BUS 295 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Phonorecord
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Exclusivity reads something like this: all phonorecord and audiovisual recordings made by artist during the term of this agreement shall automatically be deemed the sole and exclusive property of the label/company, from inception . The artist may not record nor authorize others to record him/her during the term of k without the prior written consent. Creative control: who chooses songs, producer, which masters made will be used on album, as singles, videos, if the mixing/mastering is sufficient, who chooses/approves of album artwork, final say if anything made is deemed commercially satisfactory . Delivery of the masters: must deliver album, of commercially and technically satisfactory masters. (may be found under creative control if not delivery) What all is expected of artist, before label will call what was made accepted/complete: free and clear from any third party or claims. Permission for all songs, elements of songs, tracks used, players.
