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Music copyright/publishing rights

  • 01-01-2011 8:16pm
    #1
    GrahamThomas
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    Chatting in the pub last night about this years X-Factor winner releasing a cover version of a Biffy Clyro song, and I wonder how much control does a recording artist/songwriter have over another act using their song?

    And in this case, did Biffy Clyro have the option to refuse permission for their song to be used? Cheers!


Comments

  • #2
    brightspark
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    I would think that Simon Neil the song writer would have the right to say no as he probably owns the copyright (unless his contract with the record company says otherwise).

    However I am sure that the royalties from a Christmas number one arn't too easy to refuse.


  • #3
    DMG_49
    Closed Accounts Posts: 267 ✭✭DMG_49


    brightspark wrote: »
    I would think that Simon Neil the song writer would have the right to say no as he probably owns the copyright (unless his contract with the record company says otherwise).

    However I am sure that the royalties from a Christmas number one arn't too easy to refuse.

    x2

    Mainly down to the songwriter, depending on the contract.

    Can't see him saying no either, its all about the money lol


  • #4
    445279.ie
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    I reckon with the numbers quoted in this article he couldn't say no :D

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/8195912/Scottish-rockers-Biffy-Clyro-set-to-be-big-X-Factor-winners.html


  • #5
    Pman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭Pman


    Hi,

    Does anyone know what platform I can buy the rights/ licence to use Mise Eire by Patrick Cassidy in a short 4 min film. The film is produced by a small community heritage group.


    Thanks

    Post edited by Pman on


  • #6
    Peregrinus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,998 ✭✭✭✭Peregrinus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120688498#Comment_120688498

    The lyrics are by Padraig Pearse and they are out of copyright. Anyone can use them.

    The music, as you point out, is by Patrick Cassidy. Most likely the performance rights belong to him (unless he has sold them). Most musicians appoint an agency to manage their rights on their behalf; typically their publishers do this for them. Cassidy's publisher may in turn have appointed agents to manage the rights in various countries.

    Cassidy's publisher is Air-Edel. The Irish Music Rights Organisation is an Irish-based agent that represents many (most?) music publishers and musicians. I think if you contact either of those, they'll be able to help you or they can point you towards someone who can.

    If you want to use someone else's recording of the work (as opposed to having it performed by actors/singers in your film) you'll also need to deal with their rights. Again, IMRO are probably the people to approach.



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