Here is Andy Samberg’s response:
To answer your question the piano loop in the beat we made is a direct sample from Aphex Twin’s “Avril 14th”, we are fans of his and love that song in particular.
Since SNL is a live show we’re allowed to use anything for one-time airing and only require permission for all other airings. Since it all comes together so quickly we will often air something and then suss out clearances in the weeks following [...] The NBC lawyers are currently trying to make a deal with Aphex Twin’s people about clearing it for future use, so hopefully they’ll come to an agreement.
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see you in the rad zone!
andy
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