Posted by Richard Crowley on 10/24/07 01:13

"Bill" wrote ...
> You're right-- they are covered by CMRRA, which has a website that is
> consirably more obtuse than Socan's. (In retrospect, I'm surprised the
> woman I talked to didn't immediately refer me to CMRRA.)
>
> I called the CMRRA and got voicemail, and asked to speak to someone
> regarding a copyright issue pertaining to dance recitals and weddings. I
> hope I hear back soon.
>
> I think the SOCAN website could be a model for how mechanical rights could
> be handled more simply and comprehensively by a single entity, but, alas,
> I seriously doubt it well ever come to pass.

*Mechanical* license in the USA *IS* handled by a simple web-
based form and online payment via the Harry Fox website. (At
least for up to 2500 copies). Thanks to the compulsory statutory
rate. http://www.harryfox.com

OTOH, *sync license* in the USA is negotiated case-by-case
since there is no compulsory rate. And the general experience
is that it is impractical for most productions. Hence, the vigorous
market for "production music".

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