[X-SW] itunes

[John R McDaniel]

On Dec 8, 2004, at 6:53 PM, Stephen Hoy wrote:

> The iTunes Music Store
> doesn't have my stuff on its 'books'so perhaps that
> means I can still 'steal' from myself.
> Any thoughts?

Simply put, you can do whatever you want with that which you own. Few 
musical artists end up owning their work in its ENTIRETY after signing 
"deals."

Those who support copyright laws are not against others giving away 
their work, rather, they are against work being taken when the artist 
has chosen NOT to open up their work to uncompensated distribution.

As for your deal with EMI being a "glorified lease deal," that wording 
would make me think that at some point in time, some rights might 
revert to you although I'd seriously doubt that ALL rights would revert 
to you. Record companies are not known for their charity.

Although I'm in the recording business, I thankfully, do not deal 
directly with record companies or recording artists. I have dealt with 
rights and right acquisition issues regarding music for films, 
television, commercials, etc.

j mcd

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