Uncle C
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Does anyone know if there are legal (copyright or performing right issues) associated with playing less than 30 seconds of a music track in public?
Thats pretty clear. Thanks
What about capturing 30 seconds of music from an internet source?
I don't think it matters where you get it from, it's where you play it. In this case you're playing it in public so you'll need the licence.
What's the issue here?
Are you worried about someone questioning the source of some music?
downloading/copying from any source is inherently a breach of copyright (yes, even for personal use). you would be expected to use an orginal/authorised recording to be completely legal. there is a clause in copyright for small parts to be copied for journalism, research etc. im not sure if this covers music but i think it should do.
Its obviously not 'OK' do do this for a full music track but do rules change if you download only a few seconds worth.
Isn't this like asking if it's OK to take a bite out of the apple from a barrow without pinching the whole apple?
Not really.
To take an extreme, you could download 1 note which would occur in a million tunes. Would they all be entitled to sue.
Now maybe 2 notes is OK or even 3 or 4.
Not really.
To take an extreme, you could download 1 note which would occur in a million tunes. Would they all be entitled to sue.
Now maybe 2 notes is OK or even 3 or 4.