So I have a few bands that have responded to me about being able to cover most songs (it'll be simple ones anywho) and I've come to some findings but I need some clarification.
I found out that unless you're actively distributing the cover for profit, you don't owe royalties.
Now I also found if you change the original song in the cover, like most of the lyrics and drum sequences for instance, you may even get away with free distribution.
However overall since right now I'm at the "shoot film, submit to festival" stage, can I just hire a band to cover some songs for me and use those songs in the film? Do I need to reference the original band?
Etc, etc, etc.
I found out that unless you're actively distributing the cover for profit, you don't owe royalties.
Now I also found if you change the original song in the cover, like most of the lyrics and drum sequences for instance, you may even get away with free distribution.
However overall since right now I'm at the "shoot film, submit to festival" stage, can I just hire a band to cover some songs for me and use those songs in the film? Do I need to reference the original band?
Etc, etc, etc.