Joe Satriani sues Coldplay

[DaveWadding]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iyUqimDonaQ6tgVP9Dud4S1pmRygD94SR1C00

Guitarist sues over 2008 Coldplay hit
4 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A noted guitarist has sued members of Coldplay, claiming the band's smash hit "Viva La Vida" copied parts of one of his songs.

The copyright infringement lawsuit by Joe Satriani was filed Thursday in federal court in Los Angeles.

The 52-year-old claims Coldplay copied "substantial, original portions" of his 2004 song, "If I Could Fly." The Coldplay hit, which was nominated for a Grammy this week, has topped charts around the world and been used to sell iPods in commercials.

Representatives for the band and their label, Capitol Records, did not return calls seeking comment on Friday.

Satriani wants a federal judge to order an accounting so he can determine how much money he may be owed, or else stop using the song.

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You be the judge:

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[Juan]

I think I like Satriani's song better.

[Funky Fly]

lol not even an attempt to mask it with an extra ding.

[Requiem]

Wow.. they're fucked.

[ron the dial]

yes

[RP]

I hope he sues them so hard they cant make music anymore. They're horrible

[Impeccable]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Chris Martin is a douche.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

This is why Satch is God, smiting shit bands with his mighty axe!

[Downunder]

So that's what happens when Coldplay try and write a song that doesn't sound like every other song they've ever written.

They don't, they just use someone elses.


What's the bet Chris Martin says until now he had never even heard Satriani's song.


Satch is God - Coldplay are boring fucks.

[owenbrown]

Wow.. they're fucked.

[ct2k]

If Coldplay were some garage band who'd just stumbled upon a huge hit or two I'd say Satriani's lawyers would milk them for all it was worth, but Coldplay being who they are (ie richer than Satch himself) it wouldn't surprise me if they put up a decent fight to this.

But still, LOL

[RP]

How is it possible that so many people still like Coldplay? Coldplay are like the John Cena of the music industry.

[Kane Knight]

lol not even an attempt to mask it with an extra ding.

LOL

So that's what happens when Coldplay try and write a song that doesn't sound like every other song they've ever written.

They don't, they just use someone elses.


What's the bet Chris Martin says until now he had never even heard Satriani's song.


Satch is God - Coldplay are boring fucks.

Although, the video where they combine the two sounds really cool. Leave it to Satch to spice up a shitty band.

If Coldplay were some garage band who'd just stumbled upon a huge hit or two I'd say Satriani's lawyers would milk them for all it was worth, but Coldplay being who they are (ie richer than Satch himself) it wouldn't surprise me if they put up a decent fight to this.

But still, LOL

On the flip side, a garage band would be more likely to settle in the first place. Coldplay's looking at a shitload in damages here, and they really have NO leg to stand on.

[Gonzo]

I hope they get hit where it hurts. Nothing pisses me off more than when a musician or artists bites off of someone else.

[ct2k]

LOL



Although, the video where they combine the two sounds really cool. Leave it to Satch to spice up a shitty band.



On the flip side, a garage band would be more likely to settle in the first place. Coldplay's looking at a shitload in damages here, and they really have NO leg to stand on.


Indeed, but as various 'celebrity' cases in the US have shown us, having no leg to stand on is often no obstacle to getting what you want in a court of law:naughty:

[Gonzo]

I'm glad that if I ever get sued, I have 3 legs to stand on.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If Coldplay get smashed, cam someone go after Nickleback next?

Thanks

[DaveWadding]

If Coldplay get smashed, cam someone go after Nickleback next?

Thanks

I dont think you can get sued for stealing from yourself. :(

[The Mask]

I'm glad that if I ever get sued, I have 3 legs to stand on.

You're an amputee dog and i claim my $5

[Nark Order]

If Coldplay get smashed, cam someone go after Nickleback next?

Thanks

Somebody already did, and it was awesome.

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[DaveWadding]

I dont think you can get sued for stealing from yourself. :(

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[St. Jimmy]

Meh, just cut the guy a check. Not like he'll ever amount to anything. Coldplay is pretty fantastic. Their song is still lightyears better.

[ron the dial]

lol not like he'll amount to anything

[St. Jimmy]

Exactly.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Somebody give Jimmy a clue.

[Gonzo]

Meh, just cut the guy a check. Not like he'll ever amount to anything. Coldplay is pretty fantastic. Their song is still lightyears better.

You are a nitwit.

[Kane Knight]

Indeed, but as various 'celebrity' cases in the US have shown us, having no leg to stand on is often no obstacle to getting what you want in a court of law:naughty:

Yeah, but Atriani is also a celeb.

[Funky Fly]

Meh, just cut the guy a check. Not like he'll ever amount to anything. Coldplay is pretty fantastic. Their song is still lightyears better.

... yeah, go sit in the corner.

[James Steele]

I don't usually post in the music forum, but St. Jimmy...are you being sarcastic?

[Blitz]

Didn't Coldplay get accused of stealing this off some indie band as well.

[Requiem]

lol what.. if St. Jimmy is serious, he needs to shut the fuck up.

[El Fangel]

Wow, Coldplay pulled a Nickelback and is now getting Yoko Ono'd

[Nark Order]

St. Jimmy, are you aware of who Joe Satriani is?

[Jeritron]

Joe Satriani did the amazing guitar theme to Top Gun.

Then In Flames ripped it off for some song of theirs, biosphere maybe, and just sped it up. This was in high school, I noticed it and none of my friends believed me, and as far as I know there was never a lawsuit even though there should have been. I don't remember the song because I dont listen to that shit anymroe.

[Jeritron]

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That's what it was. All of these kids had In Flames dicks so far down their throats they refused to admit it. I don't know how metal it is to rip off the theme to Top Gun. Not very metal I would say.

[El Fangel]

I really like In Flames, but that is bullshit. :mad:

[Funky Fly]

Similar, but not identical, Jeritron.

[Jeritron]

I know it's not identical. Close enough though. The point was really that I noticed it and thought it was pretty funny, and nobody else understood what I meant.

[Kane Knight]

LOL. That's such a shoestring claim.

[Impeccable]

Did I mention Christ Martin is a douche?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Did I mention Christ Martin is a douche?

He's calling himself Christ now? I mean, I wouldn't put it past him.... :shifty:

[Impeccable]

Have you listened to the lyrics of the song in question :D

[The Mackem]

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[Penner]

Coldplay sucks. They copied Zombie by The Cranberries.

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[Kane Knight]

Coldplay sucks. They copied Zombie by The Cranberries.

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OMG they took a generic progression and both use a piano. It's like they stole it whole cloth!

[Penner]

Cranberries don't use a piano.

[Arashi Kage]

This is why Satch is God, smiting shit bands with his mighty axe!

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This definately isn't a "sonic coincidence", the overlay of the two songs is remarkable.