Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Omega Watches walking fine line of copyright infringment

In a recent TV spot for Omega watches titled "Co-Axial World", there are captivating designs and relaxing music, with the help of a song that should be instantly recognizable for movie fans. The song seems heavily influenced by Howard Shore's score from "Lord of the Rings", so heavily influenced in fact that I believe its at the point of copying. Listen for yourself here:


The commercial is impressive visually, but the fact that the main melody sounds identical to the song from Lord of the Rings is kind of bothering. Those unfamiliar with the song can listen here:


I guess enough changes were made to where it is not a copyright issue, but I have a feeling it must be close to infringing it. I would really enjoy the commercial, but the fact that the music is not original makes it hard to consider it unique.

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