Demanded by Nagaswara, Here's Why the Gen Halilintar Family Changed the Lyrics of 'Lagi Syantik'

Kapanlagi.com - The Gen Halilintar family is currently facing a serious problem. They are being sued for a compensation of Rp 95 billion by Nagaswara for alleged copyright infringement because they covered and changed the lyrics of the song Lagi Syantik without permission.

Today, Monday (24/2), Atta Halilintar and his siblings attended the Central Jakarta Court as witnesses in this case. The eldest son explained that they are still unfamiliar with copyright issues. However, they did not gain any profit from the cover video.

Another issue raised by Nagaswara is the change of lyrics in the Lagi Syantik cover by the Gen Halilintar family. But apparently, there is a reason behind this decision.

"The reason for changing the lyrics is because many of the singers are young children, our younger siblings, so the lyrics are adjusted to suit young children. The intention is to make it singable by children and other families. It's just a matter of creativity," said Thariq, Atta Halilintar's sibling when met at the Central Jakarta District Court, Monday (24/2).

1. No Bad Intentions When Changing Lyrics

Thariq CS is well aware that changing lyrics of a work without permission is against the rules. However, once again, he emphasizes that there is absolutely no bad intention on his part regarding his actions.

"There is absolutely no intention to degrade the song, to hurt the song because it's just to make it easier for children to sing and if there are child viewers, it's more family friendly," Thariq continued.

2. Previously Never Been a Problem

Gen Halilintar © KapanLagi/Budy Santoso

Previously, Atta emphasized that his family did not benefit at all from covering the song Lagi Syantik. The number 1 YouTuber in Indonesia knows very well that covering songs content is not financially beneficial, as the earnings will go to the creator.

"Personally, I rarely do covers, but as far as I know, Gen Halilintar management often gives ideas to cover songs, but usually not at all like this, and this is the first time. Because we know that if we cover and the management knows that the earnings are for the creator," Atta concluded.

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