Props when using ACID Loop song

Jim H wrote on 1/28/2006, 12:44 PM

What's the "proper" method for annotating a song's origin when you write it in ACID using sample from another artist's library? I've got a video project about to complete, and I'm wondering how I should list the credit for the song. Here's a few examples:

"Original Song by Jim H"
"Original Song written and composed by.."
"Song by Jim H using ACID Loops" (ight get people thinking i'm on drugs.)
"Song written and performed by Jim H. - Vocals by Ron Z"
"Song written and arranged by Jim H. - Vocal by Ron Z. - Backup Vocals Jim H - Loop samples by XYZ Loops Library"

I could go on. Basically, I wrote the song by putting together loop that were a measure or two long and added smaller generic loops to spice it up. I wrote the lyrics. I had a friend sing the lead and I sang backup. I did the final mix and arrangement.

What's the standard protocol these days? Thanks!

Comments

DavidMcKnight wrote on 1/28/2006, 1:51 PM

If the loop library gives you full buyout rights - and I think most of them do - you don't have to give any credit. The loops become another tool in your songwriting and production arsenal.

If you just want to credit the types of tools used, you could list ACID along with Gibson guitars, Marshall amps, etc.

busterkeaton wrote on 1/29/2006, 1:14 AM

Music Produced by Jim H

or

Music Composed by Jim H

MarkWWW wrote on 1/29/2006, 5:23 AM

I'm not sure if there are any specific rules.

The one thing I am certain about is that you are not allowed to make yourself look more impressive by using bogus "name drop" credits just because the artist named played on the loop library you have used. For example, if you have used some drum loops from the "Mick Fleetwood: Total Drumming" loop library you are not permitted to claim "Drums by Mick Fleetwood" to lend your recording some extra kudos.

Mark

DavidMcKnight wrote on 1/29/2006, 6:10 AM

hey...not a bad idea!

"Drums heard on this recording were hit by Mick Fleetwood..." :)