Forum: Music discussion - Topic: Reposting remixed songs....for download....for purchase ??

Hey,

So I thought about this the other day...probably been asked somewhere in the world but I am not sure I understand this "legal" perspective on mixing songs. Alright, lets just say ARTIST A and ARTIST B comes out with new awesome singles that hit top of the charts and a DJ was to purchase those two songs. Then that DJ was to mix both ARTIST's A and B songs together (simple mix....complete remake with techno remix) then distribute this in one of the following ways:

1) Repost this new remixed song on their site for anyone to download. LEGAL?

2) Post this new remixed song on their site for their fans to purchase. LEGAL?

(would it depend on the record company and producer in this case?)

Thanks...I would say true to 1 and false to 2 but just curious as to what the real answer is :D

Adam

not been a legal eagle but without the copyright owners consent both are illegal.

OK so you mean someone bought two songs and then produced a remix or mashup using them.

your second point is completely illegal. no one can resell or distribute copyrighted material without express consent from the owner of the sound recording-- which usually is the label, because many times the artist hands over the rights.

the first point is becoming a bit blurred these days with all the bootlegs.... technically no, you're not allowed to modify an original sound recording and redistribute it to the public. if you were using it for your personal use only, then maybe that would be OK. but the record labels would still be pissed if they knew about it.

many DJs these days produced their own private bootlegs and mashups, so I don't know the legality behind it. I guess these days it's just ignored or embraced by the music industry