[Fmpro] Euro Downloads Pay Song/Score equally, why not ASCAP?

[Mark Northam]

Interesting how when it comes to downloadable music in Europe all types of
music are paid the same, but when it comes to film/TV music, ASCAP and their
pals see fit to punish instrumental music with an 80% penalty for a one
minute cue (compared to what a song is paid) and composers just yawn.

Any suggestions on what can be done about it?

Has everybody "given up" on this issue?


Mark Northam






On 7/17/07 1:21 AM, "Michael Leahy" <writestuff at chello.be> wrote:

> The Tribunal decision confirms that songwriters, composers and their
> publishers should receive 8% of gross revenues from online music service
> providers for on-demand services including downloads and subscription
> streaming services