georgym Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 I'm in the process of using this new music creator "Tuareg" by Bram boss, and REALLY want to use the bassline of Sugar Hill Gang in Rapper's Delight in my mixYou all know it ... But what are the laws behind sampling?/? i mean, i doubt it will be heard by viacom or Atlantic records, but i might release it on the web. HEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPP ME :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotoncandydream Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Contact the licensing dept at the Label that put it out. They will probably send you to ASCAP OR BMI. You need at least to notify them if not get permission to use it if you are going to sell or distribute the song. go to www.ascap.com or www.bmi.com there is a whole bunch of info on there about the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-ny Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 FYI...that bassline IS a sample!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADV Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Originally posted by gmccookny I'm in the process of using this new music creator "Tuareg" by Bram boss, and REALLY want to use the bassline of Sugar Hill Gang in Rapper's Delight in my mixYou all know it ... But what are the laws behind sampling?/? i mean, i doubt it will be heard by viacom or Atlantic records, but i might release it on the web. HEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPP ME :grin: Just sample it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgym Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 Originally posted by ADV Just sample it! I WILL sample it, i just don't want to copy it to the point where people are like "that's from Rapper's Delight"I'm sure it'll be ok,...im in the process of cutting the vocals out now as we speak--it should be SLICK~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgym Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 Originally posted by cotoncandydream Contact the licensing dept at the Label that put it out. They will probably send you to ASCAP OR BMI. You need at least to notify them if not get permission to use it if you are going to sell or distribute the song. go to www.ascap.com or www.bmi.com there is a whole bunch of info on there about the process. Hey THankx, CottonCandyDream:D i'm using the BMI site now,,, what a good website! Has just the information i need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweece Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 get the midi file ... duh! try here: www.midi-network.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotoncandydream Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 LOL Easy guys we don't want wnna get anyone arrested or sued. It's pretty simple to get it done if yu need help email me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADV Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 The only way that happens is if it comes out and sells a ton of copies. So unless you plan on shopping it .....don't worry about it. Everyone samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehacker Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 my two cents...who the F*** HASN'T sampled that bassline by now?!anyways...i wouldn't worry unless you get enough exposure/popularity that the label themselves notices and contacts with with a warning to either pull it from wherever it's available or to actually arrange a licensing agreement...this is basically how the beastie boys and fatboy slim handle things... they use it, and wait for people to ask questions later... the beasties are a little nicer about it in that they list everything either on their own websites and/or on the album itself... norman cook doesn't really care .... a lot of times if the source is obscure enough it gets swept under the rug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwingep Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Originally posted by thehacker this is basically how the beastie boys and fatboy slim handle things... they use it, and wait for people to ask questions later... . ehhhhhh not really with FatBoy....his second album the first track (I believe) uses a sample from some Joe Walsh thing....WHO?? most will ask....exactly...Well Joe wanted 100% royalties....argue argue argue argue...Joe wouldnt give in (guess he needed money for the old folks shelter) anyways...Fatboy gave up the pursuit and gave him full rights cause (parahrasing) "The track was so good and that was such a main ingredient to it I still wanted to release it" so Homeboy doesnt make any $$ on it.When it comes to the big leagues, you cant *wait* for them to ask questions later, you can use it, present it, and then hopefully they'll let you have it.----------As for basslines, if you need to sample one, I know a real good Vanilla Ice track you can use - Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehacker Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 all depends on how much red tape you want to deal with, and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwingep Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Originally posted by thehacker all depends on how much red tape you want to deal with, and when. I prefer Scotch tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.