Bootleg Remix?? Copyright??

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Bootleg Remix?? Copyright??

I have been producing and DJing bootleg remixes for years, it has never bothered me. But this year I have one in particular that I want to include in my end of year mix.

The problem is I know i will not be able to legally sell the mix if i do (beatport, etc…) :thinking: If i use a different track i should be in the clear.

What are your thoughts on this?? here is the remix in question

https://soundcloud.com/calgar_c/hans-zimmer-s-t-a-y-calgar-c

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Always call it a bootleg, but there is no way to tell if they will flag it.. But since you’ve got it uploaded already, I’d say the damage has already been done.

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yeah, but i have it up as a free track. I want to sell it lol… I will probably end up playing it safe in the end and replacing it.

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yeah, but i have it up as a free track. I want to sell it lol… I will probably end up playing it safe in the end and replacing it.
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Unless you can clear the samples used you wont be able to sell it.

BTW that intro gave me the nostalgia shivers :wink:

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Are you going to be licensing the rest of the tracks in the mix?

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will use beatport, mixes for that.

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in a good way or a bad way??

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A good way.

You should be able to apply for a mechanical license for the riff, unless i’m mistaken you played it yourself right ?

The good news is normally that kind of license is easier to get for a flat fee as it comes direct from the artist, however it might take a while.

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I can check with BMI. everything in that remix was my own self created/played sound. i got the sheet music/tabs from the internet.

this is the original track

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Should be pretty straight forward - I’d love to hear how it works out cost-wise for licensing a riff like that.

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Re thoughts

Awesome song though!! Played it in background now while going through forums, and it spaced my mind out completely!

Best of luck!

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thanks.

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Oh I like that. Its going in my next set…

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:slight_smile:

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Does not matter if you played it, or if you sampled the original song. You’re going to need to get a license

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it’s A LOT cheaper if you play it than sample it.

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I ended up going with a different track…

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well its finally finished… it will be released in 2 weeks… anyone interested in a free digital copy :la;