[vacri]

We don't seem to have listened to the same vocals. Gaye is singing in a falsetto. So, with significantly different pitch, different melody, different lyrics, different vocal 'hooks'... I just don't see how the vocals are clearly based off the original.

[falcolas]

My apologies - "vocals" was used in reference to the verbal percussion going on - the "hey"s littered throughout as part of the background melody.

[talmand]

That's because, from what I understand, the vocals weren't part of the comparison between the two songs.

[vacri]

Vocals were included in falcolas's analysis.

[talmand]

You have a link to that analysis? I'd be curious over the conclusion since I would imagine comparing vocals to be the weakest part of such a case.

Also, I've seen lots of commentary from supposed experts in the field that have concluded the opposite.

[vacri]

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9237554 :)

not a formal analysis, just the comment before mine :)