Re: use of music

At 04:10 PM 2/15/2007, Susan Payne wrote:
>Hi, I read the list, but this is my first time to ask a question..
>
>Could anyone offer assistance on these questions
>that were sent to me. My thoughts are –no
>problem for 1 and 2. I checked the copyright
>files­found recordings, but nothing for the
>individual songs. For 3 -need to contact the
>copyright holder and ask for permission and
>about fees. A group from the college is
>producing the video­theater faculty and students.
>
>We’re now at the point with our Harbison History
>video when we’re looking at options for
>background music. Before making any decisions,
>I wanted to check the copyright laws and status
>on a few pieces. I’d like to know the status of the following:
>
>1) “This Little Light of Mine” -- When
>I’ve done a Google search, I find it listed as
>“Negro Spiritual” without a composer’s name listed
>2) “Bringing in the Sheaves” -- Words by
>Knowles Shaw, Lyrics by George A. Minor (both from the late 1800’s)
>3) Any Italian opera, perhaps Verdi’s
>Macbeth. I’d like to play opera music in the
>background. Would there be fees/royalties for
>both the company who performs? If we found an
>old recording, would this also apply?
>
>For the first two songs, I was planning to use student or faculty musicians.

You should read "The Use of Music on Multimedia Web Sites" (same issues applies to any multimedia project) on my site. http://www.ivanhoffman.com/music.html

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