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Paul groover
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6/30/2026 4:38:01 PM
covers question
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Hi i did a cover of Instellar overdrive by Pink Floyd. There is one thing wrong with it i ripped the music from a cd. Then did a 9 minute keyboard part over the music without changing anything. I think Pink Floyd be quite annoyed at me for modifying there music in the way that i have done it. It is not a cover and it is not a remix
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Bryon Tosoff
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6/30/2026 4:56:54 PM
so did some investigation on this Paul
here is what was shown on google search
so recording a new melody over an existing piece of music is generally copyright infringement unless you have explicit permission from the copyright owner.Music copyright laws treat this situation in two distinct ways:
1. The Musical Composition (The Melody & Chords)Under the law, the melody and lyrics of a song are separate, copyrightable works. The melody is considered the core protectable element of a song. If you use someone else's original composition (the chords and basic structure) and record a new melody over it, you have created a "derivative work." You cannot legally create, distribute, or perform a derivative work without obtaining a license from the original songwriter or publisher.
2. The Sound Recording (The Audio File)If you are taking an original artist’s actual audio recording (the master) and singing or playing a new melody over their instrumental track, you are engaging in sampling. In this scenario, you are dealing with two copyrights:
The Composition: Owned by the songwriter.
The Master Recording: Owned by the record label or the original artist.
Using another artist's master recording in your own music requires you to get a license for both copyrights
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Paul groover
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6/30/2026 5:44:56 PM
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I can get a licence for 15 dollars on Tunecore but i am playing along with one of the biggest bands in the world. I think am doing a stand up job. But it is Pink Floyd and they are one of my fav bands. I can release the keyboard parts by themselves. I don,t think anyone would know that i am playing along to Interstellar overdrive because i am playing along with Syd Barret and Roger Waters not Richard Wright. Who i leave well alone any time he plays my keys go background. I am playing the Hammond B3 and Mellotron. Never understood why Richard never used the Mellotron on this track because it gives u the chills. Thank you for advice Bryon always an inspiration. Not sure more thought needed
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