Lawyer Reacts To Miley Cyrus 'Flowers' Lawsuit | Inspiration vs. Infringement

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the lawsuit Miley Cyrus is facing over her song "Flowers," which allegedly infringes on Bruno Mars' hit "When I Was Your Man." Miss Krystle breaks down the details of interpolation, explaining how it differs from sampling and cover songs, and why it's central to this case. The complaint was filed by Tempo Music Investments, a company that owns a portion of the copyright for Bruno Mars' song, claiming there are significant similarities between the two tracks. Miss Krystle also dives into the business side of music ownership and how major labels and investment firms use infringement claims as a strategy.

Miss Krystle also examines how copyright infringement cases hinge on proving access, substantial similarities, and intent. She explains how these types of cases can result in massive payouts for plaintiffs, with statutory damages potentially reaching up to $150,000 per infringement. The lawsuit could force Miley Cyrus to publicly reveal the inspiration behind her song, sparking even more interest in the case. Tune in for a detailed breakdown and analysis, plus insights on how artists can protect their work in the ever-evolving music industry.

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[patriciodasilva]

Item 49 'chords' are 'similar'. This is nonsense, the MARS chords, even melody, are GENERIC, used millions of times in other songs. The piano riff, block chords of quarter notes are common, especially used by Elton John. Thus the 'similarity' is NOT protected by copyright, as MARS 'similar aspects' have been done before. If it has been done before, it's not protected by copyright law. All you have to do is find many similar songs recorded before the MARS tune. ANd these 'similarities' are what is biasing the infringement SENTIMENT. It's not a fact, it's a 'feeling', a sentiment. The lawyers think they can, through selective reasoning, persuade a jury. This kind of lawyering must be STOPPED.

[SilentKnightProductions]

A phrase begins and sends on the same chords as another song? Dang! Every song on Billboard for the last 50 years is infringement!

[_whatsername]

Gimme enough time and Ill figure out who Bruno stole it from.😂

[andrewcowie]

I can’t believe she wasn’t sued by First Aid Kit for the similarities between Silver Lining and Nothing Breaks Like a Heart.

[drew]

There are no melodic similarities. The only similarities are in the chorus, lyrically. That is where it is a personal response, not a copy. It's an interpretation, not an interpolation ;-)

[brianhoffman]

I always thought the song was a clap back to her divorce from Bruno Mars.., but if I don't even have her ex-husband correct none of my other details can be right.
To that point I thought it was a parody.

[zippythinginvention]

Miley's song is obviously a reference to Bruno's song. But without doing a careful analysis, I would wager that she has intentionally modified the melody so as to not be identical. At least that would be the smart thing to do.

[ckatheman]

I heard it immediately when it came out. I thought it was a hat tip to Mars and that was approved. It’s only in the chorus though and it’s not exactly the same.

[TheWalrusWasDanny]

Not copyright infringement...If I sung about the Beatles in a beatles like way mentioning songs I liked in the lyric...it wouldn't be infringement....Miley's song is like an answer. At first I thought it was gonna be a lawsuit involving I will Survive!! which is closer to the Miley song IMO.

[garycrause]

Money hungry corporate greed! The words are not identical, neither are the melodies. These people are wrecking music.

[SparklyGals]

I just want to say that I always felt this song was more similar to Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” than “When I Was Your Man” but that doesn’t mean it’s copyright infringement

[rokarolla]

I thought the Robin Thicke vs Gaye family was wrongly settled.

[lawrencerasmus]

There are only 12 notes . The world has gone crazy😢

[paulheartsongs]

As a musician who regularly must learn new songs, I don't see these songs as the same. Melodies, dynamics and inflections are different! They feel different to me.

[michaeljesen]

Lawyer for Bruno : Hey "lawyer for Miley" I need some dough, can you help me out my old pal. Lawyer for Miley: " No problem sue Miley and next time when I need help I will sue Bruno"

[HarisLaus]

IMO this is a soundalike and if everyone start needle picking like this, there will be hundreds of cases. there needs to be some artistic freedom otherwise the new music being released will have to go super alternative not to sound like anything else. If you dig deep enough you will find that all modern music sounds like something from the past, but it has not been pointed out yet.

[reynaarias]

It’s more striking the similarities with I WILL SURVIVE, for me it was Miley singing on the I WILL SURVIVE backing track, but given the fact that there is not much originality around…

[valdelduca]

The chords on the Miley base are more I will survive song
The lyrics more relevant to Bruno Mars
No lawsuits
Sweet dreams

[russellspear]

This lawsuit is bullsh*t. Flowers is a nod to his song. You could call it a response to it. I'm responding to Miss Krystle, but I'm not infringing on her content even though we both are discussing Miley and Bruno and Flowers and When I Was Your Man and even the same lawsuit.

[mikeruiger]

When hearing Miley’s song I knew it was a play on Bruno’s song without anything and without being into music. Just a radio listening experience