My teacher is always yelling at my class when we put music on our school news. Is it legal to use the music in our news program. Its really lame without it...
2007-04-04 09:15:23 · 9 answers · asked by Andy D 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Its a tv program
2007-04-04 09:24:07 · update #1
Copyright laws allow for "educational" use, but you might be 'skirting the edge' of that definition if it is only for your school newspaper, and not for learning.
The only argument I can see is that writing, editing, etc, of a school newspaper is an educational endeavor, but again, you might be on thin ice, legally -- especially with the music industry up in arms lately about copyright issues.
If you REALLY want to continue posting music on the newspaper, find out if one of the students parents is a lawyer and get them to ask their parent if it is OK.
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2007-04-04 09:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have permission to use the music, you are in violation of copyright. Simple as that. The only exception is music that is in the public domain. That's mostly pretty old stuff, like Sousa marches and I Dream of Jeannie etc. Which would probably sound pretty lame to people who are used to listening to rap and hip hop. When the music isn't being used for profit - for example, if you are not taping the music and selling it - the holder of the copyright will often give you permission to use the music. Usually, though, they ask for a credit line or an attribution. Your teacher has good reason to yell!
2007-04-04 09:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK as long as no one makes a profit from it. You can use it but there can be no money taken by doing so ( by your use of it). If someone in the public does so, it's not your problem. I'd put a disclaimer on it anyway. Consult a lawyer but if not, something like " the song is copyrighted and public use for commercial purposes or any activity outside of it's intended purpose, is prohibited.). Bottom line is it's always best to get permission first from the record company or copyright owner. On a small scale, I doubt you should lose any sleep over it. If it's going to millions of people, make the call and get the permission.
2007-04-04 09:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by Just be you. Go for the stars! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will clearly fall under fair use for classroom playback use. If the video is broadcast or cable cast then it should also be ok as RIAA is exempted from broadcast royalty.
If it is streamed on internet there is a problem. There is no educational or non-profit exemption for streaming of music via internet, which would include video. The minimum royalty is $500 and you will have to keep exact records on what songs are play and how many listeners were fed. That is not worth the pain.
2007-04-04 16:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal if you're selling the program or subscription to the news service for profit. If it is not being widely distributed and is more of a class project, I'm sure the record label won't mind. Technically anything that is copyrighted can't be used without consent of the record label, however clips are ALWAYS permissable (for sale or not for sale) if under 15 seconds.
2007-04-04 09:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by C.J. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-07 05:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by javoronkov 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the song is released as a single, then yes, because it has been released into public domain and is therefore useable without permission. Also, if you own the CD, you can use it if you properly cite the music.
2007-04-04 09:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by ipooicecubes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to get permission, even for a school. It doens't cost much - just pay up.
2007-04-04 09:18:33 · answer #8 · answered by Isaac 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry to say this, but it is apsolutly illegal to do what you are doing. its called playgerizing (spelled it wrong). u dont want to do that.
2007-04-04 09:25:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋