2 copyright-related questions

[El_Mero_Mero]

Not currently working on anything specific, and these questions are not related, but I was just wondering

1.) Anyone heard of this VEZT thing? Vezt - Music Fans Share Ownership with Artists in their Favorite Songs

2.) When there is a song or instrumental that falls into the category of public domain, can you legally alter the beat (add drums, chop it up, etc.), record rhymes over it, and sell it on iTunes.

 

[DBR]

Basically your not allowed to use sample on iTunes unless you manipulate the sound well enough that you can't recognize where it's from or if you have a valid liscence to use it .They decide what you can and can't upload in the end of the day

 

[El_Mero_Mero]

Basically your not allowed to use sample on iTunes unless you manipulate the sound well enough that you can't recognize where it's from or if you have a valid liscence to use it .They decide what you can and can't upload in the end of the day

Appreciate the reply, but does this also apply to using a part of a song that might be over a hundred years old and is considered public domain? I know that at the end of the day they ( streaming services) can "yay" or "nay" any song, but I'm just curious if anyone has looked further into this.

 

[kingdizzy01]

Appreciate the reply, but does this also apply to using a part of a song that might be over a hundred years old and is considered public domain? I know that at the end of the day they ( streaming services) can "yay" or "nay" any song, but I'm just curious if anyone has looked further into this.

Using a Public Domain Work:
Public domain, like sampling, is also a complex area in the licensing world. Public domain works (as they relate to music) are compositions that are not under copyright or whose term has expired. While a composition may have fallen into the public domain, an arrangement of that composition that possesses sufficient originality may be considered a new composition and thus, protected by copyright.

If you decide to record your own version of a public domain composition, you would not need to secure a mechanical license or pay royalties, unless you are using a copyrighted arrangement of that song. A simple rule of thumb — if you used sheet music to learn it, then you will need to secure a license. You can often find the basic copyright information on the sheet music..

Holiday music is the area where most questions arise. Many classic Christmas songs that are presumed to be in the public domain are in fact copyrighted, so make sure to double-check your sources before deciding a track is in the public domain. Like sampling, public domain is also an area where it is often best to consult a legal expert before distribution.

https://www.ascap.com/playback/2011/01/features/limelight.aspx

 

[El_Mero_Mero]

Thanks Kingdizzy01

Also curious if other posters here copyright their own songs, or just go along with the idea of: Once you write it down on a paper or record it, it is technically copyrighted?

 

[kingdizzy01]

Thanks Kingdizzy01

Also curious if other posters here copyright their own songs, or just go along with the idea of: Once you write it down on a paper or record it, it is technically copyrighted?

yes its technically copyrighted. but if you dont send it to us copyright office, it wont hold up in court. that mail a copy to yourself shyt wont hold up either.

 

[DBR]

That's the good part , once you upload songs on iTunes or other majors streaming plateform it automatically copyright itself and you get provide a serial number for each song . That is why it's better to double check everything before uploading to avoid any trouble with other label and copyright infringement.

 

[El_Mero_Mero]

Thanks for further clarifying