Thanks for clarifying. What if you cover a song, leave the original lyrics in tact, but parody the video? For example; making a slapstick video for a cover recording, but the video parodies the lyrics, band, or original music video. Another question is about humor being in the eyes and ears of the beholder. You might not find something funny, but if it can be agreed upon that the intention was to parody, does that work?
Good question. I think you'd need a sync license to use the music in synchronization with the updated video, since you're not transforming IT in any way. And, since the publisher/songwriter doesn't have to allow it, you might have a problem making your parody video. There are certainly arguments on both sides, of course, but I think the specter of having to defend a lawsuit is worth concern.
I am so pissed. I had three different songs recreated with different lyrics and I don't even know if they can be considered a parody. I spent too much money on those songs to have copyright issues. I wish I had thought about this before I went ahead and had those songs mastered for me.
What about the tune? Like if I downloaded a karaoke version and put my lyrics over it would that be copywriting? So if i took a song and wrote lyrics about someone pooping their pants would that be copywrite or? I wish this video was longer and you gave more examples. Is there a loophole where you can karaoke the song and title it as a “cover” of the song but still put your silly lyrics over it?
Ok so i took a patriotic song, changed lyrics, recorded new music, sang it myself, made a performance video. So from a patriotic song, it now becomes a satire on the country's bad financial condition. Is it fair use?
Not necessarily a parody, but it *might* be. Gotta work through the full analysis. You can engage a lawyer for that, or take your chances with a takedown/copyright strike.
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What if you want to do a cover of a Weird Al parody song using his exact lyrics? Let's say it's his parody of a Nirvana song. Do you need Weird Al's permission? Nirvana's? Both?
Great Question. Since Weird Al has negotiated permission for his parodies, that means both he and Nirvana will get royalties if you do a cover RECORD that's authorized by the copyright act AND you pay the royalties required by law... (contact the Harry Fox Agency for this license and to pay these) BUT, if you want to do a cover VIDEO, you still need permission directly from the music publishing company(ies) that control the rights.
Does the same thing apply when you want to make a parody out of a parody song?
That’s tricky because it needs to make fun of both original AND first parody.
Thanks for clarifying. What if you cover a song, leave the original lyrics in tact, but parody the video? For example; making a slapstick video for a cover recording, but the video parodies the lyrics, band, or original music video. Another question is about humor being in the eyes and ears of the beholder. You might not find something funny, but if it can be agreed upon that the intention was to parody, does that work?
Good question. I think you'd need a sync license to use the music in synchronization with the updated video, since you're not transforming IT in any way. And, since the publisher/songwriter doesn't have to allow it, you might have a problem making your parody video.
There are certainly arguments on both sides, of course, but I think the specter of having to defend a lawsuit is worth concern.
I am so pissed. I had three different songs recreated with different lyrics and I don't even know if they can be considered a parody.
I spent too much money on those songs to have copyright issues.
I wish I had thought about this before I went ahead and had those songs mastered for me.
What about the tune? Like if I downloaded a karaoke version and put my lyrics over it would that be copywriting? So if i took a song and wrote lyrics about someone pooping their pants would that be copywrite or? I wish this video was longer and you gave more examples. Is there a loophole where you can karaoke the song and title it as a “cover” of the song but still put your silly lyrics over it?
Nope. Changing the lyrics requires permission from the owners of the copyright in the composition.
Ok so i took a patriotic song, changed lyrics, recorded new music, sang it myself, made a performance video. So from a patriotic song, it now becomes a satire on the country's bad financial condition. Is it fair use?
Not necessarily a parody, but it *might* be. Gotta work through the full analysis. You can engage a lawyer for that, or take your chances with a takedown/copyright strike.
Derivative work, Weird Al does Derivative Work..... got it. I am looking to do this. How do I get permission to do this?
You identify the owner, reach out, explain your plans, and ask for permission. Get the "Yes" in writing.
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What if you want to do a cover of a Weird Al parody song using his exact lyrics? Let's say it's his parody of a Nirvana song. Do you need Weird Al's permission? Nirvana's? Both?
Great Question. Since Weird Al has negotiated permission for his parodies, that means both he and Nirvana will get royalties if you do a cover RECORD that's authorized by the copyright act AND you pay the royalties required by law... (contact the Harry Fox Agency for this license and to pay these)
BUT, if you want to do a cover VIDEO, you still need permission directly from the music publishing company(ies) that control the rights.
Ireland, Awesome.
Indeed!
Parody shouldn’t be legal
Wow. That is a strong statement. speech shouldn’t be free, then?
@@gfiremark i was drunk when I wrote that hehe
@@Ghost-tx7je don’t. Drink.