[78-L] copyright calculator

[Steven C. Barr]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Wixson" <wixson at chattanooga.net>
> Well, then, what are the current copyright laws for recordings?  Steve
>> Steve Wixson wrote:
>>> This doesn't work for records, correct?  Steve
>> That is quite true.  It reflects the fact that most librarians don't
>> know squat about sound recordings, something that ARSC and IASA noted
>> decades ago.  It goes to their training and the lack of knowledge and
>> interest of their educators.  They don't know any better, and often get
>> shocked when assigned to work with their library's audio-video
>> collection.  It is fascinating listening to the newbie questions at
>> ARSC, because librarys would rather drag book people kicking and
>> screaming into their AV areas rather than hire knowledgable collectors
>> or properly trained archivists.  Probably fits the description of
>> Rodger's school's librarian, right?
>>
As is usual in digital discussions of "copyright," this  has descended
into  CHAOS!!

There are AT LEAST two...possibly three..."copyrights" involved
in a sound recording...!! First, there exists a copyright on the sound
recording as an "artistic work!!" Here in Canada, the life of this
copyright is "the end of the 50th year following its 'publication'"
However, in the US of A this will last until January 1, 2067 (unless
the law is further amended...?!)!

Second, the PUBLISHER of the song ALSO holds a copyright
thereunto; however, he/she/it MUST allow artists the right to
perform and/or record the song (AKA "Mandatory License!").
This is why, if I/we record an existing tune, I have to send some
cash to the Harry Fox Agency (CMRRA up here)...!

Third (I think) the COMPOSER of the song ALSO holds a
copyright thereunto...just like the author of a tome also does...!
ASCAP/BMI/SOCAN looks after this money, if it is due!

Oh, yeah...if any of the above parties are owned, even partially,
by a CAT...there exists a fourth "Feline Copyright"...?!

Steven C. Barr