Q: For a copyright lawyer: Which liscenses do I have to get when posting music covers on Youtube?
Looking for some advice from a copyright lawyer that I can potentially stake my life on.
I know for covers in general, licenses discussed are usually mechanical, sync, and I've seen mentions of Master Use licenses.
For posting a cover purely on Youtube, without monetization, which licenses do I need? I know likely sync, since I have my own videos for covers, but do I need mechanical? If so how do I measure the 'units'? Should I worry about Master Use licenses?
A:
"Looking for some advice from a copyright lawyer that I can potentially stake my life on." Did you want this for free? Did you want an answer that was short enough to fit in this box? Did you want the attorney to answer this without getting further information? It is possible that your expectations are unrealistic. It appears that you really need to consult an attorney. What you "know" about copyrights may not be helpful in reaching your goal.
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