Well, hello again out there in cyberspace and beyond...
Update time for You (which, again, is me, not you... although you (not me, you) should know this by now. But I NEVER assume!)
You'll be happy to know that the 3rd album is progressing nicely; I'm currently recording the EIGHTH SONG!!!! Only 2 to go after that!! Should have it finished & online by sometime in early - mid June...
Aside from that, not a lot of exciting news. I did, however, audition for Red Faces yesterday (May 2), performing "Thunder Thighs", which is the first song on my first album, "Being Scottish... & Other Serious Conditions". So, I'll be letting you know if / when I'm on the air...
Had a VERY interesting conversation with a man who has been an accountant / lawyer in the music business for a LONG time. We were discussing the legalities and copyright issues pertaining to song parodies. His argument, as a person who knows the law very well, was that you DO need permission from the original artist and / or their publishers before trying to sell your song parodies. My argument was that, since a landmark court case in America in 2006 regarding a parody of Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman", was that you DON'T need permission.
The interesting thing is that there are articles that support BOTH arguments, though the majority are on my side, quoting that even "Weird Al" Yankovic DOESN'T need to gain permission, but always does so as a matter of courtesy.
The outcome?? With more evidence supporting my argument than not, I'll keep doing what I'm doing!!
Otherwise, I hope all's well in the worlds of my readers and I'll be back soonish with the FINAL update on my 3rd album AND with any news on the Red Faces front.
As always, stay well and don't do anything I'd do!!
You.
Ooh, I almost forgot... here's the link for that video I mentioned in my last blog post: http://youparodies.ning.com/video/bni-medley
Enjoy!!
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