Members zelmobeaty Posted May 4, 2009 Members Share Posted May 4, 2009 I want to put a Tom Waits song on my new CD. How do I go about getting permission? How long does it take? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Karma1 Posted May 5, 2009 Members Share Posted May 5, 2009 Check out the Harry Fox Agency - www.harryfox.com They are a clearing house for that kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted May 5, 2009 Members Share Posted May 5, 2009 You don't need permission, you need a mechanical license, which are compulsory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zelmobeaty Posted May 5, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 5, 2009 thanks. The song is "Way Down in the Hole" by Tom Waits. I can't find it at Harry Fox Agency. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted May 5, 2009 Members Share Posted May 5, 2009 thanks. The song is "Way Down in the Hole" by Tom Waits. I can't find it at Harry Fox Agency. Any advice? Yes, look here: It's registered with ASCAP. You should be able to get all the info you need here to get your mechanical license from HFA. http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300 Type in the song title and it will bring the info right up. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members uncle psychosis Posted May 5, 2009 Members Share Posted May 5, 2009 On a slightly related note, what are the legal implications of recording a cover version and putting it on, say, youtube? I'm not likely to do so anytime soon but I'm just intrigued... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted May 5, 2009 Members Share Posted May 5, 2009 On a slightly related note, what are the legal implications of recording a cover version and putting it on, say, youtube? I'm not likely to do so anytime soon but I'm just intrigued... This is being discussed right here!http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2315369 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted May 23, 2009 Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'm a fan of dramas,and I like watching the show about criminal very much,especially NCIS DVDand CSI,including CSI NY, CSI Lasvegas 1-8 DVD and CSI Miami,they are all my love.Does anyone like the criminal shows? Your feeble attempt at disguising your spam is what's criminal, exceeded only by your astounding command of English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bcolburn Posted June 19, 2009 Members Share Posted June 19, 2009 Check out the Harry Fox Agency - www.harryfox.com They are a clearing house for that kind of thing. Harry Fox (Or Songfile) is great -- but you do pay a little for that service. The last time I recorded a cover song (You Might Think by The Cars), I contacted Lido Music directly and delt with them. You'll still pay the standard rate, but you're cutting out the middle man (and every penny helps when you DIY). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted June 19, 2009 Members Share Posted June 19, 2009 Harry Fox (Or Songfile) is great -- but you do pay a little for that service. Actually, no....at least not when I used them. It is the songwriter who pays a cut to HFA for making their songs available. I only paid the standard compulsory rate and no more. But you can go directly to the writers/publishers through ASCAP or BMI but applying for a proper mechanical license can be a bit of a pain, which is why I just use HFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bcolburn Posted June 19, 2009 Members Share Posted June 19, 2009 Actually, no....at least not when I used them. It is the songwriter who pays a cut to HFA for making their songs available. I only paid the standard compulsory rate and no more. But you can go directly to the writers/publishers through ASCAP or BMI but applying for a proper mechanical license can be a bit of a pain, which is why I just use HFA. Really? I hope that's the case then, and if so, I stand corrected!! This may have since changed, but in 2005, my old rock band did a cover song through HFA's SongFile, and we had to pay a $15 "Processing Fee" tacked onto the $18 (for the 200 discs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted June 19, 2009 Members Share Posted June 19, 2009 Really? I hope that's the case then, and if so, I stand corrected!! This may have since changed, but in 2005, my old rock band did a cover song through HFA's SongFile, and we had to pay a $15 "Processing Fee" tacked onto the $18 (for the 200 discs). Well, that might be so....last time I used them was 2002. Maybe it is I who will stand corrected! Oh, and welcome aboard! Nice to see a new "face" here. I'll check out your site later today. Oh again, you might want to join us over at the Backstage With The Band page....lots of great discussion about performance issues, band stuff, but there are lots of solo/duo guys there tool. And lots of comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bcolburn Posted June 19, 2009 Members Share Posted June 19, 2009 Oh, and welcome aboard! Nice to see a new "face" here. I'll check out your site later today. Thanks man! I just came across this site a few weeks ago, and I really liked the fact that other people doing the DIY thing were gathered in one spot! I'll be sure to check out your stuff as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diablosrising Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 To add a question to this topic, how does one go about recording a cover to sell online, for example iTunes? I mean, a mechanical license doesn't seem to cover online digital sales(at least in namesake), but I'm sure there is a process to get them up there. Any info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 To add a question to this topic, how does one go about recording a cover to sell online, for example iTunes? I mean, a mechanical license doesn't seem to cover online digital sales(at least in namesake), but I'm sure there is a process to get them up there. Any info? Right here: http://www.harryfox.com/public/licenseeServicesDigital.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diablosrising Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Right here:http://www.harryfox.com/public/licenseeServicesDigital.jsp Thanks, Blue! I browsed their site this morning. There is a $13-15 processing fee like a previous poster pointed out. They let you search by composer or song, and I like their search format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bcolburn Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks, Blue! I browsed their site this morning. There is a $13-15 processing fee like a previous poster pointed out. They let you search by composer or song, and I like their search format. Keep in mind, if you're REALLY watching every penny, you can contact the artist (or their representative) and save the processing fee. When I licensed "You Might Think" (by The Cars) for my latest disc, I contacted Lido Music directly and worked out the licensing with them. My plan was one phone call then head to Harry Fox. Never had to. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diablosrising Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Keep in mind, if you're REALLY watching every penny, you can contact the artist (or their representative) and save the processing fee. When I licensed "You Might Think" (by The Cars) for my latest disc, I contacted Lido Music directly and worked out the licensing with them. My plan was one phone call then head to Harry Fox. Never had to. Good luck!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Keep in mind, if you're REALLY watching every penny, you can contact the artist (or their representative) and save the processing fee. When I licensed "You Might Think" (by The Cars) for my latest disc, I contacted Lido Music directly and worked out the licensing with them. My plan was one phone call then head to Harry Fox. Never had to. Good luck!! That is an option; however, getting a response from some of these publishers is hit and miss, more often miss than hit, in my experience. I did that before I found out about HFA. It's worth 15 bucks to me to eliminate the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Speshul K Posted December 2, 2009 Members Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hello! What if the song you want to get permission to publish on CD is/was a commercial jingle? I have recorded a cover of the Mr. Yuck song, and wasn't able to find it on ASCAP. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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