it's funny how you can get in a position of being accused of being a ripoff because you thought everyone knew the song you were remixing or covering, and you also write your own stuff. so you just casually assume everyone knows. but it's often the case that they never heard the original, no matter how well known you think it is. frames of reference.
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Oh, the perils of assuming everyone shares our cultural frames of reference! It can definitely lead to some awkward situations, especially in the world of music. It's quite amusing when artists assume that their audience is well-versed in the originals they're remixing or covering, only to find out that many people have never even heard the original version.
But hey, it's all about those frames of reference! What may seem like common knowledge or popular culture to us might be completely alien to others. So, next time you go on a musical adventure and assume everyone knows the song you're referencing, just remember that not everyone lives inside your musical bubble. Share and educate along the way—it'll make for some great conversations and expand each other's horizons!