Once we have isolated the basis of Newton's infringement action the "Choir" composition, devoid of the unique performance elements found only in the sound recording we turn to the nub of our inquiry: whether Beastie Boys' unauthorized use of the composition, as opposed to their authorized use of the sound recording, was substantial enough to sustain an infringement action.
Nonetheless it was a lethargic performance devoid of the required sparkle and energy.
For Sobchak, it was a rare performance: devoid of expression and delivered in a monotone.
In a performance devoid of sentimentality she perfectly captures the awful solitude of a creature who exists outside time.
It's a warm, moving, human performance, devoid of the preciousness that hampers her peers in the much-hyped new acoustic movement.
"Shrewsbury were better so we're fortunate to still be in the Cup," said David Moyes, who did not try to dress up a performance devoid of class and even of more basic traits.
That timid moment sparked a furious reaction from travelling supporters who had to endure an Arsenal performance devoid of penetration, urgency and a response to Martínez's tactical superiority.
At least that's the impression she gave with her Tory-tastic ranting about drugs on Question Time – a performance devoid of compassion or insight, in which she toed the party line so vigorously, you'd think she was afraid she might lose control and attempt to snort it.
Giving a dismal performance devoid of urgency or at least the energy this game had begged of them, the Nets scored a 11 points in the fourth quarter -- their lowest total in a quarter this season -- on the way to their fifth straight loss, a 97-76 defeat by the Detroit Pistons.
Liverpool were flattered by their 2-0 half-time lead in a performance devoid of the verve that had captivated Anfield during Monday night's 4-1 demofition of Swansea.
The performance, devoid of obvious vanity, honors the character's distracted ambivalence.
