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the link on the initial post for sampling laws isn't working....

I have a question though, dont really want to make an entire thread for it.

what are the laws for sampling for a mixtape/ online distribution? The music I plan on sharing is free ( I heard that if you don't charge money then its okay).

For Instance, lets say I sampled the guitar riff from dire straits "money for nothing"...used it in its entirety (the rif) and chopped it up. Now lets say this song become a hit through the internet and word of mouth. (just a dream, but i dont dream about getting sued for samples). Even though I'm not charging $ for it, can Dire Straits sue me?

I figure it should be okay-> mash-up artists and many techno artists produce and perform music with lengthy samples.....

also, if I'm using an unauthorized sample, theres no way I can get radio play....right?

I searched FP for topics on this but I can find anything clear. even a working link to explain this would be a GREAT help.
 
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nope, just needed to do a little research and surgery to fix the broken links; check it out now
 
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