Music Royalty Laws: What You Need to Know
Music is a form of art that expresses creativity, emotion, and culture. It is also a form of intellectual property that deserves legal protection and recognition. However, music is not a simple or uniform product. It involves various elements, such as lyrics, melody, harmony, rhythm, sound recording, and performance.
Each element may have different rights holders, such as composers, lyricists, performers, producers, and publishers. Each element may also generate different types of royalties, such as mechanical, performance, synchronization, and master royalties. (more…)