Interpolation (popular music)
Rerecording music to use in another recording
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In popular music, interpolation (also called a replayed sample) is the process of recreating an element or recording in another work. Unlike sampling, which is the reuse of a recording, interpolation requires only the permission of the owners of the musical content, rather than the owners of the recording. It also creates more freedom to alter constituent components such as separate guitar and drum tracks.[1][2]
Examples
Interpolation is prevalent in many genres of popular music; early examples are the Beatles interpolating "La Marseillaise" and "She Loves You", among three other interpolations in the 1967 song "All You Need Is Love",[3] and Lyn Collins interpolating lyrics from the 5 Royales' "Think" in her 1972 song "Think (About It)".
One genre where interpolating (as well as sampling) is prevalent is hip hop music; prominent examples include Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise" interpolated in Coolio's hit song "Gangsta's Paradise",[4] and Sting's "Shape of My Heart" interpolated in Juice WRLD's 2018 hit "Lucid Dreams".[5]
In pop music, notable examples include Anne-Marie's "2002" which interpolates lyrics from six songs; Portugal. The Man's "Feel It Still" which interpolates the Marvelettes' 1961 hit "Please Mr. Postman";[4][5] "Bad Liar" by Selena Gomez which interpolates the bassline of "Psycho Killer" by new wave band Talking Heads;[6][5] and Ariana Grande's 2019 single "7 Rings" which interpolates "My Favorite Things" written by Rodgers & Hammerstein and made famous by Julie Andrews.[7]
The 2004 Eric Prydz song "Call on Me" is based on a replayed sample of the 1982 Steve Winwood song "Valerie".[8][9] Winwood rerecorded his "Valerie" vocals, and the instrumental was recreated by the company Replay Heaven, which recreates samples to simplify licensing.[9][10]