There is a name I would like to use for a music group but I would like to find out if the name has been taken before. It would be good to know for copywright purposes and such to see if this name is an original.
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u could type in the name u want 4 your band in the limewire artists section and see if its a band or u could type it into google or dogpile or ask jeeves. hope that helps!
249212
Just to correct you, it's a first name that you're asking about.  Here's a Web site that has lots of examples.
330493
Yes. Place names liek that are not copyrighted or trademarked.  The one exception is if you are somehow claming or implying to be an official government organization or contractor. Then you must have permission of the relevant government body to imply a connection with them.
106276
OMGosh!  I can't believe you asked this!!!  \n\nWhen I was younger, I used to CRY b/c everyone in my family had a song with their name and I DIDN"T.  So, my Aunt said she was going to write me one.  She never did.  Then about 10 years ago, I told this story to my boyfriend.  He said he would write me one.  He did but never had actually put the finishing touches on it.  We ended up breaking up after 6 years.  \n\nSO, no song with my name in it, at least that I know of!\n\nP. S.  I keep trying to respond back to your e-mail and it is saying that it won't go thru b/c your email address hasn't been confirmed????  I'll keep trying!
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i think you should keep a copy with you own beat first. but you should also enter this contest and get your name put out there as well.\nhttp://www.thebeatgame.com\nGood luck!\nlet me know how it goes\nyou can e mail me
598625
Of course you can.  Many great works of entertainment have been created by partnerships, teams, couples, siblings, etc.  Its better to use your names than a company or corp. that doesn't legally exist yet.
244789
Try an anogram of your name or use your initials. Write down your own name and play with the letters you have. Mine would be DJ VJ.
410324
See http://www.copyright.gov/records/.  There are complete details for everything you asked about.  Good luck!
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iTunes, Napster, or Music Match.  All fast reliable and legal.  All music is at some level copy written material.  The band saying it is free doesn't make it so.  They have to jump thru a lot of hoops to give up all their rights so always take care getting music "for free".
616631
Are you well known in your area by your nickname? Also, do you have things about you that keep you different than the others with the same name? Originality is the key. If not to both questions, then I'd think of something different.
555922
I'm not sure I understand the question but:  The meaning of 'source of music' is telling you where the music originated, or who copyrited it first. I hope this helps!
26508
Most of the time, these camps use unknown groups. We had a band at Siloam 2003 that was unknown then, and is well known now. Cedars probably doesn't have a website yet. If you bought a cd of them, check the cover. If they have a website, it will probably be mentioned somewhere on the cover. Perhaps there is contact information for the band, and you could call or write and ask.
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Not only music bands but rappers also. Example busta rhymes, tech 9, 50 cent, too short, snoop doggy dogg etc. I guess it's a good way for fans to remember their names. If your name is like John Smith, it doesnt catches people's attention that much. Sometimes the names doesnt even match with the band like Savage Garden? Nothing is savage when you actually hear what they play. More like soft garden to me.
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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.
64234
The best way is to check out other peoples pages. You can usually find good links to where they got their backgrounds and music from.
424243
Be original and creative. How about your full name spelled backwards, or take a simple object that you like and use the name.
465764
I would go for the original, that way you can ask around and see if anyone else has had it.