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San Juan College Library offers several insightful books on the music industry, covering topics such as copyright, economics, and publishing. The Music Industry by Noah Berlatsky explores key issues like copyright disputes, record label roles, and the industry's evolving landscape. Performing Copyright by Luke McDonagh examines the intersection of copyright law and theater, while The Economics of Music by Peter Tschmuck analyzes the financial structures shaping the industry, including the impact of technology and live performance trends. Copyright and the Music Marketplace by Keith Turner discusses outdated licensing laws and potential reforms, and The Art of Music Publishing by Helen Gammons provides practical guidance on managing rights, contracts, and revenue streams. These eBooks and more are valuable resources for students and professionals navigating the complexities of the modern music business.
The Music Industry
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This volume examines a variety of issues related to the music industry, through a collection of balanced articles from a variety of sources. Article topics include the copyright issues facing the music industry, such as the impact of unauthorized sampling and borrowing, the music industry's response to falling compact disk sales, and the role played by record labels. Readers will also evaluate how changes in the industry will affect music and musicians.
Performing Copyright
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Based on empirical research, this innovative book explores issues of performativity and authorship in the theatre world under copyright law and addresses several inter-connected questions: who is the author and first owner of a dramatic work? Who gets the credit and the licensing rights? What rights do the performers of the work have? Given the nature of theatre as a medium reliant on the re-use of prior existing works, tropes, themes and plots, what happens if an allegation of copyright infringement is made against a playwright? Furthermore, who possesses moral rights over the work? To evaluate these questions in the context of theatre, the first part of the book examines the history of the dramatic work both as text and as performative work. The second part explores the notions of authorship and joint authorship under copyright law as they apply to the actual process of creating plays, referring to legal and theatrical literature, as well as empirical research. The third part looks at the notion of copyright infringement in the context of theatre, noting that cases of alleged theatrical infringement reach the courts comparatively rarely in comparison with music cases, and assessing the reasons for this with respect to empirical research. The fourth part examines the way moral rights of attribution and integrity work in the context of theatre. The book concludes with a prescriptive comment on how law should respond to the challenges provided by the theatrical context, and how theatre should respond to law. Very original and innovative, this book proposes a ground-breaking empirical approach to study the implications of copyright law in society and makes a wonderful case for the need to consider the reciprocal influence between law and practice.
The Economics of Music
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The music industry is one of the most dynamic and fascinating business sectors. Its business model has had to evolve and adapt to continually changing technologies that impact at every level from distribution to artist management. Its latest challenge has been the closure of live music venues during the Covid-19 pandemic. The second edition of this much used introduction to the economic workings of the music business has been updated to include analysis of the impact of the pandemic as well as new trends in the industry, such as the increasing dominance of tech companies and big data and the growing importance of collective management organizations as market players, which has impacted on new business contracts. At a time when live performance outstrips music sales as the primary source of income for today's musicians, this new edition also examines how different stakeholder positions have shifted. The book remains a rigorous presentation of the industry's business model, the core sectors of publishing, recording and live music, and the complex myriad of licensing and copyright arrangements that underpin the industry. The revenue streams of recording companies are analysed alongside the income stream of artists to show how changing formats and distribution platforms impact both industry profit margins and artists' earnings.
Copyright and the Music Marketplace
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The United States has the most innovative and influential music culture in the world, but much of the legal framework for licensing of music dates back to the early part of the twentieth century, long before the digital revolution in music. Our licensing system is founded on a view that the music marketplace requires a unique level of government regulation, much of it reflected in statutory licensing provisions of the Copyright Act. The Copyright Office believes that the time is ripe to question the existing paradigm for the licensing of musical works and sound recordings and consider meaningful change. This book provides an analysis, discusses challenges and recommendations for improvement of the copyright laws in the music marketplace.
The Art of Music Publishing
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Do you want to pursue a career and succeed in the lucrative area of music publishing? The Art of Music Publishing provides real inspiration and a tangible hands on perspective to this exciting side of the high-risk, high-reward music business. Prepare yourself for a career in music publishing and understand this complex but profitable part of the music business. Author Gammons walks you through all you need to know * understanding the role of the publisher * copyright * managing rights * income streams * contracts*. Learn how, when and where income is generated in all the current areas of business as well as exploring the new industries offering new income streams and the business models that are developing. The supporting website includes video interviews and podcasts with music business legends. 'If there is anything that Helen Gammons doesn't know about music publishing, it's probably not worth knowing! If you want to take it to the next level in music publishing - read this book. I know I'll be referring to it often.' David 'Hawk' Wolinski Composer of "Aint No Body" (Rufus and Chaka Khan) and one of the most covered songs ever. "Whether you're already a music publisher or would like to be one, this book will give you a mass of useful information - fresh ideas, up-to-date legal opinions, video interviews with music biz legends, provocative thoughts about where the business is heading, and plenty of good anecdotes." From Simon Napier Bell Manager: The Yardbrids, George Michael and Wham, Marc Bolan. Japan.
Using Creative Commons and public domain music archives offers numerous benefits for content creators. These resources provide access to high-quality, royalty-free music, allowing creators to enhance their projects without legal or financial barriers. Creative Commons licenses enable flexibility, offering attribution-based or modification-friendly options that suit different creative needs. Public domain music, free from copyright restrictions, allows unrestricted use, remixing, and distribution, fostering artistic innovation. By utilizing these archives, creators can maintain legal compliance, reduce costs, and support a culture of open collaboration while accessing diverse sounds that might not be available through traditional licensing models.
Artificial intelligence has significantly transformed the music industry, bringing both innovation and challenges. On the positive side, AI enables artists to generate new sounds, streamline music production, and reach audiences through personalized recommendations. It has also democratized music creation by offering tools that assist with composition, mixing, and mastering, even for those with limited technical skills. However, AI also raises concerns, including job displacement for human musicians, ethical debates over AI-generated music ownership, and the potential homogenization of sound as algorithms prioritize formulas over artistic originality. Additionally, AI-generated deepfakes and voice cloning threaten authenticity and copyright protections, complicating the industry’s legal landscape.