Movie Soundtrack rights?

cymatics · 11th February 2004

A band I've worked with in the past is looking record and release a 'tribute' of sorts. They will be recording the major themes from the soundtrack to a 'cult classic' 70's horror film. They have asked me about licensing and other legal considerations, but I really don't know the first thing about it.

Does anyone know what the appropriate legal steps are to record and release something like this?

If it is relevant, the original artist, and the label that is currently issuing the soundtrack are both based in Europe.

Thanks.

- jon

Albert · 11th February 2004

The first thing I would do is contact the label and/or original artist and find out who owns the music rights. Then negotiate a deal with whoever the owner is.

It would definitely be worth it to have an entertainment attorney involved. Your band may actually want to start by finding an attorney experienced in such matters, and then either have the attorney handle the whole thing or operate under the attorney's guidance.

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cymatics Gear addict Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Charm City Posts: 303 Thread Starter	Movie Soundtrack rights? A band I've worked with in the past is looking record and release a 'tribute' of sorts. They will be recording the major themes from the soundtrack to a 'cult classic' 70's horror film. They have asked me about licensing and other legal considerations, but I really don't know the first thing about it. Does anyone know what the appropriate legal steps are to record and release something like this? If it is relevant, the original artist, and the label that is currently issuing the soundtrack are both based in Europe. Thanks. - jon __________________ There's nothing an agnostic can't do if he really doesn't know whether he believes in anything or not.

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Albert Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,489	The first thing I would do is contact the label and/or original artist and find out who owns the music rights. Then negotiate a deal with whoever the owner is. It would definitely be worth it to have an entertainment attorney involved. Your band may actually want to start by finding an attorney experienced in such matters, and then either have the attorney handle the whole thing or operate under the attorney's guidance. __________________ http://www.misterpotts.com [URL=http://www.facebook.com/alby.potts[/URL]

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