Isn't This Just Stealing?

Summary by Krater

A musician examines the phenomenon of contemporary pop songs borrowing melodies and guitar riffs from older tracks, questioning the concept of 'interpolation' and whether original songwriters are adequately credited.

From the video

Answers: Why do modern pop songs sound so similar to older songs without crediting the original writers?

• Musical interpolation
• Songwriting credits
• Copyright infringement in music
• Melody recycling in pop music
• Sampling versus interpolation

What it concludes

• Interpolation allows artists to reuse a melody with new lyrics and avoid licensing or sampling costs when original owners decline or charge too much.