Hello again! And a non-gear related question about recording ...

swing68 · July 2021

Hi All

I hope you're all safe, well, and getting the chance to go out and gig some, wherever you are!

I've got a question about recording, which isn't 100% a technique or gear issue, so here (rather than there, in that thread) goes:

My kids (11, 9) and some of their mates have been playing their respective instruments individually for a year and together as a band for about 4 months: recently, they performed their first small gig. We've been playing mostly late period Django, as note-for-note as our ears and fingers permit.

We're very aware we're at the very start of our musical journey. However, the speed at which things are progressing is way beyond my expectations, and sooner rather than later (1 year? 2?) I can see them wanting to record.

I know Django isn't public domain yet, so approaching the rights holder for permission, etc., etc., is a given. My questions are: who is the rights holder (in the EU, if that makes any difference) and what sort of prices are usual for a license for a pretty faithful cover version?

Any help from seasoned pros who've already put stuff out very gratefully received.

Thanks everyone!

PS no, I can't help myself: here are the Bromberger kids with their versions of 'Fleche D'Or' and 'Impromptu':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEVIw87KiT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXMtZOTxH3M

THE BROMBERGERS are:

Baro Bromberger (11) - guitar

Bogi Bromberger (11) - trumpet

Bruno 'Bulldog' Bromberger (9) - drums

Zofi Bromberger (17) - piano

AndyW · July 2021

I don’t know about Poland, but in UK we have the “Musicians Union” who offer a lot of help and advice re. recording rights & copyright, etc. There are also companies on the web that offer to handle all the technical issues , rights and permissions required to get your recordings on iTunes, amazon, spotify etc, for a flat fee and/or a percentage.

Scoredog · July 2021

This is actually pretty easy...

There is a company online called "Easy Song licensing"...also used is Harry Fox though they are a bit more expensive. song usage is actually pretty cheap....50 bucks maybe less per song going through "Easy Song licensing".

https://www.easysonglicensing.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw24qHBhCnARIsAPbdtlKWPAtP7Wc-zSy-ygzhE2idDq031S4NEXYd_kjByKpODMr9VhwA460aAtG8EALw_wcB

You can do everything through their sites. Find the song, fill out online form, put in cart, wait for clearance...done...:)