Taking music when they give it away... at DVinfo.net

Adam Keen · November 9th, 2005, 06:27 PM

What are the legal concerns when the music is being given away from the people who make it. For example, you can get matrix music and LOTR music.

http://www.intothematrixmusic.com
http://dondavis.filmmusic.com
http://www.lordoftherings.com/us/

Sierra's FTP also had a zip of mp3s from The Hobbit game.

They MADE the music and they have it for download.

When it doubt, there is Mutopia.

-Adam Keen

Duane Smith · November 9th, 2005, 11:04 PM

It all comes down to the license agreement...and if it were to ever become an issue (legally), the 'burden of proof' would lie squarely on your shoulders to prove that you had the license to use the music. Personally, I'd hesitate to use *anything* that you can 'download' unless you have the express written permission to use it in the manner you intend.

For example, in the case of the Matrix music by Don Davis, his website is *clearly* marked with this disclaimer:

All content © 2005 Don Davis - For Promotional Use Only

To me, that sounds as if he is posting it to PROMOTE his own work, not so that you can use it in a video production. But of course, that's just my layman's opinion; I'd recommend you consult an IP lawyer to get a legal opinion on it.

2¢ of non-legal information

Adam Keen · November 12th, 2005, 11:06 AM

The legal burden of proof, also a problem with parody. (Illegal bourbon is better)

ftp://ftp.sierra.com/pub/sierra/hobb...dtrack_mp3.zip

The hobbit soundtrack also has about promotional use in it.

Does promoting my own work count?

Richard Alvarez · November 12th, 2005, 03:37 PM

Adam

Take a moment, or about thirty minutes, to go through Douglas Spotted Eagles excellent FAQ on Copyright here on this board.

http://dvinfo.net/articles/business/copyrightfaq1.php

The quick answer is NO. You can't use any of the music you have mentioned.

November 9th, 2005, 06:27 PM	#1
Adam Keen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 49	Taking music when they give it away... What are the legal concerns when the music is being given away from the people who make it. For example, you can get matrix music and LOTR music. http://www.intothematrixmusic.com http://dondavis.filmmusic.com http://www.lordoftherings.com/us/ Sierra's FTP also had a zip of mp3s from The Hobbit game. They MADE the music and they have it for download. When it doubt, there is Mutopia. -Adam Keen

November 9th, 2005, 11:04 PM	#2
Duane Smith Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 234	It all comes down to the license agreement...and if it were to ever become an issue (legally), the 'burden of proof' would lie squarely on your shoulders to prove that you had the license to use the music. Personally, I'd hesitate to use anything that you can 'download' unless you have the express written permission to use it in the manner you intend. For example, in the case of the Matrix music by Don Davis, his website is clearly marked with this disclaimer: All content © 2005 Don Davis - For Promotional Use Only To me, that sounds as if he is posting it to PROMOTE his own work, not so that you can use it in a video production. But of course, that's just my layman's opinion; I'd recommend you consult an IP lawyer to get a legal opinion on it. 2¢ of non-legal information

November 12th, 2005, 11:06 AM	#3
Adam Keen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 49	The legal burden of proof, also a problem with parody. (Illegal bourbon is better) ftp://ftp.sierra.com/pub/sierra/hobb...dtrack_mp3.zip The hobbit soundtrack also has about promotional use in it. Does promoting my own work count?

November 12th, 2005, 03:37 PM	#4
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Adam Take a moment, or about thirty minutes, to go through Douglas Spotted Eagles excellent FAQ on Copyright here on this board. http://dvinfo.net/articles/business/copyrightfaq1.php The quick answer is NO. You can't use any of the music you have mentioned.