A Moonstruck Melody
Among my favourite classical composers is Rachmaninov. As I post this image I am listening to his piano concerto No 2, from 1901. Within the melody, another familiar tune is revealed in the form of "All by myself", by Eric Carmon in 1975. A mistake that cost him dearly for using that same melody.
He thought it was public domain, when in fact the family had retained ownership. This scenario reminds me of that situation, but for the opposite reason. Believing for an instant that I own this moment, it is instead a public one. All will enjoy this melody that continues to play for others to capture.
A Moonstruck Melody
Among my favourite classical composers is Rachmaninov. As I post this image I am listening to his piano concerto No 2, from 1901. Within the melody, another familiar tune is revealed in the form of "All by myself", by Eric Carmon in 1975. A mistake that cost him dearly for using that same melody.
He thought it was public domain, when in fact the family had retained ownership. This scenario reminds me of that situation, but for the opposite reason. Believing for an instant that I own this moment, it is instead a public one. All will enjoy this melody that continues to play for others to capture.