How do I get permission to cover a copyrighted song?
There are two ways to get permission and pay the mechanical royalty: A compulsory license may be used, and the preset statutory mechanical royalty rate paid directly to the music publisher—the easiest, least stressful method.
Who do I ask for permission to use a song?
There are several music rights organizations that can grant those licenses, or provide contact information to a music publisher or record label that can grant those licenses. SESAC, a music rights organization based in the United States, provides sync licenses for many popular songs.
How to get permission to use copyrighted music?
Bear in mind that the process would depend on the music copyright owner. Some copyright owners are not strict with their requirements in terms of asking permission. Typically, in most processes, you will be required to apply for a music license and pay some fee.
Do you need permission to record a cover song?
If you record a cover arrangement of ANY KIND, you need to 1. ask permission to use AND/OR 2. be granted a license to use it from the songwriter or the publisher (or both). Putting a song up on a site even though you’re not making any money from it without doing the two above puts you in jeopardy of infringement.
What kind of license do I need to re-record a song?
A mechanical license grants you permission to reinterpret or re-record a work. Master license is often acquired along with a sync license. It gives permission to use the pre-recorded version but doesn’t give the right to re-record the music.
Who is responsible for the copyright of a song?
So if only one person is involved in the writing and recording process, then that person owns the resulting copyrights. Of course, it is more common for two or more individuals to be involved and contribute to the writing and recording process. Co-authors of a song or recording co-own the copyright in that work.