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I want to record or videotape a song or record. Do I need permission, and how do I obtain it?

ASCAP Licensing: Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to make copies of, or re-record an existing record, tape or CD, you will probably need the permission of both the music publisher and the record label. A music publisher owns the song (that is, the words and music) and a record company owns the "sound recording" (that is, what you hear... the artist singing, the musicians playing, the entire production).
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I bought the record or sheet music. Why do I need permission to perform the music?

ASCAP Licensing: Frequently Asked Questions
Copyright owners enjoy a number of different rights including performance rights, print rights and recording rights. Rental or purchase of sheet music or the purchase of a record does not authorize its public performance.
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How to record from videotape?

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You can get the audio from videotape to WAV, MP3, OGG files with Any Sound Recorder. See Also Tutorial. gt; Connect the left and right audio-out terminals on the VCR to the line-in or microphone terminal on the sound card. gt; Open Any Sound Recorder, click "Recording Wizard" button to popup "Record Wizard" dialog and customize your recording work. In step two, Select the Line In or Microphone device, adjust the recording volume for the highest possible performance.
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Do I need permission to record conversations?

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You should let all paticipants of the conversation know that you are recording the conversation. In many countries, it's illegal and immoral to record without the other party's knowledge.
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I want to use music-on-hold in my business. Do I need permission?

ASCAP Licensing: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. When you place a caller on hold and transmit music via your telephone lines, that is a public performance of the music. It is your responsibility to obtain permission to perform ASCAP songs from ASCAP or directly from the copyright owner. ASCAP represents tens of thousands of copyright owners and millions of songs and an ASCAP license will give you the right to perform them all.
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Can I obtain the movie in other formats, such as CD-ROM or videotape?

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We are working on developing other distribution means for "What's Asthma All About?" If you are interested in keeping track of our progress, and would like to be notified when other media are developed, please contact us.
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Do we need signed permission to videotape a student?

FAQ: Questions and Answers Concerning PASA
No, however, the manner in which the student's performance on the PASA is recorded must be decided by the IEP team. In some cases, religious beliefs may require using only narrative notes.
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Do we have to get permission from the composer/arranger to record his/her song?

Dandemutande Copyright Information Center - FAQ
In the U.S., no, as long as the song has already been recorded and that recording has been released to the public. It’s called a compulsory license. The main condition is that the original recording must have been made with the copyright owner’s consent. The piece may be rearranged, but you can’t change the basic melody or fundamental character of the work. In addition, a Notice of Intention must be sent to the copyright owner once the CD is made.
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What if I want to put a cover song on my record?

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If you want to record someone else's copyrighted composition(s), you must get a mechanical license in writing. A mechanical license cannot be denied, however, you are required to pay a mechanical royalty based on the quantity you are duplicating. For rates, forms and other information, contact: USA Harry Fox Agency (212-370-5330) CANADA (CMRRA) Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (416-926-1966).
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Can we videotape record the show?

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No; usually not. Sorry. That's because we videotape record most shows and make available DVD copies we often give away FREE to the hypnotized volunteers and which can be ordered after the show by others... so one and all can re-live the amazing shenanigans and belly laughs they and their friends had with BLAZE. Sometimes—YES.
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How many bars of a song can I copy without permission?

BMI.com | Songwriters and Copyright
There is no special number of “free” measures that can be used without authorization. Whether or not an infringement of copyright is committed when a portion of someone else’s copyrighted work is taken without permission depends upon whether the test of “fair use” is met.
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Did Pink Floyd and the Beatles ever record a song together?

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Pink Floyd, when Syd Barrett was still a member, was involved in recording at EMI Studios, Abbey Road (later Abbey Road Studios) at the same time The Beatles were busy recording "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", but the two groups did not record together, and may have met only briefly in their comings and goings at the studio in March 1967. The Beatles made up all the Paul Is Dead clues". -- No evidence for this whatsoever. See Andru Reeve's book "Turn Me On, Dead Man" for details.
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Do I need to obtain permission from the state?

Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions About Home Schooling
No. Families enrolled with Walkersville Christian Family Schools satisfy the school attendance requirements of the State of Maryland. As part of your registration process with us, your county is informed of your enrollment. No further interaction is necessary.
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How can I record from DVD to videotape?

Impact Studios - DVD Production
Why in the world would you want to degrade DVD's beautiful digital picture by copying it to analog tape? Especially since you lose the interactive menus and other nice features. If you really want to do this, hook the audio/video outputs of the DVD player to the audio/video inputs of your VCR, then record the disc to tape. You'll discover that most of the time the resulting tape is garbled and unwatchable. This is because of the Macrovision feature designed to prevent you from doing this. See 1.
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Will you Obtain My Permission?

Privacy: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We only collect, use or disclose your personal information with your permission. Your permission may be expressed in writing or be implied and you may give it to us verbally, electronically, or through your authorized representative. With reasonable notice, and subject to legal and contractual restrictions, you may withdraw your permission to collect, use and disclose your personal information at any time. We will obtain your consent to collect or release medical information about you.
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I want to work / I need permission to work, what should I do?

Cleveland State University || Services & Advising FAQs
Students must obtain a social security number in order to apply for an on-campus job. During the fall and spring semesters, job opening information for the CSU student employment program is available at the Financial Aid Office, located in Adrienne Hall. Work contract agreement and other paperwork will need to be completed. For summer on-campus student employment, interested students must apply in the Office of Human Resources.
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If I want to use certain works, how can I obtain the permission of the copyright owner to do so?

Copyright Policy Branch - Frequently Asked Questions
Only the author of a work may authorize or prohibit the use of his or her work. A playwright may agree to have his or her play performed under certain conditions. An author may negotiate a contract with an editor regarding the publication and distribution of his or her work in book form. A composer may agree to have his or her music recorded on compact disk. These examples show how copyright owners can assert their rights as individuals.
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How do I obtain permission for material I want to use for an educational or scholarly purpose?

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Identify the owner. This usually involves looking at the copyright notice to find the publisher or copyright owner. The Copyright Office Circular 22 explains how to find the owner of a copyright. In some cases, as with music, the work may have multiple owners with separate sets of rights. You will need to obtain permission from all of them. Publishers are often the rights holders. If they are not, they will usually direct you to the current rights holders. Identify the rights needed.
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Do I need special permission to perform or record a published work of Virgil Thomson?

Virgil Thomson Foundation: FAQ
Provided that the performance is licensed by ASCAP or, outside the U.S., the local performing right society, or in the case of dramatic performances, by the publisher, no special permission is required from the Foundation. Similarly, if you wish to record a work that has been commercially released before, you do not need special permission from the Foundation. Contact the Harry Fox Agency (clientrelations@harryfox.com) or, outside the U.S., the local mechanical right society, for a license.
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Do I need special permission to perform or record an unpublished work of Virgil Thomson?

Virgil Thomson Foundation: FAQ
Requests to perform or record unpublished works should be sent to the Secretary of the Foundation, who will provide additional information.
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How can I get permission to print the lyrics to (name of song)?

Reprise Records - FAQs
If you are looking to print lyrics, you should contact the artist's publishing company, not us. You can find more information about their publishing companies at www.ascap.com or www.bmi.com. We do not sell sheet music. You need to contact a sheet music store, as producing sheet music is its own industry (although it's a rather thin line, isn't it?).
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Q1. How long will we need to record a 3 song demo?

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Iain's Answer. How long is a piece of string?!If you are well rehearsed and well prepared, then you should get a pro sounding result in 2 days. Many bands that want a cd to get gigs can do it in a day, and if its your 1st time in the studios I would only book a day as you will learn a lot in that day! Things which eat up time are, long guitar solos, lots of backing vocals, or not being sure about parts.
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What if we want to film / videotape in your studio?

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Avatar has served as locations for filming or videotaping music videos / live performances (Sessions@AOL, Yahoo, Stripped, iTunes), TV shows, documentaries and films. The nice atmosphere makes the studio a great location. We understand what is involved and our staff will work with your crew to get the job done.
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Can I record or videotape at ClickerExpo?

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No videotaping or audio taping is allowed, except by special permission prior to the event. To inquire about recording at ClickerExpo, call 1-800-47-CLICK.
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If I want to sign to music, do I have to sign each word in a song?

Sign2Me.com | FAQs
No. In fact, word-for-word signing would present an enormous challenge, even to the most fluent of ASL users. When signing to music, it is best to select the key words in a song. For example, if you were signing and signing "If You're Happy", you would point to the person (which is the sign for "you") and then sign "happy" with a questioning look on your face. For more information on the benefits of combining music and sign language, visit our Pick Me Up! Music CD and Activity Guide page.
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What if we want a song you do not have?

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Part of the must play list is making sure we have every song on the list ready to play. If we don't have it, we'll get it. It's as simple as that.
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How can I obtain copyright or translation permission?

American Journal of Acupuncture: Frequently Asked Questions
All material published in the American Journal of Acupuncture is protected by US and International copyright law. No part of this publication may be translated, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. Please send or fax your requests "Attn: Rights and Permissions."
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