sirnate25
So I have finished a few mixes and now I want them to be downloaded from an audio host (xstreamist.com) or even send free cd's via mail. Now do I need to get permission from the artists of those tracks before doing so? I really don't know how it works but just want to be safe :)
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 10:27 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
in theory yes;)
But as long as you charge ZERO cash, and the distribution is not insanely large, noone will care, and it will be seen as a promo mix for you.
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 10:29 pm
sirnate25
Awesome! Thanks! The tracks are all Trance genre and some of the artists are Blank and Jones, Redd Square, a Pual Oakenfold remix, Above and beyond. Should I stick with artists that are less known?
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 10:36 pm
DJ-ALF
No, just don't make them shared a lot, keep it like promo only for dj's etc.
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 10:51 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
sirnate25 wrote :
Awesome! Thanks! The tracks are all Trance genre and some of the artists are Blank and Jones, Redd Square, a Pual Oakenfold remix, Above and beyond. Should I stick with artists that are less known?
Doest matter... as Alf said, as long as its small time distribution, and no money involved, the industry allows it (or look the other way actually) :)
Legal its not, but noone cares as long as its within what can be called promotion for your dj skills (Fair Use)
You can read a lot more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtape
DJs giving out mixtapes have been common since the day DJs started.
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 11:00 pm
sirnate25
Wow lots of info! You guys rock! Thanks
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 11:24 pm
A Man and His Music
I just looked you up, and know where you are, and I'm telling.
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 11:42 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
loool;)
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 11:52 pm
sirnate25
hope that's a joke
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 11:55 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
it is ;) dont worry
Mr Man & His Music is our local funny guy at this forum ;) with his ironic dark humor;)
it was meant as a joke :)
Mr Man & His Music is our local funny guy at this forum ;) with his ironic dark humor;)
it was meant as a joke :)
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 11:57 pm
sirnate25
k :) I like his dj setup
Inviato Mon 01 Oct 07 @ 11:59 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
Just know that the mixtape thing is as old and as common as djing itself, almost even at the core of djing.. :)
Lots of places where DJs meet and exchange mixtapes/mixes for feedback and fame :)
such as:
http://www.gtimixtapes.net/
http://www.musicv2.com/
http://www.acidplanet.com/
and LOADS more ;) even iTunes and some others main actors in the music scene have podcasts of dj mixes
And this is what you DON'T wanna do:
http://www.mixtapesusa.com/
(commecially selling mixtapes - and these kind of places gets busted)
Lots of places where DJs meet and exchange mixtapes/mixes for feedback and fame :)
such as:
http://www.gtimixtapes.net/
http://www.musicv2.com/
http://www.acidplanet.com/
and LOADS more ;) even iTunes and some others main actors in the music scene have podcasts of dj mixes
And this is what you DON'T wanna do:
http://www.mixtapesusa.com/
(commecially selling mixtapes - and these kind of places gets busted)
Inviato Tue 02 Oct 07 @ 12:12 am