File:The Clang (from Law & Order).ogg

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Summary

"The Law & Order Clang" by Mike Post

Licensing

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  1. the sample is being used for commentary on the recording in question;
  2. the sample contributes significantly to the encyclopedia articles in which it is used (listed under the heading "File usage" below) in a way that cannot be duplicated by other forms of media;
  3. the sample is short in relation to the duration of the recorded track, and is of inferior quality to the original recording;
  4. no other samples from the same track are currently used in Wikipedia;
  5. there is no adequate free alternative available.

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Fair use rationales

Fair use rationale for this sound clip:

  1. Its use in the article adds significantly, since it is a significant element;
    1. Its use in Law & Order adds significantly, since it is a significant element of the show;
    2. Its use in Law & Order (franchise) adds significantly, since it is a significant element of the franchise;
    3. Its use in Mike Post adds significantly, since it is a significant element of his career;
  2. Its length is only one second
  3. It does not infringe on the commercial value of the original music recording, since it has been reduced in quality by compression and been overlaid with sound effects from the opening sequence;
  4. It does not infringe on the commercial value of the television program it was recorded from, since it is presented without the accompanying video and includes no dialogue, acting, etc.

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