Calvin Harris, Chicane Clash Over Copyright Infringement Claims

Calvin Harris is embroiled in a public dispute with veteran trance producer Nick Chicane, who accuses Harris of plagiarizing his 1997 track "Offshore" in Harris' recent single "Blessings." Chicane posted videos comparing the two songs, claiming they are "almost identical" and defending his copyright, which sparked mixed reactions online. Harris responded with a lengthy and expletive-laden video rebuttal, asserting that the tracks are different and even suggesting that Chicane's "Offshore" itself borrows from the 1983 Tangerine Dream song "Love On a Real Train." The controversy highlights ongoing debates about originality in music production, especially within genres like trance and house where overlapping chord progressions and samples are common. Despite the heated exchange, no legal action has been reported, though the dispute raises questions about copyright boundaries in modern music. Both producers have significant fanbases, and opinions remain divided on whether "Blessings" is a creative reimagining or an infringement.