Using copyrighted music

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

A game I am working on follows this concept. There is a button to hear the melody, and the object of the game is to order the notes to match the melody.

The melody you can hear by touching a button is produced by individual samples of instruments. No sampling of original recordings was done, nor any lyrics appear in the game. The melodies are anywhere from 9 to 25 notes. However, what you hear are easily recognizable songs from classical music to modern tunes.

My question is this: does this use of notes from songs falls under “fair use” or if I would be violating copyright law?

Just to repeat and clarify, what you hear in the game are samples of instruments, like a piano, arranged as notes to play back well-know melodies, such as “Eternal Flame”.

Thank you for any feedback!

#2

It sounds fine to me, but then I’m not a lawyer.

Try searching YouTube for ‘Fair Use’

Better yet, ask a lawyer.

#3

Thanks for your advice. I’m going to get in touch with a lawyer friend.

#4

Hello, for the years 2003-2008 I was the musical producer of a recognized studio in the town where I live, we worked with local and international artists, I recommend you not to use musical compositions, arrangements, sequences, etc., that are copyrighted. But you’ve seen the famous cover songs on YourTube, right? You should always ask the author if he allows you to use his musical sequence. It is considered a lack of respect to use any musical content of another person to profit you.

#5

Thank you dodi games.

#6

It sounds fine to me, but then I’m not a lawyer.

Try searching YouTube for ‘Fair Use’

Better yet, ask a lawyer.

#7

Thanks for your advice. I’m going to get in touch with a lawyer friend.

#8

Hello, for the years 2003-2008 I was the musical producer of a recognized studio in the town where I live, we worked with local and international artists, I recommend you not to use musical compositions, arrangements, sequences, etc., that are copyrighted. But you’ve seen the famous cover songs on YourTube, right? You should always ask the author if he allows you to use his musical sequence. It is considered a lack of respect to use any musical content of another person to profit you.

#9

Thank you dodi games.