25-06-2015, 01:32
I think the essential question here is does the artist/artist management have a strangle-hold on uses of copyrighted material? If that's true, it's doubtful any of the corporate behemoths (Clear Channel, etc.) would challenge or want to. So what's left? University, church-owned or other nonprofit organizations + any independent "pirate" stations. They might get a pass because of a "non-commercial use" doctrine. While it may in an artist's best interest out front to restrict ( # of plays x audience size is payable data), we can all name "B" sides or non-promoted album cuts that became hits because somebody, somewhere believed in them. We need a copyright lawyer and/or a deep-shadow consultant to answer well--my words are mere speculation...which I hope added to the conversation.
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What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR