how come you see new artists singing someone's songs? do they ask permissions?
957321
I saw a show on MTV about this. They are paid royalities for the use of their songs. Alot of remakes of earlier rock music is being sung today. People like Uncle Cracker, Jessica Simpson, Madonna, and even Shaggy are doing it.
27777
I think your are only allowed to put songs on there from "myspace music" artists...but I'm not sure. I'm sure there is probably a way to do it though.
1136897
I hate to say it, but I think that you are out of luck on this one.  The music industry generally does not accept unsolicited material.  One chance you might have it to approach a local band or musician and show them your work.  Good luck
68530
Definitely the latter would feel the effects. That is, if the performer was really performing for the simple reason that they wanted to share their talent and let others enjoy it. If that is the case, then they probably wouldn't care if someone downloaded their movies or music because the same goal (to have people enjoy and appreciate their work) will be reached. The people who are only out for money, however, will care because it's (obviously) losing them money.
1028594
it would be nice to know what type of music u play, but i doubt you have a deal because record companies only sign bands that have been playing for a while...that is, bands that already have a name. but if you really did, use your name.
839373
Probably because no one has any talent and they just copy and recopy everything that's already been done.  In music they call it "sampling", in literature they call it plagiarism.  Go figure...
497845
Yes, I do. Most of the time I know the artists, and their nationalities. But there are also new songs, new bands or artists, it takes some time to know more about them; most of them just release a single good song, and then you never hear anything about them.
318596
I can sing!  Oh, let me tell you what, can I sing.  Too bad it isn't any good and people look at me funny and throw things at me, which isn't very nice btw, <pout>.  But hey, I can sing!  I write the songs that make the whole would sing.  :)
233445
Not trying to be crappy or anything but, have you ever done any gigs? Can you sing? And most importantly(although it's a bunch of garbage because it knocks out the people with real talent)do you have the looks to get girls into a sex crazed frenzy? If you answered no to the last question then it's going to be almost impossible. Let's look at the 80s. Quiet Riot, REO Speedwagon, and other such bands all had folks that were pretty homely looking. But it didn't matter then because they had talent and they rocked. It's not like that today though. I'm not trying to bring you down or any thing but I have been in the music business as a writer for about 4 years now and average looking people don't appeal to record lables any more. But if you have a dream and the determination I say throw everything you got at them. Find your gimmick and work it. Pester them until their heads explode. If they see you're determined enough to chase a one in a million dream they may take you seriously. Again, I'm not trying to bring you down. Just telling you like it is. Good luck.
899906
No. A creative work is "automatically" copyrighted when it is "fixed in a tangible medium."  Thus, when I write this message post, I own the copyright (not counting, of course, the permissions I give Yahoo to modify, delete, or use my words as part of the user agreement).  Similarly, when Cute recorded those recordings, they were automatically copyrighted--but instead of a record label owning them (what usually happens when an artist signs with a label) they themselves own them.  Making an unauthorized copy would violate their copyrights in the work.  Now, since it's unlikely that they've registered the recordings, their damages would be limited to "actual damages" incurred by your copying plus any profits you gained through the use of the recordings.  Since they don't have a label and, as you say, don't intend on releasing the recordings, their "actual damages" would be slim to none, and if you don't use the recordings for profit, your profit would be none.  That doesn't make it legal; that just makes it really not worth it to prosecute.  (This all changes if they have registered the recordings--then they can sue for "statutory damages" just like the big-name record companies.)\nLong and short is that you don't have to have a registration for something to be copyrighted--it happens automatically.  Registration provides additional rights and remedies, but don't assume something's not copyrighted just because it's not released or published.\n(However, you might try to track down the band members or a publicist and just see if they've given permission for the music to be disseminated. Then you'd have an explicit or implied license to download.)
260396
A good song always starts with a poem.Why dont you try singing out those poem you wrote and come up with a good tune then sing it to him,for a change...if you can't sing,then let somebody else sing it for you...POETS ARE CREATIVE..be one..
938756
I don't mean to be rude but, Yahoo! has provided its users with Yahoo! Music, where you can selct the mentioned artist and check out the Messege Boards or any other thing about the artist. I dont think Answers will help you discuss this issue...Just an opinion
336235
I think it's a way for iTunes to get their name out there more. If you make a play list, others buy it, you have just networked for them. Businesses like that kind of stuff. (Remember MCI with their friends and family long distance plans???)
970217
If you don't upload you are less likely to get into trouble, as people who share (give as well as take) copyrighted music are far more likely to attract attention and get a lawsuit filed.\n \nPlus someone that shares say 1000s of latest chart songs is more likely to be sued than someone who has a small collection of classical and opera music.\n\nBut no it won't help prevent you from getting seen in the first place, just take my word for it you get no privacy on the internet. \n\nBut saying all this, don't stop uploading to p2p (if everyone did p2p wouldn't exist).
54988
If you go to the official fan site of the artist you like you can send E-mails via the fan-clubs president.\nThe majority of publicly minded celebrities keep in contact with thier fan-clubs (via record company/personal-assistants), in order to get feedback on thier work.
220925
they have a profile on MySpace.com  Check it out, you can download some of their songs from there too.
961489
There have always been performers who don't write their own songs the only difference now is we get to see the selection process (all be it done in a more showbiz way). The only effect it might be having is the same as any reality tv show in as much as some young people today want instant fame without any of the hard work and see these shows as their chance to go to the Ivy and live the lifestyle that really doesn't exsist. It very rarely works out for these people.\n\nI think there will always be room for real talent and it will always be recognised (whether you write your own stuff or just perform other people's songs). These programmes are just a flash in the pan in terms of how the music business operates. They're this generation's must see telly, that's all. Real talent will always survive.