Copyrights Issue

[OBlyde]

Hello, I have a question, if I produce an original instrumental but in 4 bars I copy exactly the same trumpet arrangement of a famous song of another genre, will I have copyright problems? Do I need to ask for permits/licenses?

[bmete]

Hi
Personally, I'd stay far away from it. Why risk the legal entanglement. Plus, if you are going for TV/Film, most libraries will not accept it. I've had songs rejected because it snowed to close to a famous artist and their song. It's only four bars, rewrite it in that style.

Good luck

[cosmicdolphin]

Hello, I have a question, if I produce an original instrumental but in 4 bars I copy exactly the same trumpet arrangement of a famous song of another genre, will I have copyright problems? Do I need to ask for permits/licenses?

Yes - write your own trumpet part

[MJLeeman]

Hello, I have a question, if I produce an original instrumental but in 4 bars I copy exactly the same trumpet arrangement of a famous song of another genre, will I have copyright problems? Do I need to ask for permits/licenses?

Although each case would be decided on its own merits, there is precedent is Australian law which would suggest a cautious approach. Here is a summary of the copyright infringement case involving Men at Work's song, "Land Down Under."

https://www.claytonutz.com/knowledge/20 ... ight-claim

[MJLeeman]

The band appealed to a higher court, but that failed:

https://www.claytonutz.com/knowledge/20 ... eral-court

[OBlyde]

Thank you very much for your answers

[Casey H]

DEFINITELY Don't do it.

[OBlyde]

DEFINITELY Don't do it.

Yes, thanks. I already did my own arrangement