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sandman New user Texas 98 Posts |
I would like to know if you have to have somekind of copyright permit to play music like you buy at stores. like popular bands and stuff. can you play this type of music at your show?
Presentation is 99% of all magic
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arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Sandman,
Do a Google search and type in my name: Arthur Stead. Half-way down the first page you will see a link to an article entitled "What is Royalty-Free?" This should answer your questions about copyright and using popular music. You'll find several other references on Google about me. Many of them have to do with some of my musical credentials, for example playing keyboards on records by Shania Twain or Ace Frehley, or music I've written for movies, like Steven Spielberg's The Goonies. You may also want to check out the very first Google link to Arthur Stead: My website, which describes some of my royalty-free music products: http://www.arthurstead.com All the best, Arthur Stead |
Wolflock Inner circle South Africa 2257 Posts |
Not sure how things work overseas, but I make sure that I am SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organization) Licensed. This means that I can use any kind of music for my shows.
Wolflock
Pro Magician & Escapologist Member of JMC (Johannesburg Magic Circle) South Africa |
arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Hi Wolflock,
The USA music rights organizations like BMI and ASCAP work the same way as SAMRO. I know, because I used to be a member of SAMRO myself! (I was born and raised in South Africa). Now listen up, you other posters: Wolflock is right: In most parts of the world, performers require a licensing agreement in order to perform copyrighted music. It is not only legally binding, but also ethically correct. |
MattWayne Special user Manhattan, NY | Studio City, CA 624 Posts |
Always buy the rights - then no one complains
Tomasko
Matt Wayne
The Celebrity Magicianâ„¢ www.CelebrityMagician.com / youtube.com/celebritymagician / twitter.com/RealMattWayne / Facebook.com/CelebrityMagician Creator of, 'Got a Light?' and others. Spokesperson behind, TouchTricks |
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