[stylist] Using music in your work, a question of legalities

[Atty]

Or take Chris's advice, you can't go wrong with that!


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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Kuell
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Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 10:07 AM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] Using music in your work, a question of legalities

Hi Sem,

I've been told that the law is a bit ambiguous when it comes to music
lyrics, but a good rule of thumb is less than 2 lines are okay to use if you
credit the musician/writer at the end, but more than 2 lines (continuous)
you should seek permission to use.

So I think a line to start off your chapters is fine. And if you find an
agent/publisher who wants your book, I'm sure they'll know the legalities.

Chris


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Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 3:13 AM
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Subject: [stylist] Using music in your work, a question of legalities

HI everyone. Wondering if anyone knows the answer to this or where to look.
I'm working on...probably a book, but it cold be a long story, as these
things tend to take on a life of their own and I never know until it's done
how long it will really be. LOL. So I'm making some of the chapters lines to
songs. How much can I legally use, of course giving the artist credit at the
end of the book in a list, without having to pay for it, or can I do this at
all without having to pay royalties?
Sem
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.
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