Blog Entry #3: Mashups and Copyright Law

I watched the mashup from the hit show, Glee. 


1. What is this mashup trying to communicate? Is it technical experiment, social or political commentary, a comedic parody, or an abstract work of media art?


I think the video is trying to tell people to live your life to the fullest without anyone to stop you to get to your dreams. I think this mashup of multiple songs is a piece of media artwork because the creators made this for a popular television show that is watched by many. 


2. Did its creator follow or break copyright laws in its production?


I think the creators followed the copyright laws because the laws would be enforced for them to air these songs being mashed up. If the laws were broken, the creators of the songs might find out because this is a popular show. 


3. Do you think that mashup like this requires copyright permission? Why or why not.


I think mashups like this requires copyright permission if you are going to use it to make money. If you make money using other artists' songs, they should also be credited for making their songs. I do not think you need permission if you are going to make a mashup just for fun, but otherwise, I do think you need copyright permission.