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Gale Andrews wrote:

Black Dog Bluez wrote:hey--think you guys have a block of sorts keeping songs from posting there--does not go through.

If you have posted a remix that the SoundCloud anti-piracy algorithms detect, yes it will be blocked.


Gale

NEVER! --!/nope, not me.../thanks. It noted "waiting approval"--something like that.

Gale Andrews wrote: If you have posted a remix that the SoundCloud anti-piracy algorithms detect, yes it will be blocked.

If copyright protection algorithms exist on SoundCloud they are not very good : it has plenty of unauthorised sampling and remixing, e.g. ... https://soundcloud.com/search?q=unofficial%20remix

Some [very good] unofficial "bootleg" remixes on SoundCloud are incorrectly labelled "creative commons" , e.g. ... https://soundcloud.com/djstathis/ojays- ... j-s#t=1:11

Some SoundCloud remixes appear to be official in that the remixer has had access to the multi-track original, e.g. ...
https://soundcloud.com/thereflex/marvin ... mix#t=2:10

If you can't get something to upload to SoundCloud it's probably a glitch , ( you have to disable browser plugins like NoScript for uploads to SoundCloud to work ).

Black Dog Bluez wrote: hey--think you guys have a block of sorts keeping songs from posting there--does not go through.

Hi Black Dog,

As you're aware, the group is very new, so we're still sorting it out and learning the (many) quirks and limitations of the SoundCloud interface as we go, so please be patient with us

Regarding content on the Audacity SoundCloud group, I received an e-mail from the other group moderator while I was away on holiday. His view, and I'm inclined to agree, is that because Audacity is not age restricted, we cannot accept "adult only" content. Personally, I didn't find your song to be particularly offensive, but as you indicated in the song title, it does contain "explicit" language.

I'm pleased that this issue has come up early on in our SoundCloud experience as it allows us to come up with clear guidelines. I'd therefore welcome comments and suggestions about "acceptable content" on the Audacity SoundCloud Group site.

Thanks, Trebor, for finding those SoundCloud remixes of old R&B hits.

I can hear the no overdubbed/heavily ProLogic edited "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" bass line doesn't quite sound right compared to the synth bass/drum overdubbed "Ojays" remix which sounds fantastic.

I wonder how those remixes get around copyright infringement take downs on that site.

Tim Lookingbill wrote:I wonder how those remixes get around copyright infringement take downs on that site.

Probably because nobody has reported them and record companies are not checking SoundCloud (yet).
I've noticed that a lot of "tributes", remixes and covers have recently been disappearing from YouTube.

steve wrote:... I've noticed that a lot of "tributes", remixes and covers have recently been disappearing from YouTube.

YouTube [ a subsidiarity of Google] does have automatic checking algorithms : aka "content ID".

steve wrote:

Black Dog Bluez wrote: hey--think you guys have a block of sorts keeping songs from posting there--does not go through.

Hi Black Dog,

As you're aware, the group is very new, so we're still sorting it out and learning the (many) quirks and limitations of the SoundCloud interface as we go, so please be patient with us

Regarding content on the Audacity SoundCloud group, I received an e-mail from the other group moderator while I was away on holiday. His view, and I'm inclined to agree, is that because Audacity is not age restricted, we cannot accept "adult only" content. Personally, I didn't find your song to be particularly offensive, but as you indicated in the song title, it does contain "explicit" language.

I'm pleased that this issue has come up early on in our SoundCloud experience as it allows us to come up with clear guidelines. I'd therefore welcome comments and suggestions about "acceptable content" on the Audacity SoundCloud Group site.

Hey thanks Steve, no problem (thanks for letting me know).. Not to argue but I thought about it (before hand, as well)! (the language) And observing Youtube with a lot of the new rap/hip music.. they just put "explicit" on it (the 'official' video's) and that's (it), is the only thing I've noticed, so I do the same--so far so good. It's still questionable though (to me)-- "what's good for certain ages?" and all, I understand though. And understand 'Audacities' stance as well--darn. Oops! Is that okay--"darn?," --kidding.

Uhm, hello, newbie here. How about my situation? I make minus one music using audacity for my covers. But at the description of my cover, I put "Originally by (Artist)". Is there any way on how I can give credits to the artist and avoid copyright? Thanks.

jamil09 wrote:I make minus one music using audacity for my covers

If you mean (by "minus one music") that you are removing the vocal from a commercial recording, then that will be covered by the copyright of the original recording, and to distribute it (legally) will require the explicit permission of the copyright holder (and may require payment of royalties).

So I have no choice but to remove my track? I thought I can just tell that it was originally by the artist and I dont intend to steal it. Awww