I'm planning on starting a podcast on a tv show, so obviously I'd like to use some of theme song as the intro. I know that I most likely can't use it unless I have permission to use the copyright, but I'd like confirmation. For some reason, also, I remember reading somewhere that you can use 8 seconds or less of a song, but I'm not sure if that's true either. And does it mean anything that I payed for the music?\n\nSo, basically, what are the rules on this kind of thing?
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Paying for the music gives you personal rights to its use. Generally, that doesn't give you any rights to redistribute it to others. \n\nAs to the 8-seconds, it sounds like you're talking about application of the Fair Use provisions of Copyright law. These are tricky, and it's always a fuzzy area what constitutes Fair Use. Most courts still haven't come down with a bright-line rule on this issue.\n\nAnecdote: I did something similar a while back, for the equivalent of a blog (before blogs were called that). I contacted the legal/licensing department of whatever TV network or studio produced the show. Then I explained briefly that I wanted to use small clips of the music for a non-profit commentary on the show and asked what the licensing requirements are.\n\nThere is also another angle you can try. If you are broadcasting your podcast, you might be able to qualify for the mandatory broadcast licensing provisions of the copyright code. Again, this is a complex area of law and you should do a lot of research (and/or find an attorney) before trying to claim this as a defense.
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Here in Argentina, a TV hostess coined an expression (not just a word) out of perfectly Spanish words, in her show. So, in order to prevent this expression from being used in other shows, she copyrighted her expression.\n\nThere must be an office for that, but I guess that the proceedings must be very expensive.
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Didn't you sign a waiver or contract when you signed up for the show?  That should have disclosed the rights.\n\nYou can always contact the director of the show you appeared on and ask for permission or get approved copies for your use.  They should be willing to provide you with permission or an authorization.\n\nWithout their permission I don't believe you can use the images unless you crop everything out except yourself.
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You need permission from the copyright holder.  Even if you are not selling the DVDs, you are using the music for business purposes, to make money, so it is illegal to use it without permission.
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As far as stations buying their music.. If the station is in a higher ranking market the record labels will provide the music for free.  They are happy to get the exposure. Every station that plays music is required to pay a flat licensing fee to ASCAP/BMI (they are the companies that pay the artists "royalties" each time their song airs.)  Some smaller stations sometimes need to actually go out and purchase their music, stations can also subscribe to music services that will provide a basic music library, along with weekly updates.  They will not actually charge the stations for this service, they will do a "barter" service with the stations to place comercials on the stations in leu of chash payments.  I hope I am not confusing you more!  As far as CD's go, a vast number of stations don't even use them anymore.  A lot of stations use a "hard drive" music delevery doing away with all of the clutter of cd's.  Most stations are computer operated these days, a lot of the stations dont even have "live talent" in the studio anymore.  They accomplish this by a process of "Voicetracking".  The DJ does not even have to be in the same city as the station he or she is on.  Talent can e-deliver their voice-tracks to basically anywhere Via a computer.  I hope this helps you out a bit.... If it leaves you with more questions... feel free to e-mail me.  I would be happy to help out.
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I should only become an issue if you sell them, or download them.... Since you already own all the music, and copied them and burnt them, and are giving them away for FREE you should have no problems....\n\nCongrats, and best wishes to you.
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That song doesn't even have any words so how would it say the name of the it in the song.  Look I was looking for the name of that song too cause I hear it come on at midnight too, and all I can say is it's the midnight song.  But don't look up that song name because that's not it.  I already tried what that other guy said.
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In most circumstances it is.  It is a violation of copyright to make another copy unless you have a license to do so, and another violation to sell or give away the copy.  \n\nIf you never purchased the music in the first place, downloading or copying the music before you burn the cd is also a violation.\n\nBut sometimes it is ok.  For instance, if you buy a song from I-tunes, you get the right to make a certain number of copies (I forget the number, maybe 6.)  And if all you are doing is making a copy for yourself, the damages are less.
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go to www.smashthetones.com  it lets you upload the song and pick when you want it to start and how long it should be
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It's been a while since I read up on this, but copyright law does allow for a "fair use" clause -- where if your production is a parody, or is for educational purposes, you should be ok.\n\nAnother thing is to contact the copyright holder and ask for permission.  I've done this several times in the past and to my surprise I've received said permission.
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In short, if you are in the US, ... NO.\n\nRadio stations require advertising or subscriptions to help pay the fees for playing copyrighted music.  That doesn't change whether you are making money off of it or not.
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You should be careful what songs you put on your site. Modern songs are under copyright so it would have to be in the public domain for your country. You would need to get clearance from the artist if you use a particular version of the song.
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you can play bites of the song \nbut playing the whole song with out the authors permission will be a copyright violation and they could sue you if your caught \ngood luck
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Generally speaking, a song has to be from an anonymous source or more than 75 years old to be in the public domain. Even public domain songs can have specific arrangements copywrited. You can find lists of songs in the public domain online. "Amazing Grace"- I'm not sure. "Lord I Lift You Name on High" - forget it, you need permission. Also - don't record that tune- it is tired and needs a rest IMO.
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Is it a LEGAL download?\nIf so contact the company you downloaded it from.\n\nIs it an ILLEGAL download?\nIf so, You probably shouldent be watching it anyhow, and since many of the people who create the files are inexperienced and inept, The audio and video tracks get messed up alot, the quility is often poor and well.. you get what you pay for.
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This is a copy of an answer I gave earlier:\n" Legal and FREE Stuff:\nhttp://music.download.com/\nhttp://www.garageband.com/\nhttp://www.purevolume.com/\n\nThese artists may not have air-time (and yes you do have to look for the good ones), but it is worth it if you are EXTREEMLY into music, plus it is an easy/cheap way to hear music you may have had no idea existed. "\n\n******\nout of those, purevolume is probably the best, alot of "big name" artists put samples of their music there...\n\nalso, to respond to others answers... sharing music on limewire is illegal (not that I care, or disaprove of it), and good luck finding ANYTHING worth listening to on myspace.\n\nAlso, just try going to the music artists website, some of them have samples there, or a link to where they have put some samples (like on purevolume), a few even have some songs you can only get on thier web site\n\nHere's a tip, if you are looking for a band/artists website, but keep getting totaly unrelated crap using a search engine, try typing the word "band", or "music" at the end of your search...\n\nGood Luck!...\nand if you like a certain kind of music, list it, and I may be able to recomend some bands you might like.
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See http://www.copyright.gov/records/.  There are complete details for everything you asked about.  Good luck!