Music law in the digital age : copyright essentials for today's music business / Allen Bargfrede.

Author
Bargfrede, Allen [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
3rd edition.
Published/​Created
  • Boston, MA : Berklee Press, [2021]
  • ©2021
Description
xi, 189 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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    "With the free-form exchange of music files and musical ideas online, understanding copyright laws has become essential to career success in the new music marketplace. This cutting-edge, plain-language guide shows you how copyright law drives the contemporary music industry. By looking at the law and its recent history, you will understand the new issues introduced by the digital age, as well as continuing issues of traditional copyright law. Whether you are an artist, lawyer, entertainment Web site administrator, record label executive, student, or other participant in the music industry, this book will help you understand how copyright law affects you, helping you use the law to your benefit." --Publisher's description.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • History of the music industry and copyright law
    • Copyright law basics
    • Copyright in music
    • What is a "copy" and what is a "performance"?
    • Musical works
    • Sound recordings
    • Touring and artist management
    • Copyright and the changing distribution of music
    • Digital music delivery formats
    • CRB rate decisions and royalty payments
    • Gaps in copyright law
    • DMCA/copyright law reform
    • UGC, NFTs, AI, Livestreaming, and more-- Overseas licensing/challenges of operating in a global environment
    • How to start an online music service
    • Appendix A. Abbreviations
    • Appendix B. Performing rights organizations and related companies
    • Appendix C. A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, 239 F.3d 1004, (9th Cir. 2001, excerpted)
    • Appendix D. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., et al. v. Grokster, Ltd., 545 U.S. 913 (2005, excerpted)
    • Appendix E. Payment flows in digital music
    • Appendix F. Helpful documents.
    ISBN
    • 9781705156483
    • 1705156487
    OCLC
    1287127602
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