The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #63697   Message #1036833
Posted By: EBarnacle1
16-Oct-03 - 11:42 AM
Thread Name: Freedom of the Sea Songs
Subject: RE: Freedom of the Sea Songs
I agree with Charley. Copyright on music is dependent on changes in lyrics or music. If both at public domain there is no need to cite or get permission. If a known intermediate between the originator and you has made significant changes, you do need permission of the changer or estate to use what has become copywritten material. Patrick Spenser may be one of these cases.