Are you free to write new lyrics for classical instrumental works by such dead composers like Mozart or Bach? I mean, since their copyright has expired, you can perform their works for free. But are you allowed to write new lyrics to transform some of their works into a new song?
2006-12-04 08:14:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. Loads of artists do it all the time. Enjoy!
2006-12-04 08:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm continually paying greater interest to the song than the lyrics. an excellent song stands up even devoid of the vocals. confident there are super singers, yet provide me musicians that have stable technique. while i visit golf equipment, I take a seat good up front watching those men play. Blues, rock, jazz, and united states of america instrumentals as long they have a melody. i do no longer probable look after unfastened type stuff nonetheless.
2016-10-04 21:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Loads of bands do it. Jethro Tull got one of their biggest hits with a jazz version of Bouree by J S Bach. Metallica, Rainbow and a lot of other rock bands have classical themes in their music too.
2006-12-04 08:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so...remember Rod Stewart tried to pull it off with ''Purple Heather''. Said it was his own composition but it turned out to be an old Scottish folk song from hundreds of years ago......he had to pay up big time
2006-12-04 22:10:08 · answer #4 · answered by reggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the copy-write expires, it is public domain. You can do what you want with the music.
2006-12-04 08:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋