If I want to do a parody of some songs from other musicals to include in a musical melodrama that is also a parody, do I have to get specific permission and pay some kind of licensing fee to use the same music (not the same recordings, but the same melodies) if the melodrama is going to be performed in public, on a limited basis? In other words, what are the laws governing parodies? Say it is a song from "Grease" that is going to be parodied, with the same melody but different lyrics.
Legally, parodies are considered "fair use". (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell_v._Acuff-Rose_Music%2C_Inc.)
That means that you don’t have to get anybody’s permission or pay any licensing fees.
Weird Al Yankovic, who makes parodies for a living, generally gets permission from the original artists, and they’re generally flattered. If you were trying to take this nationally, you’d want to talk to a lawyer rather than A Guy I Met On The Internet. But the Supreme Court was pretty clear that parody doesn’t require licensing.
I’m doing a parody music video for NERD’s Rock Star, with footage from car chase movies. Does anybody know where I can find a scene where any car chase movie character bounces or sings on top of a police car? I want a footage to sync with the line, "I’m rhyming on the top of a cop car".
check Fame
i know they dance on top of Taxi cabs…maybe cop cars too
good luck
what are some good music videos that i caould make a parody of. by "parody" i mean, whats a good catchy song with a music video that would be good for me to re-make ? im only doing this for fun, possibly to put it on youtube too. anyone have any ideas ?
Boheimian Rap-City! Just google it and watch the different videos that pull up. My 15 year old used it for extra credit in biology. He did it on the cell. It was so funny.
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LYRICS by Mark Douglas
Wake up in the morning looking greener than Shrek
Sleeping in a tub can really mess up your neck
Before I leave I stop and vomit up tequilla and glitter
Im spending every morning with my head in the s**tter
Got vomit in my hair
But Im way too sick to care
Now Im fallin down the stairs
I pull myself off the floor
Then Im almost at the door
But my family is waiting for me
Oh crap not again
Its an intervention
Its cool Im fine
I can stop at any time
DAD
Thats a lie
You wont try
Now youve made your mother cry Look!
MOM
O o o o O o o o
KESHA
Im outta here
This is queer
I just drank a couple beers
MOM
Dont leave
We love you
We even hired Dr. Drew
DR. DREW
This pattern
needs to end
KESHA
I think I have to puke again
O o o o O o o o
KESHA
So, I decide to stay, but my head is still reeling
Then they all go down the line talkin bout their feelings
BROTHER [reading]
It makes me sad when I see brush your teeth with Jack
Also you borrowed my gold bike and never gave it back
DAD
Stop showing off your butt
Youre making young girls act like sluts
And youre starting to get a beer gut
DR. DREW
This behavior is a dead end
P. Diddy is not your friend
Youll end up like Lindsay Lohan
L-L-L-L-Lohan
KESHA
This is whack
I feel trapped
DR. DREW
We just want the old Kesha back
KESHA
Screw you
Dr. Drew
And your stupid camera crew
MOM
Hey you
dont have to shout
We’re just trying to help you out
O o o o O o o o
KESHA
Okay
Its time you know
This is just a video
I dont drink
Or pee in sinks
Thats just what I want my fans to think
Its all an act
And in fact
Its even in my contract