#1October 18th, 2009 · 03:05 PM
50 threads / 32 songs
292 posts
Canada
Is this copyright infringement?
Okay, so I've written a really nice-sounding cover of "The Road to #1", by Dankinstein (BandAMP member).

Here's the link to the original version: http://forum.bandamp.com/Audio_Review/131.html

I added drums, strings, and bass, along with a brand new arrangement... But I read the rules section and I found that I needed to ask the original artist for permission to upload the cover. Okay, I understand that, but I highly doubt that I'm going to find this artist anywhere, because he was last active on BandAMP during July 09th, 2003... Does this mean I can't upload it anymore?

   --XFactor--
#2October 18th, 2009 · 03:49 PM
181 threads / 54 songs
1,932 posts
Canada
As long as you give the DUE and AMPLE credit to the member who you are covering then it should be fine.
State what you have changed, what is the same, maybe have a link to the original song, thats sorta stuff
#3October 18th, 2009 · 03:53 PM
76 threads / 5 songs
529 posts
Cook Islands
TheKunadiun wrote…
As long as you give the DUE and AMPLE credit to the member who you are covering then it should be fine.
State what you have changed, what is the same, maybe have a link to the original song, thats sorta stuff

I totally agree with this guideline.
#4October 18th, 2009 · 04:31 PM
371 threads / 187 songs
3,394 posts
United Kingdom
It's worth trying to contact the member, I think you should ask permission, it's the right thing to do
#5October 18th, 2009 · 04:58 PM
50 threads / 32 songs
292 posts
Canada
Okay, thanks for your feedback, everyone. I think I'll give him a month or two to respond. After that, I'll upload it, but I will definitely provide most, if not full credit to Dankinstein for the song.

If you think one or two months is unfair, just tell me... I honestly don't want to get into copyright/cover song issues.

    --XFactor--
#6October 19th, 2009 · 12:42 PM
90 threads / 73 songs
263 posts
United Kingdom
Make sure to disable the download option once it's uploaded.

I really don't think he'll mind, but yes technically it's copyright infringement.
#7October 19th, 2009 · 05:16 PM
50 threads / 32 songs
292 posts
Canada
Ah well. Dankinstein's got two months anyways.

   --XFactor--
#8October 21st, 2009 · 02:11 AM
117 threads / 55 songs
1,540 posts
Chile
Man, one week is enough for a reply. If you don't get any, then just post it.
I really don't think I would mind; I actually think he'd feel honored.
Don't stick too much to the law.

            > Iszil
#9October 21st, 2009 · 03:06 PM
181 threads / 54 songs
1,932 posts
Canada
good point iszil....two months is like way freaking more than enough
#10October 21st, 2009 · 05:55 PM
50 threads / 32 songs
292 posts
Canada
Haha, okay, thanks for that. I'll upload it soon. Besides, he is a pretty old member... I don't think he's been active for awhile, so I'm not putting any more hope into getting a reply from Dankinstein.

   --XFactor--
#11October 21st, 2009 · 06:26 PM
341 threads / 59 songs
4,361 posts
Cymru (Wales)
XFactor wrote…
he is a pretty old member... I don't think he's been active for awhile
I dont know if he's old, but that hes not been active for a while is an understatement, could even be an overstatement....I dont think he's ever been active : 2 songs , 2 posts !!
You have to review at least 3 to upload these days, if that still works that is!

I'd say it is either Mud himself or a friend 'just making up the numbers' for a then new site, or his songs were from the old old site.
In any case I've followed this thread and all I can add is 'In the name of creativity, do anything you want to !'
The dude should be bloody grateful someone took the time to listen to his track and then be inspired enough to even add more to it....after 6 years !!

lol It's his own fault for uploading....unless he originally uploaded to a site under a different name...then your in deep shit...and he'll probably sue the pants of you !!  
#12October 21st, 2009 · 10:38 PM
181 threads / 54 songs
1,932 posts
Canada
lol lol lol lol lo llol lo l lo ol koloolololpol
excellent reply kings. that was just frekaing awesome.

but yeah your absolutely right
#13October 22nd, 2009 · 05:19 PM
50 threads / 32 songs
292 posts
Canada
TheKunadiun wrote…
lol lol lol lol lo llol lo l lo ol koloolololpol

My response to that... LOL.

Yeah, I'll definitely look towards posting the cover song very soon.

    --XFactor--
#14October 24th, 2009 · 09:15 AM
1 threads / 1 songs
20 posts
Czech Republic
i dunno, how it is in whatever state the server is... but i think, that untill you dont sell it, its okay...
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