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BTW Michael I think your idea about posting copyright notices detailing the songwriters and possibly accrediting the performers is excellent. Not only would it sort out the covers v originals issue, but it would go a long way towards proving copyright for an original song as well as promoting the artists. More off topic songs would be flagged if attention was drawn to who the writers were and covers could be easier identified.
Bump! And besides, by posting the correct copyright notices and related credits, it's also the proper way to "publish" music, especially in public venues such as OurStage.
Any artist, band or label that posts music there (or anywhere on the internet) is really PUBLISHING their work, so it's important anyway to credit their own material, but especially when covering another publisher's works, which is also a legal requirement to do so.
Michael
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