Thank you so much for taking time to address this issue. As a writer, I CANNOT STAND people who steal from others.

Thank you much for this. I am a professional musician 65 years old. I do copyright my music before I release it but I was telling a friend of mine in the studio, a few days back, that my songs are protected once I record them and there's a time stamp on it that gives the creative date proving me correct. Thank you for the additional info on the legalities of all this without having to pay legal fees. LOL

@jeffeverett1599

4 жыл бұрын

Just because this lawyer says that it can be proven with the timestamp off the computer or pro tools, does not cover everything. The "poor mans copyright" was made to show an approximate time the works was competed, because someone could just say they wrote your song on a certain date and you might have to prove different. Lets say someone says they wrote your song on January of 1990, then you say no i wrote that song in Feb of 1985. Then you pull out that "poor mans copyright" with the date from the postal service stamps on the UN-opened envelope with Feb of 1985 on it, and woollaa you got them. Now, i never wrote my song with a computer or pro-tools i wrote, played guitar, sang and recorded my song on a portable tape recorder..get what i am saying...not everyone writes there songs on a computer or pro-tools where there are timestamps....so the postal time stamp (poor mans copyright) is the equivalent to a computer or pro tools timestamp. So your lawyer is not exactly right as he thinks he is. I been copyrighting songs for over 40 years, and believe me i do a "poor mans copyright" as soon as i complete a song and i even use pro-tools, i don't care i am not taking a chance because there are people that will do anything to steal your songs believe me!

@stephanierucker2640

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm new in The music game..who should I talk to about copyright

@Hevletica

Жыл бұрын

Make a digital deposit first. An e-dpo is a secure on-line tool for creators, with legal force, for depositing works.

The sooner the copyright, the better. The only drawback is that many people, like myself, want to get a bunch of songs done in order to copyright them all at once for a single fee, as opposed to paying for every individual song. Then you're going to have one song laying around for a while as you come up with 9 more. And if you're copywriting the performance as well as the composition, it's going to take a bit longer because you want to do a perfect job on the recordings. Also, very important, keep in mind that the rules have changed today and that you cannot copyright an unlimited number of songs all at once. Now you can only copyright 10 items at once, and one of those items has to be the overall title of your work. In other words, the title plus 9 songs, so technically you're only getting 9 in that bundle. There are a few tricks to get around that, such as sticking a couple songs together and copywriting them as a medley. I just submitted a copyright for 16 songs. I had no choice but to do it twice and pay double the fee. I did the first eight songs and then the second eight songs. And yes, I've hidden all of this stuff from everyone on the entire planet prior to submitting to the copyright office. Seriously, don't even let your friends hear any of this stuff until you've submitted it. Because they could borrow from it without even consciously realizing that they're doing it.

@nonamer29

4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the extra info you've provided. Do you know if the fee has been increased? I just recently went to Copywrite.gov & noticed that it's $45 now instead of $35 like most of these videos have mentioned. I do realize that alot of these videos are a couple of years old though.

@nashalvarez7345

3 жыл бұрын

Was that 1st copyright the title of the album or of all 9 songs? If I put "Pringles" as the first one, do I have to name all my songs "Pringles"

@kauseofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 😀... But beware of living in a Fortress.

@Maya-ch9fq

Жыл бұрын

@@nonamer29 it’s $65 now

You rock! Seriously, a great video - clear,concise & enjoyable to learn from. Thank you!

Such complicated subject, so clearly explained in just over 7 minutes. Great! Thank you

You go on, my bruthah! Nice video, thanks for the info. I could have used you several years ago! Keep on keeping on!

@alvarov4279

4 жыл бұрын

I think I heard those last four words in a bob dylan song Edit: Tangle up in blue, thats where I heard it hehe

Thank you for the information🙌🏻 Your delivery of message was awesome, great energy !

Hey Lorenzo Im a musician from new york and I wanted to ask you if you could do a follow up video to music copyright law since its been three years since this video, just to update us on the ins and outs and what has changed as of late. Thanks best regards

Very informative, clear, and professional. This guy seems like the real deal!

That was one of the most helpful videos I’ve watched on this topic. I’ve watched so many videos and a lot are good, but long winded and missing pieces. This was concise, and all encompassing. Thank you for explaining everything, especially that last bit about the three months and statutory damages and attorneys fees. That was awesome. Thank you! “Now, take in mind, this is coming from an attorney.”

Thank you, I needed this, I'm making a debut album, and I'm confused about copyright, this video helped clear up those misconceptions

I usually make two copies of my lyrics/poems or whatever and then go to my local court house and get both copies notarize for free and then go to the post office and mail one copy to myself. That insures that my lyrics and envelope are dated. And its also good to put your music on a junk drive, dated and label for extra extra backup.

@avisionaryvoice

7 жыл бұрын

Tony McBride to be on the safe side just go to a legitimate website that does copyrights.

@IYKE.PROD.

3 жыл бұрын

@@avisionaryvoice lmao dum ass

@Musician-Songwriter

3 жыл бұрын

All of that is unnecessary. Bro, all you have to do is put your Name, the Year it was created and a Copyright Symbol. here's an example and you will see this on all of my work on my Channel: Written, Recorded and Produced by: Michael Barletto ©2021. To create the Copyright Symbol press Alt 0169. I'm a member of ASCAP believe me.

Thank you so much! This helps me so much, I'm excited to start finally sharing my originals!

Wow thank you sooooo much for clearing that up brother......

Amazing job on clarification of copyrights and the legal benefits of copyright registration; particularly the "3 month rule".

Damn that was good!!!!! Rwal thorough. I'm not even having any issues but i feel at ease now anyway lol. Thank you

Thank you for your input, you answered all my questions and some. Really appreciate your help

Thank you! You answered 3 questions I had about this subject with clear concise easy to understand explanations. Wish you were in my state! ;)

thanx for the excellent video!!as a songwriter\player of 45 yrs -those were my questionsthanx and keep on educating us thanx aaron

dude you're awesome I am definitely subscribing to your Channel. I did not know all this I have been so adamant to put my stuff out there now that I know federal law protects me either way it gives me a deeper sense of security thank you bro for putting this on here God bless you.

Awesome explanation for one of the biggest questions on musician's rights - thanks for the video!

Factual and very quality information! Thanks for this Lorenzo.

Great info. im an aspiring Lyric writer and this was helpful.

Million dollar game... you are appreciated.

This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!

Thank you so much. These are all the things that I thought. Needed to be sure. You made it so simple. And simple is always great! Blessings

@JesusGarcia-no5nc

6 жыл бұрын

Shalilya Henry muchas graciassss amigo

Peace and 3lessings. Thanks for explaining all of these answers to many people's questions concerning Music Copyright/Music Law.

Thank you Lorenzo for the info it’s great seeing you live your dream my Freind . I’m a truck driver by trade but I love music . Look forward to more videos.

Thank you thank you thank you Lorenzo!!! Great wisdom for us all musicians

Thanks for the great video! So so helpful for musicians like me! I didn't know of the 3 month condition at all, and I've already copyrighted my music!

I love and appreciate the information you have in this video. Thank you very much.

The very best...ACE! Thank you, Lorenzo.

Thanks For openin my eyes

Wow! Thank you so much for the infos about copyrights! Really appreciate!!!

Mr Banks, you're such a cool, calm knowlegable person,this video helped me alot!! Thanks a Milli! P.s When my music becomes world famous ill be sure to give u a call =D

@IntenseCity

6 жыл бұрын

Dancehall Lyrics TV 2 years later, your channel is nothing but some top 10 bullshits which every single youtuber does today. Bruh.

@VRTX-ee7cr

6 жыл бұрын

Intense Productions Inc. Not everyone.

@IntenseCity

6 жыл бұрын

V0RT3X everyone. Welcome to real world.

@zebatov

5 жыл бұрын

Everyone is one word, as two words it means every one (11111 all five ones).

@lawrencemills599

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Thank you so much this is what made me hesitant about my music but now I'm ready to let the world here my jams!!!

I'm so glad I found this video. I have some fools who are trying to steal my music at this moment laying claim to them. I copyright my songs that were released on an album in 1980, they are now in 2016 trying to lay claim to these songs. Thanks so much for your video.

u liberated me ...thx...ive wated for so long to hear this

Bro, thanks for sharing this info!

Excellent advice. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the video! Very awesome and sweet advice! Much appreciated!

my nigga my nigga my nigga.. if anybody fuck with my work im taking u to court with me!!!!!!

@turbossonic

7 жыл бұрын

sevenfourtyseven maan im coming to get him too if he makes me lose my work lmao 😂

Thank you so much Attorney for this information.I am a simple person but given a gift to create my own songs even I din’t have any knowledge in music.By watching music theory in you tube I learned to accompany my songs.I tried to published in you tube but I am not sure I am doing the right thing because it always takes me 3 times uploading a video because if I want to watch it the video was deleted by you tube.I am trying to learn more how to protect my music.Thanks a lot.

You are awesome! Thanks so much for the info, Mr Banks! Really well done explanation! You made my day!:)

You just helped me with an assignment for my paralegal class. Thanks!

MinorityReportLaw thanks !!!! this is a great information

Just perfect! Thank you sir!

Thank you for your free information. It was definitely helpful in this particular situation. I was a little overwhelmed in regards to a song I've been working on. My has been on me about the song so what I've been doing is keeping a note book next to me. When I wake up during the night time. I get right to it. Unfortunately we live in a money hungry lying society. It's difficult to take such imperative data serious. Any way thank you so much. I appreciate you. Keep up the wonderful work. God bless

Thank you so much for this. Really helpful.

Mr. Banks thank you for your beautifully explained knowledge for us all

Preciate dat bro... ii got all that in my head now...💯💯💯 much respect to you...

Fantastic! Thank you, Esquire.

This was incredibly valuable!! Thank you so much! :) Extremely professional. Right to the point. Thank you! :)

Thank for the information brother...appreciation

Great job, Mr. Banks. Thank you

This was SO helpful, thank you!!

Very correct and accurate video. However I do suggest copy writing as a sound recording because even though the entire song as a whole may be protected people can still sample or still excerpts from the song which would not be protected unless you have the sound recording Copywrites. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Thank you for the info!

Excellent...Best copyright advice I have heard!!!

Great concise video. Thanks!

Real boss business 💯💯 very informative thanks alot!!!

thank you brotha i learned alot great info for artists

Really Really Appreciate this Video. Thanks A Billion!

Thanks great information.

Thank You you are much needed

Great video Lorenzo, thank you.

Good info my brother 🤜🏾🤛🏾

Thank you so much for all this great information. I have so many new songs now and have not been able to copyright each one yet. Have a couple co authors and this makes it more complicated. I think I can sleep better tonight knowing my copyright is automatic. I am still going to copyright my music.

i love this brother. bringing artist out of the dark ages of recording and or any medium of digital copyright protection. i never thought about the time stamps of the files... his points validate the exact case in Capitol Records llc v. Redigi Inc. !

Thanks a lot brother very educational

This was very helpful thank you.

thank you Lorenzo, very good information

You just helped me so much, i am going thru this with someone right now.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for great info sir!

Such a well done informative video.. Ty!

You special, great video 👌🏽 very well put!

DAMN! I generally don't have much good to say about lawyers but you sir are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for making this video. I will take your advice to hart! Very well presented and in laymen's terms. Easy to understand even for a county hill billy like me. Love that accent! God Bless.

Great information to know. Subbed.

thanks for the value!

First of all, great video! I do have a question though, if I post a video of me playing an Original song on KZread do I have proof that I wrote it? and if not I could Always, within 3 moths, register it and still go to court with it if someone tries to steal it, right?

Very instructive video. Solid content, thank you!

This was really helpful thank you so much.

Damn this was great and very informative. Subbing

Just what I was needing to know, thanks.

Thanks a lot,cos i'm downloading my OWN produced music on my channel ...needed to know this.

Thank you for sharing. I feel more comfortable to upload my music on the internet now.

that was amazing info! thanks

Thank you so much!

That was excellent. Thank you for making this video

Much Appreciated.

Thank you sir 🙏

Excellent info ...thanks so much

I closed my eyes and if felt like the calm reassuring voice of Denzel Washington setting me straight! Thank you sir, I am officially reassured!

@latishamitchell52

6 жыл бұрын

nigelcarren I hear that too😊

@jeffeverett1599

4 жыл бұрын

Just because this lawyer says that it can be proven with the timestamp off the computer or pro tools, does not cover everything. The "poor mans copyright" was made to show an approximate time the works was competed, because someone could just say they wrote your song on a certain date and you might have to prove different. Lets say someone says they wrote your song on January of 1990, then you say no i wrote that song in Feb of 1985. Then you pull out that "poor mans copyright" with the date from the postal service stamps on the UN-opened envelope with Feb of 1985 on it, and woollaa you got them. Now, i never wrote my song with a computer or pro-tools i wrote, played guitar, sang and recorded my song on a portable tape recorder..get what i am saying...not everyone writes there songs on a computer or pro-tools where there are timestamps....so the postal time stamp (poor mans copyright) is the equivalent to a computer or pro tools timestamp. So your lawyer is not exactly right as he thinks he is. I been copyrighting songs for over 40 years, and believe me i do a "poor mans copyright" as soon as i complete a song and i even use pro-tools, i don't care i am not taking a chance because there are people that will do anything to steal your songs believe me!

Thank you for being honest . People post things to intimidate people and not inform them

Thanks for this!

Thank you so much!!

Thank You!

Great info, thank you.

great information here.