Nami Tamaki's "Result" borrowing from Ayumi Hamasaki's "UNITE!"?

[*Petit*]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

hehe, that's certainly one reason. But I think the main one is in the US music industry people will sue you immediately for doing it. You don't hear about too many lawsuits in Japan that are music related.

Another reason I think is the general view on "borrowing" and cover versions. Covers are produced a lot more frequently and closer to releases than in the US (at least from my experiences). Also the pop industry in Japan seems to be dominated by really few people (producers/writers). This doesen't explain how ayu's melodies are being borrowed though, cause she's never written music for any other artist.

[Kikaru]

maybe borrowing melodies in Japan seems to be more acceptable than in the US?

[stardusties]

woah! XDDD that's insteeresting...is Nami with avex?

[leafyamazaki]

Originally Posted by stardusties

woah! XDDD that's insteeresting...is Nami with avex?

Nope, she's with Sony Records.

[JimmyKoria]

Originally Posted by Kikaru

maybe borrowing melodies in Japan seems to be more acceptable than in the US?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong :x but isn't "plagiarism" a form of flattery in Japan/Asia? Plagiarism is a blanket term…and I guess it’s just as good as barrowing or stealing or coping.

[LacusClyne]

it just the first verse, so maybe it could be a concidence?

[orenji_jaro]

ou! it does soudn of rip off ne? >__< the verse