limelight?

ampguy · Post by **ampguy** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:28 am

So I'm thinking of putting out a record with a lot of covers with vocals. Is limelight the way to go to cover the licensing?

Is there a difference if I make a few hundred physical cds versus just releasing a download package and put it on a website?

Gregg Juke · Post by **Gregg Juke** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:25 am

Technically, downloads are separate and not covered by physical licensing. As to Limelight, a lot of folks are using them now, but I can't speak on user experience. I've always gone with Harry Fox.

GJ

digitaldrummer · Post by **digitaldrummer** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:30 pm

I've used the Harry Fox Agency too. http://www.harryfox.com/

pretty simple process.

ampguy · Post by **ampguy** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:02 pm

If I throw some of my own lyrics and music in the mix, can I call the project a collaboration between me and the other composer and just pay half?

ampguy · Post by **ampguy** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:03 pm

If I throw some of my own lyrics and music in the mix, can I call the project a collaboration between me and the other composer and just pay half?

Nick Sevilla · Post by **Nick Sevilla** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:22 pm

ampguy wrote:If I throw some of my own lyrics and music in the mix, can I call the project a collaboration between me and the other composer and just pay half?

Until you get sued...

Gregg Juke · Post by **Gregg Juke** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:32 am

Yeah...... ah, NO.

That's called a "derivative work," and while the author is alive and the material is under copyright protection, you need his or her permission (and/or publisher, etc., etc.).

Even if you do that legally (with public domain material), you are supposed to file your copyright forms for that material as a "derivative work."

GJ

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