http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/MusicRights Questions tagged with 'MusicRights' at Ask MetaFilter. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:08:33 -0800 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:08:33 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/42020/What%2Dpowers%2Dto%2DASCAPBMI%2Dhave%2Din%2Dregards%2Dto%2Dindependentoriginal%2Dmusic%2Dnot%2Din%2Dtheir%2Dcatalog Can ASCAP/BMI sue you or levy fees for original music not in their catalog? A) For live public performance of said songs?<br> B) For recorded public performance of said songs?<br> C) For offering for download/streaming of said songs?<br> D) Or other forms of distribution and performance.<br> <br> I ask because I've heard all manner of nightmares instigated by ASCAP/BMI, from simply playing the radio in a coffee shop (Not covered by "original music in their catalog" directly, but could be for a theoretical all-indie college/public station) to the newer dranonian rules on webcasts, to offering downloads.<br> <br> Where does their self-given power to hassle the little guys end? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.42020 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:08:33 -0800 ASCAP BMI Copyright DMCA Music MusicRights RIAA loquacious