digital sampling

From: Larry Helfer <Larry.Helfer[_at_]lls.edu>
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 17:52:18 -0800

Does anyone know of an example of digital sampling (i.e. the copying and splicing of a few seconds of a preexisting sound recording) into a new musical work/sound recording where both the sampled song and the new work are available for purchase? I know that Biz Markie sampled Alone Again Naturally in his song "Alone Again" in his album "I Need a Haircut". However, an injunction was issued, see Grand Upright Music v. Warner Bros.Records 780 F.Supp. 182, and the song is no longer available on the album.

Larry

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