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Using someone else's music for my demo (licensing?)

Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 04:21
by FractalMan
I'm making VJ demos and sending them to various bands in hopes of working with them. I'm using THAT band's music, and watermarking my name as the visual creator and their ©name as music creator. My question is: can I use some of that demo in my own show reel (or social media) if I give them music credit, whether or not I work with them? Not sure about licensing.

Re: Using someone else's music for my demo (licensing?)

Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:20
by Zoltán
Ask the copyright owner if they'd allow it.

Re: Using someone else's music for my demo (licensing?)

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 05:18
by FractalMan
If it's transformative and adds value to their work, I thought it could qualify as "Fair use". Of course I'd rather have their approval, just curious.

Re: Using someone else's music for my demo (licensing?)

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 22:17
by Arvol
That's not remotely how it works ;)
Ask permission always