Posted a vacation video with a song on Facebook. Within 1 minute got a reply that the song had copyrights, and 197 countries would not hear the music. STUPID !!! It is a post not a sell point for $$$$$. I have a MPC and create music, so I used one of mine, but still I rather used my first selection.
"Bull" is when you can create something (like a song) that is easily recognizable in pop culture and appears all over the place, used to hustle ads or to popularize other people's content and you can't control it nor get any significant financial restitution. UA-cam runs these filters not to benefit any music or artist, but to make sure they themselves can get maximum dollar for its usage..
ASCAP and BMI have entire teams dedicated to this. They'll get back to you. It's not like you're emailing a Very Famous Person and they are the ones giving permission--they don't even have that right on their own.
If copyright is so damned important, why isn't the process to request the ability to use a licensed work made super simple? Wouldn't that promote increased respect for copyright as a whole? The current structure of copyright seems to be counter-productive to itself. Not to mention the ungodly court costs I assume are involved in suing someone for infringement!
LilKing420s you make a good point. It’s a complex system that was devised long before most people had access to the means of production (or reproduction)... new technologies have made copying so simple, it’s natural to expect every aspect of life to be simple. Sadly, that’s not the case. While it’s easy to break the law, and somewhat difficult to get caught, following the law is REQUIRED. The consequences when you get caught (eventually, you will) are quite dire. Costs incurred by a successful plaintiff get shifted to the defendant... so cost isn’t often a deterrent.
@@woabeatz9717 Lawyers who do this kind of litigation generally charge on an hourly basis,. Rates probably start at around $300/hr and rise as high as $1000/hr. depending on the lawyer's level of experience, specialization, and city\. Since copyright litigation can take years to reach resolution, it's not unusual for total fees for a copyright case to reach 6-figures, and even into 7 figures. It's increasingly rare for such cases to be handled on contingency basis.
@@gfiremark -thanks for answering....so ....record companies know...infringment cases can be costly...having to pay for damages.. ....and lawyer fees....
I got a copyright strike on a 20 SECOND edit. The second video I had ever posted. If YT is punishing me for not giving proper license credits, then at least TEACH ME crediting, to make sure I don't do it again.
I want to use this one song that was just published a couple days ago and I see that so many people already got permission to use it in there video. How did they get permission to fast?
I have a question that is not related to this content. sometimes I watch other Shorts using the original music BUT the sounds are not the same as the Original music should be, I take the "Can you feel my heart" song as an example. When other Shorts playing the part of a Original music and start playing "Can you hear the silence? Can you see the dark? Can you fix the broken? Can you feel my heart?" Then the music plays the Theme of the song with little low deep, so I tried the same thing but it goes the same thing without the low deep in the theme. like why I can't make the same music and how they make it? there is no features to make it.
I've tried this so many times, it never works. Every website dedicated to it costs like, half of my weekly budget for one song. To be honest, I'll probably stop making videos because of fing copyright claims. Even my own songs have been removed from my channel. I'm just so damn tired of it.
i finally found the place to contact them, but when i was filling up the details, it asked for what state am i and the zip code, but the only states to choose from are all states of America, even tho im a filipino, but i cant complete the form because tge only choices in there was all from america and i dont even live in america, thats why i couldn't do it :(
Just I looked up the music i was looking for. It would cost around 1200.00 for the licence, for one song on my anniversary video. No wonder most just steal it.
IF you can show it is personal use only you can probably get a much better quote. Stealing is not the solution. Go about it the right way is.. If yo like the piece so much you want to integrate it in a piece of media you are creating you still have to do the right thing.
@@forfilmmusic i agree with you. but the "right way" for a digital piece of media that costs LITERALLY NOTHING for them to license to you should not involve this much torture on the part of creators. i will still go through the process
Question: I want to use “ Pachelbel's Canon in D “ - that I will play and record on my keyboard. Google said “ Pachelbel died in 1706, long before copyright existed in its modern form, and so the composition is most definitely in the public domain. This means that if you can get an orchestra together, you can perform Pachelbel's Canon in D major without having to get permission from Pachelbel's heirs, estate or agents.” So, do I consider Google search as legitimate under the law that I can use that song for free? Where to ask You Tube owners if this is true? I suppose they do not have a phone or email? Thanks, Marijana
A lot of performers are playing classical music and posting it on UA-cam. I don't think you have any problem with doing this. If its in the public domain then you shouldn't get any copyright strikes.
@@slanderxtezz I've not found a solution other than disputing the claim each time. Also at times my dispute has then been dismissed and the claim has been reinstated and then I have to appeal their decision. It's a whole lot of work! One tip I've learned is; save your license or proof of permission for use to google drive and link it in your submission when disputing claims.
Royalty free music can be a good option, but real commercial music that people recognize really helps boost your work to the next level. Too bad the process is so needlessly difficult and expensive.
What if they never respond back to you after you ask their permission? The company is A&M Records. Is there any other way to contact them? I want to be cleared with using a song for my UA-cam video from the artist that's under A&M records
Whoever is here, I'm a student trying to make a movie and I hate the way student films look so amateur. I want to make a film set but I'm of course poor and in a dorm. How can I do these things cheap but with quality?
@@blacksniperItsgoldengungaming Thats awesome! I´m trying to do the same, Im learning how to sew for costume design, animate for cgi rendering, photoshop for videos, etcetc. I´m dedicated to get it done, but I'm poor ofc and idk how hard it will be to find people who will voluntarily work. I guess it wouldnt be that hard since we are all college students, its like volunteering to be in a play, but I gotta see.
Hi 👋 I have two copy right claims one is just that and the second one is partially blocked in Denmark from what I heard is some UA-cam videos are blocked in Denmark. I honestly didn’t know about this until I saw it because I thought by covering a song on an instrument won’t do that can you still get permission even tho it’s a copyright claim that’s my question.
So my friend made his own music, and it got it on Apple Music. Do I have to follow the same steps even if he gives me permission? Would I just reject the copyright infringement Warning?
It's actually much faster to time travel back to Ancient Greece and have a nice talk with Socrates about this copyright bs, instead of going through all this fuzz for nothing...This System is unflexible for the 21st Century.
Fuzz? OK. LOL Curiosity, here... how do you propose to change copyright laws to accommodate the 21st Century? Remember, you've got to incentivize the creation of works... not just make everything free for anyone to use. So, how would you protect the Songwriter, Recording Artist, Publisher, Record Label and everyone else, including the person or business who wants to use the material?
So we cannot share life in philippines as there is always people playing music or singing karaoke in the background. Even walking down the street its hard not to film music.
Personally I always thought it was ridiculous to make a big deal out of using songs for your videos, I mean if you're getting paid by UA-cam for using the content that's a different story but I shouldn't have to go through so much trouble just to use a song for a good video. That's ridiculous but thanks for the information dude, you've been extremely helpful!
People who make a living at writing songs need to be paid...just like a bricklayer or a or an engineer...It's a job...true the hoops are a pain but, paying people for their skills and contributions is only fair
I’m in a situation where I’ve made a piece of music that I plan to release and someone have asked me if they can use it for their own content. I’ve given them permission personally. Would a sync license still be necessary for them when the music is released?
Intricate! I often just want to post a song to reflect on how I'm feeling. The publicity incurred should be royalty enough. I don't post for-profit and songs often songs forgotten excite people to remember. Times change...I believe we no choice but to adapt.
Edward Tamsi maybe you should adapt to the idea that musicians, songwriters etc have a right to be paid when their work gets used. I’m fact they have a right to decide who gets to use it at all.
Joebhel Decano There are thre performing rights organization stated by the federal law such as ascap bmi and sesac for you to be fully compliance by the law you need to get an advance authorization from the three PRO's
Thanks for making this. I'm a composer for film and TV and I am CONSTANTLY explaining this stuff to clients! I'm going start sending them a link to your video! Maybe we get you a couple new clients.
I have a lot of tribute bands & concerts I wish to make public. YT says it's a copyright claim all revenue will be paid to the copyright holder & I'm ok with that. I just don't want a copyright strike. Am I legally allowed to make these concerts public?
I plan on making a short film (30min) using 10+ songs from the same album. Would it be possible to request rights for the whole album? Would I be able to show the film at festivals if I get these ‘rights’?
How do I get a license for the show I'm uploading and is i need one time fee or is it one per video I need a license as artical 13 is coming into place ? Help please
@Gordon Firemark - Hello Gordon, I posted a song on Facebook and immediately received a message that it was partially muted in certain countries, followed by a list of those countries. I'm fine with that because I live in, and posted from, a country that is not on the list. Do I need to respond? And if so, where? Or can I just let it ride? Thanx, TVW
Thank you for your video. It is always appreciated when true professionals offer their experience and knowledge on this media. What is the range of fees a YT creator can expect for a 20 second sample of a popular song ?
James Lau it can cost from $0 to tens of thousands. It really depends on the song and how it’s being used. Many songs are now pre-licensed for some uses on YT. Check the index of cover songs.
I have got one important Question: Im a Producer and havent released Music yet because I am not sure about my Name and I need a producer Tag !! Now I had the Idea to use * "Aaaaand Snap ! The Job´s a Game" * from Mary Poppins. Am I aloud to do that ??? Probabaly not but idk cause its just so short
This video is almost 3 years old and there's almost 300 comments so I'm sorry if I'm asking a repeat question. I've got some parodies that I've written (more in progress.) Is this pretty much the same process I need to go through to publish them? I plan on recording and editing myself and going no farther than Facebook and/or UA-cam with it. It's something I'm doing for fun and do not plan to make any money on but I want to be covered just in case anything happens.
When you say publisher, are you talking about the company through which an album or song was released? For example; Avenged Sevenfold makes an album then releases it through Warner Records, would I have to contact Warner Records to get a proper license to use their songs in my videos? Let's say I wanted to use their songs in most of, if not all of, my videos in the future. How would I go about asking for a contract like that? How do I make sure I'm not being screwed over? What happens when my license (the contract) runs out, will my videos get copyrighted or does the license apply to videos released under a certain time period / amount of videos which is stated in the contract? Edit to cram in another question: If a band makes a demo for a song but doesn't release it to the public yet it is found years later by fans, who should I contact for a license then?
Hey, thanks for the video. It answered a lot of questions. I am running into a problem though. I contacted the songwriters, and they're both under the same publisher. Fortunately the publisher is owned by the head songwriter. But it also looks like the "master" is owned by Water Tower Music, a much larger company. I don't know what a song "master" is. The songwriter's information is listed on BMI, but Water Tower's is not. I also couldn't find their contact information anywhere. Do I need permission from the company that owns the master as well? Thanks
Does it also cover musical scores from movies like the Star Wars original trilogy? I have over a dozen videos of myself playing Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, which makes heavy use of the original trilogy score, mostly when I fight enemies within that game. I actually emailed UMG (which owns the Star Wars score) twice about the matter.
I know I’m late but how exactly do you contact an owner, like let’s say I want to use part of an Iron Maiden song in a film and put it on tubi, would I just email them or something?
You’d contact both the record label and the publisher of the composition. Many now have online license request forms. But some still require a written request. They’ll want lots of details about how it’s being used, what’s happening on screen, how long the clip to be used is, etc.
My situation is slightly different. I make music videos for the band Liliac.. They are independent and own the copyright to their own music. They tell their fans to use and share their music as a way of helping to promote them. When I upload a video, UA-cam says (It's copyrighted, but the owner allows their content to be used on UA-cam) I still get a claim however. I will be seeing them and have a backstage pass to meet them at the end of the month.. My actual question is, When I ask for specific permission (in order to remove the copyright claims) how is that permission submitted to UA-cam? What is the actual physical step(s) needed by me or the band, to tell UA-cam that I have permission? Thank You if you can answer this or point me in the right direction!
Does this apply to parody videos? If you are parodying a music video is it enough to parody the visual aspects of the video and use the original audio, or must you also make a transformative change to the audio for it to be safe?
I think as long as you transform the music "enough" you're fine. A famous artist in my country would usually rewrite all the lyrics and sing over the tune and keep the rest of the song. He's somewhat despised for that, but as far as I know, it works. Oh and no clips allowed. You gotta record your own clip.
I want to make a fan made music video for one of the new twenty one pilots songs called neon Gravestones. The band is labeled with Fueled by Ramen. So would I call them or Warner bros or who to try and get permission. I don’t wanna make money off of it just make a video for it.
Does this also apply for a toy. I believe it would. A stuffie toy once pressed plays a 200 second song. This is about 2 minutes. Getting permission same process
So for example if I wanna do an animation with the song from an opening in the background, do I still need to get that license? It tecnically isn't the full song.
Yes. exactly the same. Not-for-profit doesn't mean you don't have to pay for rights... but sometimes you can get a better rate, or even a freebie, if the copyright owners are on-board with the cause.
I probably sound quite stupid but after you get the rights do you just put their quote in the description of your UA-cam video? Or will your video just magically be free of copyright?
leepergrace _ not stupid at all. Once you get permission, you’ll have written evidence to show if UA-cam or the owners ‘bots flag your video for takedown... Nothing magical.
Just made an short vid clip for our anniversary of my girlfriend but Facebook muted the music because of copy right infringement. Do you think I still need to pay for copy right sir? Hope you can answer. Thanks.
Does this also apply to if I wanted to use someone's song as a tile theme in a video game I'm making and intend to sell? Its 1 persons song, and it's not well known at all, so if I contact them asking for permission, and they say yes, I can use it?
Gordon Firemark Hi 👋 I have two copy right claims one is just that and the second one is partially blocked in Denmark from what I heard is some UA-cam videos are blocked in Denmark. I honestly didn’t know about this until I saw it because I thought by covering a song on an instrument won’t do that can you still get permission even tho it’s a copyright claim that’s my question.
I run a church service that wants to live broadcast sunday services with covers of songs,we paid ASCAP LICENSE are we allow to use the covered music and if so what dono need to include on the videos as far as license number?
If you've licensed via ASCAP, then as long as the license covers livestreaming/broadcasts, you should be fine. But depending on the platform you're streaming from, you may have to show some proof of the license. That'll vary by platform, and you'll need to interact with them directly. It's unlikely there's an online way to do this.
Generally, the music publisher will have the right and authority to grant permission on behalf of the songwriter, but they'll often need to get songwriter approvals, so expect the process to be time consuming. Be sure you get your license from ALL music publishers... Since it's possible each member of a group of songwriters has made a deal with a different publisher.
Karol Konieczny publishers are usually companies, but if an individual, the heirs will probably be the new owners of copyright. So, that’s who you contact.
Frustrating for a beginning music video hobbyist using heavily licensed/signed artists/songs for vids. Sure you could do this all but what cost would it be? Ad revenue from an upload is heavily policed i’d imagine so it’d be a hefty toll to use a major label as background. But hey, I respect the holders of content but think there should be some easing, wonder what can be done about that. Thanks for the vid!
Hi Gordon. We want to use a music piece as part of the score for our film and have contacted the publishers for consent. They came back with a few questions and I wanted to ask some advice? If possible. It is a UK-based independent self-funded micro-budget (Under £20k) film. Any help with this would be Wonderfully appreciated and apologies in advance for so many questions. Is there a brand/product being advertised? If so, please provide details: -- Characters are eating a branded product from a local business that we have consent to use in the film. Would this be categorised as advertising? Usage (e.g. background/ opening credits): -- It is played in the last 2 scenes and closing credits of the film and is not heard by character (non-diegetic). Is this what they mean by background music? Rights required: (e.g. online only/all media/ TV broadcast/home video): -- You mentioned not giving leverage for future higher rates so do we just say ALL? Territory: -- Same as above. Do we just say worldwide? We are hoping for international festivals etc. Term: -- Same as above. Do we just say in perpetuity? What’s your music budget for this request: -- We obviously want to pay the least amount possible I have no idea how much to say? e.g. would be outrageous to ask to use it for free? Just as an example. Is there other music being requested: -- If there might be from other publishers is there a disadvantage to this? Leverage wise. Thank you!
Hi, I'm sorry, but I'm not able to answer specific questions here, as doing so could accidentally establish an attorney-client relationship. For that, we'd need to confer privately and make fee arrangements. That said, from your query, I'd say you're on the right track Best of luck!
Very helpful thank you!!! I did a Google search and yours popped up at the top and it was a short video that explained quickly what you can do and how to go about it!!! Thanks again this is the Dirt Road Farmer!!! Just tryin ta git started... Lol!!
if I get permission from the owner of the song and what should I do? can i monetize the video or there are another step to do. Sorry if you don't understand. I have a poor English language. hehe. tq
Can I include a QR code to a public music portal (spotify etc.) in my book without worrying about copyright? Or I can only include the name of the song and nothing beyond that?
Ok i need help. I made a slow version of Beautiful Girls(My latest video) am i gonna get in trouble? I really dont know anything. I just really wanted to share that with ppl.
No. The SONG is copyrighted, which means that only the owner has the right to use it or allow others. But you're also operating under a misconception. Your video IS copyrighted, automatically, the moment you create it, unless you specifically transfer it to the public domain. (which requires paperwork)
I dont understand how so many UA-cam videos have popular music in them... like the mixes... multiple songs melded together for video compilation or a single video, or even just a youtube vid to listen to the song(s)... Do those people actually get copy write permissions for each song and then mold em together for their video? Do you PAY for majority of the copyright permissions or are there any they allow free (but with permission)? Also, if you get permission to use a song....is that permission for just that one pparticular video or is that permission so you can use it whenever you want or in any video afer (do you need to re-request permission for the same song if you use it in several videos...)
wait so if I want to upload a trip vlog on my UA-cam channel and I want to use a song as an intro I have to contact each person involved in that song to avoid copyright? Do all UA-camrs do that? for each song they use on their videos, they get hundreds of people and wait for them to respond? Can I use like 20 seconds of the song and give credit to the owner in the description? Would this do it? Sorry I'm just so confused I would be glad if you could help me please
For the festival release of a film, I have a license in place with an artist who recorded a cover song. That artist properly obtained the license to record & release the song from the copyright owner. Even though we have a license to use THE RECORDING, we still need a NEW license from the original song's copyright owner in order to use it in the film? Is that correct?
So I personally know the person who made and produced their music. They own their studio. They verbally gave me permission to use their music. Do they have to fill out a form, and where would you submit proof of something like that on a YT video upload?
Unfortunately, there's no mechanism for users to notify YT in advance of a claim or content ID flag. This is something they really need to find a way to fix. Get the license in writing, and have it handy for when YT notifies you that it found the music. That's best you can do right now.
No. You must get permission, or operate under a legally recognized defense or exception. Whether you make money is not a factor at all. Copyright ownership means having the right to say "NO" to a use, for any reason at all, regardless of whether there's money involved. Likewise, giving credit is irrelevant, except that it could be the "smoking gun" that proves you knew the material belonged to someone else.
There's a reason UA-camr's want to use copyrighted things in their videos. Because it's necessary for the video. If we wanted to use copyright free material, we would. But there's no sense in doing that if the copyrighted material is the only possible thing that will make the video tick.
@@beatlesdreams46 this would require a little research into whether the clip is considered a work of the us government. If so, then it’s not protected by copyright.
So is it just a workaround when shows and movies use covers instead? I hear a lot of recognizable songs, if not classics, in shows and movies and I always wondered why the original just wasn't used. 🤔 I also have wondered if (and I promise I'm not a conspiracy theorist) the lyrics are just ever so slightly changed to avoid copyright. Is that possible or very prone to a lawsuit anyway?
The “version” doesn’t need to be registered. You get permission for the recording from the record label. But the composition is the same across multiple covers of the song, so you need permission from the same publisher for that. If the title isn’t showing up in BMI at all, Try ASCAP.
From this comment, I infer that you don't believe permission should be required? Or that creators shouldn't be able to enjoy the right to profit from their efforts? Let's discuss this. How would you change copyright law? Remember that the constitutional mandate is "To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." so, how do you incentivize creative work without giving the creators the right to control how, when, and why that work is used by others?
But how do I get the approval? What are they ways I can contact them? They won't answer on Facebook or Twitter, and they certainly won't give me an email.
Ian Mitchell they are businesses. They do have contact email addresses. They have websites... get a phone number or write a letter. Be resourceful. Or hire a lawyer to help...
Long road to nowhere. Unless you're in the circle of the powers that be, they don't even know you're alive. And will not respond to any email inquiries. I been doing this for many years. This is the cold hard truth. Notice how he recommends being better off by using your own music. Sure! That makes it feasible and you will actually get to move forward now instead of waiting for inquiries that will never be answered. Only one problem. Your own music just doesn't have the popularity level as the music you were trying to get. Or the third option. Take any song you wish and USE IT! Since they don't and never will know you even exist on this planet, they will never know you're using the music. Have fun. And always remember ... The powers that be are IN the circle! If you're not in that circle you are OUT!
A good point, that applies to anything, especially small stuff. Loose change earning products, copyright is designed around corporations, like the Digital millennium copyright act.
Who else is here because they is fed up with this copyright bull?
Posted a vacation video with a song on Facebook. Within 1 minute got a reply that the song had copyrights, and 197 countries would not hear the music.
STUPID !!! It is a post not a sell point for $$$$$.
I have a MPC and create music, so I used one of mine, but still I rather used my first selection.
_yep. Thats me_
"Bull" is when you can create something (like a song) that is easily recognizable in pop culture and appears all over the place, used to hustle ads or to popularize other people's content and you can't control it nor get any significant financial restitution. UA-cam runs these filters not to benefit any music or artist, but to make sure they themselves can get maximum dollar for its usage..
I just found a really good song for an outro lmao
Yep. Getting hassled by Facebook for posting videos of myself playing Beat Saber.
Okay but I can't imagine those people ever getting back to me if I contacted them, especially busy and popular people. LOL
ASCAP and BMI have entire teams dedicated to this. They'll get back to you. It's not like you're emailing a Very Famous Person and they are the ones giving permission--they don't even have that right on their own.
Rebel Healthcare I found a website that gave me the information of who to contact. I'm going to try that and see if I get anything.
onlineversion can you tell me whats the website?
If it’s their JOB to respond? They will
Gordon Firemark Nope, one year later no respond. Maybe next year?
If copyright is so damned important, why isn't the process to request the ability to use a licensed work made super simple? Wouldn't that promote increased respect for copyright as a whole? The current structure of copyright seems to be counter-productive to itself. Not to mention the ungodly court costs I assume are involved in suing someone for infringement!
LilKing420s you make a good point. It’s a complex system that was devised long before most people had access to the means of production (or reproduction)... new technologies have made copying so simple, it’s natural to expect every aspect of life to be simple. Sadly, that’s not the case.
While it’s easy to break the law, and somewhat difficult to get caught, following the law is REQUIRED. The consequences when you get caught (eventually, you will) are quite dire. Costs incurred by a successful plaintiff get shifted to the defendant... so cost isn’t often a deterrent.
@@gfiremark -what fee....is suppose to be paid to a lawyer...for copyright ....litigation..as library of congress suggest...
@@woabeatz9717 Lawyers who do this kind of litigation generally charge on an hourly basis,. Rates probably start at around $300/hr and rise as high as $1000/hr. depending on the lawyer's level of experience, specialization, and city\. Since copyright litigation can take years to reach resolution, it's not unusual for total fees for a copyright case to reach 6-figures, and even into 7 figures. It's increasingly rare for such cases to be handled on contingency basis.
@@gfiremark -thanks for answering....so ....record companies know...infringment cases can be costly...having to pay for damages.. ....and lawyer fees....
I got a copyright strike on a 20 SECOND edit. The second video I had ever posted. If YT is punishing me for not giving proper license credits, then at least TEACH ME crediting, to make sure I don't do it again.
He ain’t wearing pants under the camera I already know😂😂😂
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No, you! 😡🤣
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I want to use this one song that was just published a couple days ago and I see that so many people already got permission to use it in there video. How did they get permission to fast?
Finally. Someone who knows what they are talking about. Well done. Thank you.
I have a question that is not related to this content. sometimes I watch other Shorts using the original music BUT the sounds are not the same as the Original music should be, I take the "Can you feel my heart" song as an example. When other Shorts playing the part of a Original music and start playing "Can you hear the silence?
Can you see the dark?
Can you fix the broken?
Can you feel my heart?" Then the music plays the Theme of the song with little low deep, so I tried the same thing but it goes the same thing without the low deep in the theme. like why I can't make the same music and how they make it? there is no features to make it.
Some music is licensed for such uses by the platforms. But I'm not sure what you're experiencing... sorry i can't be more help.
Thank you for completely answering my questions. God bless you. 🙏🏾
I've tried this so many times, it never works. Every website dedicated to it costs like, half of my weekly budget for one song. To be honest, I'll probably stop making videos because of fing copyright claims. Even my own songs have been removed from my channel. I'm just so damn tired of it.
i finally found the place to contact them, but when i was filling up the details, it asked for what state am i and the zip code, but the only states to choose from are all states of America, even tho im a filipino, but i cant complete the form because tge only choices in there was all from america and i dont even live in america, thats why i couldn't do it :(
What if you do it as a hobby as a kid? How do you get it?
Gordon Firemark Thank you!
Just I looked up the music i was looking for. It would cost around 1200.00 for the licence, for one song on my anniversary video. No wonder most just steal it.
What did you use to look up the song you were looking for?
IF you can show it is personal use only you can probably get a much better quote. Stealing is not the solution. Go about it the right way is.. If yo like the piece so much you want to integrate it in a piece of media you are creating you still have to do the right thing.
I was wondering what kinds of money are involved in licensing music. 1200 is a lot of beer money!
@@forfilmmusic i agree with you. but the "right way" for a digital piece of media that costs LITERALLY NOTHING for them to license to you should not involve this much torture on the part of creators. i will still go through the process
Question: I want to use “ Pachelbel's Canon in D “ - that I will play and record on my keyboard.
Google said “ Pachelbel died in 1706, long before copyright existed in its modern form, and so the composition is most definitely in the public domain. This means that if you can get an orchestra together, you can perform Pachelbel's Canon in D major without having to get permission from Pachelbel's heirs, estate or agents.”
So, do I consider Google search as legitimate under the law that I can use that song for free?
Where to ask You Tube owners if this is true? I suppose they do not have a phone or email?
Thanks, Marijana
A lot of performers are playing classical music and posting it on UA-cam. I don't think you have any problem with doing this. If its in the public domain then you shouldn't get any copyright strikes.
Anything made and released on or before 1923 is public domain
So once you have permission how do you let UA-cam know that you have permission so that you do not have to dispute the claims for each video?
this is my question too😭
@@slanderxtezz I've not found a solution other than disputing the claim each time. Also at times my dispute has then been dismissed and the claim has been reinstated and then I have to appeal their decision. It's a whole lot of work!
One tip I've learned is; save your license or proof of permission for use to google drive and link it in your submission when disputing claims.
@@CruisingMeraki btw how did you get their permission by paying for it?
@@CruisingMeraki I think one way for UA-cam is probably putting it in the description. That's the basic one.
@@UmmOopsy good thought but you still have to dispute the claim every time you use the song.
Thank you. It took me awhile to find a video that actually answered my question.
Royalty free music can be a good option, but real commercial music that people recognize really helps boost your work to the next level. Too bad the process is so needlessly difficult and expensive.
🤯 I can't believe that 2 minutes passed by and I understand every detail in this video.
What if they never respond back to you after you ask their permission? The company is A&M Records. Is there any other way to contact them? I want to be cleared with using a song for my UA-cam video from the artist that's under A&M records
Anyone here actually watching this cuz they making a show/movie?
Harish Prabhakar me!
Whoever is here, I'm a student trying to make a movie and I hate the way student films look so amateur. I want to make a film set but I'm of course poor and in a dorm. How can I do these things cheap but with quality?
Me!! I’m making a short film
A Boy Has No Name This is why I spent hours researching, editing everything, and making my own shorts. I ended up getting the best in class award.
@@blacksniperItsgoldengungaming Thats awesome! I´m trying to do the same, Im learning how to sew for costume design, animate for cgi rendering, photoshop for videos, etcetc. I´m dedicated to get it done, but I'm poor ofc and idk how hard it will be to find people who will voluntarily work. I guess it wouldnt be that hard since we are all college students, its like volunteering to be in a play, but I gotta see.
Hi 👋 I have two copy right claims one is just that and the second one is partially blocked in Denmark from what I heard is some UA-cam videos are blocked in Denmark. I honestly didn’t know about this until I saw it because I thought by covering a song on an instrument won’t do that can you still get permission even tho it’s a copyright claim that’s my question.
Thanks for the information. But I'm wondering how so many people upload lyrics videos, fan videos or include news clips.
So my friend made his own music, and it got it on Apple Music. Do I have to follow the same steps even if he gives me permission? Would I just reject the copyright infringement Warning?
If he still owns his copyrights and has given you in permission, then yes, you can respond accordingly.
It's actually much faster to time travel back to Ancient Greece and have a nice talk with Socrates about this copyright bs, instead of going through all this fuzz for nothing...This System is unflexible for the 21st Century.
Fuzz? OK. LOL
Curiosity, here... how do you propose to change copyright laws to accommodate the 21st Century? Remember, you've got to incentivize the creation of works... not just make everything free for anyone to use.
So, how would you protect the Songwriter, Recording Artist, Publisher, Record Label and everyone else, including the person or business who wants to use the material?
We loaded a clip at a party and their was karaoke in the background. Is this not fair use? The clip is not about the music but the party.
Bad English Filipina nope. Not fair use
So we cannot share life in philippines as there is always people playing music or singing karaoke in the background. Even walking down the street its hard not to film music.
@@ItsBor
Fair use is supposed to be “transformative”. Filming music is not transformative.
Do we pay the money for taking permission for copyright background music 🙏
Way more work than I anticipated but good quick advice to a question I thought I easily knew the answer to.
Personally I always thought it was ridiculous to make a big deal out of using songs for your videos, I mean if you're getting paid by UA-cam for using the content that's a different story but I shouldn't have to go through so much trouble just to use a song for a good video. That's ridiculous but thanks for the information dude, you've been extremely helpful!
People who make a living at writing songs need to be paid...just like a bricklayer or a or an engineer...It's a job...true the hoops are a pain but, paying people for their skills and contributions is only fair
I’m in a situation where I’ve made a piece of music that I plan to release and someone have asked me if they can use it for their own content. I’ve given them permission personally. Would a sync license still be necessary for them when the music is released?
Thank you! I'm writing a musical and want to use a certain song as a finale. Thanks for helping me get tights to that song!
Intricate! I often just want to post a song to reflect on how I'm feeling. The publicity incurred should be royalty enough. I don't post for-profit and songs often songs forgotten excite people to remember. Times change...I believe we no choice but to adapt.
Edward Tamsi maybe you should adapt to the idea that musicians, songwriters etc have a right to be paid when their work gets used. I’m fact they have a right to decide who gets to use it at all.
Hi sir, Can you do some tutorial that you are requesting permission to the owner of the song? beacause I dont know how to do it....Ty please Reply...
Joebhel Decano There are thre performing rights organization stated by the federal law such as ascap bmi and sesac for you to be fully compliance by the law you need to get an advance authorization from the three PRO's
Thanks for making this. I'm a composer for film and TV and I am CONSTANTLY explaining this stuff to clients! I'm going start sending them a link to your video! Maybe we get you a couple new clients.
Animation starts to sound like a nightmare xD
ikr i just want to make a lgbtq film and I cant use girl in red's songs now xD
Yeah, just made an animation that I worked really hard on, now I can't use the music..
I have a lot of tribute bands & concerts I wish to make public. YT
says it's a copyright claim all revenue will be paid to the copyright
holder & I'm ok with that. I just don't want a copyright strike. Am I
legally allowed to make these concerts public?
Is Faded a copyrighted song???
I plan on making a short film (30min) using 10+ songs from the same album. Would it be possible to request rights for the whole album? Would I be able to show the film at festivals if I get these ‘rights’?
DERIX Productions if I use music for e.g sicario...do I have to pay?
Yes you could get permision for the whole album. But sometimes different songs on the same album can be owned by different people.
very good question, this shows the video does not cover all the possible ways!
How do I get a license for the show I'm uploading and is i need one time fee or is it one per video I need a license as artical 13 is coming into place ?
Help please
Thank you for a great video. searched alot till i came to this one. the sources you provided for searching for music are helpfull.
@Gordon Firemark - Hello Gordon, I posted a song on Facebook and immediately received a message that it was partially muted in certain countries, followed by a list of those countries. I'm fine with that because I live in, and posted from, a country that is not on the list. Do I need to respond? And if so, where? Or can I just let it ride? Thanx, TVW
Thank you for your video. It is always appreciated when true professionals offer their experience and knowledge on this media. What is the range of fees a YT creator can expect for a 20 second sample of a popular song ?
James Lau it can cost from $0 to tens of thousands. It really depends on the song and how it’s being used. Many songs are now pre-licensed for some uses on YT. Check the index of cover songs.
I have got one important Question: Im a Producer and havent released Music yet because I am not sure about my Name and I need a producer Tag !!
Now I had the Idea to use * "Aaaaand Snap ! The Job´s a Game" * from Mary Poppins. Am I aloud to do that ???
Probabaly not but idk cause its just so short
This video is almost 3 years old and there's almost 300 comments so I'm sorry if I'm asking a repeat question. I've got some parodies that I've written (more in progress.) Is this pretty much the same process I need to go through to publish them? I plan on recording and editing myself and going no farther than Facebook and/or UA-cam with it. It's something I'm doing for fun and do not plan to make any money on but I want to be covered just in case anything happens.
Do you still need permission if the track and official film video is to be shown only at a funeral service for a loved one?
TECHNICALLY? Yes. Especially if it's likely you'd get caught.
When you say publisher, are you talking about the company through which an album or song was released? For example; Avenged Sevenfold makes an album then releases it through Warner Records, would I have to contact Warner Records to get a proper license to use their songs in my videos?
Let's say I wanted to use their songs in most of, if not all of, my videos in the future. How would I go about asking for a contract like that? How do I make sure I'm not being screwed over?
What happens when my license (the contract) runs out, will my videos get copyrighted or does the license apply to videos released under a certain time period / amount of videos which is stated in the contract?
Edit to cram in another question: If a band makes a demo for a song but doesn't release it to the public yet it is found years later by fans, who should I contact for a license then?
Music publishing company. Not the record label. They control different things.
How much licensing fee we are talking?
Hey, thanks for the video. It answered a lot of questions.
I am running into a problem though. I contacted the songwriters, and they're both under the same publisher. Fortunately the publisher is owned by the head songwriter. But it also looks like the "master" is owned by Water Tower Music, a much larger company. I don't know what a song "master" is.
The songwriter's information is listed on BMI, but Water Tower's is not. I also couldn't find their contact information anywhere.
Do I need permission from the company that owns the master as well?
Thanks
Does it also cover musical scores from movies like the Star Wars original trilogy? I have over a dozen videos of myself playing Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, which makes heavy use of the original trilogy score, mostly when I fight enemies within that game. I actually emailed UMG (which owns the Star Wars score) twice about the matter.
Can i buy Google play music and use in UA-cam
G E T S O M E no.
@@gfiremark ok
I know I’m late but how exactly do you contact an owner, like let’s say I want to use part of an Iron Maiden song in a film and put it on tubi, would I just email them or something?
You’d contact both the record label and the publisher of the composition. Many now have online license request forms. But some still require a written request. They’ll want lots of details about how it’s being used, what’s happening on screen, how long the clip to be used is, etc.
Are u able to just message the artist or u haft to do all of that?
My situation is slightly different. I make music videos for the band Liliac.. They are independent and own the copyright to their own music. They tell their fans to use and share their music as a way of helping to promote them. When I upload a video, UA-cam says (It's copyrighted, but the owner allows their content to be used on UA-cam) I still get a claim however. I will be seeing them and have a backstage pass to meet them at the end of the month.. My actual question is, When I ask for specific permission (in order to remove the copyright claims) how is that permission submitted to UA-cam? What is the actual physical step(s) needed by me or the band, to tell UA-cam that I have permission? Thank You if you can answer this or point me in the right direction!
Does this apply to parody videos? If you are parodying a music video is it enough to parody the visual aspects of the video and use the original audio, or must you also make a transformative change to the audio for it to be safe?
I think as long as you transform the music "enough" you're fine.
A famous artist in my country would usually rewrite all the lyrics and sing over the tune and keep the rest of the song. He's somewhat despised for that, but as far as I know, it works.
Oh and no clips allowed. You gotta record your own clip.
Can you make a step by step video tutorial? Im so confused and am STRUGGLING to find the publishers, copyright owner, master owner ect. ;-;
How much does the song would cost if I ask the publisher and or song owners for my future films?
I want to make a fan made music video for one of the new twenty one pilots songs called neon Gravestones. The band is labeled with Fueled by Ramen. So would I call them or Warner bros or who to try and get permission. I don’t wanna make money off of it just make a video for it.
Does this also apply for a toy. I believe it would. A stuffie toy once pressed plays a 200 second song. This is about 2 minutes. Getting permission same process
How about for a short movie or in this case non-commercially purposes (so the movie will not be sold in copies. only for limited screening)?
Kendri Nawaskoro still need permission.
great short, and clear video ! thx
So generally if I was to do a indie film project. And put it into film festivals whatever. How do you get funding for the film and everything?
Goldxn that’s a very broad question. There are dozens of strategies for film financing.
Start with a look at filmfinanceblueprint.com
So for example if I wanna do an animation with the song from an opening in the background, do I still need to get that license? It tecnically isn't the full song.
Game&Josu still need permission.
Gordon Firemark Okay, thanks.
Thank you Gordon. I belong to a non for profit that wasnt to do a song for youtube for a campaign, would it be thesame process?
Yes. exactly the same. Not-for-profit doesn't mean you don't have to pay for rights... but sometimes you can get a better rate, or even a freebie, if the copyright owners are on-board with the cause.
I probably sound quite stupid but after you get the rights do you just put their quote in the description of your UA-cam video? Or will your video just magically be free of copyright?
leepergrace _ not stupid at all. Once you get permission, you’ll have written evidence to show if UA-cam or the owners ‘bots flag your video for takedown...
Nothing magical.
Just made an short vid clip for our anniversary of my girlfriend but Facebook muted the music because of copy right infringement. Do you think I still need to pay for copy right sir? Hope you can answer. Thanks.
Does this also apply to if I wanted to use someone's song as a tile theme in a video game I'm making and intend to sell? Its 1 persons song, and it's not well known at all, so if I contact them asking for permission, and they say yes, I can use it?
Yes... if you have a proper (written) license agreement from the OWNER(s ) of the music (recording and composition), you can use it.
@@gfiremark so, I contacted the owner, and here is the reply"Yeah, you can use my songs, just make sure you credit me." Would that be enough?
Gordon Firemark Hi 👋 I have two copy right claims one is just that and the second one is partially blocked in Denmark from what I heard is some UA-cam videos are blocked in Denmark. I honestly didn’t know about this until I saw it because I thought by covering a song on an instrument won’t do that can you still get permission even tho it’s a copyright claim that’s my question.
How much would it cost to use a song like Could it be Magic (Donna Summer) in a movie?
I run a church service that wants to live broadcast sunday services with covers of songs,we paid ASCAP LICENSE are we allow to use the covered music and if so what dono need to include on the videos as far as license number?
If you've licensed via ASCAP, then as long as the license covers livestreaming/broadcasts, you should be fine. But depending on the platform you're streaming from, you may have to show some proof of the license. That'll vary by platform, and you'll need to interact with them directly. It's unlikely there's an online way to do this.
Do I need to get permission from both writers and publishers?
Generally, the music publisher will have the right and authority to grant permission on behalf of the songwriter, but they'll often need to get songwriter approvals, so expect the process to be time consuming. Be sure you get your license from ALL music publishers... Since it's possible each member of a group of songwriters has made a deal with a different publisher.
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
@@gfiremark What if music publisher is dead?
Karol Konieczny publishers are usually companies, but if an individual, the heirs will probably be the new owners of copyright. So, that’s who you contact.
@@karolkonieczny9130 Nice "What if" try !!!
Frustrating for a beginning music video hobbyist using heavily licensed/signed artists/songs for vids. Sure you could do this all but what cost would it be? Ad revenue from an upload is heavily policed i’d imagine so it’d be a hefty toll to use a major label as background. But hey, I respect the holders of content but think there should be some easing, wonder what can be done about that. Thanks for the vid!
Your ad revenue isn’t impacted. But you do need to pay to use copyrighted music.
So I have to submit a request for each cover song I want to record? Even is it’s just the audio in the background?
Alexis Ochoa yes. Unless you use royalty-free music from a library that permits unlimited use
What if your just using it for one video and you put all of their info in the description can I do that?
Hi Gordon. We want to use a music piece as part of the score for our film and have contacted the publishers for consent. They came back with a few questions and I wanted to ask some advice? If possible.
It is a UK-based independent self-funded micro-budget (Under £20k) film.
Any help with this would be Wonderfully appreciated and apologies in advance for so many questions.
Is there a brand/product being advertised? If so, please provide details: -- Characters are eating a branded product from a local business that we have consent to use in the film. Would this be categorised as advertising?
Usage (e.g. background/ opening credits): -- It is played in the last 2 scenes and closing credits of the film and is not heard by character (non-diegetic). Is this what they mean by background music?
Rights required: (e.g. online only/all media/ TV broadcast/home video): -- You mentioned not giving leverage for future higher rates so do we just say ALL?
Territory: -- Same as above. Do we just say worldwide? We are hoping for international festivals etc.
Term: -- Same as above. Do we just say in perpetuity?
What’s your music budget for this request: -- We obviously want to pay the least amount possible I have no idea how much to say? e.g. would be outrageous to ask to use it for free? Just as an example.
Is there other music being requested: -- If there might be from other publishers is there a disadvantage to this? Leverage wise.
Thank you!
Hi,
I'm sorry, but I'm not able to answer specific questions here, as doing so could accidentally establish an attorney-client relationship. For that, we'd need to confer privately and make fee arrangements.
That said, from your query, I'd say you're on the right track
Best of luck!
Yas thanks for posting your knowledge - a film student like me needs this lol.
what if i want to use a song that was from a tv show that was canceled over a decade ago??
then you ask who owns it now adays
Very helpful thank you!!! I did a Google search and yours popped up at the top and it was a short video that explained quickly what you can do and how to go about it!!! Thanks again this is the Dirt Road Farmer!!! Just tryin ta git started... Lol!!
Does the rules still apply for France based artists and publishing companies?
if I get permission from the owner of the song and what should I do? can i monetize the video or there are another step to do. Sorry if you don't understand. I have a poor English language. hehe. tq
Can I include a QR code to a public music portal (spotify etc.) in my book without worrying about copyright? Or I can only include the name of the song and nothing beyond that?
Do we need to take permission for every song
Ok i need help. I made a slow version of Beautiful Girls(My latest video) am i gonna get in trouble? I really dont know anything. I just really wanted to share that with ppl.
I just got copyright strikes for a song I clearly stated wasn't my own. So now I'm here. Heck, the video was private.
THANK most kindly for the explanation.
What if I make a music that’s sounds exactly the same as the original then upload it on the internet?
What if I want to use Beatles songs for my short film? What would be the best options and alternatives for me?
E.A. Galvez follow the instructions in this video... there are really no options or alternatives.
How do we get a music license for youtube? I just want to post for fun because I am BORED!
Is it alright if I use the rights to a song without asking if my video is NOT copyrighted?
No. The SONG is copyrighted, which means that only the owner has the right to use it or allow others.
But you're also operating under a misconception. Your video IS copyrighted, automatically, the moment you create it, unless you specifically transfer it to the public domain. (which requires paperwork)
I am writing music for hobby. I would love it to be ask closely guarded as You describe.
I dont understand how so many UA-cam videos have popular music in them... like the mixes... multiple songs melded together for video compilation or a single video, or even just a youtube vid to listen to the song(s)... Do those people actually get copy write permissions for each song and then mold em together for their video? Do you PAY for majority of the copyright permissions or are there any they allow free (but with permission)? Also, if you get permission to use a song....is that permission for just that one pparticular video or is that permission so you can use it whenever you want or in any video afer (do you need to re-request permission for the same song if you use it in several videos...)
@Gordon Firemark Ohhh. Okay. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and explain!
wait so if I want to upload a trip vlog on my UA-cam channel and I want to use a song as an intro I have to contact each person involved in that song to avoid copyright? Do all UA-camrs do that? for each song they use on their videos, they get hundreds of people and wait for them to respond?
Can I use like 20 seconds of the song and give credit to the owner in the description? Would this do it?
Sorry I'm just so confused I would be glad if you could help me please
some songs are pre-licensed thru youtube. Read up. Otherwise, yes, you need permission from the. publisher and record label.
For the festival release of a film, I have a license in place with an artist who recorded a cover song. That artist properly obtained the license to record & release the song from the copyright owner. Even though we have a license to use THE RECORDING, we still need a NEW license from the original song's copyright owner in order to use it in the film? Is that correct?
Kenny White yes. You need a synchronization license from the publisher(s)of the song.
So I personally know the person who made and produced their music. They own their studio. They verbally gave me permission to use their music. Do they have to fill out a form, and where would you submit proof of something like that on a YT video upload?
Unfortunately, there's no mechanism for users to notify YT in advance of a claim or content ID flag. This is something they really need to find a way to fix. Get the license in writing, and have it handy for when YT notifies you that it found the music. That's best you can do right now.
If i do the credit, and do not make money off the video with the song in it, is that fine and/or legal to do?
No. You must get permission, or operate under a legally recognized defense or exception. Whether you make money is not a factor at all. Copyright ownership means having the right to say "NO" to a use, for any reason at all, regardless of whether there's money involved. Likewise, giving credit is irrelevant, except that it could be the "smoking gun" that proves you knew the material belonged to someone else.
There's a reason UA-camr's want to use copyrighted things in their videos. Because it's necessary for the video. If we wanted to use copyright free material, we would. But there's no sense in doing that if the copyrighted material is the only possible thing that will make the video tick.
1969 moon landing ,The Eagle Has Landed. Can I use this audio in my song or do I need permission
Kind regards
@@beatlesdreams46 this would require a little research into whether the clip is considered a work of the us government. If so, then it’s not protected by copyright.
So is it just a workaround when shows and movies use covers instead? I hear a lot of recognizable songs, if not classics, in shows and movies and I always wondered why the original just wasn't used. 🤔
I also have wondered if (and I promise I'm not a conspiracy theorist) the lyrics are just ever so slightly changed to avoid copyright. Is that possible or very prone to a lawsuit anyway?
I think you still need a license for covers too
What if I need to use a song in a movie, but the version I want to use (a cover, basically) is not registered at BMI?
The “version” doesn’t need to be registered. You get permission for the recording from the record label.
But the composition is the same across multiple covers of the song, so you need permission from the same publisher for that.
If the title isn’t showing up in BMI at all,
Try ASCAP.
Copyright law REALLY needs an update!
From this comment, I infer that you don't believe permission should be required? Or that creators shouldn't be able to enjoy the right to profit from their efforts? Let's discuss this. How would you change copyright law? Remember that the constitutional mandate is "To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."
so, how do you incentivize creative work without giving the creators the right to control how, when, and why that work is used by others?
But how do I get the approval? What are they ways I can contact them?
They won't answer on Facebook or Twitter, and they certainly won't give me an email.
Ian Mitchell they are businesses. They do have contact email addresses. They have websites... get a phone number or write a letter. Be resourceful.
Or hire a lawyer to help...
Thanks for help, but I am too poor to buy a license of a song :/
what to do if I don't have that much budget to my short film or music video.. but I still want to use that song in my videos..?
Long road to nowhere. Unless you're in the circle of the powers that be, they don't even know you're alive. And will not respond to any email inquiries. I been doing this for many years. This is the cold hard truth. Notice how he recommends being better off by using your own music. Sure! That makes it feasible and you will actually get to move forward now instead of waiting for inquiries that will never be answered. Only one problem. Your own music just doesn't have the popularity level as the music you were trying to get. Or the third option. Take any song you wish and USE IT! Since they don't and never will know you even exist on this planet, they will never know you're using the music. Have fun. And always remember ... The powers that be are IN the circle! If you're not in that circle you are OUT!
A good point, that applies to anything, especially small stuff. Loose change earning products, copyright is designed around corporations, like the Digital millennium copyright act.