Since 78 wrote:Gunbot wrote:Since 78 wrote:Michigan Girl wrote:Since 78 wrote:Gunbot wrote:I think Cowell is waiting for the Classic Version of DSB to clear the charts so it doesn't cannibalize sales when McElderry releases his version.
http://www.digitalspy.com/xfactor/news/ ... -ntas.htmlX Factor winner Joe McElderry is to perform Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin' at the National TV Awards next week, according to a report.
Simon Cowell picked the 1981 classic for McElderry after deciding that he should not sing debut single 'The Climb' at the event, The Sun claims.
Sources have suggested that Cowell also wants McElderry to release 'Don't Stop Believin' as his second single later this year.
The 18-year-old star is expected to appear as the opening act at Wednesday night's NTAs, which honour the best TV programmes and personalities of the past year.
McElderry previously sang 'Don't Stop Believin' in The X Factor's Rock Week, prompting the hit to return to the charts. The song was later tipped as a possible winner's single, but Cowell eventually opted for 'The Climb' instead.
Ridiculous, first Glee now this! The song is now ruined completely.
Why?!?...let everyone have a shot!! Don't be so closed minded, are you afraid
someone will sing it better than Arnel?!?!
No, no one sings it better than Perry, he needs to put a stop to this. Seriously!
They can't block cover versions. As long as the melody or lyrics aren't altered too much, there is not much Perry, Cain or Schon can do except collect their royalty payments.
I bet if Azoff could have foreseen this, the band would be on the road in England right now, possibly playing Wembley or some soccer stadium. Timing is everything.
So, I could go out and release a single of DSB? No permission?
I'll do a bit of plagerization here but this is the gist of it.
Once a song has been commercially released by an artist, that artist's song may be re-recorded and released by anyone who chooses to do so. This holds true, provided that the melody/lyric isn't substantially altered in the "cover" version, and that they pay proper fees/royalties directly to the song's copyright holder. (On the flip side, if you release a disc with cover songs on it, then try to obtain proper licensing after the fact, you're no longer eligible—and possibly subject to penalties/prosecution for copyright infringement!)
Here's an example of what you do.
You send a
Notice of Intention to Obtain Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Sound Recordings to the publisher (certified mail, return receipt); upon receipt, they'll ask for you to specify the number of copies you intended to sell. They then send a written agreement for your signature, additionally asking for a check covering the sum of advance royalties paid on 1,000 units. (or however many CDs you are pressing for your initial release) This agreement also provides you with the exact wording for the "publisher/writer credit" you needed to include in your CD's liner notes, and may stipulate that the publisher receive two copies of the disc "as released." (Individual writer/publisher credits for every song you cover need to be included in your CD's liner notes, by the way.) Upon execution of the agreement, you're then granted the license and quickly sent a hard copy for your records.
Remember though, using the song for promotional purposes such as a movie soundtrack, TV program, video release (DVD, VHS, etc.) or Commercial does require permission. You may remember Jeremey mentioning how Journey needed Perry's permission for the Revelation DVD (and probably the Manila and Arrival ones as well) when it pertains to songs he specifically has a writing credit on.
Note: I haven't worked at Warner for a few years but most of this stuff I'm spewing should still be current.
