I know this post is going to be a little controversial, and I am by no
means an expert on copyright. Anyway, I'd like to point out that
copyright, originally, was actually there to protect the artist. It is,
imo, a good thing if the copyright term is long. How long, I guess is
another question.
However, although you might say that copyright doesn't help the artist
but the industry, this, as such, might well be more the American
situation than the European. So, although obviously UE was more after
protecting their own assets, they are, also, protecting some composer's
assets, or at least their heir's assets.
You might not like it, but I for one, would like my kids to benefit if I
am the composer of Europe's new anthem (which I won't be, don't worry).
Ok, I know reactions are going to come very soon...
Johannes
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http://www.musikmanufaktur.com
http://www.camerata-berolinensis.de
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