Rights
On November 25th, 2004, BlissNinnies gave permission for shows to be hosted at the Archive:
Subject: Please allow our music to flow freely
As Web Master, audio archivist, and bassist for the band, I would like to make sure that archive.org will host live
recordings by the band I play with - BlissNinnies. I've been trading music since the mid 80's and am familiar with all the technical
requirements to compress/extract/trade lossless-compressed-digitalaudio (shn/flac) files...
Thanx very much -
Jerry
Jerry also followed up re companion mp3 question:
As far as MP3 copies go - BlissNinnies do not mind that you produce these lossy copies.
Our mission is to "spread the music as far as it'll go, if they like it, they'll come to the show".
If new fans prefer MP3s - so be it.
BlissNinnies Audio Recording and Transfer Policy
Recording
Audience taping is permitted at all BlissNinnies' shows. For purposes of this policy,
performances by individual band members of BlissNinnies will be treated as BlissNinnies
shows. Guest performances by band members with other artists will be governed
by that artist's policy. When BlissNinnies is performing at a festival or other event
featuring multiple bands, that particular event's policy may override BlissNinnies
customary taping policy.
If a show is entirely general admission, then a tapers' ticket is not required.
In an amphitheater, if there is a reserved pavilion and general admission lawn the
taping section will be located behind the mix position in the pavilion and a
designated taper's ticket will be required. In an arena or theater, if the
floor is general admission and the stands or balcony are reserved, you must
hold a general admission floor ticket if you wish to bring recording gear into
the show. If there is reserved seating on the floor, then a designated taper's
ticket is required in order to bring taping equipment into the building. All
designated tapers' seats have the word "taper" clearly printed in the text on
the face of the ticket. If the ticket does not say taper, then it is not a
taper's seat. Tapers' . A taper's ticket (designated taper seat or
general admission floor ticket) entitles the bearer to bring ONE audio
recording deck and ONE microphone stand/set of microphones into the venue;
additional equipment will not be permitted entry. Anyone found taping in
violation of the above policy will be removed from the venue and unauthorized
recordings will be confiscated.
Since there are no designated tapers' tickets at general admission shows, entry
to the taping section is first-come first-serve. Taping will be permitted on a
space-available basis with any ticket. When the section is full, no additional
recording equipment will be allowed into the show. If you wish to tape at a
general admission show you have the best chance of getting a spot in the
section if you are in line to enter the building when the doors open; this time
is always printed on each ticket. If all of the space is taken before you enter
the venue, you will not be permitted to bring recording equipment in with you.
The enjoyment of the audience in attendance at a concert always takes
precedence over recording efforts. This means that at no time should tapers
ever require other patrons to be quiet or otherwise interfere with their
enjoyment of the show.
Duplication
All participants in audio recording exchange (regardless of format) acknowledge
and respect the copyrights and exclusive ownership of the music and
performances by the performers, writers and publishers.
All taping must be for personal use only, which may include trading (via analog
or digital tape, CD, or digital file transfer). Recordings may be traded only
for an equivalent amount of similar media (cassettes or CDs, pre-recorded or
blank). Regardless of any expenses incurred, no money may ever be
exchanged as part of a trade; however, stamped, self-addressed envelopes
may be included with blank media. In addition, the media by which audio
trading is publicized may not be commercialized. Therefore newsletters,
web sites, clubs, or any other communication forum facilitating
audio trading cannot accept advertising, offer links for
compensation, exploit databases compiled from their traffic, or
otherwise derive any commercial proceeds in any form. Stores or businesses may
not offer to duplicate BlissNinnies media for customers or sell or otherwise provide
media containing unreleased BlissNinnies music for any price. A statement of
compliance with this policy must be clearly posted on all web sites engaged in
trading activity.
If we have chosen to offer for sale (via physical media such as CD, or via
digital transmission) a particular BlissNinnies performance, this "official" version
will take precedence over amateur recordings being offered for download. In
these instances, we require that digital audio repositories remove any
recording of these particular performances from their collections within 3 days
of the official release or 3 days of BlissNinnies announcing the intention to release,
which ever is earlier. Notwithstanding the above, BlissNinnies reserves the right to
require immediate removal of any unreleased BlissNinnies material. It is the
responsibility of the site host to remain informed of the current list of
BlissNinnies' officially-released recordings and to maintain their site accordingly.
In no case may any officially-released BlissNinnies recording (live or studio) be
duplicated or otherwise traded or offered. Broadcast of unreleased BlissNinnies
recordings via: radio or online is permissible only if it conforms to all the
guidelines applicable to other forms of duplication.
Audience taping at BlissNinnies concerts is authorized for non-commercial purposes
only. Unauthorized sale, duplication and/or distribution is strictly forbidden.
All BlissNinnies performances and recordings are the exclusive property of BlissNinnies. All
rights reserved. The privileges to record BlissNinnies performances set forth in this
policy constitute an express, revocable license. We reserve the right to
withdraw our sanction of recording, tape trading, and/or non-commercial digital
audio file transfers on a case specific basis or in general, as we deem
necessary. No waiver of any copyright or trademark right is intended.
If you are aware of any person or site in violation of this policy, please
inform us (admin@BlissNinnies.com).
Thank you.
BlissNinnies
