I've made some basic home-studio recording of my original songs with the focus on lyrics and melody. If want to post them on the internet or submit them to labels, should I obtain a Sound Recording copyright?
As long as you wrote the material, then you are the sole owner of it, under current law.One way to ensure and protect yourself is to mail yourself a copy of the demo and don't open it.It will have a postmark etc. on it and thats all you need.You can also got thru the copyright office but its currently 30.00 a tune, but for indie artists a simple copy mailed to themselves is sufficient.Hope this helps.
At the risk of highjacking my own thread. I'm asking if you think you should get a copyright for a demo recording regardless of it's production quality.
If you produce your own CD you must file a PA form to protect the lyrics and melody. Then you need to file an SR form for the actual recording.
As long as you wrote the material, then you are the sole owner of it, under current law.One way to ensure and protect yourself is to mail yourself a copy of the demo and don't open it.It will have a postmark etc. on it and thats all you need.You can also got thru the copyright office but its currently 30.00 a tune, but for indie artists a simple copy mailed to themselves is sufficient.Hope this helps.
At the risk of highjacking my own thread. I'm asking if you think you should get a copyright for a demo recording regardless of it's production quality.
If you produce your own CD you must file a PA form to protect the lyrics and melody. Then you need to file an SR form for the actual recording.