I Got My First Copyright Strike...I'm Pissed (Rant)

As episode #100 of "What Makes This Song Great" approaches, #99 (The Cars) was just taken down off the platform and I've been issued my FIRST copyright strike. I'm pissed.

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[MEETMagazine]

The system is broken. The music industry is taking advantage of people who are helping them, little do they know. Rick Beato is introducing people to music they would have never heard of. I'm a Hip Hop guy and I appreciate his musical knowledge and appreciation for so many music genres. This channel is one of the best on YouTube!
There has to be something we as fans and students can do!

[InstantGiblets]

It’s like someone throwing money in your yard and you report them for littering.

[thee-wolf]

The irony here is Beato is going out of his way to maintain or revive the relevancy of these artists as they strike his channel. They should be sending him letters thanking him.

[paulm]

We’re on your side, Rick. You’re doing the good work for music, and these bands. If those entities implementing the copyright strike can’t see that they’re pushing towards their own oblivion, then so be it. There are other songs.

[theaviary]

Having your song featured on "What makes this song great" series should be considered an honor. They should be thanking you for keeping their songs alive. Sad.

[elaineosuch]

Never apologize for ranting about this, Rick.

[mitchclark]

Imagine wanting to take down a video about how great your song is.

[mrkcur]

I see your Cars Episode 99 is back, great work! The Cars are awesome and so is your video. Honestly, it’s just want I needed ;)

[BillMcClintockMashups]

The whole thing is just so ass backwards. Who in their right mind would have a problem with you sharing their music with your audience for the sole purpose of telling them how great it is? Makes no sense.

[svenolofandersson]

”We need to keep this music top secret, that’s how we think we can become really rich...”

[gregh]

There’s something very wrong when a man like Rick is punished for trying to share his considerable wealth of knowledge.
Keep it coming Sir.

[saraswatachaudhuri]

Although that's a two year old video, but I had really say you kudos for what you do. I mean I'm in my twenties and there's are so many old, classic songs I listened to because of you. I mean in this generation of money and fame, we have to respect a man like you who is fighting for promoting an art. That's really commendable job, my all love and respect to you sir!

[JeremyDeWallMusic]

Just imagine the thought process behind this:
"Hey this guy with over 2M subs on a service of mostly people 18-35 just made a video called "What makes this song great" about one of our tracks, what should we do?"
"Better take it down and strike his channel. It's not like it could expand our audience, make us money, and at the very least is flattering or anything. Yeah, I don't see any positives coming from this."
I mean, how out of touch can you possibly be. It's just absurd.

[CaptainRon]

I bought most of the Steely Dan records when they came out on vinyl. Rick did a "what makes this song great" on Kid Charlemagne. He talked about parts of the song that I've heard, but he made me hear it in a different way. So what did I do? I ordered the entire remastered CD collection of Steely Dan. Rick deserves a commission, not a strike

[ramseyvoicestudio]

Hey dear friend, I know you probably won't see this. But as a fellow YouTuber who goes through this constantly (and wins), I would like to pose an opposing view: given your stature in the industry, could it be time to start disputing these claims?

Before you dismiss this outright, consider that given your huge fanbase, you could be the one who makes a difference here.

I know it sounds like a major hassle, but it's really not that difficult and I would be happy to share the language my lawyer drafted up so you can use it.

Now I know that the reason you don't file disputes is because you want the artist to get paid which is quite noble.

But the reason that I'm suggesting an alternative course here is that the record companies are quite terrified of this actually going to court.

Not only do you have a completely valid claim for fair use, but if they decide to take you to court and you demonstrate fair use, they are open to HUGE liabilities in anti-SLAPP lawsuits (strategic lawsuits against public participation--basically lawsuits that are designed to prevent the powerful from intimidating you into censoring yourself).

Honestly, if they were foolish enough to issue a takedown and file a claim against you, they could potentially get hurt so badly they would never do so again.

You are a giant in this field Rick, consider that you might have the power in this case to make things better for others out there.

Warm regards,

Matt Ramsey

[bengregory]

I'm 64 years old and hearing this makes me glad I'm on my way to timing out on this planet. Greed and insanity seems to be be the new norm. It is sad that our nation has fallen to the depths that it has. I feel for my children, grand children and great grand children for the fact that they will never experience what we had as a nation growing up. It's just sad for humanity.

[RyanHeath]

It's funny to think somebody was like "How dare you tell people that my song was great!"

[Dolphinstreets]

I got a strike when I made an AC/DC lesson. It's such a frustrating issue, especially when it benefits the artist both in terms of ad money and increased exposure!

[colincruick]

“What Makes This Song Great” Is a win-win-win-win endeavour.
YouTube wins by getting views and building an audience for advertising
The artist wins by getting publicity and potentially receiving income
Rick wins by fulfilling his passion and making a living
And viewers like me win by receiving education and entertainment.
I do hope this stupid copyright strike is quickly withdrawn.

[TimeTravelers]

You’re absolutely correct. Been saying it for a longtime music is hurting. When you plays classical cover live and the kids talk right through it. May as well just get dunked up and forget it. But as an artist my whole life love the music I grew up playing. And still do. I’ve been an opening act for some great bands and headlined many shows. You’re my fav YouTube channel. You’re a great musician and producer. Keep on going my brother. Don’t let the turn you around. Peace & Love
Lynn Brown (73) 9:32