{"id":18536,"date":"2024-02-21T10:46:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T10:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/music-guidelines-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T12:41:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:41:41","slug":"covers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/covers\/","title":{"rendered":"Cover Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"themify_builder_content-18536\" data-postid=\"18536\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-18536 themify_builder\">\n\n    \t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_0 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-0\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow\" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col-full first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-0-0 repeat\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n    <!-- module image -->\n    <div  id=\"image-18536-0-0-0\" class=\"module module-image image-18536-0-0-0  image-center   auto_fullwidth\">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cover-1024x410.png\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-18540\" alt=\"Cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cover-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cover-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cover-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cover-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cover.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-0-0-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-0-0-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Creating cover songs?<\/strong> There are strict rules and laws on what is considered a cover song. Here&#8217;s what you need to know&#8230;.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_1 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-1\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner \" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col5-1 first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-1-0\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n    <!-- module image -->\n    <div  id=\"image-18536-1-0-0\" class=\"module module-image image-18536-1-0-0 rounded bordered image-top  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"218\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-18651\" alt=\"1 1\" \/>            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-1-0-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-1-0-1  repeat \">\n            <h3 class=\"module-title\">Lyrics<\/h3>    \n    <p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">* The alignment with the original lyrics should be close to 95-100%.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col5-1 second module_column tb_18536_column module_column_1 module_column_18536-1-1\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n    <!-- module image -->\n    <div  id=\"image-18536-1-1-0\" class=\"module module-image image-18536-1-1-0 rounded bordered image-center  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"218\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.png\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-18654\" alt=\"2\" \/>            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-1-1-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-1-1-1  repeat \">\n            <h3 class=\"module-title\">Melody<\/h3>    \n    <p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">* 90-95% or more alignment with the original melody.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col5-1 third module_column tb_18536_column module_column_2 module_column_18536-1-2\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n    <!-- module image -->\n    <div  id=\"image-18536-1-2-0\" class=\"module module-image image-18536-1-2-0 circle image-center  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"121\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3.png\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-18653\" alt=\"3\" \/>            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-1-2-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-1-2-1  repeat \">\n            <h3 class=\"module-title\">Original <\/h3>    \n    <p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">100% original sounds, no samples from original song.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col5-1 fourth module_column tb_18536_column module_column_3 module_column_18536-1-3\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n    <!-- module image -->\n    <div  id=\"image-18536-1-3-0\" class=\"module module-image image-18536-1-3-0 circle image-center  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"121\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4.png\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-18652\" alt=\"4\" \/>            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-1-3-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-1-3-1  repeat \">\n            <h3 class=\"module-title\">License<\/h3>    \n    <p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">You have a mechanical license to reproduce and distribute the song.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col5-1 last module_column tb_18536_column module_column_4 module_column_18536-1-4\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n    <!-- module image -->\n    <div  id=\"image-18536-1-4-0\" class=\"module module-image image-18536-1-4-0 circle image-center  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"121\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4.png\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-18652\" alt=\"4\" \/>            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-1-4-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-1-4-1  repeat \">\n            <h3 class=\"module-title\">Credits<\/h3>    \n    <p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The original songwriters and copyright holders are properly credited.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_2 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-2\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner \" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col-full first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-2-0\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-2-0-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-2-0-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>No Changes to Fundamental Melody or Lyrics<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-2-0-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-2-0-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>The cover version does not significantly alter the fundamental melody or lyrics of the original song<\/strong>. The law generally focuses on the notion of &#8220;substantial similarity&#8221; and whether an average listener would recognise the cover as the same work as the original, albeit performed by a different artist.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Melody<\/strong>: The melody should remain largely recognisable to an average listener as that of the original song. Small stylistic variations in how the melody is performed (such as slight changes in rhythm or ornamentation) are usually permissible, but the core melody that defines the song should be intact. This might suggest an alignment of<strong> 90-95% or more with the original melody,<\/strong> though this is a subjective interpretation rather than a legal standard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lyrics<\/strong>: The lyrics should remain unchanged to maintain the integrity of the original work. Changing words or adding new verses can transform the cover into a derivative work, requiring additional permissions. Thus, <strong>the alignment with the original lyrics should be close to 95-100%.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">*It&#8217;s essential to understand that these percentages are not legal definitions but rather guideline<\/span>s to illustrate the degree of fidelity expected in a cover song. The key legal requirement is not to alter the fundamental character of the song, making it a new, derivative work without permission. For any specific case or more nuanced interpretation, consulting with a copyright lawyer or a music rights organisation is advisable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_3 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-3\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner \" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col3-1 first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-3-0\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-0-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-0-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>No Use of Original Sounds<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-0-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-0-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The cover song is entirely re-recorded, and does not sample or incorporate any part of the original sound recording.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-0-2\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-0-2  repeat \">\n    \n    <ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Distribution Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-0-3\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-0-3  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The mechanical license covers the right to distribute the cover song in the agreed formats and channels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col3-1 middle module_column tb_18536_column module_column_1 module_column_18536-3-1\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-1-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-1-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Non-Derivative<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-1-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-1-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The cover is a straightforward rendition without substantial changes that would make it a derivative work (requiring additional permissions).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-1-2\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-1-2  repeat \">\n    \n    <ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>No Misrepresentation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-1-3\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-1-3  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The cover does not mislead consumers into thinking it is the original recording or endorsed by the original artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col3-1 last module_column tb_18536_column module_column_2 module_column_18536-3-2\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-2-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-2-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mechanical License\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-2-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-2-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The artist or producer has obtained a mechanical license from the original copyright holder or a music licensing organisation to reproduce and distribute the song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-2-2\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-2-2  repeat \">\n    \n    <ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Proper Attribution<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-3-2-3\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-3-2-3  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The original songwriters and copyright holders are properly credited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_4 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-4\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner \" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col4-2 first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-4-0\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-4-0-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-4-0-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><strong>Releasing a cover song without meeting the legal requirements can lead to several significant risks<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-4-0-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-4-0-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Copyright Infringement Lawsuits<\/strong>: You could be sued by the copyright holder, leading to costly legal battles or settlements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Damages<\/strong>: Courts can award substantial damages for copyright infringement, potentially amounting to thousands or even millions of dollars, depending on the scale of the violation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Takedown Notices<\/strong>: Your cover song could be subject to takedown notices on digital platforms, damaging your reputation and reach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of Revenue<\/strong>: Any revenue generated from the illegal cover could be claimed by the copyright holder, and future earnings could be jeopardised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blocking of Distribution<\/strong>: A distributor may freeze your account and funds if you&#8217;re flagged for copyright infringement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col4-2 last module_column tb_18536_column module_column_1 module_column_18536-4-1\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n    <!-- module image -->\n    <div  id=\"image-18536-4-1-0\" class=\"module module-image image-18536-4-1-0  image-top  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/copyright-2-1024x410.png\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-18612\" alt=\"copyright 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/copyright-2-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/copyright-2-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/copyright-2-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/copyright-2-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/copyright-2.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-4-1-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-4-1-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reputational Damage<\/strong>: Being involved in a copyright dispute can tarnish your reputation, affecting collaborations, partnerships, and fan support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Costs<\/strong>: Beyond potential damages, you&#8217;ll likely incur significant legal fees, regardless of the lawsuit&#8217;s outcome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revocation of Licenses<\/strong>: If you&#8217;ve obtained licenses improperly or violated their terms, they can be revoked, affecting your ability to release music legally in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Banned from DSP&#8217;s<\/strong>: Stores may chose to ban your label for life if copyright infringement has been found.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, the risks of not adhering to copyright laws when releasing a cover song are severe, including legal, financial, and reputational damages. Always ensure you have the proper permissions and licenses in place before proceeding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_5 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-5\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow\" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col-full first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-5-0 repeat\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-5-0-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-5-0-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Further to this, please be aware of the content guidelines below. <\/b>DSP&#8217;s like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube and many more, take a very firm approach by removing content, holding royalties and pursuing any damages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_6 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-6\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner \" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col3-1 first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-6-0\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>100% MATCH<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <p>You should only release songs audio where you have the right to claim UGC videos that use 100% of the delivered audio.<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-2\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-2  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Public domain content<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-3\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-3  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>You must not use public domain content in any form, specifically audio files that contain public domain content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-4\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-4  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>&#8220;Soundalikes&#8221; or karaoke versions of songs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-5\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-5  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>You must not create live versions of songs that sound very similar to the recorded version of that same song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-6\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-6  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Derivative versions of recordings owned by other parties.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-0-7\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-0-7  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Unless with consent, you must not create remixes of songs for which you do not own the original version of or have not licensed the rights for the remix from the original rightsholder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col3-1 middle module_column tb_18536_column module_column_1 module_column_18536-6-1\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-1-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-1-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mashups of several songs<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-1-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-1-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <p>Even if you have cover song licenses, you can not merge 2 songs into one 1 song. The only exception is if you have permission from both rightsholders.<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-1-2\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-1-2  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Content that contains very generic and common sounds<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-1-3\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-1-3  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>You must not distribute sounds such as audience applause, white noise, simple drum loops, animal noises, cell phone rings, laughter, spoken word, TV\/Movie dialogue, and talking that is not accompanied by music. This includes ambient sounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-1-4\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-1-4  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hidden Recordings<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-1-5\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-1-5  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Content ID systems are highly tuned to locate hidden recordings. These look like original artist recordings but contain one or more &#8220;hidden&#8221; recording snippets within the track in order to trick content ID into misallocating royalties. Any instances of this will find themselves banned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col3-1 last module_column tb_18536_column module_column_2 module_column_18536-6-2\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Titles, remixes and versions that misrepresent the\u00a0 song<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-1\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-1  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>You must not use things like &#8216;Remix&#8217; unless it is an official remix with the original composer credited. Using terms like &#8216;TikTok&#8217; remix must not be used.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-2\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-2  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Sped Up \/ Slowed Down<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-3\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-3  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>You can create Sped Up\/Slowed versions of songs you own the rights to, however creating versions of popular songs that have been altered will be banned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-4\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-4  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Sampling<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-5\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-5  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>If you use any samples, proper clearance and licensing are crucial for legal compliance and giving credit to original creators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-6\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-6  repeat \">\n    \n    <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>UGC \/ PGC Copycat<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-6-2-7\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-6-2-7  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>You must not create copies of trending PGC or UGC audio on the social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_7 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-7\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow\" >\n\n                                    \n\t\t<div  class=\"tb-column col-full first module_column tb_18536_column module_column_0 module_column_18536-7-0 repeat\" >\n                                                                <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n                            \n\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  id=\"text-18536-7-0-0\" class=\"module module-text text-18536-7-0-0  repeat \">\n    \n    <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>If in doubt, speak to a member of staff at Cygnus Music. We can provide advice and resources. <\/b>Cover songs are a great way to show your artistic expression, but they must be done right.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cygnusmusic.net\/resources\/cover-songs-licensing-and-sampling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn more about COVER SONGS, LICENSING AND SAMPLING<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n                        <\/div>\n                    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.tb-column -->\n\t\t\n\t\t\n                                <\/div>\n                                <!-- \/row_inner -->\n                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_8 themify_builder_18536_row module_row_18536-8\">\n\t\t\t\t                                <div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow\" >\n\n                            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