As a fellow Shandong native of Zhu Zhiwen, he supports Zhu Zhiwen emotionally. But from a legal perspective, it has to be said that the director also has legal basis for suing Zhu Zhiwen. A famous director sued Zhu Zhiwen, claiming that many of his musical works had been infringed! Faced with this problem, what should Zhu Zhiwen do? Let me be fair here
Zhu Zhiwen did infringe. If you cover other people's songs for general performance without charging fees from the public or paying the performers, you do not need to obtain permission from the copyright holder and do not pay them remuneration.
There is a premise here, that is, does Zhu Zhiwen profit from covering other people's songs? If it is just for entertainment and no profit is made, it does not constitute infringement; if it is a commercial performance and you make a profit from it, covering other people's musical works without the consent of the original author of the musical work in advance is indeed an infringement. Looking back at Zhu Zhiwen's commercial performances across the country, the organizer must have paid Zhu Zhiwen labor fees. From this point of view, Zhu Zhiwen's infringement is an established fact. There should be regulations regarding the copyright of original songs
But in specific incidents, we have to analyze which director is it and which song did Zhu Zhiwen infringe? Should Zhu Zhiwen be taken to court? Zhu Zhiwen is a peasant singer. Because he likes to sing, he sang the song "Rolling Waters of the Yangtze River East" with a passionate and high-pitched voice, which was very similar to the one sung by teacher Yang Hongji. It became popular all over the country and was featured on CCTV. It's not easy for Brother Dayi. He also made his debut based on his strength. He also contributed to the emergence of peasant singers on the artistic stage. From a lower-level man to a young man, he turned into a white swan.
For such a peasant singer who has a broad mass base and is loved by the audience, I support him and like him. Since he doesn't know how to compose, the songs he sings are naturally existing or widely popular songs. Some songs have also become popular songs after being sung by Zhu Zhiwen. Therefore, the author of the song and Zhu Zhiwen's opinions should be complementary and mutually beneficial. I do not agree to sue Zhu Zhiwen
Firstly, it has hurt many people who like Zhu Zhiwen. Secondly, Zhu Zhiwen is simple and down-to-earth and has done many good things for his hometown and people. Besides, he is not like many popular singers who make money everywhere. Cheating.
Thirdly, the copyright owner should give him a break emotionally and morally. After all, he is not a singer in the strict sense, so why bother him? Why bother a fellow farmer?
Even if he has violated copyright, he should be lenient. Fourth, the current society is generally not very clear about the relevant regulations and laws on music copyright. If this continues, will we still go to Ktv? Do you want to continue it? Should the square dance aunt be held accountable?
Music is a special product. Its characteristic is that it needs to be widely praised by people. What the audience gets is spiritual pleasure rather than material enjoyment. So this director should stop pursuing it! You have truly won the lawsuit and lost your reputation. Take a step back and the world will be brighter for you! I suggest Zhu Zhiwen go see this director, bring some gifts, and ask him to take care of him. Everyone will be happy!