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Release form

  • 31-05-2011 12:19pm
    #1
    galwaybabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys.
    Can anyone point me in the right direction for a template for a release form for a session musician. We are recording with someone tomorrow and I want to make sure everything is above board. All the form templates I can find on the internet are for film.
    Also, does anyone know the ins and outs of the oul release form thing. Do we just get yer man to sign it and thats it?

    Thanks in advance
    GB


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  • #2
    Neurojazz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,759 ✭✭✭Neurojazz


    If they are not writing any parts I believe you are fine as long as you submit their performance as NFP (Non featured performer) - or something like that. The publisher would probably be the only person that would need to know for the records.

    Maybe contact IMRO if in Ireland about this and they can clarify what you'd need to do (if anything is needed right now I doubt it)


    If you are looking to secure your rights and want to make sure the session artist doesn't lay claim to writers royalties then you'll need proper legal advice and get a document drawn up to your requirements.

    They'd need to sign and be witnessed.


  • #3
    madtheory
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭madtheory


    I've never used a release form or an NFP, and I don't know of anyone who does. And I've been recording for a very long time... do you normally do it that way Neurojazz? Am I being nieve? I always thought that was standard. In the US it's called "work for hire". And reading Phil Brown's autobiography that's how it was always done.

    The session musician is providing a service/ job of work. Have him invoice you for the job and give you a receipt. That constitutes a formal agreement to provide a service. Agree a fee and hours in advance of the session and pay on the day to avoid hassle.

    That said, the famous case of the sax solo on Baker Street was won by Gerry Rafferty because he had receipts and a prior demo where he played the riff.


  • #4
    Neurojazz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,759 ✭✭✭Neurojazz


    madtheory wrote: »
    do you normally do it that way Neurojazz? Am I being nieve?

    I wasn't sure of local laws per territory (if any) - usually i've seen no agreements, but the OP could talk to publishers/lawyers (that's more a disclaimer as the OP would be better speaking to officials about the matter rather than a forum if there is grey area)


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