Musically predictive
I’m going to play a little game here. Musical. Just for fun. Imagine a song. Go ahead, I’m not judgemental. Perhaps you really vibe to Happy Birthday.
Once you feel comfortable, find a tape recorder (old school, here). And record your work. In the music industry, you’ve now created a cover version. Following, so far? Good. Because in the real world, covers are created, all the time.
Now, let’s do something completely different. Imagine a song that hasn’t been recorded, yet. Figure out what that song might sound like, given the style and talent of a particular artist. For example, John Mayer. Or Adele. Take your tape recorder, and commit your new song to posterity. Go to YouTube, if you want (although it will probably be demonetized). That, also, is a thing.
I’ve recently learned that there are people who are born with musically predictive powers. One, at least. Here’s a link to a song by John Mayer that was predictively covered. And another song, by Adele. Same idea (and the same artist). Mad talent, incidentally.
The next time you have a musical inspiration, this is the direction to take. So what if the songs are demonetized, from the get go? At least you can’t be accused of plagiarization, and that’s a rare thing.
I’m unsure what happens in the context of instrumental performance. Is this a case of copying, or just accepting that your personal musical skills are inexact? I mean, if it sounds “a bit” like Happy Birthday, have you infringed anything? I really need answers. Before I try to invent a wheel.
