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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California.
Hello, I have recently started a YouTube channel posting cover versions of popular songs. I am trying to do the right thing and seek the song owner’s permission to cover the song… unfortunately most artists (or their representatives) never respond to my requests. This is convenient, as if I ever start to make any real money doing so, I am sure they will be quick to contact me then!
My question is if there is some sort of blanket license I can pay for that would allow me to perform cover songs on YouTube? I was speaking to a bar manager I often play at and he says he pays BMI, ASCAP and SESAC for rights to play the songs they represent respectively.
I am aware that these licenses are quite expensive, but I am looking for the “right way to do this” rather than the cheapest. Would purchasing these do what I want it to do? Give me a big list of songs that I can pick from and play on YouTube without breaking copywrite law?
Just to be clear, it is my intent to make money on these songs, but not through albums. If you get enough views on your YouTube page you can opt to become a YouTube Partner, in which you jointly share revenue from advertising on your videos.
If these licenses will not cover (excuse the pun) my needs, what will?
Thanks in advance, you guys are great!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Hello, I have recently started a YouTube channel posting cover versions of popular songs. I am trying to do the right thing and seek the song owner’s permission to cover the song… unfortunately most artists (or their representatives) never respond to my requests. This is convenient, as if I ever start to make any real money doing so, I am sure they will be quick to contact me then!
My question is if there is some sort of blanket license I can pay for that would allow me to perform cover songs on YouTube? I was speaking to a bar manager I often play at and he says he pays BMI, ASCAP and SESAC for rights to play the songs they represent respectively.
I am aware that these licenses are quite expensive, but I am looking for the “right way to do this” rather than the cheapest. Would purchasing these do what I want it to do? Give me a big list of songs that I can pick from and play on YouTube without breaking copywrite law?
Just to be clear, it is my intent to make money on these songs, but not through albums. If you get enough views on your YouTube page you can opt to become a YouTube Partner, in which you jointly share revenue from advertising on your videos.
If these licenses will not cover (excuse the pun) my needs, what will?
Thanks in advance, you guys are great!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?