My group wants to record a cappella versions of several popular (not a cappella) songs, some still under copyright. We don't plan on selling the CDs; we may possibly accept donations. Since we're doing this non-commercially, do we have to pay the compulsary license fee for use of the copyrighted songs?
2006-12-22 17:27:51 · 8 answers · asked by fake n 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
do whatever the heck you want to with it as long as you don't get caught. It's only illegal when you get caught!
2006-12-22 17:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by Strikernow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be safe, you need to check with the company that owns the copywrite on the popular songs.
If you accept donations instead of "selling" them, then you'd probably be okay. Just make it clear that you're "suggesting" a donation amount, if people wish to own a cd... :)
2006-12-22 18:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, its legal to record a cd of your version of other people's songs as long as you do not sell it or give it to anyone as a promotion or exchange for coming to a show or other stuff like that.
2006-12-22 17:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by josh c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that can be compared to someone going to a jewlery store and stealing a watch for his own personal use and not selling it.
2006-12-22 17:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by caciansf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's an infringement of the copyright laws either way it goes (also known as piracy)
2006-12-22 17:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by Fabian Figueroa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont accept donations then I think you will be fine. I am not sure though if you are going to accept donations.
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2006-12-22 17:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by Eric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have lime wire you ca. i don't pay and i make all kinds of Cd's for me.
2006-12-22 17:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-22 17:29:54 · answer #8 · answered by Ynot me 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋