Caz
Senior Member
Hi all, does anyone know anything about copywriting drum parts in the UK? Is it the same as composition where you transcribe all the parts and then post it to yourself using special delivery to prove the date?
I have recorded drum parts for a band that I'm no longer in, then realised that I have no control now over what they do with the recording - i.e. if they sell it, don't credit me, or new drummers use my parts without permission etc. I don't think they're the kind of people who'd do this, but for security in similar situations when getting involved with more professional bands I'd like to know where drummers stand. I don't really mind new drummers using the parts I've written, but I'd like to know that I have a bit of control over the use of such parts - i.e. if a new drummer was to re-record using these parts on a more professional recording which is then released. It only seems fair that the legal system allows me to be creditted for such use since I spent time thinking out parts and trying to put creative ideas into the tunes.
Has anyone been in this situation and do you have any advice?
Thanks, Caz.
I have recorded drum parts for a band that I'm no longer in, then realised that I have no control now over what they do with the recording - i.e. if they sell it, don't credit me, or new drummers use my parts without permission etc. I don't think they're the kind of people who'd do this, but for security in similar situations when getting involved with more professional bands I'd like to know where drummers stand. I don't really mind new drummers using the parts I've written, but I'd like to know that I have a bit of control over the use of such parts - i.e. if a new drummer was to re-record using these parts on a more professional recording which is then released. It only seems fair that the legal system allows me to be creditted for such use since I spent time thinking out parts and trying to put creative ideas into the tunes.
Has anyone been in this situation and do you have any advice?
Thanks, Caz.