![]() Menon adds that computerisation in the music industry has resulted in the ‘cut and paste’ of musical codes. So, nobody is a saint here when it comes to giving proper credit to the original creators,” he says. However, music directors are often ignored. They give credit to lyricists and others. “On YouTube, many popular bands have released cover songs on the music of MS Baburaj, Raghavan Master etc. ![]() Veteran music critic Ravi Menon says Kantara’scopyright issue is just one among several. And now, the debate is split wide open.Īrtists from the music industry dub the court order as just a temporary relief. Some also point to the late MN Thankappan’s popular folk song ‘Chekkele’, which has allegedly been used by bands such as Thaikkudam Bridge, without due credits. The guitar riff used in Thaikkudam Bridge’s hit track ‘ Fish Rock’, for instance, is a brazen copy from Australian band Wolfmother’s ‘ Joker and the thief’, they allege. ![]() Cyber sleuths have dug up the band’s tracks that have allegedly ‘lifted’ lyrics and music from other musicians. Many of Thaikkudam Bridge’s hits, they allege, are not completely original. However, the lawsuit has opened Pandora’s box, with one segment of critics and netizens pointing out the irony.
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