Wow, is *this* an old subject. Check the archives, Sam.
There *are* laws, in fact , many. There are also theoretical postulates
as to what the laws should be. Generally, these laws are controlled by the
powers that be
that are tied to, you guessed it, money...big money.
Yes, its nice and utopian to think of what it would be like if we (IDM, et
al) ran the
show, but as I've said before "it's capitalism, folks". Harsh reality.
Props to those who break the laws, but you're on your own if you do so.
This ranges from a simple "cease and desist" to a full blown lawsuit.
some thoughts below:
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I think everybody on this
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well, not realy everyone. Anti samplists on the list?
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What if IDM
got to rewrite copyright law?
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yikes! any lawyers in the house? Socialist lawyers who work for free?
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To what extent should we respect intellectual
property?
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begs the question: who are "we" and what is "intellectual property"?
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Is there some arbitrary acceptable sample length?
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Yes, anyone out there help me with an exact figure? Again, check the archives.
12 seconds and 4 repeated bars? Yes? No?
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Does the sample
need to be messed up/rearranged to be used?
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as above.
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What compensation should artists
get for the use of their work as samples? When can their work be used with
or without their permission? When does something become public domain?
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again, laws exist. Check 'em out.
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I don't want what the law is now--what do you think the law should be?
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No matter what *we* all think, *we* are not the law writers. I think
that things should be changed, but in the context of a very sophisticated
and legislated
monster of a legal system, *my* opinions don't mean shite. I do my part.
I vote. I think.
I participate in a public forum such as this. But good gravy, I certainly
am not going to change laws.
Even if everyone on this list boycotted buying *ALL* music from this point on
until copywright laws were re-written, it would (and will) take decades, if
that,
to ever ever change.
Peace,
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Which raises the question "how far is too far?" I think everybody on this
list supports the concept of sampling to one extent or another. What if IDM
got to rewrite copyright law? To what extent should we respect intellectual
property? Is there some arbitrary acceptable sample length? Does the sample
need to be messed up/rearranged to be used? What compensation should artists
get for the use of their work as samples? When can their work be used with
or without their permission? When does something become public domain? And
I don't want what the law is now--what do you think the law should be?
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