Benchwarmers-Interview with PB three years ago
by RJD (2023-06-08 12:17:51)

In reply to: Swarbrick stepping down in 2024 (link)  posted by RISteve





What poor schmucks donation went for the rights to Gershwin
by Limbosmullet  (2023-06-08 22:29:41)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Rhapsody in blue isn’t cheap to play on any media , but of course jack okayed it for his retirement opus video .. some poor nd donor paid for the 20 seconds … jack sure used all of it


Rhapsody in Blue is in the public domain
by RJD  (2023-06-09 10:48:28)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Looks like Sawabuck jumped on it:

"George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” which he wrote and debuted in 1924, was a daring melding of jazz with classical music. In the years since, the lush, vibrant composition has become an instantly recognizable classic of American music.

And since New Year’s Day, it has belonged to everyone. For the first time in 96 years, it may be performed or recorded for free, without special permission or other requirements, by any community group that wants to, or by any orchestra, or by any aspiring piano player who simply wants to post a version on YouTube. Filmmakers can use it too, and, yes, every advertising company."