Re: Recorded published songs

On 7/29/97, Mary Pate <pate[_at_]invocon.com> wrote:
>
> Suppose someone wants to make a tape of songs that have been
> previously recorded/published by other artists, but singing
> the songs himself. Who or by what means should he pursue to
> get permission to record those songs himself?

Start at the Harry Fox Agency:

   http://www.nmpa.org/

> Is there a difference if he just gives tapes away to people or
> sells them.

No. Making a derivative work even if it is given away is still an infringement of a 106 right. It may affect the royalty though.

Mike Oliver
Bowie & Jensen, LLC
http://www.bowie-jensen.com/
<oliver[_at_]bowie-jensen.com> Received on Wed Jul 30 1997 - 12:12:39 GMT