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Can I use YouTube cover songs in my video?
Once a musical work has been published, anyone can record a cover version of the song by obtaining a mechanical license. The mechanical license only covers the audio portion of your YouTube cover. To post video along with the song, you’ll need a synchronization license, also called a “sync” license.
Can you use a cover of a song in an advertisement?
How to Use an Artist’s Song. Before you use an artist’s song in any advertising campaign or communications, you must first obtain permission or be granted a licence from the copyright owner. In some cases, copyright is not only owned by the artist, but also owned by the production company or songwriter.
Can I use YouTube music for ads?
YouTube Music app users who have a YouTube Music Premium membership also get ad-free videos, downloading music on mobile, listening without video, and background play. You’ll continue to earn revenue through ads on YouTube and the free, ad-supported YouTube Music app.
Is posting covers on YouTube legal?
When someone records and releases a song, you are free to do your own cover version of that song by obtaining a mechanical or “compulsory” license. Therefore, you need a synch license as well as a mechanical license to legally publish a cover song on YouTube (unless the song has fallen into public domain).
Where do YouTube audio ads run?
Google Ads
Audio ads are currently available in Google Ads, Display & Video 360 platforms.
What is the song on YouTube Music commercial?
YouTube Music TV Spot, ‘Made for Listening’ Song by Tame Impal.
Is making a cover of a song illegal?
Anyone can cover anyone else’s song, and its creator cannot say no (that’s the compulsory part). But if you do cover a song, you must pay a royalty to the song’s creator (that’s the licensing part). The article covers the history of the most common kind of license you’ll need to release a cover: the mechanical license.