I have written what I think is a fairly good parody song about Rosie O'Donnell . I know Rush produces similar things and I know Hannity likes parodies as well . And I'm open for other suggestions to present it to , besides those two . And I don't know about copyright laws or infringement rights to protect my song just in case I decide to post it .
Here's my questions :
If I posted it on here , is there a way to protect it ?
What's the best way to contact Rush , Hannity , and any other likely interested parties ?
And . . . Are you ready for some good clean fun at Rosie's expense ? Smile . . . man , I think you guys are gonna like this one .. . I hope anyway !!!
2007-06-28 06:05:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
BTW , I forgot this part. . . . I used the tune of a very popular rock song. . . . . would I need special permission to use the music , even if I use a band to play it and not the original band ?
2007-06-28 06:09:23 · update #1
Truthseeker - It's not an issue whether I care or not , it's the recognition that many others do . Remind me to never hire you for business advice !! Smile .
2007-06-28 06:11:05 · update #2
Yup , this started-out as just an idea to have fun , but now who knows !!
I wrote Rush .
2007-06-28 08:10:23 · update #3
Take a copy of the lyrics and mail them to yourself. never open the envelope. it is then a federal document and can be opened in front of a judge if it comes to that (also the date will be stamped on the envelope by the post office.) As far as using the melody of another song you will have to contact someone more knowledgeable than I am about it. I can't wait to hear the song though!
This will at least get you credibility to fight for your rights if someone should take it and claim it as their own idea.
2007-06-28 06:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by Erinyes 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think if you use the band themselves you are okay and would not their status as musicians with royalty agreements protect your song from infringement. Not a lawyer but the whole royalty thing has changed so much in my lifetime as I knew guys who played cover music in the 70's and now they say its a vastly different scene out there when you do it today.
I think for the best play (even though you lose the band) you need to contact Paul Shankland (and I might have spelled that wrong Rush listeners) who does all of Rushs.
2007-06-28 13:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do have to pay royalties to use the song. I guess you can contact Rush, Sean & others through their web sites. Ask a copyright lawyer.
Yes I am ready. Bring it on!
2007-06-28 15:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go Earnest...sounds like you have a good start ! 10 Big Myths about copyright explainedThe "fair use" exemption to (U.S.) copyright law was created to allow things such as commentary, parody, news reporting, research and education about ...
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Good Luck,Guy!
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2007-06-28 21:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by Me 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go to a site called AmIright.com. They have a whole host of parady songs written by people like yourself. Some of the most hilarious songs you will ever see. Let me know what you think.
2007-06-28 13:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by booman17 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Produce a recording yourself and create a web site, and, post it on YouTube and hope for the best. Yes, you would need permission if using anothers music.
2007-06-28 13:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you can get sued.. but with a decent lawyer you would win.. in the name of art or entertainment you are allowed to alter things and use bits and pieces from things such as newscasts. I heard this from NPR a couple of months ago.
there is actually a national orginization to protect people such as yourself.. though I can't remember the name of them right now.
2007-06-28 13:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by pip 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have the song posted under your name with the date on it, you can claim copyrights.
2007-06-28 13:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you want a way to share freely what you've done check this out.
http://creativecommons.org/
2007-06-28 19:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the source for copyright questions:
http://www.copyright.gov/
Best of luck!
2007-06-28 13:11:32 · answer #10 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋