I'm wondering if its illegal to use a little part of a song in a video? I don't own the copyrights.
And I was also wondering how much does it cost to buy the copyrights of ONE song only?
2007-03-22 15:56:59 · 5 answers · asked by Hey 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'm wondering if its illegal to use a little part of a song in a video? I don't own the copyrights.
And I was also wondering how much does it cost to buy the copyrights of a song from The Sounds? Are they really popular?
So , if I get sued how much will I have to pay? And also I used the video in a Short video competition in a Brazilian website and If i win i get a Home Theatre and a DVD and now i'm at the top 5. So , i'm not sure If i want to win anymore. And I used the song "Tony The Beat" from the Sounds , I hope they don't sue me cause I love them.
2007-03-22 16:38:08 · update #1
you don't need the complete and exclusive rights to the song, just permission to use it in the video. this is called a sync right, and most composers have Harry Fox Agency handle these with simple pre-arranged contract terms. check out HarryFox.com for further info.
2007-03-23 13:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you probably can't buy the copyrights to a song. That would entitle you to all royalties and distribution rights. The composer would have to be pretty desperate to sell his/her rights to the song.
Generally, you may not use the work of another without their express permission. There is, however, a provision for "fair use." This is ill defined but means you could quote from the chorus, or a single verse without paying. You would not be able to use the whole performance without obtaining a license to do so.
Broadcast Music, Inc. is the US watchdog organization and would be a good place to start checking to see if your intended use violates any copyright and how to get permissions.
2007-03-22 23:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by SA Writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's illegal, but if you're just posting on youtube or something probably no one's going to care, and I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
Buying the copyright to one song varies with band popularity: to use Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love" is going to cost ten grand. To use a Beatles song, astronomically more. To use a song from a tiny local band on a tiny indie label, maybe a couple hundred bucks.
2007-03-22 23:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by Chotu B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably is illegal... if ur not sure then its probably better to go ahead and buy the copyright so u dont get sued... but i dont know how much it costs
2007-03-22 23:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's illegal ... you should find out who owns the rights and try contacting them by email... or by old-timey poney express mail... if you wanna freak em out
Peace
2007-03-22 23:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋