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? WHERE CAN I GET PERMISSION TO USE THEIR SONG? WHERE? ohhh God.
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 16:52:38 · 5 answers · asked by Hey 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
But what if it was NON PROFIT????
Then it would be Okay? Could they sue me for something that I didn't get any money from?
2007-03-22 17:03:48 · update #1
I think you are entitled to use up to 20-30 seconds of their song even if its copyright. You have to talk to the record company on permission to use their music.
2007-03-22 16:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is against the law. I believe it is against the law to use any portion of the song as well as the whole song, there is also another provision that prohibits you from just using a small portion of the song. You would need to use the whole thing. The rights to the song are held by BMI, Seasac, or a few other companies. You will not get permission, you will get a big invoice in the mail or a lawsuit. Your choice.
2007-03-22 16:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you in all risk can no longer purchase the copyrights to a song. that would entitle you to all royalties and distribution rights. The composer might would desire to be exceptionally desirous to sell his/her rights to the song. many times, you will possibly no longer use the artwork of yet another devoid of their show permission. there is, although, a provision for "honest use." it incredibly is sick defined yet ability you ought to quote from the refrain, or a single verse devoid of paying. you does no longer be waiting to apply the entire overall performance devoid of determining to purchase a license to realize this. Broadcast song, Inc. is the U. S. watchdog business enterprise and may be a marvelous place to commence checking to be certain if your meant use violates any copyright and the thank you to get permissions.
2016-10-01 08:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called sampling and it is illegal if you do not have rights to do so. If they never find out or decide not to pursue a lawsuit, you are ok. But if they want to, they can sue you for pretty much every penny you make off of it. Just ask Vanilla Ice
2007-03-22 16:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by yourbachelor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be. Or so my son was told when he was in high school.
2007-03-22 16:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋