ReRushed Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Ever since the threads on this forum about Rush ripping off Journey or Jimmy Page being a plagiarist, I seem more aware of "borrowing" or "ripping off" between artists. Today, this one really grabbed me: Listen to the riff at approximately 0:59 in:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWbk6LPrf0 Now listen to the riff at approximately 1:38 in:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9rM3-XfIak Yep, A Flock of Seagulls clearly "borrowed" or "ripped off" Yes. New Wave hacks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Borrowing doesn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Borrowing doesn't bother me.It doesn't bother me, either. I just seem more aware of it. Today I'm listening to A Flock of Seagulls and that riff gnawed away at me. It finally hit me. It's Yes. Anyway, it happens all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Flock of Seagulls? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Borrowing doesn't bother me.It doesn't bother me, either. I just seem more aware of it. Today I'm listening to A Flock of Seagulls and that riff gnawed away at me. It finally hit me. It's Yes. Anyway, it happens all the time. I wonder how long it would have taken me to make the connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Speaking of this, and I wish I had made notes because I just know some smart-aleck ( ;) ) here is going to ask me for proof, but I have even noticed Alex borrowing from Alex in Rush songs. There are a few of their songs that sound a lot alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Speaking of this, and I wish I had made notes because I just know some smart-aleck ( ;) ) here is going to ask me for proof, but I have even noticed Alex borrowing from Alex in Rush songs. There are a few of their songs that sound a lot alike.John Fogerty got sued for borrowing from himself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Jimmy Page borrowed a ton of stuff and then added a dash of awesome sauce. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I don't think that's enough to be actionable. I've said it a million times but I'll say it again; there are only 12 notes. There's going to be some repetition just on accident. This is more of a melody that is similar not a real riff or song structure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefeltner11 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Does the little bit from 1812 Overture in the 2112 Overture bother you as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Flock Of Seagulls...I think I love them! *thanks lorraine* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Does the little bit from 1812 Overture in the 2112 Overture bother you as well?Not at all. Neither does this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Nice thread. Here's a funny one but it's actually a sample. Watch how this guy goes from 2112 to cheesy in two seconds flat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Flock of Seagulls? My favourite song of theirs: Edited June 19, 2014 by x1yyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Speaking of this, and I wish I had made notes because I just know some smart-aleck ( ;) ) here is going to ask me for proof, but I have even noticed Alex borrowing from Alex in Rush songs. There are a few of their songs that sound a lot alike. he's so good, he influenced himself 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Speaking of this, and I wish I had made notes because I just know some smart-aleck ( ;) ) here is going to ask me for proof, but I have even noticed Alex borrowing from Alex in Rush songs. There are a few of their songs that sound a lot alike. Chord 11 seconds in to Far Cry should sound familiar (being the opening chord of Hemispheres -- Best-Chord-Ever). Appears again at the end. Edited June 19, 2014 by Rutlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 As schmaltzy as it is, I still love this: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I think What You're Doing's main riff sounds close to a Heartbreaker rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Ever since the threads on this forum about Rush ripping off Journey or Jimmy Page being a plagiarist, I seem more aware of "borrowing" or "ripping off" between artists. Today, this one really grabbed me: Listen to the riff at approximately 0:59 in:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWbk6LPrf0 Now listen to the riff at approximately 1:38 in:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9rM3-XfIak Yep, A Flock of Seagulls clearly "borrowed" or "ripped off" Yes. New Wave hacks... What about this song from The Black Crowes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Nice thread. Here's a funny one but it's actually a sample. Watch how this guy goes from 2112 to cheesy in two seconds flat! ¡Viva El Chapulín! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 RE: the original post. Doesn't RUSH borrow from that YES riff in Cygnus Book I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefeltner11 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 RE: the original post. Doesn't RUSH borrow from that YES riff in Cygnus Book I?Are you talking about 5:24 / "Through the void, to be destroyed?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) I just discovered this one today.the main guitar riff in Budgie's song 'Wildfire' sounds identical to a certain Iron Maiden song that came out 4 years later.. Edited June 20, 2014 by MMCXII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Nice thread. Here's a funny one but it's actually a sample. Watch how this guy goes from 2112 to cheesy in two seconds flat! ¡Viva El Chapulín! cool I just noticed the Cool Hand Luke quote and pic in your post. I just watched that movie for the first time last night at about 3am because I couldn't sleep lol. wicked movie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Speaking of this, and I wish I had made notes because I just know some smart-aleck ( ;) ) here is going to ask me for proof, but I have even noticed Alex borrowing from Alex in Rush songs. There are a few of their songs that sound a lot alike.John Fogerty got sued for borrowing from himself!Eh? How did that happen? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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