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| Psycho |
Posted - 09/16/2007 : 20:11:45
Hello,
I am writing a book and want to use some of the lyrics from one of the Pixie's songs in it. The book I am writing is a series of short stories.
The story I want to use the lyrics in is about drug addiction. A young woman is trying to seduce her drug therapist (also a reformed drug addict).
They are in a group setting and she leans over to him and starts to sing softly and seductively into his ear. She is singing so quietly, no one else can hear. He finds himself excited by the song. He begins to get more involved with her and ends up back on drugs due to his involvement with her.
Anyway, Do any of you know who I can contact about getting permission to use a few of the lyrics in the book?
Thanks in advance,
Psycho
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| trobrianders |
Posted - 10/03/2007 : 13:31:30
Some old judge trying to decide on misquotes from popular culture. Some middle-aged lawyers ignoring their young dogsbodies. Millions of dollars at stake. What is J-Lo? What is Gazza? Expert witness saves the day.
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| Jefrey |
Posted - 09/25/2007 : 15:42:39
Maybe you could change the words around a bit to cheat the rules. Like George Clooney misquoting Network in Out of Sight - "I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take any more of your shit".
Qu'ils aillent se faire foutre <-- yeah, what he said. |
| Psycho |
Posted - 09/25/2007 : 05:44:57
Thanks for the advice. I guess it will just write a little song she can sing if it gets to be too much trouble. I just wanted to show a little love to the Pixies.
Thanks again
Ken
P.S. You can't pay any attention to dogs, they don't know anything about the weather. |
| trobrianders |
Posted - 09/21/2007 : 09:42:13
For a work of fiction you need permission. Stephen King sought permission and was even denied on occasion. Reputable book publishers should insist on permission though it's true, nepotism and overworking are rife in that industry. It's either Frank, his manager or the publishing house that can help you. Start with Frank's manager I guess. Might cost you, might not. The wait might kill you. Be sure to ask how the quote should be credited. Avoid the publishing house that's holding the rights cos it probably won't give you a break. What you need is a sympathetic person in authority to instruct the publishing house to grant rights. It's shitty to go ahead without trying for permission but that risky option is there.
Or else pick lyrics in the public domain. You may find a more apt reference. Maybe the Library of Congress has a database. Don't be put off, this kind of thing ought to cost you something.
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| Mister Dog |
Posted - 09/20/2007 : 20:46:10
Some Marijuana, if you got some.
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| hammerhands |
Posted - 09/20/2007 : 12:16:19
That reminds me of the famous line,
"This broadcast is copyright of the National Hockey League and Hockey Night in Canada and any use thereof, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of the NHL or Hockey Night in Canada is strictly prohibited." |
| Jefrey |
Posted - 09/19/2007 : 23:18:36
That's a good question, and I'm not sure you even need permission to quote something like lyrics.
Steven King does it all the time. He'll have someone quote something from a song in context of the story or as a caption before a chapter. I know he's a rich dude, but he did it even in his earliest books before he was well known.
Anyone a copyright lawyer in here? I would guess that if you credit the writer, it's just fine.
Also, there's a shitload of drug references in Bluefinger - the whole album is about a drug addict...you may be quoting the wrong band.
Qu'ils aillent se faire foutre <-- yeah, what he said. |
