I have recorded what is sort of a medley/amalgam of two songs. One is
Shapes of Things to Come and the other is "The Revolution" by Gil Scott
Heron. The revolution part of it is more of a new rap using the basic
framework of the the original. I was wondering if I distributed it
what the copyright issues would be for the Gil Scott Heron portion
since it is clear that is the inspiration but uses new words.

Mike

Lugnuts wrote:
I have recorded what is sort of a medley/amalgam of two songs. One is
Shapes of Things to Come and the other is "The Revolution" by Gil Scott
Heron. The revolution part of it is more of a new rap using the basic
framework of the the original. I was wondering if I distributed it
what the copyright issues would be for the Gil Scott Heron portion
since it is clear that is the inspiration but uses new words.

What you have isn't an arrangement, but is an adaptation. As such, you
need to get the permission of BOTH publishers. Sadly, this is easier said
than done but it may be possible. If they'll let you use it, they'll
probably give you a break on mechanicals as well.

But statutory royalties don't apply here. You need permission.
--scott

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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

Thanks Scott

On 15 May 2006 07:56:21 -0700, "Lugnuts" wrote:

I have recorded what is sort of a medley/amalgam of two songs. One is
Shapes of Things to Come and the other is "The Revolution" by Gil Scott
Heron. The revolution part of it is more of a new rap using the basic
framework of the the original. I was wondering if I distributed it
what the copyright issues would be for the Gil Scott Heron portion
since it is clear that is the inspiration but uses new words.

Mike

Well, having posted this here, you have committed yourself publicly -
you can no longer claim originality, so you will need to pay
royalties.

Why not write something of your own instead?

d

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Pearce Consulting
http://www.pearce.uk.com

I write my own stuff. Definately. But I wanted to do it. Hey maybe it
won't ever leave my basement but whatever. Thanks for your input.

Mike