Imogen Heap distances herself from YT takedowns

[Otohiko]

I can't see her being able to state publicly that she had "put a stop to" the takedowns, and providing an email address to use when you want to ask for permission, if she didn't have have enough control to do it.

Why not? I can publicly state that I own the apartment i'm renting. Doesn't mean it's my decision to make or that the people that really own it aren't going to do something about it.

It's certainly a PR disaster if the labels say anything about it publicly though.

That's just "standard practice" of the music industry - and shouldn't assumed to be correct. Most intelligent, ethical artists nowadays fight for their intellectual property rights, and in this, I think they should have our support. I'm surprised you should even ask that question. And props to Imi for taking a stance on this.

[Shui]

That´s great to hear.

Now be honest: How many videos are out there with 30+ comments where no one asks about the name of the used song? Labels should realize the potential.

NOWAY, you can rip the music from YT wich great sucky quality and that's why ppl won't buy CDs anymore !

support the labels ! don't edit to music anymore !

[BasharOfTheAges]

That's just "standard practice" of the music industry ... I'm surprised you should even ask that question.

Wait... what? The fact that the standard practice of the industry is that the label owns your rights, not you is exactly why i would ask that question.

[JaddziaDax]

i heart Immi she seems like teh awesomesauce XD

[Otohiko]

That's just "standard practice" of the music industry ... I'm surprised you should even ask that question.

Wait... what? The fact that the standard practice of the industry is that the label owns your rights, not you is exactly why i would ask that question.

Sorry, I got a bit snarky there.

What I meant is that obviously the practice is ethically wrong and instead of questioning the artists, we should be questioning the practice. And certainly applauding every effort by artists to resist it.