Music Publishers Push LyricWiki Into Wikia's Arms
from the is-singing-along-without-a-license-the-next-to-go? dept
In August, we wrote how music publishers were suing lyrics sites (and their owners) for daring to "profit off the backs of songwriters." That, of course, makes no sense. People go to find lyrics to music because they already like it and want to find out more about it and the creators behind it. It's good advertising. And yet, publishers have been going after lyrics sites for years. Apparently, the guy behind LyricWiki worked out a deal whereby technically he's shutting down LyricWiki (found via Fan History) but is instead rebuilding the project for Wikia (the company associated with Wikipedia). Wikia has purchased a license from the publishers. While it's good that a lawsuit is being avoided and that the project will continue (sort of), it's still rather troubling that the publishers were able to force LyricWiki into Wikia's arms. Apparently, independently repeating lyrics of a song you like isn't allowed unless you buy a license. Careful singing along... that'll be next.Thank you for reading this Techdirt post. With so many things competing for everyone’s attention these days, we really appreciate you giving us your time. We work hard every day to put quality content out there for our community.
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Filed Under: lyrics, music, publishers
Companies: lyricwiki, wikia
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/facepalm
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I realize that's kind of tongue-in-cheek, but it's just oh so likely that it's really not funny. =(
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I may be a little early but...
Happy Birthday to Mike,
Happy Biiiiiirthdaaaaaay Mr Masnick,
Haap-py Birthday to Mike
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Re: I may be a little early but...
"Warner Music Has Court Order Techdirt To Reveal Anonymous singer"
:)
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Uh, "singing along" is already sorta being looked at
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@harknell
How about technology that will monitor how you use your devices and will charge you accordingly?
That is what some patents filled by sony and others do. They monitor how you transmit data inside your home and will charge you an "extra" for the privilege to see kummar on your bedroom.
And that is why consumers should change habits and start paying attention to what they get, if it is not under a liberal license don't use it.
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It's all about greed, I say.
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Do what they do.
If people change a single word in the lyrics could they not assert some level of ownership on those?
The guy who argued that made it sound like is a common practice inside the music industry :p
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Absolute Bullshit
This is America goddamit..Am i the only one left with a pair?
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karaoke
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