Yes, we can.

[Not Afraid]

Maybe McCain will adopt David Bowie's Changes as his theme song, then he can be both for change and hip.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Maybe McCain will adopt David Bowie's Changes as his theme song, then he can be both for change and hip.

Well, so far he isn't having much luck with using music from various artists. Members of Heart, Jackson Browne, Frankie Valli and the composers of the Rocky theme have all told him to stop using their music in his campaign, especially since he didn't ask for any of their permission first.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Well, so far he isn't having much luck with using music from various artists. Members of Heart, Jackson Browne, Frankie Valli and the composers of the Rocky theme have all told him to stop using their music in his campaign, especially since he didn't ask for any of their permission first.

What's the deal with that? Do they really need permission? Can an artist say, yes you can play my song here but not there? As long as you pay the proper fee can't anyone use a song? Or is this considered advertising and covered by different rules?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

What's the deal with that? Do they really need permission? Can an artist say, yes you can play my song here but not there? As long as you pay the proper fee can't anyone use a song? Or is this considered advertising and covered by different rules?

It probably varies artist to artist, but in most cases it's probably just a matter of courtesy. Their contract probably doesn't give them veto rights, but it seems a matter of principal that if an artist requests you don't use it you're kind of a dick if you continue to. That said, if it ain't in the contract and you immediately come out acting all indignant, that's pretty lame. But if you ask nicely and they still say no, by all means, complain away.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

You haven't....

OMG, I, like, totally did!

The exact quote is:

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

]I have never really understood the focus on the VP. They have no official authority over anything. As mentioned already, anything they have involvement in is only because the President has decided to put them in that role. Which the President could do for anyone, VP or not. The VP is just another glorified adviser at best, the President's got tons of those no matter what. I'm not swayed by the "heartbeat from the Oval Office" angle. Over 58 Presidential terms, only 8 have not been completed by the person elected. No matter who MIGHT, in the rare, ~15%, instance of the elected President not finishing the term, take over, it's not going to make me want to vote for or against someone who would definitely be in the office if I wasn't going to vote for or against them before.

[Tenigma]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

It probably varies artist to artist, but in most cases it's probably just a matter of courtesy. Their contract probably doesn't give them veto rights, but it seems a matter of principal that if an artist requests you don't use it you're kind of a dick if you continue to. That said, if it ain't in the contract and you immediately come out acting all indignant, that's pretty lame. But if you ask nicely and they still say no, by all means, complain away.

Actually this was explained in a Slate article today; the fee is paid for by the venue and it apparently has to be a special license over and above whatever license they already pay for for their sports games.

But I like that the artists come out and say something publically.

You know, Ann and Nancy's dad was a career Marine. They grew up as military brats and they are quite patriotic and love the military. They just have a good head on their shoulders and they know when their music is being used for bunk. lol.