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RCE wrote:
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I "ripped" an original composition I did a few years ago from my own CD and
posted it "over there".

It's in windows media file format.

It probably won't appeal to everybody - it's a haunting kind of tune, best
for quiet, reflective moods.

I'd post some other sequences that are bit more lively, but I might get sued
because I didn't write them.

For those that are interested, all the voices and sounds are from a Yamaha
keyboard, recorded using about 14 different tracks in Cakewalk 3.0.


RCE

I use Cakewalk, too.

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wrote:
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:40:38 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

I don't recall whether it's BMI or ASCAP, but one of them collects fees from
bar owners who include karioke in their activities. Unbelievable.

ASCAP threatened to file an action against our local high school band
because they played something other than "public domain" tunes at free
concerts ... insanity.
That and the pure greed of weasels like Jimmy Buffett who loads up his
"new" albums with old songs I have bought many times before, have
allowed me to sleep just fine with my bootlegged tunes.

Oh, yes!! ASCAP is pure hell!! A friend had a "coffee house" sort of
thing going, not for profit, just people could come there friday and
sat evening, byob, and jam with other musicians. Really fun, even if
you didn't know anything about music, you could join in with any of
several percussion things lying around. ANYWAY, I'll be damned if ASCAP
didn't come THERE and threaten Larry with lawsuits. And this was out in
the damned sticks! They're everywhere.

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 21:00:46 -0500, Harry Krause
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Lloyd Sumpter wrote:
On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 17:28:00 -0500, Harry Krause wrote:

Anyone familiar with allofmymp3.com?

It appears to be a Russian-based service where music may be downloaded
for small sums of money, especially when compared to Apple's iTunes or
Napster.
Well, it's legal in Canada (so's Napster and other ptp networks). Sound
quality is good, but the selection isn't the greatest, especially for
"less than popular" cuts.

Lloyd Sumpter


Thanks. The "new" Napster isn;t compatible with my portable player, but
I checked it out and it also charges about 99 cents a "tune," just like
Apple's iTunes.

A little more info for you:

http://www.onlinereporter.com/TORbac...0to%20 Russia
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Copyright Enforcement Comes to Russia

Russian authorities are reportedly investigating the Russian Web site
Allofmymp3.com for selling downloadable digital copies of copyrighted
music
illegally. The site's principles are believed to be offering the music
both
in Russia and internationally without the authorization of the rights
holders. The Computer Crimes unit of Moscow City Police, which was doing
the investigation, turned the investigation's report over to Moscow's
City
Prosecutor's office on February 8.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), on
behalf
of its members, also submitted a formal complaint to the prosecutor's
office on the same day, urging prosecution. The prosecutor has 30 days
from
the date of receiving evidence to decide whether to proceed with a
criminal
prosecution.

IFPI's complaint alleges that Allofmp3.com has not been licensed to
distribute its members' repertoire in Russia or internationally. IFPI
Moscow regional director Igor Pozhitkov said, "We have consistently said
that Allofmp3.com is not licensed to distribute our members' repertoire
in
Russia or anywhere else. We are pleased that the police are bringing this
important case to the attention of the prosecutor. We very much hope and
expect that the prosecutor will proceed with this case, which involves
the
sale and digital distribution of copyrighted music without the consent or
authorization of the rights holders."

IFPI, headquartered in London, has a regional office in Moscow plus
others
in Brussels, Hong Kong and Miami. The Miami office covers Central and
South
America. The organization has 1,450 members in 75 countries and
affiliated
industry associations in 48 countries. Back to Headlines
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There, now you know.
--
'Til next time,

John H


Know what, that a cut-rate music service is under investigation? News, eh?

We'll see what the Moscow authorities do. I've not heard of the IFPI. It
looks like it is an organization that doesn't actually produce anything
other than lawsuits and support for spyware like SONY's DRM.

Yukos Oil, does that ring a bell. Graft and corruption are rampant in the
former Soviet Union.

What the music industry needs is a copyright pricing structure that fairly
compensates the actual producers of music AND doesn't rip off consumers of
that product...and they don't have it yet.

The problem is that groups will have a hard time recouping the costs of the
songs that are crap, excuse me, are not desired by their customers.

Oh, and I told you so!

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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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What the music industry needs is a copyright pricing structure that
fairly compensates the actual producers of music AND doesn't rip off
consumers of that product...and they don't have it yet.

One of the reasons midi sequencers like myself stopped sharing some
files
on the 'net is because of the threat of lawsuits. Actually, not
threats,
but real litigation in some cases that shut down most sites that
featured
midi files. Midi files are not music recordings like mp3s or .wav
files.
They are a series of instructions to a sound board, card or instrument
that can receive midi instructions. The sound card or instrument then
plays the sequence using it's own, on board voices.

Royalty collectors like ASCAP and BMI quickly (and perhaps correctly,
depending on your personal feelings on the subject) started to
threaten
web site owners that had midi files of popular music considered to be
subject to copyright protection. Even though it was not technically a
recording or performance by a musician, the fact that someone
sequenced a
series of instructions for a midi compatible instrument to reproduce,
they
claimed copyright infringement. Original, copyright free
compositions
are encouraged of course and often stolen as a basis for new music by
songwriters in the industry.

RCE




I don't recall whether it's BMI or ASCAP, but one of them collects fees
from
bar owners who include karioke in their activities. Unbelievable.

Most Karaoke formats now get around some copyright issues in a unique
kind of way. When a song comes up, let's say, "I'm Going Straight to
Hell" by Drivin' and Cryin' the credits on the screen will say Played
in the style of "I'm Going Straight to Hell". This takes care of some
legalities as far as copyright, but I know that ASCAP still collects
from the owners. If you are ever down around Naples, NY, and hit the
Naples Hotel bar for a beer, and there is karaoke there, the guy that
owns the system is Pat, and his wife Sissy. He's the karaoke king of
the area.


I'm allergic to karioke. :-) I'd rather swallow push pins sideways.

Karioke, is ok if you are properly lubricated before the cat squeezing
starts!

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"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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wrote:
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:40:38 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

I don't recall whether it's BMI or ASCAP, but one of them collects fees
from bar owners who include karioke in their activities. Unbelievable.

ASCAP threatened to file an action against our local high school band
because they played something other than "public domain" tunes at free
concerts ... insanity.
That and the pure greed of weasels like Jimmy Buffett who loads up his
"new" albums with old songs I have bought many times before, have
allowed me to sleep just fine with my bootlegged tunes.

I happily shell out the bucks for new struggling artists (check out
Wanda Johnson on Amazon, if you like blues). I don't have the same
regard for multimillionaires who screw us at every turn to make more
millions.

BTW if I already bought a song, don't I still own a license for it if
the original media takes a crap? Even Bill Gates, the king of
intellectual property litigation, will replace a defective CD.
Most of the MP3s I have are songs I have bought at least once and some
I have paid for on vinyl, 2 kinds of tape and a CD.
These people don't sell "music", they sell plastic.
The whole "record" industry is clinging to an obsolete business model.
Music on little bits of plastic is a 20th century phenomena. It is the
21st century.

When Napstar was released and they were going hot and heavy against
pirates, RIAA told the girl scouts they could not play the Macarana at
scout meetings without paying a royalty. Now that is tight controls.


What if the Girl Scout Troop buys a copy of the Macarana?

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Bert Robbins wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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wrote:
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:40:38 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

I don't recall whether it's BMI or ASCAP, but one of them collects fees
from bar owners who include karioke in their activities. Unbelievable.
ASCAP threatened to file an action against our local high school band
because they played something other than "public domain" tunes at free
concerts ... insanity.
That and the pure greed of weasels like Jimmy Buffett who loads up his
"new" albums with old songs I have bought many times before, have
allowed me to sleep just fine with my bootlegged tunes.

I happily shell out the bucks for new struggling artists (check out
Wanda Johnson on Amazon, if you like blues). I don't have the same
regard for multimillionaires who screw us at every turn to make more
millions.

BTW if I already bought a song, don't I still own a license for it if
the original media takes a crap? Even Bill Gates, the king of
intellectual property litigation, will replace a defective CD.
Most of the MP3s I have are songs I have bought at least once and some
I have paid for on vinyl, 2 kinds of tape and a CD.
These people don't sell "music", they sell plastic.
The whole "record" industry is clinging to an obsolete business model.
Music on little bits of plastic is a 20th century phenomena. It is the
21st century.
When Napstar was released and they were going hot and heavy against
pirates, RIAA told the girl scouts they could not play the Macarana at
scout meetings without paying a royalty. Now that is tight controls.


What if the Girl Scout Troop buys a copy of the Macarana?


They can listen to it privately, they can not use it at their National
Jamboree without paying royalties.
--
Reggie
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