Can anyone please help me with the basic laws for using Karaoke tracks? We are a small karaoke group and we have been sharing karaoke tracks with each other (FREE) is it legal?
Also, if I want to do the same on web and upload various karaoke tracks to share with members only, give credit to the karaoke cd maker, will we be violating any copyright laws? Appreciate assistance and guidelines.
Regards,
Ricky
2006-11-01 11:31:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It is illegal for you to give a copy of a karaoke disc, that you have purchased, to anyone. It is also illegal to share song tracks ripped from commercial karaoke discs. If you try sharing karaoke tracks on a web site you will most likely be shut down very quickly and may even be prosecuted. Read more about this subject at http://www.karaokeantipiracyagency.com/faq.html
2006-11-01 19:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by wiseguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't use the same exact music that an artist uses, most karaoke songs are "in the style of" that specific artist, there's usually something slightly off in the song and doesn't sound exactly the same. also you can't use the actual artsits voice, you have to have some one else sing it "in the stlye of" the artist. lyrics you have to get permission to release them on paper from the artist or record lable they are on. hope this helps.
2006-11-01 11:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by AnneeMoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this one for a fact...
There ARE copy right laws on Karaoke music...
they are the exzact same as any other copyrght law...
2006-11-01 11:33:56 · answer #3 · answered by Stevie_Wonder_Fanatic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋