Hi there! Sadly this link is no longer available 😔😔..Is there any other links or websites that can be used to check if we can make a cover for a particular song?
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Pete Johns definitely! I have a question though, how do I deal with a situation where I do say a Justin Bieber song, but some other random person claims content ID ?
Hmmmm.... I haven’t come across a situation like that before where someone else has a Content ID claim on someone else’s song? Is this something you’ve seen?
Just discovered this video. I sometimes (not always) get content ID claims, I usually dispute it as fair use and say it’s a cover song. 90% of the time the claim is removed within 30 days but sometimes the claim stands. But as I am not monetised yet it’s not a big deal as the video remains public. But I am now working on rescoring film scenes and playing my covers over them and they get content ID claimed. Again doing this for fun atm so I am perfectly fine with it
Yeah, cover songs are pretty harmless. You’ll get copyright claims but those don’t impact your channel - they just mean any revenue is sent to the original artist.
I’m not quite sure what you’re asking sorry. Ads don’t cover any video content - they are inserted in to the video so won’t cover anything. You will need to cut out or replace any copyrighted songs.
@@PeteJohnsMusic oh sorry, to clarify, what if i make acoustic cover songs, am I able to legally put ads on them? Even if I dont get the copyright claim/content id? Thanks for the reply 🙏🏻
Anime opening covers don't get copyright complications. When Narmak made a Spongebob anime opening compilation, he used the ROMIX cover for opening 1 instead of the original song because of copyright
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you for the quick reply, Pete. So, obviously, the only thing the algorithm is running checks on is the words, right? Wonder if I could make an ultra-basic video with a song title and writer info in order to more quickly ascertain what provisions the copyrighters allow. Sure would be a heck of lot easier than producing an entire recording, only to find out they don't allow for covers. 😄
do u have to be able to play a instrument/other vice recreate the music in the background if u do a cover? im asking cuz i was asked to make a video where i sing but i cant play any instruments
hello, thanks for the great info! but I still have some questions to ask, would very much appreciate if you could help out! 1. How about instrumental covers that is made from scratch without vocal? For example, if I made an instrument only cover of Nirvana's 'Come as you are' from scratch with some different arrangement, will it be eligible for revenue sharing/monetized? 2. How about songs that aren't listed in th-cam.com/users/music_policies because they are recently released? 3. The link to check these policies are gonna be removed soon, what should we do then?
Hey there. I think the simplest advice is to avoid using other people’s music at all, however cover songs are generally okay and you will get revenue sharing at best, and often just have the revenue go to the original artist. A few will block even covers at times - it’s almost impossible to know. This relates to your other questions about newer songs and the policy page going away / I think the volume of music has become so great that it is impossible for anyone to keep up with a list like this.
Thanks for the video! I have a question! So our church will do live streaming and we will perform a song with copy rights. So we edited the song lyrics and recorded the song in our voice. And we used an instrumental version of the song. Do you think playing the song during live streaming would violate your copyright policy? It's a tremendous risk to do while streaming without knowing whether ID content will shut us down or not. Since the TH-cam Music Policies page is no longer working, there is no way to check whether the song can be covered or not. What should we do ??? 😱😱😱
Hey there. I have been testing this for many months this now and cover songs are very low risk. Most of the time it will result in a copyright claim which won’t result in any action against the channel or blocking of content. At worst it may block the replay of the video but I haven’t come across that even once and have been streaming cover songs a lot.
It’s very rare for copyright strikes to be the result unless you use the actual original audio. Usually just copyright claims which shouldn’t impact your channel. More here - th-cam.com/video/IC_OpiTEKOc/w-d-xo.html
What if various versions of a song has various policies? I want to cover "I'll do my crying in the rain". The original Everly Brothers Version says "not available". Some a-ha versions says "blocked in 197 countries". And one live a-ha version says "viewable worldwide". This is a common problem with many songs. What should I do? How does youtube decide which original version your cover song is based on? I also see other people's covers on youtube despite that they are supposed to be blocked (though I heard that the fact they are up doesn't mean they are approved by the copyright holder, right?) And what if there is no information at all about a song? Can I ask youtube directly about this (didn't find a direct way to email about it). Please clarify this for us! I and many more would be utterly grateful! Best regards, Chris
Really good questions Chris, and I wish I had better answers for you. I think the issue is that try e system is still in its infancy and definitely has its flaws. Not the answer you will want, but it is seriously hit and miss. I have released covers that have just never been matched, while other are matched literally minutes after I release. I had a similar issue where my song was matched with a live version not even owned by the original artist. My advice is to do a rough version of what you want to release and upload it as unlisted. Then give it a few days. If it’s not instantly claimed you will probably be okay. However there is always a chance it will be claimed at a random time in the future. It sucks I know and I wish I could give you a more definitive answer.
Thanks for your reply! TH-cam has a contact page for copyright claims but where can I ask them about this? Using the normal feedback function? This must be a common issue so they should have a dedicated page/contact to answer this. Like you, when I played a cover live that was kind of similiar to the original, it was detected by TH-cam. But other covers that sound almost identical to the original have not been detected. Confusing. Well, I guess I have to take the risk of experimenting until I get my first copyright strike....
Yes, I think everything is just run through the dispute process. Even their own videos are quite vague in places. The good news is that copyright strikes are actually really hard to get, especially for covers. Copyright claims are annoying, but don’t risk your channel’s status.
Thanks, John! I will try and hope for the best. I guess making a cover in the same style and instrumentation as an "approved for cover(viewable)" is the safest option.
I had to go through a million videos just to find this one. Great video! Everyone else: "Blah blah mechnical license useless information no answers repeat everyone else's answer!"
Great explanation Pete. I did some live performed cover songs in the past and sometimes I got a copyright strike. These videos have only a couple hundred views so I can laugh about it. Got some news, I bought an iPhone 6s with 64GB last week and it’s awesome. Finally I can use the Alchemy synth inside GarageBand! My iPhone 5s didn’t support it, but I’m happy now. I hope your doing fine and I wish you a great day. Greetings Emiel.
Thanks Emiel and that’s great news a out your new phone. I’m a big fan of the 6S and I think it’s a great device for GarageBand. Much of my album was recorded on my 6S+.
Lots of good information there. Thanks a bunch. How does a composer go about 'taking control' of their music on TH-cam or get on that list? I've run into this a few times and when I've informed the video owner that I write the music, they've been quite good about giving me credit. About every 6 months I do a search & find someone else who has uploaded a video of my music and listed it a traditional, which is my main concern, not necessarily the money aspect.
Thanks Judi. Yes, I did think about this when I made the video and the honest answer is that I don’t actually know! I want to find out though so will do some more research. I assume it is related to the distribution, s most of the songs have their publishing company listed. I haven’t explored this much because it hasn’t been an issue for me (yet) and I don’t want to get my own music flagged on my own channel somehow! 😊
Question. I am a fitness instructor. Obviously the gyms are closed. I am Facebook friends with many of the members that come to my classes. I would like to do a TH-cam class video with me teaching in my garage and be able to share it with them. I'm struggling finding royalty free music. I would like to not work about the music I'm using. I am NOT doing this for money. This is all temporary until things get back to normal. Any suggestions?
Hey there. The TH-cam audio library is a great place to find audio you can use in any of your videos without any issues. th-cam.com/users/audiolibrarymusic Let me know if you need any assistance with this. Pete@studiolivetoday.com
Hi there. You may be able to find instrumentals as backing tracks, however this will still be considered a cover version of the original song for copyright purposes.
Hey there. You’ll need to search for the song you are looking for. If it is not there, then there’s no current policy attached to that song. You still need to be careful as the artist or producer may still choose to claim. th-cam.com/users/music_policies
Hi Pete. Thanks for the info. Couple questions if I may. 1. If I release a cover version via DistroKid, would that cover me to use that tune in my own TH-cam video? 2. I have a song where I have re-recorded someone else’s music but changed the words completely. Is this allowed as a cover?
Hey there. 1. The DistroKid license is for audio distribution only. Your video would still be subject to the same standard copyright terms 2. So, yes this is probably still a cover if it’s using the melody, as this is the core of the composer license.
What if I have a couple of copyright claims but I make Metallica covers from a Brazilian channel but I checked this list and the songs I used can be use. How do I fix that?
Hi there. If the song is listed as "eligible for revenue sharing" for covers, you will still get a claim for Content ID, but it means the video won't be blocked or taken down. Is this what has happened?
@@PeteJohnsMusic some of my songs are "eligible for revenue sharing " ither videos from concerts I took it only can be monetized by the owner. 😭 but it's ok! I only wanted to get rid of the copyright claim I just do it for fun. Thank you for your help!
You pretty much just need to make your cover and then upload it as unlisted or private to see if it will be claimed or not. It’s not ideal but just became too much to be managed.
Hi, thank you for your explanation, it was really helpful. But what if it says "ads may be presented" and when i click on the information icon it says that the proprietary can put ads on my vid and do money from it? It means that all the money would go to the owner and none for the cover artist?
Parodies are a pretty complicated. You can parody a song but if you just change the lyrics without any parody elements it may not qualify as a “parody”.
Unfortunately it has just become Tom complex. I recommend uploading any cover songs as unlisted videos first and see if a claim is placed. Usually you will be fine.
Hi there. Yes, the copyright claim will still be received but obviously have no impact. Claims don’t impact your channel anyway, only strikes - which only really come when you use actual original music. th-cam.com/video/OPZ_RnENTWQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi there. Not quite sure what you are asking here sorry? If it is eligible for revenue sharing and your TH-cam channel is part of the partner program, then you can monetise your videos and earn part of the revenue.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Some music copyright are monetized by Claimant s And some them they have copyright notification but it says : Eligible for revenue sharing I sent my request for partner program , more than 5 mounts no answer!
Always good to know these things when it comes to copyright 👍 I had a copyright strike or warning once even though the tune came from editing software and was fine to use, one year or so later it wasn't. That's the problem, artists or owners of the music can change their mind later and end up with a great whacking share of the profits if that video or thousands of videos that are popular and using their tune. That's what I have come to realize or as it seems from what I've read.
So what actually counts as a cover? Is it a cover if it uses the original song as a backing and has an instrument played by you over the top? Or does that make it the original song and not a cover? Help? :) Thanks
Hey there. Yes, a cover is your own music but playing music written by others. Using actual recordings from at artist is a form of sampling which is considered using the artist’s original material and more likely to be blocked. Using a backing track created by someone else is a grey area somewhere in between and could go either way, depending how close the backing track is to the original song.
Hi Sir , I publish unlisted and private videos to share with my family and I don’t want to monetise them . I use famous artists songs as a bgm sometimes so I get content ID and copyright claim. Is it a problem when I don’t monetise them ? Is there a possibility of them watching my private video? I don’t get copyright strikes or blocks tho .
Where can i ask about a specific question not found anywhere on your channel? Or maybe the answer is right in front of me. How to fade in a recording. I know of the fadeout feature at the end , but about the beginning or middle ?
Hey David. So you’re right, I haven’t specifically talked about how to fade I’m tracks, but I do have a video about fading out tracks, so you can use this same method (automation) and use it in reverse. th-cam.com/video/KdPTrNTdzrw/w-d-xo.html
Hey Pete how does it work when the song you search for on TH-cam music policies shows up, but maybe it’s in a weird titling or a live version or something ...for example I searched Despacito but other Despacitos came up. Then I type in Luis Fonsi and many of his songs do show up, as not coverable. But that song doesn’t quite show up...curious what your thoughts are! Also when looking up the Cranberries, many Cranberries songs are uncoverable, but Zombie doesn't show up except as live versions or remixes, etc. Confusing! I want to put up some of these covers if possible. 😁
Hey Steve. I haven’t checked this specifically, but you can release covers of pretty much any song using DistorKid, b ur you do need to pay $1 per month (per song) for them to manage the royalties.
If youtube allows the song to be used for cover song in their music policy, is it still necessary to get mechanical license and sync license? Would really appreciate your help in this. Thank you!
Hey Gwen. Depends where you intend to release it. On TH-cam, the copyright is all managed by their Content ID system. If you want to release it as a song to streaming platforms, you’ll need to ensure a license is obtained, which can usually be managed by the distributor.
Pete Johns why thank you for this! Of all the videos here on youtube, it’s yours that is perfectly explained. Another question that’s bugging my mind, how about posting covers in facebook and instagram?
Monetisation won’t affect whether it gets a copyright claim or not. Only difference is that monetised videos will share their revenue with the original artist.
Hi Pete, what happens in case I want to do a remix of a certain song where I would have the original vocal stems included in the original master as part of the remix? Am I allowed to use those stems as part of the remix without asking for permission? Thank you.
Hey there. You would need permission form the original artist. It is always high risk to use original audio, though on TH-cam it will usually only result in a copyright claim or potentially a block.
They may get content ID claims still if the artist allows covers, or may be blocked even if the artist doesn’t slow any covers at all. Check the list I mention in the video for details. This video may help provide some more information. th-cam.com/video/-JZ0wsZk-L0/w-d-xo.html
You can cover and upload pretty much any song. It will get a copyright claim but very few artists choose to block cover songs so you should be fine. I play covers every week on my Happy Hour shows.
So if I just change the words it would be OK? That would be the main thing I would cover, aside from the fact that I don’t really have the skill to do The music/instrumental part that close to the original anyway.
It really depends on how close you perform it to the original, and therefore how likely the TH-cam algorithm is to pick it up. Just choose one of the songs on the list that allows you to cover it and you’ll be fine.
If you plan to release the song to sell or stream on online platforms you will need to use a distributor who will manage the royalties with the songwriter on your behalf. th-cam.com/video/zMn-i30Xslk/w-d-xo.html For TH-cam, the Content ID system will manage any royalties and other requirements.
im just starting a youtube channel doing bass covers and lessons, what if i bought the karaoke version and downloaded it without the bass line and used this, would that bypass the copywright laws???
Hey there. Really depends on the song and if it uses any of the original audio. You are usually okay if it’s a “karaoke” version as it will consider it a cover.
Hey there. Yes, generally this means there is no specific Content ID for the song. It can still be manually claimed by the original producer later but is unlikely to be subject to an automatic Content ID claim. Unfortunately there are no guarantees with any of this though.
Pete, I’ve just opened up TH-cam and something popped up about ‘article 13’...do you know much about this? Apparently, it’s a legislation in progress that’s will limit the content being viewed and created throughout the EU. Copyrights etc. You (the creator) will have to prove you own everything you upload and share!
Hey Phil. Yes, I’m starting to see and hear a lot about this and will be interesting to see how this shakes out, and what impact it has on creators and the ability to share content. Once I understand the impact this may have on music creators I will endeavour to make a video about it.
Question: What if I am an unknown artist with an original Christian song, who is earnestly seeking others on TH-cam to cover my song, with sharing any revenue from their channel? Where do I go, or what do I do to make this happen?
Thank you sir. This is really helpful.. I have a questions. What if we cover a modern artist for example like ''Ali Gatie'' and that artist has a million views. and it is not on the list of music policies.. Will youtube wont monitize it when we cover?? Thanks 🙂
Alas this has changed quite a bit since this video and now it's a little harder to navigate. You generally just have to release a video and then see what comes back!
For songs that say "This song is not available for use in your TH-cam videos. If you use this song, your video may be blocked or muted", I still see SO many covers of them. Would you say they can get away with it as long as they decided not to monetize it? I want to cover something that's marked as not available, but I have no intention of monetizing. Thoughts?
I’ve found that cover versions seem to be treated more lightly in recent years. They seem to be focusing on when the actual music is being used and not blocking cover versions. I’ve been doing. Live show playing 10+ cover songs each week and have yet to have a video blocked at all.
Pete Johns I see. If I cover something that’s already been covered by so many channels, would it be safe to assume my new cover will have less chance of being blocked?
This is a tricky one. The whole concept of “fair use” is a confusing one, and it’s hard to know what you can and can’t do. It’s unlikely that a “how to play” video will get flagged, however the content ID system is pretty accurate, so there’s a chance it will get picked up.
Pete Johns I think there’s an ‘amount’ of the subject that can be played - a certain length that’s allowed? But also, because things are broken down, I think because it can be deemed as educational it’s not really a copyright issue? I have no idea, I’m just spit-balling. But good to know this stuff.
Yeah, given how many of gear type of videos are out there, I’m thinking the publishers are choosing to leave this alone. After all, it’s pretty much promoting their music and no one is going to say “I think I’ll listen to someone slowly playing the riffs from that song instead of the actual version”. 😄
Hey there. It won’t necessarily be exactly the same. But you can get a pretty good idea about which artists and labels will protect their music can more aggressively.
Hey Danny. The magic number is three. I didn’t go in to a whole lot of detail as it gets a bit involved, but there’s som egrets information in this article if you want to do some more research - support.google.com/youtube/answer/2814000?hl=en
Hey there. So, yes you can generally do this. It be careful to check the list carefully and make sure it’s not a song that is likely to be blocked or receive a copyright strike.
And what if id doesn't find song that I'd like to cover? I wanted to record drum cover of "jumpsuit" by 21 pilots and it doesn't pop up on the list. It's a very popular song, so it should have been on the list :/
Good question. I haven’t personally come across popular songs that aren’t on the list. The best option is to do a rough version and upload it as an unlisted video and see if it gets flagged.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you very much for your response! Rough versions meaning song with drums, without video for example? I'd like to add, that i don't care about revenue from the video. I don't need to gain any money from it. Do you think it can be easier to add the video because of that? Thanks!
Yes, 100%. If you aren't going to monetise the video, then the only risk is getting a "copyright strike" which is very rare, and if they are not on the list, very unlikely. So yes, upload a version of it and see if it gets flagged.
What if my channel has no monetization what so ever and I don't want any of the money from the views or ads? I just want to play the song on my guitar. Is that OK?
All the same copyright rules apply, it just means you don’t have to worry about any monetisation sharing or copyright claims. As long as you avoid copyright strikes (using large amounts of the original recordings) and stick to cover songs, you’ll be fine.
When you release a cover song you get to “share” the revenue with the songwriter. If you have a monetised YT channel you won’t make as much as the same plays on an original song, but you will make some revenue
@@PeteJohnsMusic sir love from🇮🇳 India... I thing I want to ask you... Can I use the karaoke from the TH-cam to make a non monetize cover song..? Please reply me.
hii! Great video, new suscriber! I have a question..When you upload to TH-cam a garageband cover song of a song like “señorita”, could you earn money with no problem , you couldnt or you would have to share the earnings with the artist? Thanks!!!
Hey there. Usually it will be a revenue sharing situation (if your channel is monetised). Some artists may take all revenue and others still may block if your video is using their music.
Nice video! I just have a coupple of questions. 1. Assuming it says that its ok to do a cover video. Could I use the instrumental from the actuall song and put my voice over it? 2. Assuming it says that its ok to do a cover video. Could I get a different (non copyright) beat and use the songs original lyrics? Thank you so much. Ur video really helped me!
Hey there my friend. Yes, it gets a little murky when it comes to using the original instrumental as a backing track and the answer to this is bot super clear. Technically using any part of the original recording comes under the “using the recording” as opposed to a cover, but in my experience most artists that have their license as allowing covers are pretty cool with this, so you’ll unlikely run in to trouble. You may get a copyright claim, it unlikely to get a strike or takedown notice. You might want to check out this. Idle for a little more context and information. th-cam.com/video/IC_OpiTEKOc/w-d-xo.html
I wonder why I didn't find this vid 5 years ago (at this typing) when it was posted. That music-policy link in the description box is sadly outdated now. I got a CR strike for covering Bryan Adams' "Hey Honey, I'm Packin' You In," so I took down all my remaining vids as damage control. A music database telling me which artists allow their fans to sing covers, I didn't know it existed before. It should be brought back!
Yes… it would be good to know this but there is just so much music and so many different content and copyright guidelines that it would be almost impossible.
Hey there Ally. You don’t need a license in reference to what sorry? If you release a cover song you need to ensure royalties are paid to the original songwriter, however if you release a cover on TH-cam, you don’t need to do anything specific, however are subject to whatever the original rights holder chooses to do. (Revenue sharing, blocking, etc)
@@PeteJohnsMusic sorry Pete but I'm going to do it again. I'm just an old blind guy with nothing better to do than to sit around and think of questions to ask. So we have covered doing cover songs of copyrighted material now let me ask what happens if you write an original song and release it, is it automatically copyrighted to you or do you have to apply for copyright protection so someone else couldn't steal your song.?
So this one is a bit complex. The short answer is that as soon as you publish a song, or even write one, it’s our song and you own the copyright. You can register the song with your country’s performing rights group (BMI for instance) but this is more about receiving revenue from your song being played. I’m far from an expert however and tend to hit release my music and hope that people play nice. Might be naive, but I have the unique advantage of time stamped TH-cam videos showing me writing and recording my songs. 😊
@@PeteJohnsMusic OK thank you so much Pete. I am just trying to cover all of my bases so I don't end up getting into some kind of trouble. Have a great Thanksgiving
It's just confusing. People in bars are covering other artists songs and making money, and the artist don't care at all. Why? Because THEY did covers before THEY made it big. So I am seeing "You can't use this song in TH-cam videos", which means you can't use that song as is- but that's not saying you can't cover it. It is saying you can't use the artists recorded version in your video. At least, that's the way it should be. Covering a song hurts nobody.
It is indeed confusing and the rights management rules and regulations have not caught up with the digital age very well in my opinion. In the past, when songs were performed by other people and they were members of performing rights organisations, they would submit what songs they played in public and then the original songwriters were paid royalties. I believe this is still the case today but I’m far from an expert. When I cover a song on TH-cam and it is claimed, meaning all the revenue from and advertising on the video is sent back to the original copyright holder, I’m not super worried, but it is a different model because unlike a live performer who is still getting paid, I receive no compensation as the player of a cover. Worse is copyright owners who actually block any covers of their songs. If I cover “Hotel California”, his is likely to only have a positive impact on The Eagles. People who know and l ow the tune aren’t going to say “well, I was going to buy the Eagles Greatest Hits but now I don’t have to - I’ll just listen to Pete’s cover for free”. If anything, they will say “cool song - let me check out the original on Spotify”. Some are still stuck in the old way of thinking, which is very short term and instant profit focused. Music juts doesn’t work that way any more and thankfully most newer artists realise this and treat covers as a compliment, not a threat. Rant over! 😄
This particular channel hasn't been going too long and that was the 1st time i have done a cover of blackbird and within an hour I get a claim. So I disputed it coz the artist wasn't Paul McCartney, he recently took Sony to court to get his music back and won so Sony shouldn't have a right to claim his music, also it said the artist was some woman so that's another problem is other artist who have also done covers are taking advantage of this system also.
Yeah. We are having the same issue with legally licensed and free to use loops. As soon as someone (anyone) uses them in a song and adds Content ID, they then “own” the copyright as far as the Content ID system is concerned.
Yup. Unfortunately there were just too many songs so TH-cam pulled the plug. Now you just need to create your cover and upload, then see what happens! Just make sure you upload as private or unlisted first to check before you release.
TH-cam Music Policies link - th-cam.com/users/music_policies
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Thank you
Search for song thing just doesn’t work🤷♂️🤷♂️
Can WE use OUR OWN COVER SONGS as soundtrack to our short films?
Hi there! Sadly this link is no longer available 😔😔..Is there any other links or websites that can be used to check if we can make a cover for a particular song?
Peter please this link doesn't work. Is there any other I can use to know songs that can be covered or not?
The relevance of this video is soooo underrated, THANKS MAN!
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Pete Johns definitely! I have a question though, how do I deal with a situation where I do say a Justin Bieber song, but some other random person claims content ID ?
Hmmmm.... I haven’t come across a situation like that before where someone else has a Content ID claim on someone else’s song? Is this something you’ve seen?
Pete Johns yes, I posted a cover for Love Yourself, then... some random guy that also did a cover claimed by content ID... let me look his name up
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Just discovered this video. I sometimes (not always) get content ID claims, I usually dispute it as fair use and say it’s a cover song. 90% of the time the claim is removed within 30 days but sometimes the claim stands. But as I am not monetised yet it’s not a big deal as the video remains public. But I am now working on rescoring film scenes and playing my covers over them and they get content ID claimed. Again doing this for fun atm so I am perfectly fine with it
Yeah, cover songs are pretty harmless. You’ll get copyright claims but those don’t impact your channel - they just mean any revenue is sent to the original artist.
Good one, Pete! For those who do covers this is important information! Great job! 😊
So sad that they removed this. 🤦🏻♂️
Can you put an ad to a cover song with no copyright claim? Thanks so much! Just need clarity
I’m not quite sure what you’re asking sorry. Ads don’t cover any video content - they are inserted in to the video so won’t cover anything. You will need to cut out or replace any copyrighted songs.
@@PeteJohnsMusic oh sorry, to clarify, what if i make acoustic cover songs, am I able to legally put ads on them? Even if I dont get the copyright claim/content id? Thanks for the reply 🙏🏻
Since now, music policies are no longer available...
VERY valuable information. You spoke about things I didn’t know about. THANK YOUUU 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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great explained Pete! Thank you that was a real help!
Thanks Sebastian. Glad it was useful and thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.
Anime opening covers don't get copyright complications. When Narmak made a Spongebob anime opening compilation, he used the ROMIX cover for opening 1 instead of the original song because of copyright
Nice one.
So, it seems that link is now defunct. Is there still an easy way to research this information before publishing?
TH-cam kind of gave up on this I’m afraid. There’s no way to know this info now without just uploading and seeing what happens.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you for the quick reply, Pete. So, obviously, the only thing the algorithm is running checks on is the words, right? Wonder if I could make an ultra-basic video with a song title and writer info in order to more quickly ascertain what provisions the copyrighters allow.
Sure would be a heck of lot easier than producing an entire recording, only to find out they don't allow for covers. 😄
Highly helpful. You’re a genius
Thanks my friend. Sadly TH-cam don’t make this service available anymore but I he concepts are still the same.
@@PeteJohnsMusic yes i just noticed. i wish there was a way to find out which songs are allowed to be recorded and which aren’t.
do u have to be able to play a instrument/other vice recreate the music in the background if u do a cover? im asking cuz i was asked to make a video where i sing but i cant play any instruments
Always worth trying!
hello, thanks for the great info! but I still have some questions to ask, would very much appreciate if you could help out!
1. How about instrumental covers that is made from scratch without vocal?
For example, if I made an instrument only cover of Nirvana's 'Come as you are' from scratch with some different arrangement, will it be eligible for revenue sharing/monetized?
2. How about songs that aren't listed in th-cam.com/users/music_policies because they are recently released?
3. The link to check these policies are gonna be removed soon, what should we do then?
Hey there. I think the simplest advice is to avoid using other people’s music at all, however cover songs are generally okay and you will get revenue sharing at best, and often just have the revenue go to the original artist. A few will block even covers at times - it’s almost impossible to know.
This relates to your other questions about newer songs and the policy page going away / I think the volume of music has become so great that it is impossible for anyone to keep up with a list like this.
Maybe try uploading it private first and wait for TH-cam response on your video?
Thanks for the video! I have a question! So our church will do live streaming and we will perform a song with copy rights. So we edited the song lyrics and recorded the song in our voice. And we used an instrumental version of the song. Do you think playing the song during live streaming would violate your copyright policy? It's a tremendous risk to do while streaming without knowing whether ID content will shut us down or not. Since the TH-cam Music Policies page is no longer working, there is no way to check whether the song can be covered or not. What should we do ??? 😱😱😱
Hey there. I have been testing this for many months this now and cover songs are very low risk. Most of the time it will result in a copyright claim which won’t result in any action against the channel or blocking of content. At worst it may block the replay of the video but I haven’t come across that even once and have been streaming cover songs a lot.
Pete Johns Thank you so much for your response! It has been a lot of help!
Hi, i want to sing and play the song "johnny i hardly knew ye". Will i get in any trouble if i get striked?
It’s very rare for copyright strikes to be the result unless you use the actual original audio. Usually just copyright claims which shouldn’t impact your channel. More here - th-cam.com/video/IC_OpiTEKOc/w-d-xo.html
What if various versions of a song has various policies? I want to cover "I'll do my crying in the rain". The original Everly Brothers Version says "not available". Some a-ha versions says "blocked in 197 countries". And one live a-ha version says "viewable worldwide".
This is a common problem with many songs. What should I do? How does youtube decide which original version your cover song is based on? I also see other people's covers on youtube despite that they are supposed to be blocked (though I heard that the fact they are up doesn't mean they are approved by the copyright holder, right?)
And what if there is no information at all about a song?
Can I ask youtube directly about this (didn't find a direct way to email about it).
Please clarify this for us! I and many more would be utterly grateful!
Best regards,
Chris
Really good questions Chris, and I wish I had better answers for you.
I think the issue is that try e system is still in its infancy and definitely has its flaws.
Not the answer you will want, but it is seriously hit and miss. I have released covers that have just never been matched, while other are matched literally minutes after I release. I had a similar issue where my song was matched with a live version not even owned by the original artist.
My advice is to do a rough version of what you want to release and upload it as unlisted. Then give it a few days. If it’s not instantly claimed you will probably be okay. However there is always a chance it will be claimed at a random time in the future.
It sucks I know and I wish I could give you a more definitive answer.
Thanks for your reply! TH-cam has a contact page for copyright claims but where can I ask them about this? Using the normal feedback function? This must be a common issue so they should have a dedicated page/contact to answer this.
Like you, when I played a cover live that was kind of similiar to the original, it was detected by TH-cam. But other covers that sound almost identical to the original have not been detected. Confusing. Well, I guess I have to take the risk of experimenting until I get my first copyright strike....
Yes, I think everything is just run through the dispute process. Even their own videos are quite vague in places.
The good news is that copyright strikes are actually really hard to get, especially for covers. Copyright claims are annoying, but don’t risk your channel’s status.
Thanks, John! I will try and hope for the best. I guess making a cover in the same style and instrumentation as an "approved for cover(viewable)" is the safest option.
Best of luck. Let me know how you go.
I had to go through a million videos just to find this one. Great video! Everyone else: "Blah blah mechnical license useless information no answers repeat everyone else's answer!"
Glad to hear it helped my friend. 😎🤘
Great explanation Pete. I did some live performed cover songs in the past and sometimes I got a copyright strike. These videos have only a couple hundred views so I can laugh about it. Got some news, I bought an iPhone 6s with 64GB last week and it’s awesome. Finally I can use the Alchemy synth inside GarageBand! My iPhone 5s didn’t support it, but I’m happy now. I hope your doing fine and I wish you a great day. Greetings Emiel.
Thanks Emiel and that’s great news a out your new phone. I’m a big fan of the 6S and I think it’s a great device for GarageBand. Much of my album was recorded on my 6S+.
Lots of good information there. Thanks a bunch. How does a composer go about 'taking control' of their music on TH-cam or get on that list? I've run into this a few times and when I've informed the video owner that I write the music, they've been quite good about giving me credit. About every 6 months I do a search & find someone else who has uploaded a video of my music and listed it a traditional, which is my main concern, not necessarily the money aspect.
Thanks Judi. Yes, I did think about this when I made the video and the honest answer is that I don’t actually know! I want to find out though so will do some more research.
I assume it is related to the distribution, s most of the songs have their publishing company listed. I haven’t explored this much because it hasn’t been an issue for me (yet) and I don’t want to get my own music flagged on my own channel somehow! 😊
is there a 2020 alternative to the music policies page?
Unfortunately no.... it’s all pretty much guesswork now. It got too hard for TH-cam to maintain
@@PeteJohnsMusic that‘s a pity. thanks for the answer anyway
Question. I am a fitness instructor. Obviously the gyms are closed. I am Facebook friends with many of the members that come to my classes. I would like to do a TH-cam class video with me teaching in my garage and be able to share it with them. I'm struggling finding royalty free music. I would like to not work about the music I'm using. I am NOT doing this for money. This is all temporary until things get back to normal. Any suggestions?
Hey there. The TH-cam audio library is a great place to find audio you can use in any of your videos without any issues. th-cam.com/users/audiolibrarymusic
Let me know if you need any assistance with this. Pete@studiolivetoday.com
I am a flute player, can I find a non-copyrighted beat or karaoke version? I hope you help me answer
Hi there. You may be able to find instrumentals as backing tracks, however this will still be considered a cover version of the original song for copyright purposes.
@@PeteJohnsMusicI see many people, they use music and have links under the description and reuse it. Is such a case reasonable?
Why there are no lists of music showing in Music Policies?
Hey there. You’ll need to search for the song you are looking for. If it is not there, then there’s no current policy attached to that song. You still need to be careful as the artist or producer may still choose to claim.
th-cam.com/users/music_policies
Hi Pete. Thanks for the info. Couple questions if I may.
1. If I release a cover version via DistroKid, would that cover me to use that tune in my own TH-cam video?
2. I have a song where I have re-recorded someone else’s music but changed the words completely. Is this allowed as a cover?
Hey there.
1. The DistroKid license is for audio distribution only. Your video would still be subject to the same standard copyright terms
2. So, yes this is probably still a cover if it’s using the melody, as this is the core of the composer license.
What if I have a couple of copyright claims but I make Metallica covers from a Brazilian channel but I checked this list and the songs I used can be use. How do I fix that?
Hi there. If the song is listed as "eligible for revenue sharing" for covers, you will still get a claim for Content ID, but it means the video won't be blocked or taken down. Is this what has happened?
@@PeteJohnsMusic some of my songs are "eligible for revenue sharing " ither videos from concerts I took it only can be monetized by the owner. 😭 but it's ok! I only wanted to get rid of the copyright claim
I just do it for fun. Thank you for your help!
No problems at all. Yes, it can be random and confusing at times all this copyright and content stuff!!
They no longer have this option can you help us find another option???
You pretty much just need to make your cover and then upload it as unlisted or private to see if it will be claimed or not. It’s not ideal but just became too much to be managed.
Hi, thank you for your explanation, it was really helpful. But what if it says "ads may be presented" and when i click on the information icon it says that the proprietary can put ads on my vid and do money from it? It means that all the money would go to the owner and none for the cover artist?
Unfortunately this has now been completely removed from TH-cam.
Hey Pete,
How about parities? Like weird Al does?
Parodies are a pretty complicated. You can parody a song but if you just change the lyrics without any parody elements it may not qualify as a “parody”.
what to do now
Unfortunately it has just become Tom complex. I recommend uploading any cover songs as unlisted videos first and see if a claim is placed. Usually you will be fine.
Very helpful exactly what I was looking for thanks
Awesome! Wet glad to hear. Thanks for watching and letting me know. 👍
Your TH-cam policies link didn’t work.
Unfortunately Google decided to remove this recently.
Can you upload covers without monetisation and still get copyrighted?
Hi there. Yes, the copyright claim will still be received but obviously have no impact. Claims don’t impact your channel anyway, only strikes - which only really come when you use actual original music. th-cam.com/video/OPZ_RnENTWQ/w-d-xo.html
Hello
I have 5
videos with copy right content and noticed Eligible for revenue sharing
My channel will accept as TH-cam partner?
Thanks
Hi there. Not quite sure what you are asking here sorry?
If it is eligible for revenue sharing and your TH-cam channel is part of the partner program, then you can monetise your videos and earn part of the revenue.
@@PeteJohnsMusic
Some music copyright are monetized by Claimant s
And some them they have copyright notification but it says : Eligible for revenue sharing
I sent my request for partner program , more than 5 mounts no answer!
That sound very strange?
Always good to know these things when it comes to copyright 👍 I had a copyright strike or warning once even though the tune came from editing software and was fine to use, one year or so later it wasn't. That's the problem, artists or owners of the music can change their mind later and end up with a great whacking share of the profits if that video or thousands of videos that are popular and using their tune. That's what I have come to realize or as it seems from what I've read.
Yup. It’s a slippery slope for sure.
thanks Pete,very helpful info!!
You’re welcome my friend.
can i dispute the copyright claim?
Hey there. If it’s your own work and incorrectly flagged as a cover you can. If the claim is for a song that you actually covered, then no you can’t.
@@PeteJohnsMusic meaning any cover song cannot be disputed?
the link in the bio, for the TH-cam policy search doesn't work :/
They have sadly removed this sorry.
So what actually counts as a cover? Is it a cover if it uses the original song as a backing and has an instrument played by you over the top? Or does that make it the original song and not a cover? Help? :) Thanks
Hey there. Yes, a cover is your own music but playing music written by others. Using actual recordings from at artist is a form of sampling which is considered using the artist’s original material and more likely to be blocked.
Using a backing track created by someone else is a grey area somewhere in between and could go either way, depending how close the backing track is to the original song.
Hi Sir , I publish unlisted and private videos to share with my family and I don’t want to monetise them . I use famous artists songs as a bgm sometimes so I get content ID and copyright claim. Is it a problem when I don’t monetise them ?
Is there a possibility of them watching my private video?
I don’t get copyright strikes or blocks tho .
Yes. If you’re not monetizing your videos and not getting copyright strikes you’ll be totally fine. ☑️
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you so much for answering 🙏
Very helpful information. Thanks a lot Pete.
Thanks my friend! Appreciate your support and kind words.
Where can i ask about a specific question not found anywhere on your channel? Or maybe the answer is right in front of me. How to fade in a recording. I know of the fadeout feature at the end , but about the beginning or middle ?
Hey David. So you’re right, I haven’t specifically talked about how to fade I’m tracks, but I do have a video about fading out tracks, so you can use this same method (automation) and use it in reverse.
th-cam.com/video/KdPTrNTdzrw/w-d-xo.html
Hey Pete how does it work when the song you search for on TH-cam music policies shows up, but maybe it’s in a weird titling or a live version or something ...for example I searched Despacito but other Despacitos came up. Then I type in Luis Fonsi and many of his songs do show up, as not coverable. But that song doesn’t quite show up...curious what your thoughts are! Also when looking up the Cranberries, many Cranberries songs are uncoverable, but Zombie doesn't show up except as live versions or remixes, etc. Confusing! I want to put up some of these covers if possible. 😁
It’s a tough one these days. In my experience pretty much all cover songs are okay. I might talk about this in tomorrow’s live show.
Thanks - this was very informative - However you could have given more details how to find that page
Thanks for this useful info Pete. Any copyright problems covering Let It Be and releasing to various platforms via DistroKid? ✌️
Hey Steve. I haven’t checked this specifically, but you can release covers of pretty much any song using DistorKid, b ur you do need to pay $1 per month (per song) for them to manage the royalties.
Amuse is another option for releasing a cover song - th-cam.com/video/zMn-i30Xslk/w-d-xo.html
If youtube allows the song to be used for cover song in their music policy, is it still necessary to get mechanical license and sync license? Would really appreciate your help in this. Thank you!
Hey Gwen. Depends where you intend to release it. On TH-cam, the copyright is all managed by their Content ID system. If you want to release it as a song to streaming platforms, you’ll need to ensure a license is obtained, which can usually be managed by the distributor.
Pete Johns why thank you for this! Of all the videos here on youtube, it’s yours that is perfectly explained. Another question that’s bugging my mind, how about posting covers in facebook and instagram?
If a video is not monetized, does it matter if a cover song is done and gain 2M views? Thanks!
Monetisation won’t affect whether it gets a copyright claim or not. Only difference is that monetised videos will share their revenue with the original artist.
Hi Pete, what happens in case I want to do a remix of a certain song where I would have the original vocal stems included in the original master as part of the remix? Am I allowed to use those stems as part of the remix without asking for permission? Thank you.
Hey there. You would need permission form the original artist. It is always high risk to use original audio, though on TH-cam it will usually only result in a copyright claim or potentially a block.
What if I create my own audio or play my own instrument to do covers.. Will that violate youtube's policy? 8
They may get content ID claims still if the artist allows covers, or may be blocked even if the artist doesn’t slow any covers at all. Check the list I mention in the video for details. This video may help provide some more information. th-cam.com/video/-JZ0wsZk-L0/w-d-xo.html
If i want to make a cover to a song and i dont actually want to make money of it i can post it ?
You can cover and upload pretty much any song. It will get a copyright claim but very few artists choose to block cover songs so you should be fine. I play covers every week on my Happy Hour shows.
Thank you for this information 😊 I’m planning to do some piano covers on my Channel 😊
You’re welcome. Hope it helps you out. 👍
Yeah it totally helps me 😊 since I’m reviving my old TH-cam channel and many things were change today unlike before like 8 years ago 😊
Yes indeed! Make sure you share your music with me once you have something released. 👍
Hi Pete, I’ve got a new Piano Cover uploaded on my Channel. You can have a look
Thanks my friend. I shall take a look when I have a moment.
Drop a link to the video of you don’t mind so I can check it out directly from here. 👍
So if I just change the words it would be OK? That would be the main thing I would cover, aside from the fact that I don’t really have the skill to do The music/instrumental part that close to the original anyway.
It really depends on how close you perform it to the original, and therefore how likely the TH-cam algorithm is to pick it up.
Just choose one of the songs on the list that allows you to cover it and you’ll be fine.
Do acapella cover songs get copyrighted?
Whether you okay music as a backing or a Capella, it falls under the same copyright rules.
Wait so that’s it? If you do this and it’s alright to do a song cover on, then you can do a cover?
Yep, that’s it. Juts check it first and if it’s on the list of songs that won’t get blocked, you’re good to go!
You don’t need any licenses like sync or mechanical?
If you plan to release the song to sell or stream on online platforms you will need to use a distributor who will manage the royalties with the songwriter on your behalf. th-cam.com/video/zMn-i30Xslk/w-d-xo.html
For TH-cam, the Content ID system will manage any royalties and other requirements.
im just starting a youtube channel doing bass covers and lessons, what
if i bought the karaoke version and downloaded it without the bass line
and used this, would that bypass the copywright laws???
Hey there. Really depends on the song and if it uses any of the original audio. You are usually okay if it’s a “karaoke” version as it will consider it a cover.
How do I find the music policy page?
It’s in the description and the first comment above for future reference.
th-cam.com/users/music_policies?noapp=1
Hey Pete! Thanks for uploading this video.. What if I search for songs and then it appears 'No matches found'? Can I still use that song on my video?
Hey there. Yes, generally this means there is no specific Content ID for the song. It can still be manually claimed by the original producer later but is unlikely to be subject to an automatic Content ID claim. Unfortunately there are no guarantees with any of this though.
What if I search a song in the youtube music policies website and it does not show up, Can I make a cover now?
Covers are generally okay for almost all songs.
Oh so it's okay as long as I didn't use the instrumental of others for my cover?
Pete, I’ve just opened up TH-cam and something popped up about ‘article 13’...do you know much about this? Apparently, it’s a legislation in progress that’s will limit the content being viewed and created throughout the EU. Copyrights etc. You (the creator) will have to prove you own everything you upload and share!
Hey Phil. Yes, I’m starting to see and hear a lot about this and will be interesting to see how this shakes out, and what impact it has on creators and the ability to share content. Once I understand the impact this may have on music creators I will endeavour to make a video about it.
Question: What if I am an unknown artist with an original Christian song, who is earnestly seeking others on TH-cam to cover my song, with sharing any revenue from their channel? Where do I go, or what do I do to make this happen?
Hey there. So; you would need to release this using “TH-cam Content ID”, more information in this video - th-cam.com/video/X3Iy7Sxtin0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you sir. This is really helpful.. I have a questions. What if we cover a modern artist for example like ''Ali Gatie'' and that artist has a million views. and it is not on the list of music policies.. Will youtube wont monitize it when we cover?? Thanks 🙂
We can not literaly monitize when not on the youtube music policies right? Thank you..
Alas this has changed quite a bit since this video and now it's a little harder to navigate. You generally just have to release a video and then see what comes back!
Thank you Pete! 😁
You’re welcome Richelle. Thanks for your support.
For songs that say "This song is not available for use in your TH-cam videos. If you use this song, your video may be blocked or muted", I still see SO many covers of them. Would you say they can get away with it as long as they decided not to monetize it? I want to cover something that's marked as not available, but I have no intention of monetizing. Thoughts?
I’ve found that cover versions seem to be treated more lightly in recent years. They seem to be focusing on when the actual music is being used and not blocking cover versions. I’ve been doing. Live show playing 10+ cover songs each week and have yet to have a video blocked at all.
Pete Johns I see. If I cover something that’s already been covered by so many channels, would it be safe to assume my new cover will have less chance of being blocked?
Do you know if this also applies for sampling or ‘how to play this riff’ etc.
This is a tricky one. The whole concept of “fair use” is a confusing one, and it’s hard to know what you can and can’t do. It’s unlikely that a “how to play” video will get flagged, however the content ID system is pretty accurate, so there’s a chance it will get picked up.
Pete Johns I think there’s an ‘amount’ of the subject that can be played - a certain length that’s allowed? But also, because things are broken down, I think because it can be deemed as educational it’s not really a copyright issue? I have no idea, I’m just spit-balling. But good to know this stuff.
Yeah, given how many of gear type of videos are out there, I’m thinking the publishers are choosing to leave this alone. After all, it’s pretty much promoting their music and no one is going to say “I think I’ll listen to someone slowly playing the riffs from that song instead of the actual version”. 😄
Hi Pete, I tried going on that page
Www.th-cam.com/users/nusic_policies
And it sYs it does not exist??? Have they changed it?
Yes, unfortunately they decided to remove it as there are just too many songs now to keep up.
Can I use this rule posting on other platforms like Facebook and instagram
Hey there. It won’t necessarily be exactly the same. But you can get a pretty good idea about which artists and labels will protect their music can more aggressively.
What if I cover the song without music ? Am I still get the copyright claim?
Hey there. Yes, you will likely get a copyright claim but probably not a copyright strike so you’ll be all good.
@@PeteJohnsMusic how can i avoid a copyright claim and get able to monetize on the video ? what should i do?
@@ethanfw2112 copyright claim is fine ,but copyright strike is bad
Do you know how many copyright strikes it takes before your channel is taken down?
Hey Danny. The magic number is three. I didn’t go in to a whole lot of detail as it gets a bit involved, but there’s som egrets information in this article if you want to do some more research - support.google.com/youtube/answer/2814000?hl=en
Very interesting information, thanks 🙂
Thank you my friend. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Can we use a karaoke track to do a cover song?
Hey there. So, yes you can generally do this. It be careful to check the list carefully and make sure it’s not a song that is likely to be blocked or receive a copyright strike.
This litteraly happened to my Bohemian rhapsody cover!!
Must have been a quality cover! I find it somewhat of a compliment when my song gets flagged - means it sounds at least somewhat in tune! 😄
Pete Johns
That's exactly what I thought! 😂
😄🤘
Oh and now I need a link to your cover. Can you drop it here so I can take a look?
How did you get the vocals in it.
Btw it was nice
And what if id doesn't find song that I'd like to cover? I wanted to record drum cover of "jumpsuit" by 21 pilots and it doesn't pop up on the list. It's a very popular song, so it should have been on the list :/
Good question. I haven’t personally come across popular songs that aren’t on the list. The best option is to do a rough version and upload it as an unlisted video and see if it gets flagged.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you very much for your response!
Rough versions meaning song with drums, without video for example?
I'd like to add, that i don't care about revenue from the video. I don't need to gain any money from it. Do you think it can be easier to add the video because of that?
Thanks!
Yes, 100%. If you aren't going to monetise the video, then the only risk is getting a "copyright strike" which is very rare, and if they are not on the list, very unlikely. So yes, upload a version of it and see if it gets flagged.
What if my channel has no monetization what so ever and I don't want any of the money from the views or ads? I just want to play the song on my guitar. Is that OK?
All the same copyright rules apply, it just means you don’t have to worry about any monetisation sharing or copyright claims. As long as you avoid copyright strikes (using large amounts of the original recordings) and stick to cover songs, you’ll be fine.
Awesome 👍
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Wow, thank you🙏🏾
You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍
Just subscribed
My question is does TH-cam pay for cover songs?
When you release a cover song you get to “share” the revenue with the songwriter. If you have a monetised YT channel you won’t make as much as the same plays on an original song, but you will make some revenue
@@PeteJohnsMusic so meaning u will share de money u suppose to get with de owner of de song,I'm I right?..
@@PeteJohnsMusic sir love from🇮🇳 India... I thing I want to ask you... Can I use the karaoke from the TH-cam to make a non monetize cover song..? Please reply me.
hii! Great video, new suscriber! I have a question..When you upload to TH-cam a garageband cover song of a song like “señorita”, could you earn money with no problem , you couldnt or you would have to share the earnings with the artist? Thanks!!!
Hey there. Usually it will be a revenue sharing situation (if your channel is monetised). Some artists may take all revenue and others still may block if your video is using their music.
thanks a lot for this
You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍
@@PeteJohnsMusic I have subscribed already
Great video
Cheers David. Glad to hear it. Hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing.
Nice video! I just have a coupple of questions.
1. Assuming it says that its ok to do a cover video. Could I use the instrumental from the actuall song and put my voice over it?
2. Assuming it says that its ok to do a cover video. Could I get a different (non copyright) beat and use the songs original lyrics?
Thank you so much. Ur video really helped me!
Hey there my friend. Yes, it gets a little murky when it comes to using the original instrumental as a backing track and the answer to this is bot super clear.
Technically using any part of the original recording comes under the “using the recording” as opposed to a cover, but in my experience most artists that have their license as allowing covers are pretty cool with this, so you’ll unlikely run in to trouble. You may get a copyright claim, it unlikely to get a strike or takedown notice.
You might want to check out this. Idle for a little more context and information. th-cam.com/video/IC_OpiTEKOc/w-d-xo.html
@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks!
Very welcome my friend. 👍
I wonder why I didn't find this vid 5 years ago (at this typing) when it was posted. That music-policy link in the description box is sadly outdated now. I got a CR strike for covering Bryan Adams' "Hey Honey, I'm Packin' You In," so I took down all my remaining vids as damage control. A music database telling me which artists allow their fans to sing covers, I didn't know it existed before. It should be brought back!
Yes… it would be good to know this but there is just so much music and so many different content and copyright guidelines that it would be almost impossible.
You do not need al licence.
Hey there Ally. You don’t need a license in reference to what sorry? If you release a cover song you need to ensure royalties are paid to the original songwriter, however if you release a cover on TH-cam, you don’t need to do anything specific, however are subject to whatever the original rights holder chooses to do. (Revenue sharing, blocking, etc)
Perfect. Thanks
You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍
Thanks
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Aaah yes this is frustrating. I did a video cover of Zombie by the Cranberries (love Dolores) and it’s not allowable for TH-cam. Darn.
Oh really? Bummer!!!! I’ll keep that in mind because I also love the Cranberries. RIP Dolores.
Pete Johns Right?!!! Insane. And look at all the Zombie covers out there. Who knows. I put my video on instagram and fb instead. RIP Dolores
thanks!
Thanks to you John. 👍
Thanks Pete.
Hey Damon. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@PeteJohnsMusic sorry Pete but I'm going to do it again. I'm just an old blind guy with nothing better to do than to sit around and think of questions to ask. So we have covered doing cover songs of copyrighted material now let me ask what happens if you write an original song and release it, is it automatically copyrighted to you or do you have to apply for copyright protection so someone else couldn't steal your song.?
So this one is a bit complex. The short answer is that as soon as you publish a song, or even write one, it’s our song and you own the copyright. You can register the song with your country’s performing rights group (BMI for instance) but this is more about receiving revenue from your song being played.
I’m far from an expert however and tend to hit release my music and hope that people play nice. Might be naive, but I have the unique advantage of time stamped TH-cam videos showing me writing and recording my songs. 😊
@@PeteJohnsMusic OK thank you so much Pete. I am just trying to cover all of my bases so I don't end up getting into some kind of trouble. Have a great Thanksgiving
Always a good idea! Take care my friend.
It's just confusing. People in bars are covering other artists songs and making money, and the artist don't care at all. Why? Because THEY did covers before THEY made it big. So I am seeing "You can't use this song in TH-cam videos", which means you can't use that song as is- but that's not saying you can't cover it. It is saying you can't use the artists recorded version in your video. At least, that's the way it should be. Covering a song hurts nobody.
It is indeed confusing and the rights management rules and regulations have not caught up with the digital age very well in my opinion.
In the past, when songs were performed by other people and they were members of performing rights organisations, they would submit what songs they played in public and then the original songwriters were paid royalties. I believe this is still the case today but I’m far from an expert.
When I cover a song on TH-cam and it is claimed, meaning all the revenue from and advertising on the video is sent back to the original copyright holder, I’m not super worried, but it is a different model because unlike a live performer who is still getting paid, I receive no compensation as the player of a cover.
Worse is copyright owners who actually block any covers of their songs. If I cover “Hotel California”, his is likely to only have a positive impact on The Eagles. People who know and l ow the tune aren’t going to say “well, I was going to buy the Eagles Greatest Hits but now I don’t have to - I’ll just listen to Pete’s cover for free”. If anything, they will say “cool song - let me check out the original on Spotify”.
Some are still stuck in the old way of thinking, which is very short term and instant profit focused. Music juts doesn’t work that way any more and thankfully most newer artists realise this and treat covers as a compliment, not a threat. Rant over! 😄
Thanks for the information
You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍
No offense...but when u had ur sunglasses on you looked like Bart from the band MercyMe...
I don’t know who that is so probably won’t be offended. 😎
Hello bro how are you
Lovely thanks! 🙏
no wonder the music industry is in shambles most artists have become famous from performing covers. record labels are just greedy pigs
It's far from a perfect solution, that's for sure.
This particular channel hasn't been going too long and that was the 1st time i have done a cover of blackbird and within an hour I get a claim. So I disputed it coz the artist wasn't Paul McCartney, he recently took Sony to court to get his music back and won so Sony shouldn't have a right to claim his music, also it said the artist was some woman so that's another problem is other artist who have also done covers are taking advantage of this system also.
Yeah. We are having the same issue with legally licensed and free to use loops. As soon as someone (anyone) uses them in a song and adds Content ID, they then “own” the copyright as far as the Content ID system is concerned.
@@PeteJohnsMusic Something needs to be done that's for sure
It is early days. Just needs to fine tune so that it’s finding and tagging exact matches.
THis doens't seems to be valid anymore - "music policies" doesn't exist anymore
Yup. Unfortunately there were just too many songs so TH-cam pulled the plug. Now you just need to create your cover and upload, then see what happens! Just make sure you upload as private or unlisted first to check before you release.