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The story of what Prince did to other musicians and songwriters is too long and nasty to go into - yet I do clearly remember having a dream about the world ending, the sky turning colors and everybody running around screaming. I went down to our basement and with my brother on drums and wrote the song 1999. I know the name of the drug dealin' criminal that brought the tape to PRN, in Edina MN, where we lived. Nothing we can do now, but - much more to this story and what was done to me {made a "homeless person" for 10 years} AND to HIM in the 'aftermath'. So... ...would you consider running for president of the USA? You could not win or serve but we need a large dose of your kind of class over here, desperatly!
“What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty and above all it eats creativity. It eats quality and shits out quantity.” ― William S. Burroughs
Exactly how I feel. I’ve posted over 400 crappy covers of songs that I love and haven’t ever expected to make a penny from this. I do it because it’s fun. Or at least, it was. A month ago, I got my first copyright strike (for “Boys of Summer”) and I haven’t really wanted to post anymore. I don’t know why it matters if no money is being made one way or another.
@@travisthornton1792 You should've known better than to try and cover a Don Henley song bros.- dude is well known to be the least tolerant about allowing any covers of any of his material- he's even gone before congress trying to persuade them to make it a criminal act. Covering anything he's performed on is really asking for it man. But who cares dude- you get a few more strikes before you're out- just don't cover anymore of Don's stuff and you're good. If I were you- I would cover something you find fun and not worry at all about whether it gets views or anything- remember why you started doing it in the first place- because it was fun to you. If it's truly not anymore- I wouldn't do it- it's a ton of work. Good luck to you bros. I'll check out your stuff- I'm curious now.
Unfortunately, I did a cover of Lyin Eyes back in April of 2020. It was agreed that there would be revenue sharing, but it would be viewed in limited countries. Everything was fine till February of 2024 when I got a copyright strike and they took down the video. Universal was who sent me the email. I repealed the strike, to no reply. They claimed my version matched the original for over 3 minutes and claimed I used their backing track. I responded by saying "Thank you for thinking my version was the original. That was quite a compliment". My version of Sultans is going strong and make a little on it in the revenue sharing. Thank you Dire Straits
The Eagles, specifically Don Henley, is a real prick about copyright. He has no idea how the internet works and that covers and educational videos only helps keep his music alive.
Don Henley is on a money march. That’s why he’s going after anything and everything that even resembles an intellectual property of the Eagles. It’s fortunate Mary’s video is still up
Couldn't agree more. A great way to get to be seen. But also, trying to make yours someone else's song which touched your heart can be a lovely way to find your very own style. Great legal feedback. Thanks!
I am in awe of anyone who has the stamina, grit, guts, tenacity to make a go of music as a livelihood. I mean, never mind the talent which is of course the primary requirement, but to be able to push past all the obstacles to making money is tough enough without the additional shit TH-cam 'creators' throw in your way. Hats off to you, Mary, and anyone else who persists at it.
The Mary Spender Trio cover videos where the three personas banter with each other are some of my favorite videos and have inspired me to want to start a cover songs channel. This video appeared in my feed at the right time. Thank you for your transparency and your research on this.
Dear Mary, I have followed you for years, and without your channel youtube would be less valued to me. This video, as usual , was an entertaining and informative. You provide so much differing content. As you did in this one you share your personal experience, which most others wouldn't, but i find the most useful and informative. I love your covers. Far and away my favorite is basket case - i prefer it to green days original. Scott's guitar is spot on, but what is amazing is that we get to see a very different side of you. You connect to the viewer in a way that is so direct and fun and allive and personal. When I need a lift, it is my goto video - it is guaranteed to make me smile. One more thing - i think you should do a new version of Bobby long dead and done. It would be interesting considering how far you have come and the improved production quality available. Thank for everything you do and share!
So glad you did the Sultans (Leo) cover. Might have never found your music. I’m better for finding your music and passion for sharing your knowledge. I will never be a musician (cannot keep time), but I love the process.
I'm Brazilian and I'm no "Fluent" in English, but your videos are very simple to understand and learn a lot about music on youtube and social medias! Oh, you are a very good musician too! Congrats and keep on !
AS someone that had a band, cover songs is what teach us almost everything. How to be on the rythm, in sync, having material to present. Basicly cover songs are the fundation to the rest. And also for teaching. And youtube is specially usefull to learn music. But now with this begins to be harder
This could have not come at a more perfect time for me Mary! I'm about to start doing covers soon to promote originals. Thanks for the vid. This information is gold for me. I will say I had an original bass line I wrote as a teaching point get flagged. I fought that and won. Did a behind the band where we did Cherub Rock...copyright claim. Just did another behind the band and have Just Like Heaven played all the way through with no claims. haha. Will see what happens when I upload behind the band 3 with a little piece of a Weezer song. :) Thanks too for checking out my newsletter too. Keep crushing my friend.
I've posted many covers throughout my youth, and I've found that as long as I include a note in the description stating that the artist, it's label, and all affiliates have the right to the music, then I'm fine! I've seen other people cover the same song, and their videos were removed. Perhaps I'm lucky? But I doubt that. My biggest cover is Invincible by Muse, everyone loved that one for some reason, and TH-cam REALLY let that one go around! Thanks for another informative and well done video, Mary!
A quick question: how do you identify all of those parties easily? When I use Wikipedia, for example, I don’t always see a clear declaration as to copyright ownership/affiliates. Just curious if you know a trick I haven’t stumbled upon. Thx!
@@k2thepeak Hey! That's an excellent question! Personally, when I cover a song, 95% of the time, its' from a band that I consider to be a top favorite. I own all of their CD's. So I'll pull the info from the CD credits itself. It's the label and publisher that you want to get the names of.
Great - makes sense. These days I’m reaching less for CDs and accessing through AppleMusic or similar. I’ll check to see how complete of credits are available when streaming or downloading.
I came by you because of your cover with Paul David of Under the Bridge. It’s because of that cover and your amazing voice that I’m now subscribed to your channel and following your music
I wonder how it works when artists sing covers during their live shows... Also I would love to hear you narrate an audiobook. Your voice is just so easy to listen to.
Wouldn't you rather hear Mary's cover of "Love to Love You Baby" or perhaps a disco version of "Venus in Furs" by the Velvet Underground than narrate an audiobook?
Honestly no. I admire her musical talents and skills, but don't care for her singing voice. She has a naturally deeper voice that is smooth and melodic when she speaks, but when she sings, she uses falsetto and her natural voice disappears somewhere. So if I had to choose, I prefer narration and video essays over her singing. With that said, I think she's a very talented artist and lots of people like her singing, as they should.
As to royalties paid to the songwriter for live performances usually the promoter or venue pays ASCAP/BMI/SESAC a fee per event or song for the performing artist's use of the songwriter's material. This would include an artist's cover of material. ASCAP.BMI/SESAC then pays the songwriter for each use of their original material What arrangement TH-cam, as the technical "venue" has with ASCAP/ BMI/ SESAC I have no idea.
It used to be (and I don't know if it is still true) that if you sing any song even your own during a live show you are supposed to submit the list to whichever body controls compensating the artist for the use of the song. I remember reading an interesting interview with Keith Jagger where the Stones realised they were being ripped off by the process each time they played gigs (along with being ripped off by merchandisers) and took the whole process in house in effect paying themselves to play their own songs rather than a third party collecting the revenue on their behalf and deducting a fee for doing so. All of this is iirc. Funny old world the music biz,
@@mrgallbladder She has three quarter million subscribers on TH-cam but less than 5000 monthly listeners on Spotify. That pretty much says it all about how much people like her singing voice
Oh man, it was only a video or two ago I was wondering how I originally found your channel, and I couldn't for the life of remember what brought me here, just that I've been subscribed for a while and watch every new video you post. But that clip at 1:10 brought it right back! It was seeing you in Leo's video that brought me here - crazy.
But your new album is absolutely amazing and hopefully most of the money straight to you! You can really feel how years of hard work and songwriting has gone into the album. Love it!
Always a inspiration, thank you. I have no musical talent but I do video at events, in particular musical events. Those events include bars and eateries and I would like to persuade the performers to publish on TH-cam. I do try to highly recommend your content to all those folks.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience on this topic because every other video I’ve watched has been so unclear. This has been the most direct in answering this question.
You can't make a "cover" of Silent Night; only a "performance" or "recital". Silent Night is not a work of recording art. It's for similar reasons why we don't say you're playing "Bach covers" when performing baroque music, LOL.
Before I'd even heard of Bruce Springsteen, I knew two of his songs by other artists, "Blinded By The Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and "Fire" by the Pointer Sisters. It was only later, when he came out with his "Born in the USA" LP that I knew who he was lol.
Thank you so much for answering so many of my questions and alleviating my fears as well. I've wondered at least a million times how people are making lyric videos of someone else's song????? But I think I get it now. Thanks.
Wow this was a great video Mary! I have tried getting answers on how to be allowed to do covers, and hadn't thought of doing it on TH-cam. You've not only answered questions for me, but also given me an additional idea with TH-cam. Thanks tons! You Rock!
I got to give credit here. Been in the industry 32 years and signed to numerous majors and the info you have given out is spot on especially the history section.
I proposed to my wife by rewriting the lyrics to Dave Matthews's "crash into me" and posted it to my TH-cam channel to announce her answer ("yes"). I think that video stayed on my channel for half a day before it received a copyright strike even though the words were completely different. Apparently I played well enough to sound like Dave though so I'll take it!
You probably got the strike because of the altered lyrics. The automatic mechanical license rule doesn't apply if you alter the words or melody significantly. In that case, it's considered a "derivative work," not a performance of the original song, and you have to get direct permission from the copyright holder. (Though I don't know if TH-cam has negotiated some kind of special treatment for such cases.) -Tom
@@TLMuse Couldn't he just claim then that it's a parody version of the song? It's been said that Weird Al doesn't have to get permission for his parody versions, but he's such a nice guy, that he does anyway.
This summer I recorded all my live with my System of a Down tribute. I posted on private TH-cam for sharing it with my band mates. One or two of them get the strike, it was indeed our best lives😂
"Take it easy" -has been- was written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey - so no Don Henley involved here. 😉 Maybe that's why your cover video is still online.
I love all of your work and the honesty that comes from it all. Thank you for sharing and offering some killer advice. I’m waiting for your tour and next original LP. Keep doing what you do best. You!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm very impressed with your skills as a musician, song writer and a beautiful person with a lovely voice. And now you have taken it up to another level. Your teaching skills are excellent. I'm sure that is aided by loving the sound of your voice. Oh yeah and the fact that you are quite beautiful. Keep your dreams alive and thriving and know that you are loved
Thanks for another clear informative post! Bravo!!! "Take It Easy" was written by Jackson Browne and covered by the Eagles, tho Glenn Frey did help w the lyrics.
Thanks for posting this. I've been thinking about starting to post videos, and most of them would be covers, so this was informative and encouraging. Now I just need some equipment and a spine. 😁
Your experience mirrors my own in many ways. For example: I also had a Prince cover removed around that same time. However, I haven't joined the TH-cam partner program, and maybe I should. Didn't think I could make any money on the covers. Could be a game changer. Thanks!
What an incredible voice. Even just listening to her talk. She should be in radio, or doing voiceovers, or an announcer, or even TV or movies. She needs an agent.
Info presented concisely. Straightforward and entertaining…especially for a video without much or any actual music to hear/enjoy. Really hard to do. Thank you for the explanation!
I love the transparency and thoroughly laid out videos you have been doing that demystifies alot of confusion around topics x keep it up. PS When are you coming to New Zealand?
This video was SO helpful, thank you for taking the time to make this. Also, the execution of your take ( I honestly couldn't tell if it was more than 1) was impeccable! Consider me a fan & subscriber at this point! Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to seeing more (n_n)
Good information, thank you! I am working on a cover for which I also created notation, as far as I know, it doesn’t exist anywhere and I believe I would need a print license. I was trying to locate the copyright owner, but no luck. I guess I’ll find out who it is once my cover is on TH-cam.
I love the sound of your voice, your range, the resonance in the lower registers, your facility in jumping across octaves. I was once in a band where the singer would talk endlessly on the mic. Finally, one day, our drummer yelled out, “Shut up and sing!” Okay, it’s not that bad with you, but like I said, I’m here for your extraordinary singing and songwriting. You’re just terrific, really.
I really appreciate your taking the time to deal with these issues as some have recently had effect on my nascent career as a solo guitar vocal performer. I was recently asked to submit two song videos by a local venue I was hoping to secure my first gig at. The hope was that I could video that gig and have something I could present online in hopes of securing further gigs. The two songs I chose were a couple of favourites, Ozark Mountain Daredevils “You Made It Right” and Gordon Lightfoot’s “Did She Mention My Name”. I uploaded to TH-cam and sent them by email. Days after doing so I checked back and found that the latter song had been dropped from the platform and at this point I don’t know if it even reached its intended recipient. I’m assuming now that it got dropped because I uploaded with no mention of who the original writer was. Obviously acknowledging the original writer (instead of assuming everyone KNOWS Gordon Lightfoot) would have increased the likelihood of that song staying up but is there more I could do to guarantee staying up on TH-cam? A big part of my plan for TH-cam and/or instagram promo going forward is to showcase my repertoire of cover versions. Please advise. PS I realize there is a lot I don’t know about TH-cam, and social media in general. I’m launching this career at 65 because I’ve always wanted to and there is nothing holding me back. I anticipate finding “TH-cam for Dummies” or equivalent as a means of getting where I need to be. Make sense?
7:44 That was an aha moment. Cuz in January I started a new channel and covers Bryan Adam’s Everything I do and Eagles Hotel California but few weeks later I got copyright strikes and felt so bad about it eventho my versions were different. I thought maybe it’s because of universal music group but now I know what was the reason behind 😅
Great info Mary. I typically utilize Fair Use for my music videos, since they are a training video showing how to play the song. However, my last one got the "SHARING" penalty. I have no idea if it will earn any money or not, but it got WAY more views the first two days than any of my other videos. I don't understand what caused that either. I'd love any info you can share on that aspect. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the advice and insight. I have been debating whether or not I should do covers to bring traffic to my channel. I did one so far, Billie Eilish "I love you". Thank you once again. Your videos always help me on my quest. Also your covers and originals are awesome.
Thank you Mary, always so informative. I have done a heap of covers, around half have copyright claims, but I'm yet to get an actual strike. After reading a few comments here, I thought I'd share the second line which can be clearly read in each description of my videos is "All rights remain reserved by the respective owners."
I’m always amazed by your transparency. Thank you Mary :) Oh my experience, I get tired of most of the songs and never play them again is that Strange?
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You're TH-cam rich, let's get married!🥰🥰🥰🤣💋
You r awesome and very pretty lol Bless you chick oh yeah he already has amen thank you Jesus amen ❤❤❤
The story of what Prince did to other musicians and songwriters is too long and nasty to go into - yet I do clearly remember having a dream about the world ending, the sky turning colors and everybody running around screaming. I went down to our basement and with my brother on drums and wrote the song 1999.
I know the name of the drug dealin' criminal that brought the tape to PRN, in Edina MN, where we lived. Nothing we can do now, but - much more to this story and what was done to me {made a "homeless person" for 10 years} AND to HIM in the 'aftermath'. So...
...would you consider running for president of the USA?
You could not win or serve but we need a large dose of your kind of class over here, desperatly!
Ok, I definitely need a lot of help with songwriting, so I’ve jumped aboard and look forward to what you both have to offer😊
“What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty and above all it eats creativity. It eats quality and shits out quantity.”
― William S. Burroughs
insightful !
Yet one more Burroughs bit of brilliance.
Exactly how I feel. I’ve posted over 400 crappy covers of songs that I love and haven’t ever expected to make a penny from this. I do it because it’s fun. Or at least, it was. A month ago, I got my first copyright strike (for “Boys of Summer”) and I haven’t really wanted to post anymore. I don’t know why it matters if no money is being made one way or another.
Star Wars and college football say hi.
@@travisthornton1792 You should've known better than to try and cover a Don Henley song bros.- dude is well known to be the least tolerant about allowing any covers of any of his material- he's even gone before congress trying to persuade them to make it a criminal act. Covering anything he's performed on is really asking for it man. But who cares dude- you get a few more strikes before you're out- just don't cover anymore of Don's stuff and you're good. If I were you- I would cover something you find fun and not worry at all about whether it gets views or anything- remember why you started doing it in the first place- because it was fun to you. If it's truly not anymore- I wouldn't do it- it's a ton of work. Good luck to you bros. I'll check out your stuff- I'm curious now.
Unfortunately, I did a cover of Lyin Eyes back in April of 2020. It was agreed that there would be revenue sharing, but it would be viewed in limited countries. Everything was fine till February of 2024 when I got a copyright strike and they took down the video. Universal was who sent me the email. I repealed the strike, to no reply. They claimed my version matched the original for over 3 minutes and claimed I used their backing track. I responded by saying "Thank you for thinking my version was the original. That was quite a compliment". My version of Sultans is going strong and make a little on it in the revenue sharing. Thank you Dire Straits
I think I'd be flattered if they ever bothered with me too.
The Eagles, specifically Don Henley, is a real prick about copyright. He has no idea how the internet works and that covers and educational videos only helps keep his music alive.
Don Henley... not a fan of TH-cam, shall we say
@@itsyourturncom ahhh - that explains why my version of "One of These Nights" was taken down.
Don Henley is on a money march. That’s why he’s going after anything and everything that even resembles an intellectual property of the Eagles. It’s fortunate Mary’s video is still up
This is the clearest and most comprehensive treatment of this topic I've heard! Bravo!
Super intelligent. Female skill!!
Starting to do covers is what made music a career for me. The irony is now I don't feel like I can release originals or my fanbase will just leave.
You could try to see if you can put some effort to a separate channel of original content and if that goes well you can invest more time into that :)
Mary can always have a stupendous future in Voice Overs... perfect enunciation..
Couldn't agree more. A great way to get to be seen.
But also, trying to make yours someone else's song which touched your heart can be a lovely way to find your very own style.
Great legal feedback. Thanks!
As a non musician, I love watching your content and your covers. This video helped me understand the metrics better.
I am in awe of anyone who has the stamina, grit, guts, tenacity to make a go of music as a livelihood. I mean, never mind the talent which is of course the primary requirement, but to be able to push past all the obstacles to making money is tough enough without the additional shit TH-cam 'creators' throw in your way. Hats off to you, Mary, and anyone else who persists at it.
The Mary Spender Trio cover videos where the three personas banter with each other are some of my favorite videos and have inspired me to want to start a cover songs channel. This video appeared in my feed at the right time. Thank you for your transparency and your research on this.
Dear Mary,
I have followed you for years, and without your channel youtube would be less valued to me. This video, as usual , was an entertaining and informative. You provide so much differing content. As you did in this one you share your personal experience, which most others wouldn't, but i find the most useful and informative.
I love your covers. Far and away my favorite is basket case - i prefer it to green days original. Scott's guitar is spot on, but what is amazing is that we get to see a very different side of you. You connect to the viewer in a way that is so direct and fun and allive and personal. When I need a lift, it is my goto video - it is guaranteed to make me smile. One more thing - i think you should do a new version of Bobby long dead and done. It would be interesting considering how far you have come and the improved production quality available.
Thank for everything you do and share!
Wow!! I had to go watch basket case cover by Mary and I agree a masterpiece all around, vocals and visuals!! Thanks for sharing
So glad you did the Sultans (Leo) cover. Might have never found your music. I’m better for finding your music and passion for sharing your knowledge. I will never be a musician (cannot keep time), but I love the process.
I'm Brazilian and I'm no "Fluent" in English, but your videos are very simple to understand and learn a lot about music on youtube and social medias! Oh, you are a very good musician too! Congrats and keep on !
AS someone that had a band, cover songs is what teach us almost everything. How to be on the rythm, in sync, having material to present. Basicly cover songs are the fundation to the rest.
And also for teaching. And youtube is specially usefull to learn music. But now with this begins to be harder
Cheers for taking the time to do this video; I found it really informative & it alleviated some of my anxieties about posting covers in the future.
The way you says or speak, it's so nice to listen to you speaking or maybe your voice is so beautiful.
This could have not come at a more perfect time for me Mary! I'm about to start doing covers soon to promote originals. Thanks for the vid. This information is gold for me. I will say I had an original bass line I wrote as a teaching point get flagged. I fought that and won. Did a behind the band where we did Cherub Rock...copyright claim. Just did another behind the band and have Just Like Heaven played all the way through with no claims. haha. Will see what happens when I upload behind the band 3 with a little piece of a Weezer song.
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I've posted many covers throughout my youth, and I've found that as long as I include a note in the description stating that the artist, it's label, and all affiliates have the right to the music, then I'm fine! I've seen other people cover the same song, and their videos were removed. Perhaps I'm lucky? But I doubt that. My biggest cover is Invincible by Muse, everyone loved that one for some reason, and TH-cam REALLY let that one go around!
Thanks for another informative and well done video, Mary!
A quick question: how do you identify all of those parties easily? When I use Wikipedia, for example, I don’t always see a clear declaration as to copyright ownership/affiliates. Just curious if you know a trick I haven’t stumbled upon. Thx!
@@k2thepeak Hey! That's an excellent question! Personally, when I cover a song, 95% of the time, its' from a band that I consider to be a top favorite. I own all of their CD's. So I'll pull the info from the CD credits itself. It's the label and publisher that you want to get the names of.
Great - makes sense. These days I’m reaching less for CDs and accessing through AppleMusic or similar. I’ll check to see how complete of credits are available when streaming or downloading.
@@k2thepeak Yea its great to still have them around! Keep doing you thing dude!
I came by you because of your cover with Paul David of Under the Bridge. It’s because of that cover and your amazing voice that I’m now subscribed to your channel and following your music
I wonder how it works when artists sing covers during their live shows...
Also I would love to hear you narrate an audiobook. Your voice is just so easy to listen to.
Wouldn't you rather hear Mary's cover of "Love to Love You Baby" or perhaps a disco version of "Venus in Furs" by the Velvet Underground than narrate an audiobook?
Honestly no. I admire her musical talents and skills, but don't care for her singing voice. She has a naturally deeper voice that is smooth and melodic when she speaks, but when she sings, she uses falsetto and her natural voice disappears somewhere. So if I had to choose, I prefer narration and video essays over her singing. With that said, I think she's a very talented artist and lots of people like her singing, as they should.
As to royalties paid to the songwriter for live performances usually the promoter or venue pays ASCAP/BMI/SESAC a fee per event or song for the performing artist's use of the songwriter's material. This would include an artist's cover of material. ASCAP.BMI/SESAC then pays the songwriter for each use of their original material What arrangement TH-cam, as the technical "venue" has with ASCAP/ BMI/ SESAC I have no idea.
It used to be (and I don't know if it is still true) that if you sing any song even your own during a live show you are supposed to submit the list to whichever body controls compensating the artist for the use of the song. I remember reading an interesting interview with Keith Jagger where the Stones realised they were being ripped off by the process each time they played gigs (along with being ripped off by merchandisers) and took the whole process in house in effect paying themselves to play their own songs rather than a third party collecting the revenue on their behalf and deducting a fee for doing so. All of this is iirc. Funny old world the music biz,
@@mrgallbladder She has three quarter million subscribers on TH-cam but less than 5000 monthly listeners on Spotify. That pretty much says it all about how much people like her singing voice
Oh man, it was only a video or two ago I was wondering how I originally found your channel, and I couldn't for the life of remember what brought me here, just that I've been subscribed for a while and watch every new video you post. But that clip at 1:10 brought it right back! It was seeing you in Leo's video that brought me here - crazy.
I found that very informative and interesting. I'm not even a music creator, I just enjoy how things work. Thank you
But your new album is absolutely amazing and hopefully most of the money straight to you! You can really feel how years of hard work and songwriting has gone into the album. Love it!
Thanks!
Always a inspiration, thank you. I have no musical talent but I do video at events, in particular musical events. Those events include bars and eateries and I would like to persuade the performers to publish on TH-cam. I do try to highly recommend your content to all those folks.
Superb in-depth video. Well done.
There was that one girl that did an amazing singer/songwriter version of Toxic. My absolute favorite version of that one.
Still watching this video but, thank you Mary for your takes, music and inspiration!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience on this topic because every other video I’ve watched has been so unclear. This has been the most direct in answering this question.
Great video - thank you. Very interesting. Also, love listening to you talk. Clear, concise, and lovely accent 👌😎
Agree that her voice is wonderful. Going to see Mary in Bristol in the Autumn and am really looking forward to seeing her speak live.
Thank you Mary. We can always depend on you for informative, as well as entertaining content.
I appreciate your talent oh so very much. Hopefully the compensation and the satisfaction make it worthwhile. Thanks again.
Someone tried to claim ownership on a cover I made of Silent Night. I contested it and the claim was taken away. The algorithm is not always right.
How in the world could someone claim to own Silent Night? That's insane.
You can't make a "cover" of Silent Night; only a "performance" or "recital". Silent Night is not a work of recording art. It's for similar reasons why we don't say you're playing "Bach covers" when performing baroque music, LOL.
@@kazkylheku1221 You are correct. Thanks for the clarification. Hal
Useful ! Keep it up, Mary! GOD bless you!
i love your educational essays SO much!
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band’s biggest hits; “Blinded By The Light”, and “Spirit(s) In The Night”. Both were written by, Bruce Springsteen.
Before I'd even heard of Bruce Springsteen, I knew two of his songs by other artists, "Blinded By The Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and "Fire" by the Pointer Sisters. It was only later, when he came out with his "Born in the USA" LP that I knew who he was lol.
@@mrwittyone There's also David Bowie's cover of "Saint in the City", and Frankie Goes to Hollywood's (far less known) cover of "Born to Run".
Thank you so much for answering so many of my questions and alleviating my fears as well. I've wondered at least a million times how people are making lyric videos of someone else's song????? But I think I get it now. Thanks.
So useful! Thank you! Just posted my first cover and this was gold. Enjoying your content 😊
Folks should check Alex out - I clicked through to give him a listen and it's quite good.
Wow this was a great video Mary! I have tried getting answers on how to be allowed to do covers, and hadn't thought of doing it on TH-cam. You've not only answered questions for me, but also given me an additional idea with TH-cam. Thanks tons! You Rock!
Always a good listen...
Things we question but know very little about. Thanks for passing your study and info on to us. Great channel.
Brilliant job, as always, of walking us through something with absolute clarity
Thanks for the insight Mary, very informative 👍🏻😊
I got to give credit here. Been in the industry 32 years and signed to numerous majors and the info you have given out is spot on especially the history section.
Very insightful. Thanks, Mary!
Thank you for posting this!!
Very insightful video.
Thank you for uploading this.
Subscribed because I saw another video you did earlier. Your voice is amazing and you're a good teacher. Thanks happy to help you get to one million.
I proposed to my wife by rewriting the lyrics to Dave Matthews's "crash into me" and posted it to my TH-cam channel to announce her answer ("yes"). I think that video stayed on my channel for half a day before it received a copyright strike even though the words were completely different. Apparently I played well enough to sound like Dave though so I'll take it!
You probably got the strike because of the altered lyrics. The automatic mechanical license rule doesn't apply if you alter the words or melody significantly. In that case, it's considered a "derivative work," not a performance of the original song, and you have to get direct permission from the copyright holder. (Though I don't know if TH-cam has negotiated some kind of special treatment for such cases.) -Tom
Like it 👍. I take it nobody from TH-cam wasn't invited to your wedding ‼️🤣😂
@@TLMuse Couldn't he just claim then that it's a parody version of the song? It's been said that Weird Al doesn't have to get permission for his parody versions, but he's such a nice guy, that he does anyway.
This summer I recorded all my live with my System of a Down tribute. I posted on private TH-cam for sharing it with my band mates. One or two of them get the strike, it was indeed our best lives😂
"Take it easy" -has been- was written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey - so no Don Henley involved here. 😉 Maybe that's why your cover video is still online.
Yes Brown plays it in concert and points out he wrote it.
Probably true.
Ahhhh! This makes total sense.
Has been written? It WAS written by them. 😂 a song is only written once.
@@ViaticalTree Sorry, English is not my 1st language.
Wow, I had never seen your old videos and it’s crazy to notice that you have not changed at all
Loved this transparency and education! So I smashed the like and subscribe.
Excellent video, Mary. Thanks for all your research and knowledge. Many need this information.
Excellent post. Thanks!
I love all of your work and the honesty that comes from it all. Thank you for sharing and offering some killer advice. I’m waiting for your tour and next original LP. Keep doing what you do best. You!
Very informative. Thank you so much for this video!
Your videos are great Mary, You always describe in a clear distinctive way. Looking forward to hearing more soon. Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm very impressed with your skills as a musician, song writer and a beautiful person with a lovely voice. And now you have taken it up to another level. Your teaching skills are excellent. I'm sure that is aided by loving the sound of your voice. Oh yeah and the fact that you are quite beautiful. Keep your dreams alive and thriving and know that you are loved
I love some many cover versions you have done! I love a lot of your own songs too!
Your videos are always useful and informative. You are a inspiration.
You helped clear up alot of uncertainty of my strategy that includes cover songs. Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks. This clears a lot of questions up for me
very interesting insight into 'how it all works'. Thanks for the schooling!
Thanks for another clear informative post! Bravo!!! "Take It Easy" was written by Jackson Browne and covered by the Eagles, tho Glenn Frey did help w the lyrics.
It was also recorded first by Jackson Browne I believe.
Thanks for posting this. I've been thinking about starting to post videos, and most of them would be covers, so this was informative and encouraging. Now I just need some equipment and a spine. 😁
Great video always! Taking a peek at your Ableton course too - sounds fantastic!
Thanks so much for this info! It validated my negative experience with The Eagles and it was comforting to known i was not the only one!
Bring back guitar stories 💙
Mary is a great talent (and has the best eyebrows on TH-cam!). Looking forward to seeing her on tour later in the year!
Thank you for educating us,.
Thanks Mary, verry helpfull vid...
Your experience mirrors my own in many ways. For example: I also had a Prince cover removed around that same time. However, I haven't joined the TH-cam partner program, and maybe I should. Didn't think I could make any money on the covers. Could be a game changer. Thanks!
What an incredible voice. Even just listening to her talk. She should be in radio, or doing voiceovers, or an announcer, or even TV or movies. She needs an agent.
Info presented concisely. Straightforward and entertaining…especially for a video without much or any actual music to hear/enjoy. Really hard to do. Thank you for the explanation!
Thank you for this, i have considered covering stuff a lot lately
Thanks for a very useful reference video!
I love the transparency and thoroughly laid out videos you have been doing that demystifies alot of confusion around topics x keep it up. PS When are you coming to New Zealand?
Amazingly generous sharing this insight thank you!
Thank you so much for explaining this so well. I had a video taken down and it indeed was Heaven by Bryan Adams from universal.
Great video! Thanks Mary!
I will get back to this one.
This video was SO helpful, thank you for taking the time to make this. Also, the execution of your take ( I honestly couldn't tell if it was more than 1) was impeccable!
Consider me a fan & subscriber at this point! Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to seeing more (n_n)
This is a very helpful video!
Good information, thank you! I am working on a cover for which I also created notation, as far as I know, it doesn’t exist anywhere and I believe I would need a print license. I was trying to locate the copyright owner, but no luck. I guess I’ll find out who it is once my cover is on TH-cam.
I love the sound of your voice, your range, the resonance in the lower registers, your facility in jumping across octaves.
I was once in a band where the singer would talk endlessly on the mic. Finally, one day, our drummer yelled out, “Shut up and sing!” Okay, it’s not that bad with you, but like I said, I’m here for your extraordinary singing and songwriting.
You’re just terrific, really.
Brilliant and super useful video, thanks Mary! And it prompted me to sign up to your and Rachels course too, please keep up your awesome work! 👍
Thanks for sharing all this info Mary, especially your personal financial info!
I really appreciate your taking the time to deal with these issues as some have recently had effect on my nascent career as a solo guitar vocal performer. I was recently asked to submit two song videos by a local venue I was hoping to secure my first gig at. The hope was that I could video that gig and have something I could present online in hopes of securing further gigs. The two songs I chose were a couple of favourites, Ozark Mountain Daredevils “You Made It Right” and Gordon Lightfoot’s “Did She Mention My Name”. I uploaded to TH-cam and sent them by email. Days after doing so I checked back and found that the latter song had been dropped from the platform and at this point I don’t know if it even reached its intended recipient. I’m assuming now that it got dropped because I uploaded with no mention of who the original writer was. Obviously acknowledging the original writer (instead of assuming everyone KNOWS Gordon Lightfoot) would have increased the likelihood of that song staying up but is there more I could do to guarantee staying up on TH-cam? A big part of my plan for TH-cam and/or instagram promo going forward is to showcase my repertoire of cover versions. Please advise. PS I realize there is a lot I don’t know about TH-cam, and social media in general. I’m launching this career at 65 because I’ve always wanted to and there is nothing holding me back. I anticipate finding “TH-cam for Dummies” or equivalent as a means of getting where I need to be. Make sense?
7:44 That was an aha moment. Cuz in January I started a new channel and covers Bryan Adam’s Everything I do and Eagles Hotel California but few weeks later I got copyright strikes and felt so bad about it eventho my versions were different.
I thought maybe it’s because of universal music group but now I know what was the reason behind 😅
very good video, might be worth supporting on patreon or wherever!
Some of my posts of covers have been partially blocked from viewing overseas by copyright.
Great info Mary. I typically utilize Fair Use for my music videos, since they are a training video showing how to play the song. However, my last one got the "SHARING" penalty. I have no idea if it will earn any money or not, but it got WAY more views the first two days than any of my other videos. I don't understand what caused that either. I'd love any info you can share on that aspect. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the advice and insight. I have been debating whether or not I should do covers to bring traffic to my channel. I did one so far, Billie Eilish "I love you". Thank you once again. Your videos always help me on my quest. Also your covers and originals are awesome.
Thank you Mary, always so informative. I have done a heap of covers, around half have copyright claims, but I'm yet to get an actual strike. After reading a few comments here, I thought I'd share the second line which can be clearly read in each description of my videos is "All rights remain reserved by the respective owners."
You've such a lovely voice.
Perfect Beeb documentary voice-over stuff.
Thank you for this, you've inspired me to start posting videos again.
Thanks
They will be ready when you come to town. Good informative vid for those thinking about it
I’m always amazed by your transparency. Thank you Mary :)
Oh my experience, I get tired of most of the songs and never play them again is that Strange?
Thanks!
Tks Mary!