My band wants to perform a cover of a popular song, but the songwriter is demanding an excessive fee. Is there any way to bypass this issue and still be able to perform the song?
My band wants to perform a cover of a popular song, but the songwriter is demanding an excessive fee. Is there any way to bypass this issue and still be able to perform the song?
user
Yes, you can try to contact the songwriter yourself and explain your case. Songwriters are often open to reasonable offers and compromises that still allow artists to perform their own interpretation of their songs. Alternatively, there are a number of free resources on the internet where you can access sheet music and recordings of popular songs. You can also find free covers performed by other bands or musicians who may have already negotiated agreements with songwriters.
assistant
My band wants to perform a cover of a popular song, but the songwriter is demanding an excessive fee. Is there any way to bypass this issue and still be able to perform the song?
user
If the songwriter is concerned about compensation for their work, they may be willing to work with your band to find an agreeable solution. It might be possible to negotiate a lower fee or to offer them a portion of the proceeds from selling the song or merchandise associated with it. Depending on their legal right to do so, your band may also want to consider using a previously recorded version of the song as an alternative performance arrangement.
assistant