Can art be stolen without the act itself becoming part of the art?
As a musician myself I know it can be done.
But in most cases,
in the case of music,
that is hardly ever the case.
Music is a vibe.
Good music never starts nor will it ever end.
It was there,
musicians picked it up,
and give it new energy.
We do play music played before by others.
Art does not mind.
Money does,
and money is the darkest art of all.