Did Coldplay copy if I could fly?
Satriani, a celebrated guitarist who has played with Mick Jagger and Deep Purple, alleged that Coldplay copied his 2004 instrumental track, If I Could Fly, for their hit song Viva La Vida. He sued them in December, demanding damages and “any profits attributable to the alleged copyright infringement”.
When was If I Could Fly Joe Satriani released?
2004
If I Could Fly/Released
What song does Viva La Vida sound like?
Yusuf, formerly Cat Stevens, says he noticed a similarity between his 1973 song “Foreigner Suite” and Coldplay’s Grammy-winning “Viva La Vida” as well. Satriani first accused Chris Martin and Co. off ripping off his song “If I Could Fly” for “Vida,” which resulted in a lawsuit.
Is Viva La Vida copyrighted?
Back in December, guitarist Joe Satriani sued pop music group Coldplay for copyright infringement. The allegation was that Coldplay’s 2008 hit “Viva la Vida” was copied from Satriani’s lesser known 2004 song “If I Could Fly.” Likewise, the two songs share an almost identical four-chord progression throughout.
Who did Coldplay rip off?
Coldplay drummer Will Champion has denied that the band have ripped off any other artists for their music, following Yusuf Islam’s (formerly known as Cat Stevens) suggestion that they ripped off his song ‘Foreigner Suite’ for their own hit ‘Viva La Vida’.
Who sings If I could fly id pick you up?
Benny Mardones
Into the Night/Artists
How popular is Viva La Vida?
The single Viva la Vida has sold over 7 million copies worldwide, and was inescapable anywhere music was played for years after its initial release.
Who did Viva La Vida rip off?
Joe Satriani
Coldplay, no strangers to plagiarism accusations, are now being sued by guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, as the guitarist is accusing the band of ripping off his 2004 track “If I Could Fly” for their own Grammy-nominated hit “Viva La Vida.” Satriani filed a copyright infringement suit against the band in Los Angeles …
Is the hook to Viva la Vida the same as if I Could Fly?
However, Satriani’s lawyers will have to prove Coldplay somehow heard “If I Could Fly,” which may be a difficult task. That being said, the hook to “Viva” is almost exactly the same as the guitar lick in “If I Could Fly,” as evidenced by the 50-second mark in the video below. Coldplay’s management has not yet commented on the case.
What was the settlement between Coldplay and Satriani?
Satriani’s lawyer confirmed to Billboard that the case had been dismissed but wouldn’t reveal whether — as suspected — a financial settlement was reached between the two parties. Under the terms of the dismissal, Coldplay won’t have to admit to any wrongdoing.
Why did Cat Stevens Sue Coldplay over Viva la Vida?
One possible reason the settlement details are being kept under wraps: As Rolling Stone previously reported, Yusuf (Cat Stevens) was also pondering a lawsuit against the band, claiming his 1973 song “Foreigner Suite” also bore resemblance to “Viva La Vida.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb49QuPLuHg