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Fan Rendition of Vocaloid Artist's Real Song Muted on YouTube
posted on by Eric Stimson
Vocaloid lets its s write their own songs and hear them sung by a voice-like software. It can be a great way for musicians to promote their work... but sometimes Vocaloid pieces sound a little too close to the originals. Vocaloid enthusiast Mizuki Takaoka learned this the hard way.
Takaoka's version using the software manual
Takaoka objected and fought the decision, claiming the video was a derivative work and posting a picture of the manual on Twitter as proof. The rights holder finally relented on March 1, restoring the sound and sending an apologetic e-mail. Takaoka adopted an amused attitude toward the affair, tweeting that "regardless of the accuracy of the inspection [into copyright infringement], the fact that I was 'officially mistaken [for the original]' is the highest of praise" and including "www" (cheeky grins) into their tweets.
"Starlight Parade" included in the Vocaloid manual
YouTube uses a system called Nico Nico Douga.
[Via Kai-You]
