Mike Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 A non-partisan discussion.I was just reading how The Stones and Elton John recent fired off severe objections to using their songs in a campaign. So in researching the subject, I ran across this ...Technically speaking, copyright laws allow political candidates to use just about any song they want, as long as they're played at a stadium, arena or other venue that already has a public-performance license through a songwriters' association such as ASCAP or BMI. However, the law contains plenty of gray area. If a candidate refuses to stop using a song in this scenario, an artist may be able to protect his "right of publicity" – Springsteen's voice blaring over a loudspeaker is part of his image, and he has a right to protect his own image. "It's untested in the political realm," says Lawrence Iser, an intellectual-property lawyer who has represented the Beatles, Michael Jackson and many others. "Even if Donald Trump has the ASCAP right to use a Neil Young song, does Neil have the right to nevertheless go after him on right of publicity? I say he does."http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/why-politicians-keep-using-songs-without-artists-permission-20150709?page=2 I agree. Because if it was my song, I would want to protect what it it used to "represent" or "promote".E.G. If I was opposed to alcohol consumption, say on a deep and personal level, not just a simply objection, an all out loathe the practice, say, than I wouldn't want my song used in a Beer commercial or a Scotch ad. I say that's a justifiable objection. Well a political candidate can certainly strike a similar chord with an artist. What do you think? Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Tell the scummy Pol to write his own songs! (Since they're often described and "song-and-dance" folk, coming up with a campaign song on their own should be easy, right?)Governor Jimmie Davis - "You Are My Sunshine" Edited February 13, 2016 by Otokichi See, politicians can write memorable songs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think aging rock stars love having their music used by candidates that they do not support. It gives them an opportunity to become relevant again, have their music brought to public attention again and to have the media talk to them about their political views. Free publicity. Do rockers have a problem with their songs being used in political campaigns or just political campaigns they don't like? I think it's the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Legally "Running On Empty"There is no such thing as "Bad Publicity." (Hollyweird PR axiom)Meanwhile, in another part of the world... Edited February 14, 2016 by Otokichi Beethoven would have approved Churchill's use of the Fifith Symphony opening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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