Question: When a song is released, does it not become part of the public domain? How may any singer, group, etc, protest or file a cease and desist order against the song being played in a public forum?
If I brought my collection of old Heart albums to a GOP rally... or a wedding for a Republican couple, or a beach party given by the local chapter of the Young Republicans, then I am libel to court action?
I am not writing about pirated music here. I am stating the fact that I PAID for that music... it is MY property, and I will play it where ever I damn well please. Why was that argument not made against these idiots?
If I brought my collection of old Heart albums to a GOP rally... or a wedding for a Republican couple, or a beach party given by the local chapter of the Young Republicans, then I am libel to court action?
I dunno but I’d sue you for having such lousy taste in music :P
If the music is played for people other than invitees at a private gathering, permission is required. Most composers sign with ASCAP or BMI; the venues where music is played pay those entities, who in turn pay composers. Payment of the ASCAP or BMI fees entitles on to perform any and all music written by ASCAP or BMI composers with no further permission required.
If a composer is not signed with ASCAP or BMI, the composer would retain the right to decide if and when he wanted his music played. Enforcing his rights would generally be difficult, although he count prevent the DNC or RNC from including it in a broadcast.