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From the album: Beyond The Edge
In Satelite Rehearsal Studios -
From the album: Beyond The Edge
Guitar and vocals for Beyond The Edge -
From the album: Beyond The Edge
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Now now, play nice lol Can I ask who told you that because they were at the session, this writer gets a split? By that logic, so should the other two! Perhaps just by being in the room they influenced the song? Strictly speaking the person writing the chords contributed to the arrangement, which would give them a slice of the mechanical royalties, or at least a claim on them. Different people approach this differently. What it does of course highlight (yet again) is the importance if discussing some basics before writing with them. It is possible one person contributing a note to the melody, or a specific word to the lyrics could make the pivotal contribution, but that is also highly subjective. In part the depends on: The true value to you of their contribution Whether you want to keep them as a potential collaborator, or keep them as a friend, or don't care if you see them ever again If you think they would cause legal problems for you You could explain to them that the melody and lyrics are the copyrightable items, as regards the song writing credits, but that the chords they wrote did contribute to the arrangement, and offer them a set percentage for that. Depending where you are you may also want to consider the moral rights involved. For peace and quiet you may want to offer them over the odds in terms of percentage, but retain all moral rights between just you and the lyricist. Song writing credits are negotiated. At the end of the day, this 3rd writer could have stated their terms at the time they contributed their idea... So could you. Treat them fairly. Talk to your local ASCAP, BMI or PRS rep, and see what they say. If you treat them fairly, in fact better than fair, it will stand you in good stead. Meanwhile, put it down as a serious lesson Learned. Ps, I am NOT a lawyer, never mind an Entertaintment lawyer! Cheers John
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