Sei que a notícia é velha, mas vale como curiosidade... O candidato a presidente dos Estados Unidos, John McCain, usou em um de seus vídeos de campanha a trilha sonora do game Medal of Honor: European Assault. McCain fala no vídeo da participação de sua família nas guerras e também da sua prisão no Vietnã ao som da trilha musical do jogo. Até aí tudo bem. Porém, o compositor da música, Christopher Lennertz (foto), não ficou muito feliz com a idéia, mesmo sendo a primeira vez, na história da propaganda política americana, que uma música de jogo foi utilizada. Isso porque ele é um defensor ferrenho de Barack Obama.
Lennertz não é dono dos direitos de utilização da música, que foram cedidos aos produtores do game 'Medal of Honor: European Assault', mas disse ter sido 'surpreendido' com a propaganda de McCain. "Eu gostaria de ter sido consultado antes de ver minha obra sendo deturpada", afirmou Lennertz em entrevista ao site GamePolitics.
Abaixo, o pronunciamento do compositor, em inglês:
I have been receiving many emails and calls for the past week regarding the use of my music in a national television ad for John McCain’s presidential campaign. The ad is called “Safe” and prominently features a track entitled “Casualties of War” that I wrote for Medal of Honor: European Assault. While I do not control the ownership of this piece, I am extremely disappointed its placement in this commercial. I did not authorize the use and was not made aware of the situation. Regardless of party affiliation of support, I would like to think that someone who believes in the American ideals of business and creativity like Sen. McCain supposedly does, would not want to disgrace or inflict any hardship or ill-will on the artists who create in this country by using their works to promote products and agendas which with they disagree.
As an American, I have the utmost respect and admiration for our troops and all of their sacrifices. In fact, much of the inspiration for my music in this piece came from having a grandfather who served this country honorably as an officer in World War II. I respect John McCain for his service to this country, both in the military and in Washington, but I do not and have never supported his candidacy nor his agenda for this country. I am dismayed that my music has been used to promote his platform and even more disappointed that a candidate who claims to be the best voice for American entrepreneurs and business owners in this troubled economy so flagrantly ignored the most basic values and tenents of copyright and intellectual property. What, I ask, does such an action or oversight say about Mr. McCain’s regard for the intrinsic value of American products, services, or creations? Where does the line get drawn? Is it reasonable to use my music to sell tobacco, alcohol, or pornographic materials? Is it reasonable to use it to promote a religion in which I do not believe? Is it legal?…yes, perhaps, is it ethical?…I don’t believe so. Is it American?…definitely not by my standards.
As an artist, business owner, and patriot, I proudly support Senator Barack Obama for the Presidency of the United States of America…
