PopTodd Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 A song of mine won a contest and I may have a couple of issues with a couple of the clauses in the release form. If you could contact me, I would love to hear what you think.Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It's a contest. What leverage do you have to negotiate the release form? If you don't want to sign it, they'll reward someone else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Not looking to negotiate. Just looking to see whether or not I SHOULD sign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 You're obviously uncomfortable signing it. Go with your instinct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I am not an attorney, but I have plenty of opinions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Which issues are they? Publishing companies have been ripping off songwriters since the beginning of time. On the other hand as Lenny Bruce used to say about the phone company..... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 "I'll tell ya one thing about the phone company.....LouieB!" - Lenny Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I hope you get the answers to your questions. Congratulations on winning the contest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I object! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Watch out for the words "In perpetuity". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I am an attorney, and the best advice that I can give you is to find an attorney that regularly practices in the areas of intellectual property/copyright/entertainment law and have them review the release. You wouldn't want someone like me, who specializes in probate/estate planning to look this over and give you an opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yeah, my cousin is an attorney and I just got a hold of her.She explained it to me, and it seems to be exactly what I thought that it was.Now, I just need to decide if it's a risk that I want to take. (I keep the rights to my song, but they can do with is whatever they want, without ever paying me.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 So the question is; do you want the exposure or money? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 What would Robert Johnson do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 So the question is; do you want the exposure or money? LouieByes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What would Robert Johnson do? god......this got me..... -Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 So the question is; do you want the exposure or money? LouieBExposure=Money....Money=Exposure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 After talking to my wife, I decided not to sign it, but to search out genuine representation.It's nice when your spouse really believes in you, you know? ("Your songs are just too good to just sign away like that, Todd...")God, I love her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I've generally found that the exposure is worth it, but you gotta follow your heart in these matters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 if it is non-exclusive, it appears worth it to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What would Robert Johnson do?Take the money and run, but times have changed. I suppose the real issue that no one has asked if "how much" exposure would this particularly competition net? Ultimately I am guessing not that much. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Watch out for the words "In perpetuity". also, 'penal' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Remember what happened to Springsteen. Didn't Mike Appel own his brain for a while? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Watch out for the words "In perpetuity".also, 'penal' And don't forget 'anal' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 A song of mine won a contest and I may have a couple of issues with a couple of the clauses in the release form. If you could contact me, I would love to hear what you think.Thanks. Where are you? I'm an attorney in MA, this is not my area of practice, but I know some attorneys here who do this kind of work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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