I am just wondering how the mudcat community feels about this. I am a musician, highland piper, guitarist and singer of traditional songs, all within the public domain. I went to my Mother's grave on Mother's Day 2012 this past Sunday and played three or four pipe tunes at the graveside, and recorded it on video which i later posted on youtube.
I received a notice from youtube that the content of my video, traditional songs that have been played by pipers for over 100 years are in violation of copyrights held by "Rumblefish". I am aghast and upset, from what I am reading, Rumblefish is stealing the traditional songs that are not under copyright, stealing our heritage to make money.
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http://www.news.com.au/technology/rumblefish-accuses-simple-livings-weed-gathering-youtube-vegan-of-stealing-birdsong/story-e6frfro0-1226283953932