As a result of copyright laws, artist can cover a song as long as they pay a composer similar to radio stations playing a song; they also pay the composer a fee. A surprising comparison is made by cable companies
In Walter Olson’s “How Copyright Law Makes Sample-Based Music Impossibly Expensive... If You Want To Do It Legally”, Olson reports that there is an increasing number of copyrights out now, and artists must make sure their song is clear of copyrights to publish it. If it is not, they have to pay an expensive sample clearance fee. Olson asserted that ”Capitol records would lose 20 million dollars on a record that sold 2.5 million units”(3).In other words, it is nearly impossible to find all copyrights, and make a profit off the artwork after paying for copyright clearance fees. Artists should not have to pay expensive copyright clearance
One of the important roles that BMI and ASCAP play in the music industry is the determination to collect royalties for the use of copyrighted music. BMI and ASCAP work with businesses such as radio and television stations, music venues, and streaming platforms to ensure that songwriters and publishers are compensated for the use of their music. BMI and ASCAP also play a critical role in protecting the rights of music creators and they advocate for the fair treatment of music creators and push for
Piracy is, and always has been, a large concern for producers in the music and film industries. In his essay “Some Like it Hot,” 2016 Presidential Candidate Lawrence Lessig defends the principle of piracy on the claim that it founded the basis for “the birth of Hollywood, radio, cable TV, and (yes) the music industry.” Lessig elaborates on each industry in turn, clearly describing the varying copyright laws for the different industries in their perspective time periods, and demonstrates the means pirates used to evade these copyright laws, discussing the parallels and variances between them. His purpose in doing so is to clarify to readers that “even if some piracy is plainly wrong, not all piracy is.” This statement brings us to his focal
From a young age, Steinbeck had encountered many hardships. Based off a few of his hardships, he created his novel East of Eden. It is told through the eyes of Olivia Hamilton’s son, who is as everyone comes to realize, John Steinbeck himself. Through Steinbeck’s experiences, the reader learns about two generations who deal with evil goodness within their families.
Arguments, favors and oppositions Since Napster emerged, music sales in the U.S. have dropped 47 percent(RIAA,n.d.). However, Napster or any other music piracy is not to blame. In fact, music industry in 1980s and 90s was over-inflated(Swanson,2013). Artists receive a percentage of the music sales, and it is mostly between 12 and 14%(if you are a superstar, it can be 20%), after the deductions the retailer, the record company and the songwriter.
The Federal Music Project was a big deal because “for the first time [...] the federal government played an active and enthusiastic role in sponsoring and funding the arts” (Melissa J. 1). This is important because never before in American history had the government stepped in to play a role in contributing to the culture or medium of music. The government intervention helped artists innovate and take more risks because they had a pillar of support even if people didn’t like their music. The government getting involved in culture means that the profession of artist is more stable and reliable than ever before. In the beginning, “the federally funded Music Project [...] was initiated [...] in order to get artists and musicians off the streets”(Melissa J. 1).
In the article entitled “A Royal Revolution: An Analysis of the Influence of Prince on Music Marketing” by Deirde T. Guion Peoples, record labels paid all the costs for an artist’s album—production, distribution, marketing. But in return, they owned the recordings thanks to the ‘work for hire’ copyright law. Gaining ownership through contracts was standard, but lots of musicians hated giving up their song rights. This incisive point illuminates the fact that artists put in the effort to share their creativity with their audiences, but they had no control over their
McIntyre, H. (2020). The Species of the Future. The Rise of Subscription Services in the Music Industry? Music Business Journal, 14(2), 45-58. Robinson, T., et al.
In the beginning of 1990’s, Negativland created a song, in addition to, portions of the song “ I Still Haven’t found What I’m looking for,” by the band U2, and various other artists. Negativland was sued and charged with a fine for copyright infrigement. Although some may believe that they were wrongfully accsed to create the song and album cover, however I affirm the decision of the lower court that Negativland violated the copyright law. Negativland should not be able to produce or sell anymore albums pertaining to the album they created in the case of Negativland v. U2. In the article by Andrian Adams and Paul McKibbins “Sampling Without Permission Is Theft” they insist, “What happens when an artist appropriates a musical fragment and then profits from its use and sale.
A number of royalty clauses for record deals tend to have catch-all-phrases that allow record labels to subtract just about anything the label spends on
The author Johnson says in paragraph 10, "The music business is just that—a business. It exists to make money, and artists need to make money in order to continue making music." Furthermore, if artists refuse to do endorsement deals, they will not be able to
At the end of our presentation we clarified that many music companies breach these laws, however they receive no penalties for doing so (evidence can be found in our script). We presented to a class of year twelves but hope to later present to a mature group of year eleven
Record labels avoid speaking about it and also artists to not raise attention to the problem. Thankfully this topic is starting to be brought up in conversations around the music world. More and more fans on the daily seem to be becoming outraged at this situation. As more and more producers start to speak up about their personal experiences , the more people it's getting too. ‘‘I've seen it happen often over the last few years.
The music industry is indubitably one of the largest entertainment industries in world. Global recorded music sales raked in a total of US $15.7 billion in 2016 (International Federation of Phonographic Industry (IFPI), 2016). The music industry “consists of the companies and individuals that make money by creating and selling live music performances, sound recordings and music videos of songs and instrumental pieces” (The Audiopedia, 2016). Over time, the dissemination of music has evolved. In the past, vinyl records and compact discs were a common way to distribute recorded music.
