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Post by shyamwestwind on Jan 9, 2012 8:49:52 GMT
Hi Everyone
Is there a validity period for a copyrighted song ? In other words, are there old songs where their copyrights have expired ? Do copyrights have a validity period ?
It would be interesting to know the facts about this .
The debate still goes on whether I can sing a song which has been copyrighted and whether I have to pay royalties every time I sing the song .
Any information regarding these legalites will be useful.
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Post by frankie on Jan 9, 2012 14:10:27 GMT
Hi Everyone Is there a validity period for a copyrighted song ? In other words, are there old songs where their copyrights have expired ? Do copyrights have a validity period ? It would be interesting to know the facts about this . The debate still goes on whether I can sing a song which has been copyrighted and whether I have to pay royalties every time I sing the song . Any information regarding these legalites will be useful. |
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Post by JohnG on Jan 9, 2012 14:11:36 GMT
Hi Shyam,
Yes, there most definitely is, but it can vary a bit from country to country.
Essentially the copyright of the composer of the music exists for from 50 to 100 years after their death depending on region, with 70 years being average. N.B. after their death NOT after the piece was composed. So music composed in late nineteenth century, where the composer died at early in the 20th century is now coming out of copyright. So you're beginning to be alright with Verdi and Puccini!
There also exists a copyright for the publisher of the music both as a musical score and as a recording. As far as I'm aware these last for 50 to 70 years after publication. N.B. after publication. This is why Cliff Richard is interested (or should I say Sir Cliff?), because songs he recorded in the late 50's are now coming out of copyright, much to his dismay.
Any help?
JohnG.
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Post by JC on Jan 10, 2012 2:31:47 GMT
So you're beginning to be alright with Verdi and Puccini! JohnG. Phew that's a relief, I've been thinking of adding some Verdi and Puccini to my set list ;D ;D |
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Post by JohnG on Jan 10, 2012 6:50:33 GMT
That's good then! I've got a couple of arias sequenced for tenor if you need them. ;D ;D ;D Just give me a shout.  JohnG. |
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Post by shyamwestwind on Jan 11, 2012 7:16:33 GMT
Thank you JohnG ................ Verdi and Puccini  ? Is that some kind of pasta ? !!!!! You scared me, JohnG !!!!!!!!! |
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Post by weegeo on Jan 12, 2012 0:44:13 GMT
I've got a couple of arias sequenced for tenor if you need them
A tenor now that is cheap do you have the mp3 for it in `G` lol
weegeo
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Post by JohnG on Jan 12, 2012 8:26:28 GMT
Thank you JohnG ................ Verdi and Puccini ? Is that some kind of pasta ? !!!!! You scared me, JohnG !!!!!!!!! Yep, Verdi tagliatelli and Puccini fusilli. So sorry, didn't mean to scare you.  JohnG. |
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Post by JohnG on Jan 12, 2012 8:28:08 GMT
I've got a couple of arias sequenced for tenor if you need them A tenor now that is cheap do you have the mp3 for it in `G` lol weegeo Yep, That's a fibre per aria! Cheap at twice the price.    ;D JohnG. |
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