Fake Singers

Prasanna K said

Mussawer,

I’m in a dilemma over this. First we need proof that the song was written and composed by you.

Secondly, if Zeeshan provides proper attribution, then it basically becomes a cover of your song.

Wouldn’t it be ok for others to perform covers, as long as they give proper attribution?

Fahad Shahid said

Hi,
I have faced this problem before. The best way to protect your music is to personally copyright it. The way you can go about doing so is to snail mail yourself the original lyrics and the sheet music if possible. DO NOT open the envelope once it returns back to you. Se, it has all the dates of when it was mailed out and when it was received, which makes it a legal document that you can use when faced with a dilemma of copyright. If the song you are talking about has been already stolen and you took no such measures then I guess whoever posted the song first on any kind of media will be considered the owner, as long as that person has a proof of posting.

Song stealing is a fucked up business, good luck.

Fahad.

Recess said

Copyright, yes that is the way to go. I think it goes for all the original composers. Muziboo team needs to perhaps look into it closely as more and more originals get uploaded. But regardless, it is the responsibility of each artist to ensure their work is copyrighted. I am not sure how it is done in India, out here in the US, originals are sent to the copyright org upon filing a fee. That’s about it….Good luck.

East Grand river said

If you make sure you install the vocals on all your music this helps to at least make it harder to steal your work.
岩石上(rock on)