BOA Videos

[Serardian]

I know that a while back 800 Video Express stopped selling the BOA DVDs. Now, Mr. Video only sells them from 2005 and 2006.

 

Why are they so against people sharing videos? I can understand them losing money by people not purchasing the DVDs, but what about the videos from, say, 2000 or 2001 that no one is going to be able to buy anyway? Xenon, Skippy, anyone?

[mbui]

This is Danpod coming to you live from Bui's computer. I've been in Beaumont for the past week.

 

Here's the reason why:

BOA was practically sued by certain composers who did not grant permission to have their piece reproduced by either BOA or the band performing the piece. Not quite sure who is really at fault but the fact of the matter is that both BOA and the performing bands must do their part to obtain the correct permissions.

 

This is a very sensitive issue that has pissed off the wrong people (Those composers who got bent out of shape because a high school marching band performed their piece.)

 

Remember:

It is NOT all about the money. It's part of the reason, but not the whole enchilada. Any reproduction of a piece, whether it is in original or copied form, is illegal without the proper permission.

[trumpetman1288]

Wouldn't certain composers appreciate having their music performed though? If you think about it, some composers acquire publicity through BOA, therefore increasing their potential sales.

 

By the way, aren't schools supposed to acquire the rights to songs before putting them on the field? I remember before last marching season that we could not perform our opener because we didn't have the rights to it yet (luckily, we got them before we set our drill). I know not every single school follows the rule, but if a composer or arranger gives the school the right to perform their music, does it not mean that BOA has the right to record the performance? The band's performance does go under production after all. The video's price isn't due to the music, but rather the quality of the video.

 

Can you clarify that for me, because I can see both sides of the argument, but in my opinion, it seems that the sales of videos would benefit composers more so than hurt them.

 

Oh, and another question...I understand that it is illegal to perform a piece without the proper permission, but would you still need permission if you use an arrangement of a piece? I mean in the sense of how Key Poulan does his arrangements. How does that all work out?

[Band_Person]

  trumpetman1288 said:

By the way, aren't schools supposed to acquire the rights to songs before putting them on the field? 

 

 

Performing bands are only required to secure the rights to arrange/perform the composer's material.

 

The venders (1-800 Video Express/Mr. Video) are required to secure the rights to record and distribute the performances. Evidently 1-800 Video Express did not do this properly and they were sued.

[Serardian]

Thanks Dan. Geez, can't we all just share?