Lyndahere And Her Bootlegging Critics...

I was looking at some videos on YouTube of some the bands mentioned in the previous blogpost like the Dave Matthews Band. I found some quiet interesting comments on each of the videos ranging from praise of all kinds for the band and their music to criticism of the quality of the videos. In one case a music pirate has changed the sound track of one video with another. So what do the consumers of illegally recorded material (both pirated and bootlegged) think about the quality of the product they are buying? A high number of hits doesn’t necessarily reflect the quality of a product more the demand to see it. The reason for the dislikes often do not show up in the comments.

So what do people think about Lyndahere's (@lyndahere) bootlegged videos? 

I decided to view comments made on approximately 50 of the latest uploaded bootlegged videos on Russell Crowe and his gang’s Indoor Garden Party performances in New York City to see what consumers thought. I picked those bootlegged videos because there are not as many as for Great Big Sea and it was a relatively quiet year as members pursued their individual careers. I imagined the comments sections of Lyndahere’s Between the Rock and And a Passionate Kisses YouTube sites to be heavily edited (as Twitter is with any criticism of her videos are swiftly shot down) and I will not find any negative comments about the production of the videos.

I expect the only negative comments made will be the comments made on Twitter by Russell Crowe about the quality of the sound of one of her videos made at the St John’s Indoor Garden Party song by Scott Grimes of the brilliant From Hear Clear to the Ocean. He wrote on his Twitter page several months ago

“Even with shit fanvid sound,you just can't deny From Here Clear To The Ocean Garden Par...: “ 13 September 2012.

And Lyndahere was quick to respond to Russell Crowe’s criticism with the following tweets.

@russellcrowe @ScottGrimes And if fanvid sound were not shit, people would simply grab the audio & not bother buying the song. Not the goal. 14 September 2012

@russellcrowe @ScottGrimes The videos are supposed to whet the appetite, not sate it. 14 September 2012.

The other major comments that were made were in response to Murray Foster from Great Big Sea on Twitter who retweeted a video by Lyndahere.

It was interesting what I read in the comments sections. I have attached a copy of some of the most interesting comments. There was of course lots of praise for the musicians and artists and Lyndahere’s ‘sharing’. Lyndahere writes “It's always OK to share. :)”. It is of course not alright. Songs and music are intellectual and creative property that belong to someone. Sharing intellectual property without permission is illegal under the law, immoral and disrespectful because it does not involve consent. It is nice to share if people are the legal owner of any intellectual and creative property and share it for free or give their permission for people to do so.

There were dislikes in particular on the song Mother’s Cross and comments made. Those comments are below. People are allowed to express an opinion on YouTube either in writing or by pressing a dislike button. But ticking the dislikes box doesn’t provide a reason why people dislike it and it may be the production of the video rather than the song. Some comments were blocked. There were people who didn’t like the performance of the musicians and artists involved, attacks on other Great Big Sea fans about nothing that had to do with the song or videos on very popular videos, comments on the nationalities of the musicians and artists including Australians and disagreements between contributors over the quality of the performances. But nothing but praise for the production of her videos.

The following comment was made by Lyndahere on the ‘Man in Mirror’ video,

“Look for some unique perspectives of those both onstage and in the audience as the camera winds up in the hands of a few unexpected (unexpected by me, to be sure) videographers October 13 2012. Man in Mirror October 13 2012. I don’t remember any comments about these events made on Twitter by Lyndahere or anyone else.

Lyndahere referred to herself as a ‘videographer’ rather than a bootlegger. So what is a videographer I ask myself? A definition by the Merriam Webster Online dictionary states videography is “the practice of recording images with a video camera”. The Scrabble Word Finder states a videographer is “any person involved in the production of video material but especially a person who uses a camera”. Dictionarydot.com states a videographer is “a person who makes films with a video camera”.

So how is that different than a bootlegger who also makes videos? The Merriam Webster Online dictionary states a bootleg is an “unauthorised audio or video recording”. The Free online Dictionary states to bootleg is “to produce, distribute or sell without permission or illegally”. Therefore, a bootlegger is a person who makes an unauthorized audio or video recording. The main difference between a videographer and a bootlegger is whether or not the person is authorized to do so. There is no evidence to state Lyndahere has gained a license in accordance with the law to make videos at concerts or has the permission of the musicians and artists involved. What name a person uses to describe the activity they do doesn’t make it legal and respectable.

I clearly need to broaden my research field if I am to really to gain an understanding of what people think about bootlegged material which I shall do. But next on the list of things to find out about is the Standard Youtube License and Creative Commons being introduced that allows people to use videos from people like Lyndahere that provides links and acknowledgment to the original work without the threat of breaching copyright. How ironic to give bootleggers who record without a license copyright over their material and other people permission to use it without the threat of legal action. 



Disappeared 8 December 2012
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What a great song, great to see Russel Crowe singing, along with Alan Doyle. And Miss Barks, what a beauty and wonderfull human being. I wish her the very best in this short yet amazing life we have. :)

Mother's Cross December 2 2012
There were four dislikes to this song.
BetweenTheRock 1 monthago
Yes, it really does make you wonder, doesn't it?
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4 dislikes?? they obviously do not understand the song or the reason it was written.

Perfect in Your Eyes 12 December 2012
Cherryl Maree 1 month ago
This is one of my favourites too. It does not need anything but Alan's guitar and in this video I can hear the richness in Russell's voice coming through. Thank you for posting.

Hit the Ground and Run 8 December 2012
Katie T 1 month ago
pause..... why does Sam have only a towel on?! Haha
BetweenTheRock 1 month ago
Read the video description for the story

Don't You Remember 8 December 2012
TheEvilsquiril 1 month ago
Love Sam so much! So talented!
BarksGlobal 1 month ago
She is actually amazing. In total awe of her voice :) Thankyou for posting this!

From Here Clear to the Ocean 8 December 2012
Frommybackyard 4 days ago
Having the Indoor Garden Party on line has been a great Christmas gift. I think this is my favourite of all the clips. The lyrics speak from the soul and Scott makes them soar. Clear sailing and all the best for the New Year to him and the rest of the crew

Fairytale of New York 8 December 2012
ritsfata 1 month ago
Ok..... um, why doesn't Sam get any credit in the title of this video? She's hands down the most talented human being in the room, and she deserves to have her name in the title. WELL DONE SAM, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

The Confrontation 8 December 2012
There were comments withheld on this video.
Zero2026X 1 week ago
*SPOILER* It's too bad that the last part of this song which Russell actually hit beautifully in this video, was just cut off from the movie. I always thought those lines were very important as it declared a challenge from both men to each other, until the very end

grognakbabarian 1 week ago
Hugh Jackman Sounded like he had something stuck in his throat
freakwifme 2 weeks ago
Bloody Aussies are always nicking Kiwi talent and, need I say anything about pavlova!
Jody Gnant 2 weeks ago
Not to be a troll, but yeah, I actually do sing better than that. :
countrylillac 2 weeks ago
yeah, and i suppose you're so a master in both singing and acting...mr. crowe has an astonishing performance here. criticise only if you can do better. the clip is absolutelly beautiful. In reply to Jody Gnant
Cherryl Maree 1 month ago
Someone else has posted a version of this which has turned up on the news sites....yours is far superior would it be alright if I share it on FB so my friends can enjoy it as well?
BetweenTheRock 1 month ago
It's always OK to share. :) in respond to Cheryl Maree

Walking in Memphis 13 October 2012
ConceitedWombat 2 months ago
So perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Marie Hueglin 2 months ago
Oh just noticed that kiss into the mike at 2:28!
Marie Hueglin 2 months ago
OMG Lynda!Beautiful!!!! Merci xoxoxox

Sadness of a Woman 13 October 2012
gdgest 2 months ago
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. :-)
Crazy 13 October 2012
kyprios1200 2 months ago
Can't hear this piece without smiling. The man is a beast full of creative talent and dexterity. A mighty tree with many strong branches. How much fun do these guys have together?

Man in the Mirror 13 October 2012
fdafsdfasgs 1 week ago
Not a big audience yet everyone is having a great time, that's how it should be
Every Breath you take with Sting 13 October 2012


Krista 2 weeks ago
@80sretrotv And furthermore, you need a life worse than I do.
Krista 2 weeks ago
@80sretrotv I don't know who you think you are, but this BS has to stop. Those involved know the truth, you don't
80sretrotv 2 months ago
Oh and stalking Alan's parents? Really? Why don't you get a job and use your office degree in reply to Krista (Show the comment)
80sretrotv 2 months ago
You would know that wouldn't you Krista ... how about Pregnancy test in the trash at Alan's house.
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Krista 2 months ago
takes one to know one ceedkay
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