Giacomo Turra makes a comeback after song-stealing scandal – and unveils new music …
Giacomo Turra faced a serious problem back in April when accusations of plagiarism swept the internet. YouTuber Danny Sapko pointed out that original work from notable artists like Jack Gardiner, Alex Hutchings, Tom Quayle, Marco Baldi, Travis Dykes, Jacob Collier, and Ben Romano had been allegedly repurposed by Turra without proper credit and even exploited for monetary gain in some instances. Renowned music analyst Rick Beato also expressed disappointment, as Turra’s performance did not meet the required standard for a video on his channel.
The backlash against Turra was severe. D’Angelico, with whom he had released a distinctive guitar model, distanced themselves from the guitarist. Additionally, Andertons, who had previously collaborated with him on a YouTube video, decided to remove the content featuring Turra from their platform.
Despite the controversy, Turra is now attempting a return to the music scene, this time with a collaboration with bassist Alberto Rigoni. However, Sapko has once again accused Turra of plagiarism in his latest release. Sapko pointed out similarities between Turra’s new song and a cover of “Love Never Felt So Good” that Turra had performed before but later deleted. Sapko’s meticulous investigation revealed that Turra’s new material seemed to mirror elements from various other creators’ works, combining them into what appeared to be an unoriginal solo.
For Sapko, the issue goes beyond just recycling creative content. He emphasized that every phrase, every pattern, every bend, and every note in Turra’s music lacked originality, all set in the same key and tempo. Despite the damning evidence, Turra seemingly repeated his past mistake by not creating something truly unique for his latest release.
Sapko reinforced his claims by drawing a parallel between Turra’s current work and a video from 2018 where South Korean guitarist Lee Jeong Hoon covered “Love Never Felt So Good.” By showcasing the similarities between the two performances, Sapko made it clear that Turra’s lack of originality extended beyond one song and persisted in his most recent production.
In essence, Turra’s return to music has been marred by allegations of plagiarism once more, with Sapko raising concerns about the authenticity and creativity of the guitarist’s work. As the music community continues to scrutinize Turra’s output, it remains to be seen how he will respond to these serious accusations and whether he can overcome the shadow of plagiarism that hangs over his career.