Subj : Buy my CD, but don't play it
To   : Aaron Thomas
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Thu Sep 05 2024 13:09:29

Hello Aaron,

 AT> Several elitist musicians are complaining about the Trump campaign using
 AT> their music on social media posts and for playing it at his rallies.

Playing other people's music without their consent is copyright
infringement, and those responsible can and should be sued once a
cease and desist order has been sent.

 AT> The estate of Isaac Hayes is suing Trump for copyright infringement because
 AT> Trump's campaign played an Isaac Hayes song in a Truth Social post, and
 AT> Dave Grohl got hurt feelings when "My Hero" was played at an Arizona rally.

That is for cause. Which the courts will uphold if Trump & Co. fail
to comply.

 AT> These "artists" care so much about who plays their songs and where, but only
 AT> if it's Trump. They don't want their songs played without permission "at
 AT> any venues," but what does that mean?

It means do not steal my stuff, knucklehead. Those who refuse
to play by the rules pay for their mistakes. That is the way it
works. At least in this country.

 AT> I can't play their song at my kid's graduation party, because it will be
 AT> held "at a venue?"

Get permission beforehand, and all will be fine. Everybody will
have a great time, and enjoy the party. But try to get by without
having permission can get you in trouble - big time.

 AT> And I have to call Dave Grohl up on the phone first, to ask him for
 AT> permission?

Oh, there are other venues available to make that possible.

 AT> This is beyond TDS, this is some kind of elitism disease.

Most artists want to get paid for their works. That includes
songwriters and performers alike.

 AT> Trump's not making bootleg recordings, or selling ripped CDs, he's just
 AT> playing songs on a stereo system.

The Trump campaign is stealing by refusing to get permissions
and/or paying for artists works.

 AT> If he can't do it then nobody should be able to either.

If musicians cannot get paid for their music, they would not
be playing music anywhere. Nor would they be making any of rheir
recordings available to be played anywhere. That is the way the
world works. Nobody gets a free lunch.

You want something for nothing? Use your hand.

For Life,
Lee

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