27-01-2010, 22:39
Does anyone here know what the laws are regarding using a sample segment of other artists? For instance, I recently took a short clipping of a vocal from a a Puccini opera, applied a couple effects to it and incorporated it into my own electronica piece.
A friend said he believed that would not be considered plagiarism because the original work has been changed enough times, but I want to make sure.
A friend said he believed that would not be considered plagiarism because the original work has been changed enough times, but I want to make sure.