buy) several songs and albums, immediately after watching one of these episodes. It seems the biggest problem is the robots who scan YT for content, do not have the ability to determine how, or why the content is being used. It’s just ridiculous. Keep doing what you’re doing, Rick; I love you channel! Bryan in Dallas, TX
Im no musician, but love channels like yours for insights and /or for new perspectives of songs i love, like, dont know and dont care about.. Thankyou.
HI Rick. You selflessly share your love and knowledge of music with the world. Be proud of that. Reality means you and your family need to eat and your fans understand that completely. Love and Respect from South Africa.
@@Just.Kidding except Don Henley. He seems bent on spending his golden years getting red as a tomato crying about TH-cam videos and hiring 60 people to claim videos containing eagles songs. I can't imagine being that dissatisfied with my life in my 70s where I feel the need to stunt other people's work just because it may or may not contain my work. I think I'd rather instantaneously explode than live that long for my life to suck that much.
@@willdwyer6782 this same system allows for things like crooked cops to play copyrighted music so it gets autoblocked so their shitty conduct isnt broadcast for the world to see. I'd rather an artist lose a couple pennies in revenue than have a system this shitty stay in place where the state can exploit it to cover up tyranny and atrocities. Don Henley isnt a good dude either. He's a conventional narcissist in the worst way. He also had a 16 year old prostitute at his house and had to call 911 after she OD'd on cocaine and quaaludes and died. So i really couldn't give two fucks what that miserly old curmudgeon thinks.
Wow you had 1.7M subscribers at the publishing of this video and now 2 years later you have 3.5+Million. Pretty sure it’s safe to say and proven the growth in interest you’ve experienced is because of you mister Beato and your selfless sharing of knowledge. Not a single band or record label can lay claim to all the work you’ve done. I am just getting started with your content, have just scratched the surface and I already know the time I spend in the future catching up will be of immense value. So I thank you ahead of time. 🙏🏻 P.S. I’m sure I am not the only one who believes you could easily win “that fight”. If anything, you are driving the artists more revenue by either renewing interest in their music, or basically advertising their music to new listeners whom have not yet discovered their band or song(s). I don’t know about anyone else, but when I hear a song that is amazing and it’s been a while since I’ve listened to it, or a song that I am digging and have never heard before, I go straight to Spotify and add it to my playlist. And guess who gets 100% of that revenue every time it is played? Happy Flag Day btw 🇺🇸
You're such a classy guy. Listening to this makes me think of the book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie. Using logic and positive reinforcement opens so many doors for success. Whereas a bad attitude, complaining, and illogical ranting will shut those doors of opportunity so fast your head will spin. Very well done, and I wish you much success.
Glad he uses those qualities for good, with a good heart. So many cannot keep their greed in check and so go astray with their talents. I like that he's his own man. This is the kind of person we need in office. Except that he's too good for politics.
Dear Rick, Awesome job!!! So many people complain about (insert topic here) but you were prepared and showed up to present potential solutions rather than whining about a problem and expecting the government or someone else to solve all your problems. That should be the model everyone who has any complaint should follow. It shows a vested interest and an effort to find an equitable resolution. You showed the 2 Senators that thought it was significant enough for them to attend the meeting and listen to the constituency they were elected to represent that there are solutions. You even validated your ideas with past precedent used to solve analogous issues in the past. Thank you for taking the time out of your life to prepare for and appear before the Senate subcommittee to remove “blocking” when the piece is being used for educational purposes. Since this is the only comment I’ve ever left on TH-cam let me add this. Thank you very much for your efforts to enrich our lives through sharing your expertise in music: theory, application, and appreciation. I truly appreciate it and enjoy both your analytical and instructional videos. You make learning fun. Aloha, Kauluhala E pili mau na pōmaikaʻi iā ʻoe Blessings forever be with you
"I want to talk about music, I want to teach people about music, and that's it. Period." and yes, TH-cam (for better or worse) is the new University. Thank you for testifying and standing up for what’s clearly right that that might not have even considered till you broke it down for them. Hope it spearheads the much needed changes
Tu trabajo es maravilloso y te respalda. En 2 canales que visito en adición al tuyo has sido mencionado. Personas muy preparadas que reconocen tu trabajo igual que yo, se sienten agradecidos por tus videos. No entiendo nada de las reglas de TH-cam y derechos de autor, pero has llenado mi cabeza de análisis profundos y hermosos que reviso muchas veces para beber el conocimiento que no existía en los años de juventud. A los 59 años estoy viendo y escuchando a alguien que hubiera deseado escuchar y ver a los 12 años. Un fuerte abrazo Rick. Una disculpa que escriba en Español. Me gusta mi idioma. Entiendo el tuyo, pero siento que me explico mejor en el mio. Y debe haber muchos hispanoparlantes
"The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater." Frank Zappa
Yes.Just what Frank Zappa hinted at: Firing squad shoots political type against a brick wall for asking too many questions. He wrote a song about "Who are the Brain Police?
I remember back in the day most people considered Frank a loony bin with his conspiratorial comments . But now we see Frank was right about many issues.
Live is short! It is a shame that a beautiful soul like you has to spent his precious time on defending himself for helping this world to become a better place. Every educator or teacher who teaches others something, they help people to become a better person. It is not about money, it is about discovering your own talents, or to teach people to value other peoples talent. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks so much for sticking up for us smaller channels Rick! I'm not worried about copywrite with where my channel is going, as I do all original music, we face our own challenges, but it's a good dude of you to look out for us! Peace
You should look into recording some of the “What Makes This Song Great” segments with the artist or a member of the band. I wonder if guys like Don Henley who are obviously panicked over the music industry’s change in the last 20 years and who think they have to defend their work on a hill with swords would be more apt to come on and share insights where they could see the educational benefits as well as promoting to a newer generation their older music. Just a thought
This is a great idea, it just means Rick will need to get into contact with the artist and there would have to be some negotiation with the record label about all the legalities or whatever you calm it
Good idea, but I doubt Don Henley would be one of those artists. He's hugely talented, but definitely a dick regardless. Saw his Inside Job tour, was 2 hours late to his own show. Just goes to show, it's more about him than his fans.
It's a true show of your character that you don't dispute fair use claims on your What Makes This Song Great? videos. It shows that, a) you care about musicians and their livelihood, b) you understand the work that goes in to making music, and (most importantly) c) you're truly doing this for the love of teaching your audience.
The stupid thing about this is that Don Henley says he doesn't want anybody to steal "his" music but he himself lifted a lot of material from sixties artists like the Byrds and Gram Parsons. It's not like Henley was a great musical innovator.
Absolutely right, in fact Rick puts his own effort to promote those artists and invite younger audiences to listen and buy old cool records. The artists shall pay you Rick for doing that
Man, I'm so glad you went ahead and did this. It's a good thing and I believe it WILL make a difference in the long run. Worst case scenario, you get a BILLION new subscribers! ;) Next time: red tie with Banhammer graphics \m/
Rick for president! I think your country could use some harmony, a steady groove and some love for the dissonances that you need to spice things up in a country made up of simple powerchords.
If any of these people read the comments, I want them to know that I have legally purchased about 6 or 7 songs after watching them featured on "What Makes a Song Great", and I bet I'm not the only one. It's like a 30 minute infomercial for the song.
TH-cam for me is like an advertising jukebox. I like old stuff and if I find an artist or group I don't know about, I listen to their stuff on TH-cam, and if I like it, I go spend money on it.
@@gunnaryoung - often people don't know a song or group, or hadn't thought about it in awhile. So they won't even be looking for an official video, UNLESS THEY SEE AND HEAR IT ON A CHANNEL REVIEWING IT. THEN they will look for it. Practically all the music I have bought in the past 15 years, I became aware of on TH-cam, including some that I learned about on OTHER channels than the act's official one.
Curtfj Exactly my sentiments. Rick is actually providing a service for these artists by creating new fans for them and encouraging existing fans to buy more of their music and other media and merchandise. Though he’s not paid for this by them, but could/should be, he certainly shouldn’t be demonetized for it.
HiltonBenchley Same. TH-cam is like a sampler. I sometimes will avoid listening to more than a couple of songs by a band on TH-cam because I want to hear the album in it’s proper context.
This is honestly great work! Thank you for getting up there and doing the legwork to allow people to learn! You are offering the world free tuition (ok we pay by watching some advertisements) but we are so lucky to have creators like you!
Who you are, HOW YOU TEACH, and how you are is WHY WE WATCH YOU. I watch THIS channel more than any other because of what you offer and how. Thank you for it. I plan to buy your entire teaching course as soon as I can swing it. I'm trying to learning guitar and it's not easy for me. And no suit required, dress as you wish
What kills me about all this is, when people who either react to or break down songs post something, that's exposure for that artist, which, in many instances, leads many listeners to look into more from those artists. By putting copyright claims on these videos, or especially blocking them, they're stifling that exposure that could lead to a much greater return. It's absolutely absurd that they do things like that. In the end, they're only hurting themselves. The recording industry is, after all these years, still a joke.
I have to declare to being a Brit, so the niceties of US law are not something I feel able to comment about. I'm 62 and have always been an avid listener of music, and a perpetually optimistic BAD guitarist. At times , my listening has been restricted by peer pressure and a kind of obsessive affiliation to a genre, but even with a completely open mind I cannot listen to everything and I'll miss some very good things. Rick doesn't just educated...in a uniquely accessible way I must say...but helps us to appreciate, and like a mentor brings things to our attention. The media is so fickle, good music drops off the play lists and maybe younger people are the ones really missing out on some of the gems that have defined our popular culture...in the UK I cannot remember the last time I heard REM (for instance) on the radio...since the nineties probably...there's probably 20 somethings who have never heard their music unless their mum plays it !! The music that survives is the music that is played and sung....that won't happen if you don't know its there...
These laws also are part of the Trait agreement with Canada and Mexico. So, I am amazed of how little people know :( in the end, US-based based services attend to US law, so it affects any user even if you are not in the US (from what I've seen)
Hi Chris - I to live in the UK (top left of the London tube map) and have been enjoying Rick for a few years now. Totally agree with his points about fair use policy. Rick - if you're ever in the UK, let's meet up for a pint!
Hi Rick, more power to you. I got your book (deal 4), a while back and got into reading it recently. Very good ground-up coverage. Love the dedication to your kids, named Dylan, Lennon and Layla.
As to Rick introducing music to new audiences, I am one of those people. Ricks channel has introduced me to a lot of new music. Music that I have purchased through iTunes. I’m pretty sure that I am not the only person who has purchased music because of Ricks channel. You would think the music industry would like channels such as Rick’s. You would even think that they owe him some sort of commission, or at least a thank you. He is after all providing new consumers and adding new cash to their already bulging bank accounts.
@James Wilson. Subscribe to YT Premium. If you watch much YT it’s a game-changer and your fave channels benefit. They don’t get much $ but when you block ads they get nothing.
Rick--thank you for all the info you give us on "what makes this song great". Those of us with zero musical talent (the only thing that separates me from successful bands is talent and ability!) have no idea what goes into making a record. You break it so interesting by breaking it down and explaining the intricacies. As Harry Chapin said "music was his life, it was not his lively hood, but it made him feel so happy....and it made him feel so good". BTW--how about a show on Warren Zevon???
I appreciate your integrity to your desire to teach. I found you because you were doing a critique of a Cars song. I'm learning so much about the music industry and TH-cam...you're a wealth of info. Best of luck to you, Rick.
This is really great stuff Rick... Thank you for doing this for all of us...
his great speech, well said.
Right on...what Andertons Music Co said Rick!
The more you share, the more your bowl will be plentiful.
I really should use your hashtag when I buy stuff.
And you guys there in plague ridden London Town rock too! (Literally) I follow like our self-styled aristocratic brethren’s packs of hound dogs (they ain’t nuthin’ but a ...) trail after Reynard. Slightest whiff
(Notification) of a scent and I’m outta below ground
Most people will just complain in youtube but this man went to the SENATE.
He has a good point though, the artists that block are literally stifling progress for everybody including themselves. It's the exact same thing as burning books. They think they are going to make more money by blocking, but they end up making _less_ because of it. It's an archaic mentality.
Aiden, he did mention that he was ASKED to go. Most people aren't asked.
Red tie would have been nicer 😎😘🔥
Tremor1975 wrong lol you always get asked nobody can walk into senate and do his debate
@@MichelLinschoten He's not wrong though lol.
Yes Rick was asked. As the other person said.
No most people don't get asked. Again as the other person said
So what are you wrong-ing lol
My father told me, "Never bring a problem to a boss without also bringing a solution" I love that you did just that. And its a relatively simple solution. Kudos!
sometimes the solution might be to fire the boss.
My father also told me the SAME EXACT THING. Wow Thank you for sharing that
It's useful when dealing with insecure leaders, but it's fundamentally stupid. You should still be able to criticise something without being able to make it better yourself.
@@ReDaMaGe this ^
@@chrisogrady28 clearly you 've not yet lived under socialist tyranny....yet...but we're close.
That's the eternal fight between good academics like you who puts the education on the highest pedestal and the corporate lawyers who think that all people are thirsty for the buck like them, and turn any step into monetary activity, you are a good man, the sun still shines daily because of people like you
"I want to talk about music, I want to teach people about music, and that's it. Period." Beautiful words, and you look good in a tie, Rick.
He looks sharp as heck! And well done to him. He made a coherent and reasoned argument.
@The Greater Good please tell me your kidding
@JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD i am not an antimasker in any way, i have no problem wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID 19. I just don't think it should be brought up in the comments of a video about fair use. I am truly sorry if i was offending anybody, and i am also sorry if my comment came across that way. this is not sarcasm in any way, we are fighting a deadly virus and i understand that, i carry a mask everywhere i go. Im truly sorry if i came across as a dumb Zoomer, i am just passionate about music and fair use and i don't think it should be brought up in this environment. Again from the bottom of my heart, this is not sarcasm, and i am truly sorry if a offended anybody
@JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD a privileged white boy? My family hasnt had enough money for groceries in 3 weeks, i havent had something nice in 4 years, and on top of that, i have the worst brothers in existence, taking all my parents money and such. So i explain why i dont think a comment about a deadly virus should be on a video about music, and now im racist? Jesus christ, i have no problems with black people, i have had arguements with my family about them saying something remotely racist about any race (blacks,Pakistan i,asian), i absolutely rip them apart. If you think im racist then fine, but if you met me you'd think otherwise. But of course you can think whatever you want. Im sick of people judging others by their skin colour, and what your saying doesnt make it any better
@JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD if you didn't think every white person was privileged maybe you'd have friends. Go find someone else to call racist you uptight piece of garbage, go outside maybe you'd find a real thing to argue about with a real person
Rick, you nailed this point: "The idea was to offer a solution."
Bringing a solution instead of a complaint always gets a better reception. Well done.
"Never complain unless you present an alternative" should be everyone's motto.
That’s not how politicians function. Their only concern is who gets paid, and making sure that they get a cut.
@@natashanyxx9486 It's very much part of it. Besides donation money, Lobbyists also provide samples and frameworks of the laws they're looking to see passed, so the politicians and their staff don't really have to do much work on drafting it. Sometimes they just get their laws passed verbatim.
@@Zraknul BINGO!
Most of these fossils in the senate both states and Federal are so out of touch with whatever committee and subject they're about to write and pass law on, they haven't a clue nor really care.
They're paid puppets for usually even richer plutocrats who have "think tanks" one of most notorious American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), they make these sound like wholesome charities, but they're really just a cookie cutter companies for collusion among the plutocrats to set law that flies in the face of anything fair or moral, and always puts more power and money into these plutocrats' portfolios.
Their puppet politicians do as they're told, I mean they got someone else to "do their homework" the law is already written complete in legalese, all they have to do is vote on it and go home.
Patronage old Italian Medici style.
Corrupt to the core.
So to provide solutions labels you a radical.
Yeah, it's so fucking radical that we the people actually put solutions forward. America, land of the duped.
@@CBDuRietz so if I have a problem with a crashing video game, I shouldn't "complain" about it until I learn how to make a video game and fix it myself?
That makes total sense...
Never complain about your phone or internet until you learn how to fix them yourselves folks. Really well thought out ideas here....
Don Henley is his own worst enemy.The Eagles were a phenomenon.If you want the future generations to hear the music,let it be shown,let it be played.
I know a few noteworthy musicians in the industry who let me know that Don Henley can be.. one ornery piece o' work. Sigh... he actually had the gall once to tell Joni Mitchell she had no business being on a 'songwriters' stage. Not kidding... um... yeah... duh.
@@hazelmaylebrun6243 back in my cover band "i want to be a rockstar" days i got to open for a few. The ones i met liked smaller clubs better than constant touring
@@hazelmaylebrun6243 Its sad that Don Felder wrote the iconic Hotel California and kinda got pushed to the side later.He and Joe Walsh and Glenn were the strength of that band.Even though they are all talented
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Let's not forget that Don Henley can only do this because of Mickey Mouse.
Rick is a music history teacher and also a great advertiser for music in the past.
imagine what if YT told you you cannot explain the math behind Einstein's Theory of Relativity because you do not have the rights to it....
Yeah, it’s sad, the greed.
Dont give them any ideas.
You are using the same letters than i bro, i see you in court buddy.
It's exactly that argument that needs to be made. There's a guy with a channel where he makes videos on repairing Apple products, Louis something I can't remember. He testified in a thing like Rick, only for the right to repair you own products, so manufacturers can't stop you from fixing it with warranty voiding.
Basically he put the senators in the role of a technician and they all got the point. If someone could get the senators to imagine themselves as TH-camrs who wanted to explain a concept to their audience, then ask them rhetorically how they would do it and give them the answer "use existing songs as examples", they'll get it in a second. Just make them feel how ridiculous it is, not just see it
The Best argument my friend!
"What makes this song great?" is actually free advertising, you are winning these musicians new fans instead of letting their songs die out.
The 50/50 share really is a good solution.
It would of been a shame if I never heard any of these great songs. Many I know of I heard at a young age playing grand theft auto. Quite a few of the artists and songs that Rick has made videos on have appeared in many grand theft auto games. Artists such as Boston, Toto, Yes, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Megadeth, David Bowie, Soundgarden, Korn, Kansas, Tom Petty, Genesis/Phil Collins, Faith No More, Stevie Wonder, and Jane's Addiction. Its a shame how the music industry doesnt want people to hear this great music.
Whoever blocks doesn't get my business R.I.P.
@Salieri 😅😅😅
Reaction channels do the same thing!
Why 50/50? The band didn't make that video, they just sat on their asses collecting checks. How does that make them entitled to Beato's hard work? Makes no sense at all.
To me, “fair use” should cover any situation where listening to the clip or example does NOT substitute for the experience of listening to the original work. Playing a musical example is nothing like playing a song to provide entertainment.
Wouldn't that allow, for example, more popular artists just plain stealing songs from less popular artists, though?
The question is: would Beato have 1,69 Mio. followers if he never played any popular song or had any popular songs in the video title? If not: who created this additional value?
I get what you're saying JM2019, but think it works both ways, as Russell White describes. The artist is getting exposure to a new audience. This could both be the case with an oldie/goldie song, that the younger viewers don't know - but it has certainly also been the case with newer artists that I wouldn't have listened to if it had not been for Rick Beato or one of his colleagues - though few are as interesting.
Now, I think that the comparison with new artists making cover versions are something completely different. If it is in fact just a cover, then thats not fair use - and at least some money should go to the original artist. If on the other hand it is an actual tutorial, where the song is broken down in segments and you wouldn't want to watch the video for the actual music - it doesn't hurt the original artist.
As much as I enjoy Rick Beatos videos, I don't think anybody would put on one of those to hear The Eagles or any other artist. Sorry Mr. Beato, but you're simply too informative for me to enjoy the actual song - I'd rather find the original recording for that. ;-)
So even the "What makes this song great" series shouldn't be a problem as it is in no way a substitute.
JM2019 A good question, about whether use of the material helps someone else make money. But in the end, anything short of a full performance of a song, such as in an educational example, is likely not causing a LOSS of income to the copyright holders - people are not listening purely for entertainment when watching a TH-cam. Once a work of art or a song is out in the world, is it reasonable for the creator to maintain complete control over even the discussion of that work of art as well as the thing itself...if that discussion includes use of examples from it? Even if those discussing it make some money? Dunno. Discussion probably drives sales for the original artist/publisher. However, the whole situation is very layered since there are copyrights that protect the writers, the publishers, and a different copyright that protects the sound recording of a song, so there are differences in copyright issues depending on whether the sample used is played by Rick on a guitar or bass (so it is just a matter of someone’s intellectual property - their creation) or if he actually plays the original sound recording, which is copyrightable separately from the underlying composition. Perhaps if there were a an easy and reasonable structure in place similar to the compulsory mechanical licenses for when you cover a song (and release on CD or distribute digitally), then Rick or others would have option to pay a small and reasonable fee based on how much use of a song is involved and handle it that way. Something that would calculate the percentage of the song used, etc., so as to not make it cost-prohibitive for those creating educational content.
Richard Hunter, you make an intriguing point with your question. In my opinion, the answer is no, although they might be forced to revenue share and or amend their video to give more credit and promotion to the artist they used the clips from. If the popular artist releases a new song that uses substantial elements from the new artists' song then the fair-use teaching video would actually help justify the copyright claim against the popular artist. In other words, the fair use teaching video can only benefit the new artist and not ultimately harm them if the social media platforms are forced to protect fair use rights.
Been a guitar player for over 4 decades. Getting very close to the end of my life, nothing left to prove. I LOVE watching your videos. Your brilliant analysis is something that brings me joy. Thanks for your hard work and genius.
@@teddyboy9116 well, everyone is close to death when you consider the age of the earth.
You are kidding right?
As a recording artist I’d be thrilled to have a TH-camr like you cover one of my songs! Besides, you actually got me to buy the new Pearl Jam album by covering them in “What makes this song great”. The failing record labels just don’t get that it’s free advertising for the artist’s music. Instead of making new music they get paid by others making videos about their old songs. It just makes no long term sense. If those videos go away like they say they want, no more income and no more exposure. We need new laws to reflect the changing landscape to benefit the artist and the youtuber. Revenue sharing is a great answer.
Yep, gotta get that $$ now - truly the mindset for struggling or greedy labels and estates. Rick needs a FT ambassador to establish good relations with these people where they need more convincing.
Well said!
They do get that. They just want his revenue aswell
they understand that what theyre doing is wrong, theyre not that stupid. but they dont care as long as money can be made.
Remember when music execs used to PAY radio stations for airplay? Ahh, the good old days.
Respect, Rick. As a guy about the same age, you are an inspiration. As a musician, you are a mentor. As an educator, you are a generous fountain of knowledge. As a human, you are a good person. Nuff said.
Rick recorded this almost three years ago.
Its why i left Nashville and got away from the music industry years ago after my staff deal. Thanks for sharing your experience.
We yield 15 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Georgia.
I'll yield 15 minutes just to the tie. 😆
Tiny, that was brilliant!
LOL, I first read that as "Disgruntled gentleman". Both fit.
Hahaha! Perfect...
I move that the distinguished gentleman from Georgia has shown and demonstrated that this situation does not further the interests of the American people and furthermore continues a degradation of the freedoms we hold dear. To those that would keep this man from playing 9 seconds of any song,, block this🖕
Rick, I watched yours & others testimony. I must say that were a couple of moments where I clinched my fist & said out loud, "YES! RICK!" Thank you for your effort.
It's amazing how short sighted people can be. I can guarantee no artist has lost a single cent of my money because of your videos. Quite frankly many of your vids, especially "What makes this song great?" have made me go back an spin up and album on YT Music that I haven't listened to for a long time. How is that a bad thing?
Rick, your videos are terrific. Thank you for your content and introducing me and reintroducing me to so much wonderful music.
Absolutely agree. I've been known to go out and buy CDs that contain songs used, or in Rick's case, analysed, on TH-cam. That generates income for the artist. Not quite the same, but when I was still in school, one of my friends was playing "Message In A Bottle" on Guitar Hero... two weeks later I owned a copy of "Reggatta de Blanc".
Exactly! It’s just people who are not hip to the New Music Business, which ironically has the biggest players of the Old Music Business at the top of the list. They’ve only had what, going on 15 or so years to maybe I don’t know, turn on a computer, or better yet ask their own children how they are listening to music these days.
I’m new to subscribing to your channel. I am frankly amazed at your ability to breakdown songs and analyze “what makes them great”. In a rational world, artists should recognize ZERO THREAT from your breakdowns. They are likely to see renewed interest in their work from either their original fans or new ones. I hope you are able to continue to teach using the real song examples. They are instructive even to neophytes like me
Brother, I don’t always agree with your “greatest” rankings. And that what makes this so cool. Different viewpoints amongst like minded enthusiasts. You know, if you do nothing, nothing changes!! You.... have done something important!! Someone has to lead the charge! If not you, then who?? Food for thought!
With that, I want to say “Thank You”! You’re passion for the music is admirable. Your ethics in all of these matters is undeniable!
“All evil nerds to triumph, is for good men to do nothing!
Thanks for being a good man who has done something.
Why are you calling nerds, evil? ;-)
Fred
"All evil nerds to triumph"
Bill Gates just entered the chat.
Mark Barnfield This comment is obviously from Hulk Hogan sub rosa.
@@goodun2974 my comment was not entirely serious ;-)
Bill Gates is more wicked than you might think. Does he currently own any vaccine manufacturing industries? Has he any patents on any current viruses..?
After nearly every "What makes this song great" video, I end up going back and listening to far more of an artists catalog. How is this not just free advertising. If you had a radio show where you offered the same insight would there still be an issue?
I agree. I watched your Cure video (Just Like Heaven) and it revived a whole wave of new interest in the band which spilled over to my friends... thanks Rick, I love your work!
Same here, and I usually buy a few from iTunes.
As I understand it, radio stations have to pay royalties for rights to broadcast by paying ASCAP, SESAC, and BMI. They then pay to the record companies, publishers, songwriters and recording artists.
I'm no expert on this but in i would guess the radio station had to pay for use of the content? In Norway radio channels have systems that automatically reports to a national non profit organisation (GRAMO, owned by the content creators themselves) whenever registered creative content is played. Seems like a low cost and fair way to do this?
I'm speculating now;
If youtubers and other content providers like Rick Beato got an account in a similar organisation ((same or in collaboration with) as the radio stations, tv stations, record labels, artists and participants) it would be fairly easy to maintain for all parts i would assume. If this is even possible to achieve in the US i'm not that optimistic about given its long history to benefit large corporations rater than the working man...
Excellent point @russell kastner. Same here, Rick is increasing these artists exposure , and surely adding to their stream counts which result in dollars in their pockets.
Also, thanks for agreeing to speak to the senators. That was a pretty selfless act, really, and I appreciate it. I'm a listener, not a creator, and in that sense, in terms of demonetization and so forth, I do not have much of a dog in this fight. I do believe that for many students, 'learning' happens best when 'teaching' is tied to real-life (!) examples and references.
Thank you for your teacher's heart! You are providing a priceless service by teaching us!
I’m 51, I get the “I’m too old to fight that” pick your fights, and choose where you spend your energy. Thank you for keeping it about the music. We all appreciate it.
Rick, I really appreciated you reading your testimony and explaining the context. My Senator is on the subcommittee and I will be writing to him in support of your idea of white listing certain users. Great suggestion and I feel that offering a solution is much better than just whining about the "unfairness" of the current situation.
I am proof positive that your videos reinvigorate interest in music I already know and pique my interest in songs and music creators (for example, Tool and A Perfect Circle) that I've either never heard about or know little about.
Thanks for the clarity of this content.
I urge all of those who watch your videos look up the subcommittee senators and tell them how you feel.
Thank you Stan :)
Every resident of California can follow your lead. Both our senators are on the Judiciary committee.
@@RickBeato By the way, I'm 70 years old and no longer playing but love the education - especially "what makes this song great" and top 20...
Rick: Testify! Rage Against The Machine! I'm with you on this all the way. I'm 62, so I'm in your generation.
I've watched many of your videos on great songs (not really big on music theory and such), and never have I got the impression that you were using them in any way for profit or to benefit yourself. In fact, your videos are actually a tribute to the great songwriting, musicianship and production of these songs.
I agree with you that instead of protecting their music, blockers are in fact stopping potential expansion of their fan and financial base. Many of your subscribers are young people, who are unable to see just how great these songs and musicians are. So bottom line, people like Don Henley are actually shooting themselves in the foot (and I do like his music as well as the Eagles).
It took me awhile, but now I understand why so many great bands and musicians I like don't get mentioned on your channel. Blocking eliminates them, and that's truly sad.
Lol you know ratm is a big time blocker right. for you to reference them in this context 😂😂
@@fallingsky1984 Rick did one of their songs. I don't think they blocked it. Could be wrong though...
@@fallingsky1984 They are not blockers
@@fallingsky1984 If he did a WMTSG on them, they probably aren't blockers
I'm really happy to have found your channel Rick. I'm in my 80s, sung in choirs since high school, one choir The Portland Singing Christmas Tree for 36 years ''til covid. I love your story telling... I shared your Queen 🛏️ video with 33 yr old grandson who has had a couple of rock bands
I would be interested to know how much traffic your "what makes this song great" videos drive to the videos of the songs on TH-cam. How many of your audience members watch your video, then go listen to the highlighted song on TH-cam. Frankly, if I were a band trying to make money off of an old song, I would beg you to make a video about it.
Right? I don’t get the artists who have a problem with this. It can only promote them and help to get new listeners. All this friction is greed. I get it, but I just think the YT format should be given a little more leeway. A lot of it is obvious that people aren’t trying to steal. I know it’s potentially a legal nightmare, but I don’t think the majority of TH-camrs should be penalized and broad stroked.
I’ll be honest, I’ve often checked out the video for the song after watching Ricks WMTSG. And usually I hear the song in a different light.
I have absolutely bought tracks immediately after watching a Rick video about them.
You would think they'd be ecstatic about it! It's utterly baffling...
👍Good point! You could then, argue that you're actually promoting so & so's music, thus providing them MORE exposure & more money! Where exactly then is the "harm"?
"What makes this song great".... Don't the artists and record companies realise that you are advertising their songs and introducing them to new listeners? ...They should be paying you for your efforts!! ...keep up the great work Rick.
They know and they realize, but then they are also very greedy. Why pay if you can take it for free without consequence.
They are afraid it'll open the floodgates for other channels to profit off their stuff. They have zero tolerance because they want people to go out and buy their records. Not apologizing for it, but it's not just about Rick's channel
@@stephen0793 Not a reason. I won't shoot everyone that may be a gangmember because if I don't do so I could lose a familly member to them. It's far off, but I think fair use is the same. You don't block that in case some people try to fraud.
What I see is people taking advantage of Free publicity. It's convinient like a slave. You let them work, take the fruit of the work, and give nothing but pain in exchange.
You are a good man, Mr. Rick Beato. Every musician I know tries to turn me onto your channel - until they realize we all watch it.
Haha! Great!!
Citizen 337 that’s so true...
Congratulations for testifying. Finally ,an apolitical hearing. Very sharp and to the point." Fight the Good Fight", great saying ,and a good tune,by" Triumph ".
"TH-cam is a University." Yes. Good comment.
I agree
I'm sorry to disagree. Rick is a University!!! The optic of some artists don't meet Rick's educational approach, and I'd say Don Henley and other blockers would better analyse a bit more, they would certainly hopefully to conclude that there are many factors to look at this issue.
Funny. I often tell people my kids will be going to TH-cam U.
You mean....
Youniversity 🤣
@@UniversityUTube I agree that I should get a degree for all that these guys have taught me lol. I literally learned how to play through these guys work and teaching.
You’re good people, Rick. The world is definitely better, more satisfying and validating, with you contributing to it like you do.
If they have a three strike policy, then it should work both ways. Frivolous claims again fair use should be punished.
Exactly, those agencies should pay all the damages.
While it’s a great idea, we both know that those who line the pockets of the ones making the laws, or even piddling rules, are going to have the ball bounce on their side of the line every single time.
That'd be a great system, with one small problem; If I recall correctly, the only option outside of youtube's copyright strike system is settling the claim in court, which is super expensive.
It's a great idea to have the three-strike system work both ways, but sadly current copyright laws just can't support it
For some clarification. I had used Creative Commons licensed music in one of my videos. I then had a Content Id claim by "AdRev for Rights Holder".
I disputed and they immediately released their copyright claim.
Further to that I made contact with the music composer and he was unaware that this was happening, that AdRev did not represent him and made it clear that the Creative Commons license was still valid.
This is what the current system encourages. Unscrupulous operators who issue random content id claims when they clearly do not own copyright. They know that many claims will be disputed, but some percentage will not because of the fear of having their video taken down.
I don't understand why an artist would object to a wider audience exposure! People don't make playlists out of partial songs! In my opinion, Rick Beato's content can only help an artist!
this week 12 August 2023 I just bought 2 CD's because of him promoting artists.
Exactly !!! Out of sight and sound, is very quickly out of mind !!! R.I.P. the music of Don Henley.
I‘m usually a passive Beato-watcher but I have to say here that I have the highest respect for you for putting in so much effort on this topic, despite that you said you don‘t want to actively fight the problem the way you would if you were younger. These videos are actually the ones I always watch till the end (maybe shouldn‘t be saying this aloud) because these problems are very important in my opinion. Hope things will change for the better soon!
Amen
Dear Rick Beato. Keep the fire burning.
In my opinion, everything you do is fair use. The original artists, their lawyers, agents, publishers, pimps, etc., they should all thank you (also pay you) and others like you for giving them many thousands and thousands of extra clicks/eyes.
Regarding the jacket and tie, "Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man." You look sharp Rick. Thanks for going to bat for all TH-camrs with the Senators.
Rick is going to have to do a 'what makes this song great" video for sharp Dressed Man now
Only for formal occasions. He can be a sharper dressed man without a jacket and tie. He is married, so he doesn’t have to make every girl crazy.
Excellent work Rick. You proved what a class act you are and represented as a professional. Thank you.
Like trying to teach an art history course, but not being allowed to show any paintings
So good an example
He should have used that example.
@@hirambright9357 perfect
would have been flawed. All paintings are public use >70 years after artist death. It wouldn't be copyright
@@hans3331000 What about contemporary art? Beside painters like Dali died not too long ago
You've done a great service to musicians, teachers and students everywhere. Thank you Rick.
Rick, I’m a copyright lawyer and I’ve always thought your videos are fair use due to the low impact on the artist’s marketplace. In fact, I would argue you actually help the artist because often times after a video I’ll listen to the song through a paid streaming service. The certification is an excellent idea. A annual fee coupled with a royalty to the artist solves this. This concept is like the CCC (The “Copyright Clearinghouse Center”).
Love your videos man and they shouldn’t be free. Keep pushing this idea! Add the royalty for the artists and it should a no brainer.
TELL THAT TO DONNY!!! HE'S A GREEDY SOB, DOES HE SEE THAT FREE PRESS IS GOOD PRESS!
So you're sort of a legal Eagle! :D
you owe Henley a percentage now kthnxbai
Greed blinds people can't make a blind man see by saying they will make a lot of sales if they allow it to be played without a huge wodge of cash
Wouldn't it be better if they get paid by the percent of time? For example if you use one minute of song in a ten minute video 10% of the revenue goes to the rights holder.
@@JetPackDino …😂😂😂😂😂
I find a deeper understanding and appreciation of the songs I grew up with and get introduced to new music I never would have searched for from your teachings Rick, Thank you.
Your channel is an university. They will understand one day the value of your content. Thanks
You're opening statement was perfect! Direct, succinct, and made the point and offered a solution. Your coat and tie reminds me of the time Frank Zappa testified in front of Congress. Nice work!
The suit and tie are perfect. Love it Rick.
👍 "Slick Rick"? 🙂
I would have went with a red power tie.
Looks good. Don't need to do it regularly.
I must not ruin the likes 123
He looks like a Mafia Don. He should have made them an offer they couldn't refuse. Failing that, leaving an horses head in their beds could have done trick.
Great testimony! I served in the California Legislature for many years. It was unusual for witnesses to provide potential solutions, regardless of the issue.
We heard lots of intellectual property discussions since so many music and movie people live in California. This TH-cam stuff has been making me crazy - your channel will never replace the purchase of a song or an album. If anything, it will generate additional sales or streams.
I don't expect results any time soon, but beginning a discussion of the issues is the first step. I worked on many issues that took several years to bring to fruition, and of course some things that I could never make happen - although we are paying the price during the pandemic for some things that went unaddressed, and some things that were blocked due to the influence of powerful interests.
Go get them, Rick! Keep bringing up the issue. I'll keep posting fair use explainers.
Wow, you’re incredibly informed! It’s a treat listening to you explain what you know. The mark of a good professor. I imagine your students love your classes! 🤙
Oddly, during my time watching this video, I got literally bombarded by ads. By far a record of the most ads of ANY video I have ever watched. You made some great statements both on the live stream, and while testifying. Great job throwing out possible solutions. Thanks for your voice!
Get Ublock for your browser and download TH-cam Vanced for your smartphone to get rid of all the ads.
The thing is, when you make a "What makes this song great" or a "top 20" video, you're actually promoting those songs, especially for an audience that doesn't have great exposure to classics and old rock music. So, they shouldn't block. You are actually helping those artists make money.
right?? Henley and his mob would have to argue that Rick's audience for "greatest guitar intros" would actually STOP listening to Hotel California on Spotify etc. after watching his video. I'd love to see him try and argue that point.
100% 👌🏼
Exactly as a kid who only had access to my mom's old CDs from the 80s and 90s (which were beat up cause they're old) it sucks that you can't have ANY access to classic songs until you buy them. If i was growing up rn I would have lost my mind at zeppelin and eagles and of course Hendrix if I saw Rick cover them on a wmtsg and it shouldn't be that way at all
Rick himself has said this many times.
You are 💯 correct and not only can they not prove a tort or damage there is that famous case where a guy just re-edited a video that was deemed transformative.
I do advertising so I get to deal with a little IP law. Copyright is so hard to enforce I don’t bother most of the time. Yet TH-cam and the publishers are making billions stealing you tubers content. I do not have a TH-cam channel.
Politician: "Maybe that certified user fee is a good idea:
Corporation: "Here's a $50,000 campaign contribution for it to be a bad idea."
Politician: "You're right, that is a terrible idea..."
and that is how lobbying works. Like how companies like H&R Block and turbotax are the reasons why taxes are so complex (because why would you tell the restaurant how much you owe them).
@@WanderingWriter True, but the biggest reason is because politicians in this country use the tax code to get votes from all over, and this creates the complexity as well as obfuscating their nefarious BS.
Beaurocrat & Company guy: "We can charge 50$ or something if selling certificates.
Yes! I support the idea."
Yup. Regular world right there.
@@jdperdomo Well, as long as everyone keeps voting for their perceived "lesser of 2 evils", nothing will change, because the lesser evil is still evil. I prefer a parliamentary approach, where smaller voices have a chance - this one party posing as two is destroying us.
All I can say is WOW, and a huge, huge thank you from a You Tube user, who has been so frustrated by content being unfairly taken down, or blocked. Forge onwards fighting the good fight and doing your truly great music breakdowns. 🙏. I am not a musician, and never will be, yet I get so much from what you do. Not only the music side, but also your real life stories intertwined ❤️. So good to know there are people like you and Jon Stewart, addressing serious issues with authenticity. Also love the fact that you got a tad scared. Only makes it more real, and easier to identify with. YES, more about you and your dad would be awesome. Am also intrigued by what your mother was/ is like. ❤️
Rick Beato's tenacious efforts to simultaneously educate and entertain people around the world is admirable and a testament to the BEST that TH-cam can be. Rick is one of the few musician/producers with the talent and communicative skill that can connect the new generation of developing musicians with the greatest contemporary music of the previous and present century. Mr. Beato's approach, in my opinion demonstrates an innovative and respectful use of intellectual property to create educational and entertaining conversation and musical exploration. I think it is great that Rick Beato can offer viable solutions to enable the Social Media platforms to share copyright risk with content creators when a probable fair use of intellectual property occurs in a fair-use challenge situation. Blocking the monetization of videos where fair use has been challenged disproportionately harms people making videos with a high educational value as well as the new multi-media platform content creators. To allow the arbitrary and pernicious censoring and removal of content that has not been adjudicated for fair-use compliance, betrays the spirit of an assumption of innocence before guilt. More importantly, it makes the world less richer with the consequential absence of informative videos. As to the tie, it is great but I would have chosen a skinny black tie and dark suit like the Beatles once wore at The Cavern Club.
You are doing a fantastic job informing the public on fair use !!!
Imagine taking an English Lit class and the teacher can’t read excerpts from a poem, play, or book. Or a Calculus class and the prof can’t show a paper with a copyrighted proof. 🧐
There has to be a better solution. I am not a fan of Congress finding a solution when I believe the industry could do better itself.
I fully support your idea that “what makes this song great...” introduces to newcomers and reintroduces to others. While listening to your amazing interview with Larry Carlton including your talk about Jaco Pastorius, this week, I was so enamored, I ordered $30 of deeper cuts to listen more. Your idea works, and it has worked over and over for me. You should get a referral fee the way Amazon pays affiliates.
If the blockers keep it up, in another decade it will be, “Eagles, Pink Floyd, ... who are they?”
Rick Beato,you are such a talented artist,a wise man,a gift to the music community,a savior to those whose music may be on the verge of being forgotten and an opener of doors to wonders from the past in music that open the ears and eyes of younger generations.
It’s the ‘whether or not it infringes the artist’s ability to profit from their work’ that gets me. So many of your What Makes This Song Great vids have introduced me to bands I wasn’t previously aware of and revived my interest in artists I had previously liked but got out listening to. On occasions this has lead to me buying the music.
Hell, it’s not as if you’re running a parallel series called What Makes This Song Suck...
Exactly that. It seems to me that in most, if not all of these cases, it promotes the song/artist. I can not see how, in any shape or form, demonstrating any passage or parts of a song could possibly harm any sales. Any such rhetoric which claims otherwise would be conjecture, supposition in it's prediction of people's behaviour harming sales.
I would listen to it if Rick did a "What Makes This Song Suck" series! Who's with me?
This should be submitted as evidence.. ⚡
It’s also funny that the wealthiest, and let’s not forget, luckiest artists often make the biggest stink over what are essentially ads for their back catalog. In the jazz realm, listening to past masters is literally the name of the game..
I wonder how many jazz artists have pursued these takedowns. I would guess very few. Of course, jazz musicians rarely can afford ONE lawyer let alone an army of them.
Most artist dont own the rights to their music. Its the labels or publishers.
Richard Riley 40 years of cuts to music education have left it a small market indeed. And that puts us in a whole different topic…
Except in the rarest of incidences, people don’t just spontaneously learn how to deep listen to complex music in general.… When I tell people that I will spend hours listening to music with my eyes closed, they look at me like I have two heads. Then when I tell them what I was listening to they ask.. “who?”.
For those, and many other cases too, it'll more likely be the labels or publishers filing the claims than the actual artists..
@@ajn465 Jazz covers a lot of territory though, a lot of younger people will listen to Swing music or Miles Davis but its asking a lot of a non musician to listen to Coltrane blowing through 'My Favourite Things' for half an hour let alone 'Giant Steps' or anything by Ornette Coleman.
I really don't understand why any musician would have problems with your educational videos Beyond the educational properties, these videos expose an audience to unfamiliar songs (or showing familiar songs in a new light) and provide an incentive for the audience to go out and listen not just to that particular song, but possibly the rest of the musician's catalog (which could lead to increased sales). It also provides a bit of validation and exaltation of the creators' and performers' songwriting and musicianship and extolling their contribution to music.
Please keep on doing what you're doing.
100% agree with your comment, but sadly it's all about moneymaking, he should include some artists as guest and the artist can judge his work.
Because they are using a grenade to kill ants. His videos are 100% fair use (despite his claims to the contrary), but by using algorithms to enforce a 0 tolerance policy they are lumping him in with pe people that would put up a song to a pretty background and hope to make money off people that want to listen to the song.
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Total respect Rick. One of the things that gets me with blockers is that when you do a video on a particular song I then listen to that artist as I have a new appreciation for the song/artist.
I'm a bass player so love the way you break down different songs. Keep at it dude
Revenue splitting sounds like the fairest way to handle this, everyone wins. Keep up the good fight Rick.
Simply put, “What Makes This Song Great,” can only HELP the performers, writers and record labels! You are often reviewing songs that is 30 plus years old. I’ve personally gone to download (buy) several songs and albums, immediately after watching one of these episodes. It seems the biggest problem is the robots who scan YT for content, do not have the ability to determine how, or why the content is being used. It’s just ridiculous. Keep doing what you’re doing, Rick; I love you channel! Bryan in Dallas, TX
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Im no musician, but love channels like yours for insights and /or for new perspectives of songs i love, like, dont know and dont care about..
Thankyou.
HI Rick. You selflessly share your love and knowledge of music with the world. Be proud of that. Reality means you and your family need to eat and your fans understand that completely. Love and Respect from South Africa.
Rick: Describes, in detail, how great a song is.
The artist: Cease and desist.
except it's rarely, if ever, the artist themselves instigating. it's almost always the label.
@@Just.Kidding Our Friend Don.
@@Just.Kidding except Don Henley. He seems bent on spending his golden years getting red as a tomato crying about TH-cam videos and hiring 60 people to claim videos containing eagles songs. I can't imagine being that dissatisfied with my life in my 70s where I feel the need to stunt other people's work just because it may or may not contain my work. I think I'd rather instantaneously explode than live that long for my life to suck that much.
@@willdwyer6782 this same system allows for things like crooked cops to play copyrighted music so it gets autoblocked so their shitty conduct isnt broadcast for the world to see. I'd rather an artist lose a couple pennies in revenue than have a system this shitty stay in place where the state can exploit it to cover up tyranny and atrocities. Don Henley isnt a good dude either. He's a conventional narcissist in the worst way. He also had a 16 year old prostitute at his house and had to call 911 after she OD'd on cocaine and quaaludes and died. So i really couldn't give two fucks what that miserly old curmudgeon thinks.
Not the artist; the low spark of high heeled boys
Rick looks like an Associate Professor of Music at Ithaca College in this video.
Wow you had 1.7M subscribers at the publishing of this video and now 2 years later you have 3.5+Million. Pretty sure it’s safe to say and proven the growth in interest you’ve experienced is because of you mister Beato and your selfless sharing of knowledge. Not a single band or record label can lay claim to all the work you’ve done. I am just getting started with your content, have just scratched the surface and I already know the time I spend in the future catching up will be of immense value. So I thank you ahead of time. 🙏🏻 P.S. I’m sure I am not the only one who believes you could easily win “that fight”. If anything, you are driving the artists more revenue by either renewing interest in their music, or basically advertising their music to new listeners whom have not yet discovered their band or song(s). I don’t know about anyone else, but when I hear a song that is amazing and it’s been a while since I’ve listened to it, or a song that I am digging and have never heard before, I go straight to Spotify and add it to my playlist. And guess who gets 100% of that revenue every time it is played? Happy Flag Day btw 🇺🇸
Gracias Rick...te admiramos por lo que haces.❤
Really appreciate your passion and commitment to learning Rick. Thank you for all the effort you put in to these videos and upholding these standards!
Lookin’ Good, Mr Beato!!! Hope you gave ‘em Hell!!! Got a serious Zappa v. PMRC vibe going on!!!
You're such a classy guy. Listening to this makes me think of the book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie. Using logic and positive reinforcement opens so many doors for success. Whereas a bad attitude, complaining, and illogical ranting will shut those doors of opportunity so fast your head will spin.
Very well done, and I wish you much success.
Glad he uses those qualities for good, with a good heart. So many cannot keep their greed in check and so go astray with their talents. I like that he's his own man. This is the kind of person we need in office. Except that he's too good for politics.
Dear Rick,
Awesome job!!!
So many people complain about (insert topic here) but you were prepared and showed up to present potential solutions rather than whining about a problem and expecting the government or someone else to solve all your problems.
That should be the model everyone who has any complaint should follow. It shows a vested interest and an effort to find an equitable resolution.
You showed the 2 Senators that thought it was significant enough for them to attend the meeting and listen to the constituency they were elected to represent that there are solutions.
You even validated your ideas with past precedent used to solve analogous issues in the past.
Thank you for taking the time out of your life to prepare for and appear before the Senate subcommittee to remove “blocking” when the piece is being used for educational purposes.
Since this is the only comment I’ve ever left on TH-cam let me add this.
Thank you very much for your efforts to enrich our lives through sharing your expertise in music: theory, application, and appreciation.
I truly appreciate it and enjoy both your analytical and instructional videos. You make learning fun.
Aloha, Kauluhala
E pili mau na pōmaikaʻi iā ʻoe
Blessings forever be with you
"I want to talk about music, I want to teach people about music, and that's it. Period." and yes, TH-cam (for better or worse) is the new University. Thank you for testifying and standing up for what’s clearly right that that might not have even considered till you broke it down for them. Hope it spearheads the much needed changes
Tu trabajo es maravilloso y te respalda. En 2 canales que visito en adición al tuyo has sido mencionado. Personas muy preparadas que reconocen tu trabajo igual que yo, se sienten agradecidos por tus videos. No entiendo nada de las reglas de TH-cam y derechos de autor, pero has llenado mi cabeza de análisis profundos y hermosos que reviso muchas veces para beber el conocimiento que no existía en los años de juventud. A los 59 años estoy viendo y escuchando a alguien que hubiera deseado escuchar y ver a los 12 años. Un fuerte abrazo Rick. Una disculpa que escriba en Español. Me gusta mi idioma. Entiendo el tuyo, pero siento que me explico mejor en el mio. Y debe haber muchos hispanoparlantes
Imagine seeing someone talk about how much they love your song and think, “Oh my god! I can’t believe they’re playing my music without my permission!”
So well said Rick. Carry on Laddie with your ethics and your passions. Thank you.
"The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater."
Frank Zappa
Yes.Just what Frank Zappa hinted at: Firing squad shoots political type against a brick wall for asking too many questions.
He wrote a song about "Who are the Brain Police?
I remember back in the day most people considered Frank a loony bin with his conspiratorial comments . But now we see Frank was right about many issues.
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Perhaps as a result of being scared by him they called him a loony bin as a defense mechanism.
Live is short! It is a shame that a beautiful soul like you has to spent his precious time on defending himself for helping this world to become a better place. Every educator or teacher who teaches others something, they help people to become a better person. It is not about money, it is about discovering your own talents, or to teach people to value other peoples talent. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“My fellow Americans.” Such a Dad joke 😂 loved the vid, Rick.
He got a instant like with that.
@@sullym1867 so did you.
vic aldama, haha. Thanks.
We start bombing in 5 minutes..is the follow up Dad joke.
My fellow Americans, I did not plagiarize that.
Thanks so much for sticking up for us smaller channels Rick! I'm not worried about copywrite with where my channel is going, as I do all original music, we face our own challenges, but it's a good dude of you to look out for us! Peace
Rick for PRESIDENT
Yes!
Hooray ✌🏼❤️🇺🇸
As a republican yeah as a rioter city burner democrat no
He would make American music great again! 😆
@@j5545 Sure, they're doing a bang up job, aren't they.
"You have to teach using examples". YES. That is the best way I learn is when something I know is applied to the lesson.
You should look into recording some of the “What Makes This Song Great” segments with the artist or a member of the band. I wonder if guys like Don Henley who are obviously panicked over the music industry’s change in the last 20 years and who think they have to defend their work on a hill with swords would be more apt to come on and share insights where they could see the educational benefits as well as promoting to a newer generation their older music. Just a thought
This is a great idea, it just means Rick will need to get into contact with the artist and there would have to be some negotiation with the record label about all the legalities or whatever you calm it
This should be the next step in the channel's evolution
Brilliant suggestion, the next step would be to get the actual artists on board as much as possible
Good idea, but I doubt Don Henley would be one of those artists. He's hugely talented, but definitely a dick regardless. Saw his Inside Job tour, was 2 hours late to his own show. Just goes to show, it's more about him than his fans.
Don would definitely define your idea as "theft" because he's that dangerous combo of stupid AND a jerk.
It's a true show of your character that you don't dispute fair use claims on your What Makes This Song Great? videos. It shows that, a) you care about musicians and their livelihood, b) you understand the work that goes in to making music, and (most importantly) c) you're truly doing this for the love of teaching your audience.
The stupid thing about this is that Don Henley says he doesn't want anybody to steal "his" music but he himself lifted a lot of material from sixties artists like the Byrds and Gram Parsons. It's not like Henley was a great musical innovator.
Henley is hypocrite.
Don't "steal" from me, but those other rich dudes need to pay their "fair share".
Typical leftist reasoning.
@@johnbedell2376 Yeah, bring partisan politics into a rare truly non-partisan issue. Way to go dude.
@@johnbedell2376 Right, typical of those "leftist" one-percenters. You can tell that joke again.
@@johnbedell2376 WTF does this have to do with "left" or right (reasoning)?
The Eagles wouldn't exist if not for The Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers. He should pay them royalties.
The "WMTSG" series actually HELPS artists, by reminding people how great their songs are! So silly.
Good for you Rick. The authorities should be praising people like you. The artists would make a fortune sharing the purse. I wish you every success.
Absolutely right, in fact Rick puts his own effort to promote those artists and invite younger audiences to listen and buy old cool records. The artists shall pay you Rick for doing that
They want to have their cake and eat it too. The music industry is insufferable
Man, I'm so glad you went ahead and did this. It's a good thing and I believe it WILL make a difference in the long run. Worst case scenario, you get a BILLION new subscribers! ;)
Next time: red tie with Banhammer graphics \m/
You have talent, insight, and integrity. Glad you testified.
“My fellow Americans” 😭 very funny
Rick for president! I think your country could use some harmony, a steady groove and some love for the dissonances that you need to spice things up in a country made up of simple powerchords.
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made us laugh too :D
Rick for Secretary of Music.
If any of these people read the comments, I want them to know that I have legally purchased about 6 or 7 songs after watching them featured on "What Makes a Song Great", and I bet I'm not the only one. It's like a 30 minute infomercial for the song.
Even just watching the official video works too!
TH-cam for me is like an advertising jukebox. I like old stuff and if I find an artist or group I don't know about, I listen to their stuff on TH-cam, and if I like it, I go spend money on it.
@@gunnaryoung - often people don't know a song or group, or hadn't thought about it in awhile. So they won't even be looking for an official video, UNLESS THEY SEE AND HEAR IT ON A CHANNEL REVIEWING IT. THEN they will look for it.
Practically all the music I have bought in the past 15 years, I became aware of on TH-cam, including some that I learned about on OTHER channels than the act's official one.
Curtfj Exactly my sentiments. Rick is actually providing a service for these artists by creating new fans for them and encouraging existing fans to buy more of their music and other media and merchandise. Though he’s not paid for this by them, but could/should be, he certainly shouldn’t be demonetized for it.
HiltonBenchley Same. TH-cam is like a sampler. I sometimes will avoid listening to more than a couple of songs by a band on TH-cam because I want to hear the album in it’s proper context.
This is honestly great work! Thank you for getting up there and doing the legwork to allow people to learn! You are offering the world free tuition (ok we pay by watching some advertisements) but we are so lucky to have creators like you!
Who you are, HOW YOU TEACH, and how you are is WHY WE WATCH YOU. I watch THIS channel more than any other because of what you offer and how. Thank you for it. I plan to buy your entire teaching course as soon as I can swing it. I'm trying to learning guitar and it's not easy for me. And no suit required, dress as you wish
What kills me about all this is, when people who either react to or break down songs post something, that's exposure for that artist, which, in many instances, leads many listeners to look into more from those artists. By putting copyright claims on these videos, or especially blocking them, they're stifling that exposure that could lead to a much greater return. It's absolutely absurd that they do things like that. In the end, they're only hurting themselves.
The recording industry is, after all these years, still a joke.
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I have to declare to being a Brit, so the niceties of US law are not something I feel able to comment about. I'm 62 and have always been an avid listener of music, and a perpetually optimistic BAD guitarist. At times , my listening has been restricted by peer pressure and a kind of obsessive affiliation to a genre, but even with a completely open mind I cannot listen to everything and I'll miss some very good things. Rick doesn't just educated...in a uniquely accessible way I must say...but helps us to appreciate, and like a mentor brings things to our attention. The media is so fickle, good music drops off the play lists and maybe younger people are the ones really missing out on some of the gems that have defined our popular culture...in the UK I cannot remember the last time I heard REM (for instance) on the radio...since the nineties probably...there's probably 20 somethings who have never heard their music unless their mum plays it !! The music that survives is the music that is played and sung....that won't happen if you don't know its there...
Yeah, I haven't heard any REM for years!!
These laws also are part of the Trait agreement with Canada and Mexico. So, I am amazed of how little people know :( in the end, US-based based services attend to US law, so it affects any user even if you are not in the US (from what I've seen)
Exactly. Musical artists don’t realise how they’re destroying their own legacy by being excessively litigious
Hi Chris - I to live in the UK (top left of the London tube map) and have been enjoying Rick for a few years now. Totally agree with his points about fair use policy. Rick - if you're ever in the UK, let's meet up for a pint!
REM sometimes appears on the radio in the Netherlands, if it soothes your worry!
Hi Rick, more power to you. I got your book (deal 4), a while back and got into reading it recently. Very good ground-up coverage. Love the dedication to your kids, named Dylan, Lennon and Layla.
As to Rick introducing music to new audiences, I am one of those people. Ricks channel has introduced me to a lot of new music. Music that I have purchased through iTunes. I’m pretty sure that I am not the only person who has purchased music because of Ricks channel.
You would think the music industry would like channels such as Rick’s. You would even think that they owe him some sort of commission, or at least a thank you. He is after all providing new consumers and adding new cash to their already bulging bank accounts.
You wouldn't believe the amount of ads I had to watch during this video. Keep up the good work!
Sooooo many ads. I ended up watching on the Adblock app so I could get through it.
@James Wilson. Subscribe to YT Premium. If you watch much YT it’s a game-changer and your fave channels benefit. They don’t get much $ but when you block ads they get nothing.
@@HBSuccess Rick said in this video that's not the case with blocking ads.
Me thinks the TH-cam gods are punishing him for his skip them comment!
@@HBSuccess Man, I'm already paying for TH-cam TV, and TH-cam music. So TH-cam premium? Google owns me I guess.
Rick--thank you for all the info you give us on "what makes this song great". Those of us with zero musical talent (the only thing that separates me from successful bands is talent and ability!) have no idea what goes into making a record. You break it so interesting by breaking it down and explaining the intricacies. As Harry Chapin said "music was his life, it was not his lively hood, but it made him feel so happy....and it made him feel so good". BTW--how about a show on Warren Zevon???
I appreciate your integrity to your desire to teach. I found you because you were doing a critique of a Cars song. I'm learning so much about the music industry and TH-cam...you're a wealth of info. Best of luck to you, Rick.