TS: Great! Always love an opportunity to hear myself speak! hahaha…
YC: Ahhh that puts it in perspective thanks. And so this somehow extended to songs at some point. I guess that probably goes back a ways as well.
TS: The problems arise only if I fail to dig deep enough to get what the client really wants. It is a lesson I learned the hard way in my software career. Also, sometimes it is only when they hear a first attempt that they grasp what is possible. Then things can start rolling a little better.
TS: I would consider it. If a cover was for their personal use, I would likely not have to worry about buying a license…but that needs more research too. It would hardly be custom-written…
YC: Do you get into that as well with the bespoke stuff? who owns it after you write and record it?
TS: I looked into that and unless specifically agreed upon, I would retain the copyright and the right to release it as a commercial venture. Given the hyper-personal nature, though, it would probably not be viable commercially – but one never knows. Ti give up the copyright would cost a LOT more.
TS: Once you taste it you’re hooked. How can anyone stop?