"South Sea Island Magic" -- tragic! - Tiki Music

MH Mr. Ho Tiki Socialite Boston, MA Joined: Oct 09, 2005 Posts: 488	MH Mr. Ho Posted posted on Wed, Dec 19, 2007 4:19 PM hi everyone for what its worth, check out BMI and ASCAP to search for the publisher and songwriter (not always the same person) of the albums in question. registering at the library of congress for copyright is a good idea however, this is not required to obtain copyright. the main reason is that it establishes very clear legal evidence of your status against a work in case there was ever a legal issue around the issue of who the copyright owner is. basically, it's reinforcement. it's an interesting topic and I am enjoying watching folks discuss it :wink:

hi everyone

for what its worth, check out BMI and ASCAP to search for the publisher and songwriter (not always the same person) of the albums in question. registering at the library of congress for copyright is a good idea however, this is not required to obtain copyright. the main reason is that it establishes very clear legal evidence of your status against a work in case there was ever a legal issue around the issue of who the copyright owner is. basically, it's reinforcement.

it's an interesting topic and I am enjoying watching folks discuss it :wink:

Post #350427 by Mr. Ho on Wed, Dec 19, 2007 4:19 PM