Copyright Information
Copyright law protects the rights of the creators of works (written, painted, photographed, composed, drawn, etc.) to control their creations. Their work in many cases is their source of income to pay for food and housing and all other life's necessities, so it is very important.
File sharing of music and videos and photographs are the most common occurrences of copyright infringement, and in recent years the RIAA has been very actively pursuing those who would pirate music in an effort to curb this kind of behavior. While some progress has been made, it continues, and so will they in seeking compensation for lost revenue.
File sharing of music and videos and photographs are the most common occurrences of copyright infringement, and in recent years the RIAA has been very actively pursuing those who would pirate music in an effort to curb this kind of behavior. While some progress has been made, it continues, and so will they in seeking compensation for lost revenue.
Public Domain Resources
"What on Earth is that?" you ask.
Well, the public domain is a legal term for works of art that are no longer copyright protected.
"OMG... That's SO BORING!"
Well, yes, until you receive a bill/lawsuit for copyright infringement.
"Huh?"
Copyright infringement is the legal term for what teachers and most laymen call Plagiarism, that thing you're warned incessantly not to do.
"But Everyone does it!"
I'm sure a large number of people do, but that doesn't keep it from being a legal infraction. When we warn you about things, we're doing our best to protect you from making poor decisions that you may regret.
To the extent of my knowledge, there are NO sound recordings in the US that are in the Public Domain. The earliest that change will occur, without legal change, is 2067.
However, you may find Royalty Free music available for use. The list provided by Digital Trends here is the best list of legal music downloading sites I've found so far.
Why Music Matters is a site created by the RIAA and NARM to help listeners find legally authorized digital music vendors.
Well, the public domain is a legal term for works of art that are no longer copyright protected.
"OMG... That's SO BORING!"
Well, yes, until you receive a bill/lawsuit for copyright infringement.
"Huh?"
Copyright infringement is the legal term for what teachers and most laymen call Plagiarism, that thing you're warned incessantly not to do.
"But Everyone does it!"
I'm sure a large number of people do, but that doesn't keep it from being a legal infraction. When we warn you about things, we're doing our best to protect you from making poor decisions that you may regret.
To the extent of my knowledge, there are NO sound recordings in the US that are in the Public Domain. The earliest that change will occur, without legal change, is 2067.
However, you may find Royalty Free music available for use. The list provided by Digital Trends here is the best list of legal music downloading sites I've found so far.
Why Music Matters is a site created by the RIAA and NARM to help listeners find legally authorized digital music vendors.
Music in the Public Domain:
International Music Score Library Project whose purpose is to share the world's public domain music. As you might expect, it's available in multiple languages. There is even an app available for iPhone and iPads.
Public Domain Information Project: This is an excellent resource and has taught me much just this morning.
International Music Score Library Project whose purpose is to share the world's public domain music. As you might expect, it's available in multiple languages. There is even an app available for iPhone and iPads.
Public Domain Information Project: This is an excellent resource and has taught me much just this morning.