Mashups and Copyright Law

Glee Mash-up

1. What is this mashup trying to communicate? Is it technical experiment, social or political commentary, a comedic parody, or an abstract work of media art?
I think this mashup is an abstract work of media art because glee is trying to test out a new type of style and different way to express it. Also this could be a technical experiment because the actors in glee are singing and have instruments then they go and dance. They want to see what the audiences reaction is to this type of thing, so if it is a hit, then they will do more mashups. This mashup is trying to communicate how different styles of music can fit into each other and sound good. They are using Bon Jovi and Usher. You think of two different people when you hear those names. 

2. Did its creator follow or break copyright laws in its production?
This creator didn't break the copyright laws in its production because the creator remade the song into their own. Glee always uses major artist's songs and make it their own. It isn't exactly the same. Also on youtube, when people make covers, it doesn't count as breaking the copyright law because they are using their own voice, or instruments to make the song. Usually, T.V. shows and movies should ask the artists if they are allowed to use their song. It is only right to do so. 

3. Do you think that mashup like this requires copyright permission? Why or why not.
I do think a mashup like this requires copyright permission because they are using another person's song. What if that person didnt want them to use it and does anyways. It is like stealing something and just remaking it. Like i said before, they should already ask the artist if they can use their songs.