Permissions List and Information v8

[gold stinger]

The Stupendium blanket perms as long as we're Non-Profit and credit as per requirements posted in their Discord FAQ.

https://www.youtube.com/thestupendium
https://twitter.com/thestupendium
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bkJ...537b9b341746b2

Known for a lot of creative collab works & crossover work so this might open up a few doors for people.

[Lambdadelta]

Blanket Permissions acquired from the artist Dust.



Here is their Instagram, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Blanket permissions can be viewed through the following Imgur link

EDIT: This is 100% an error on my end for not thinking to ask as I did not take this into consideration but the only songs that Dust has that can currently be used are as follows;
(IDMNB, BONKERS, FMA, Project Uno, and HAH)

Dust is willing to provide wavs (highest audio format possible) via a We Transfer link which exports with the highest sample rate and point sync.

DM me through the website or through FFR's Discord and I will be more than happy to give them a message and acquire these for you.

Dust's only contingency is for the song IDMNB to be specifically charted as a much harder song for the game.
I don't imagine this is going to be very difficult as it already sounds like it'll make a harder chart to begin with.

[jh05013]

After reading this dozen of times, I've finally figured it out...

We have an FFR permission to use hololive original songs (not covers) except the ones listed in the appendix of the Derivative Works Guidelines.

Rhythm game charts are generally considered derivative works. Even with the guideline's definition, charting is definitely a creative endeavor so I'd say they count.

The part of the text that stumped me the most was the following in the "Guidelines for Use of Music" section:

We allow covers, adaptations, and remixes of applicable music (hereinafter to be referred to as “covers” for covers, or “musical derivative works” for adaptations and remixes).

* We consider derivative works to be creations born of fans’ ideas and creativity, based on our music. Therefore, we do not consider the reproduction of our music as is, or with modifications lacking creative input, to be classified as derivative works. Such use does not fall within the scope of the music or overall guidelines.

which does not seem to include charts.

However, this is in fact a slight mistranslation and the Japanese (original) text says (emphasis mine):

対象楽曲については、カバーソングとしての「歌ってみた」や、対象楽曲を翻案しリミックス等の二次的著作物（以下、対象楽曲を利用した「歌ってみた」またはリミックス等の作品を「二次的楽曲著作物」とします）を制作することができます。
※二次創作とは、当社楽曲に依拠しつつも、皆様の創意工夫・アイデアによって生み出される創作活動であると、当社は考えます。そのため、当社楽曲をそのまま複製したもの、改変に創作性の欠けるものは二次創作に該当せず音楽利用ガイドライン及び全般ガイドラインの対象外となります。

which permits all kinds of derivative works; the bolded "等の二次的著作物" translates to "derivative works such as ..." and "等の作品" to "works such as ..."

I think this link is the list of original songs.

[XelNya]

Originally Posted by jh05013

After reading this dozen of times, I've finally figured it out...

We have an FFR permission to use hololive original songs (not covers) except the ones listed in the appendix of the Derivative Works Guidelines.

Rhythm game charts are generally considered derivative works. Even with the guideline's definition, charting is definitely a creative endeavor so I'd say they count.

The part of the text that stumped me the most was the following in the "Guidelines for Use of Music" section:



which does not seem to include charts.

However, this is in fact a slight mistranslation and the Japanese (original) text says (emphasis mine):



which permits all kinds of derivative works; the bolded "等の二次的著作物" translates to "derivative works such as ..." and "等の作品" to "works such as ..."

I think this link is the list of original songs.

I'm considering taking advantage of this, and because I checked the spread sheet and wanna be sure, would staff here consider this acceptable? It hasn't been added yet.

[gold stinger]

Originally Posted by XelNya

I'm considering taking advantage of this, and because I checked the spread sheet and wanna be sure, would staff here consider this acceptable? It hasn't been added yet.

A summarization of what that jibble-jabble is, is "Yes, you can use our originals but only as derivative works. Covers and Remixes from us are not considered originals and cannot be used".

[XelNya]

Originally Posted by gold stinger

A summarization of what that jibble-jabble is, is "Yes, you can use our originals but only as derivative works. Covers and Remixes from us are not considered originals and cannot be used".

I was more asking if the site considered that an acceptable permission use, I knew we've done stuff like that through cc on say ocr remix, but it occurs to me we use Riot Games work in the same way, so my question was really pointless / already answered lol

Thank you regardless though

[rayword45]

Obtained permissions for Godcaster. Need to learn how to dump bc I want Diamond's Shining Face and/or Gut Sink Moan in this game

[Elite Ninja]

So the other day I ran into a cool song from this artist that I saw we did not have perms for in the sheet so I went to try and grab full blanket perms and I only realized later it's the same artist that made Koneko's Cafe that was featured in Stepcon 2022 lol.

Well now we have full blanket permission for Cynax! Highly suggest checking them out and getting more of their stuff in-game :3 (I might be looking to step Mafu as a heads-up)

Cynax Links
Soundcloud
Newgrounds
Spotify
Bandcamp
Twitter
Youtube

[Hairy Cabbage]

I reached out to the label 'Gemeinschaft Of Hardcore' earlier today and they got back to me with the following message

Response:


I popped it into google translate:

Hello Jonathan

Thank you for contacting us.

If you wish to use songs from Gemeinschaft of Hardcore, you will need to pay 11,000 yen (tax included) for each song.
This is the label's song copyright management fee and song usage fee, regardless of the price of the game itself or the billing method.
Labels do not allow free use of songs for any reason.
If you wish to use music, we will ask you to present the music you wish to use, and once we have confirmed it, we will send you a contract.

Thank you.

Matsui

I assume for the purposes of the permissions spreadsheet this one can unfortunately go down as rejected. Shame because they have a whole lot of bangers...

[jh05013]

Nankumo (formerly knot / kakyo) gave blanket permission back in 2010, as seen in several of their comment replies from the archived blog.

For example:

楽曲に関しては自由にお使いいただいて構いません。
むしろ使っていただいて光栄です。
使用報告に関しても、利用者の方にお任せしています。
あると嬉しいですが、無断使用でも特に気にしていません。
動画として配布していただいても問題無いです。

which mentions that their songs are free to use, and they don't really care even if used without inquiry.

Youtube | BMS Search | Twitter

[rayword45]

I thought i already posted this but Dog Fashion Disco permissions

They didn't specify this but I would NOT recommend stepping anything from Adultery (sadly their best album) because Rotten Records doesn't fuck around, I'm positive that the live re-recordings of that are good though since those were largely released because Rotten fucking sucks for artists too.

[noname219]

Currently making everything up-to-date and will update this post whenever something is missing.

Originally Posted by Ghost_Medley

I'm discussing with Toni Leys about a potential limited permission. [...]

As I understand it, the permission is not final, but keep us informed if you have any clearer response by Toni Leys about what is allowed to use. I've added Toni in the list with a mention to ask directly before using any songs.

Originally Posted by gold stinger

https://www.bmsoffighters.net/bofxvi/rule.html
Might be worth including with BMSofFighters 'open source' permission, to avoid another long 2-day discussion on validity of 'open source' permissions in the future.

Stuff sent into BMSofFighters isn't necessarily free to use via copyright, but it requires that the file uploaded can be redistributed by pretty much everyone without changes. It's still being discussed and trying to reach out to see what others think about BMS music and its validity in permissions as a whole.

Been wanting to add The BMS of Fighters but haven't been able to figure out where to find and how to explain the validity of the permission and I recall multiple conversations at some point about that. Gonna have to do some more research before adding.

edit : Was missing some earlier permissions in the thread (but not on the wiki), those were added. Everything is up to date as of now.

[Ghost_Medley]

Originally Posted by noname219

As I understand it, the permission is not final, but keep us informed if you have any clearer response by Toni Leys about what is allowed to use. I've added Toni in the list with a mention to ask directly before using any songs.

The case for Toni Leys is currently "no reply" since the last screenshot, but I have sent a reminder email and am waiting for further info. Until then, I suggest not having it listed as "ask to use songs" since there is nothing confirmed.

[gold stinger]

Originally Posted by noname219

Been wanting to add The BMS of Fighters but haven't been able to figure out where to find and how to explain the validity of the permission and I recall multiple conversations at some point about that. Gonna have to do some more research before adding.

Keep it as-is. Although, it should be updated to reflect that it's not permissions based on the music being open source. I believe it's getting treated as the 'takedown' option atm. People can submit BMSofFighters-specific music still, but if the music authors ask FFR to take them down, then they come down. No different to if we have permissions already from someone currently, and they decide to revoke their own permissions later. This is why they're still treated as permission. If we take down BMSofFighters-related content completely, then it means hundreds of songs will become disabled.

Currently, if you want music from other BMS-related venues, then you should provide proof that either the event host requires the submissions to be royalty free/CC permission'd/etc., or the venue host requires events to agree to something similar.

It's still heavily in the works however. We have permission from the person running BMSofFighters, but beyond actual exclaimers & some stuff that changes based on translation (It's in JP, not Eng), it's not a informed conclusion on the subject. I've contacted Synthlight about it, but not much on the table as of late.

[noname219]

Originally Posted by ElectricZap9

Have we asked death grips for permission to use their self-released music in the past?
I'm aware people can still have the rights to own their self-released things

Not to my knowledge. They do have their own label for everything other than The Money Store (which was released on Epic), so it's possible but very unlikely they would give permission.

Originally Posted by gold stinger

Minecraft asset (audio) permissions under these guidelines:

- NOT make people think that you or what you are doing is official; approved or endorsed by us; or associated or connected with us;
- NOT be unlawful, deceptive, obscene, harmful or disparaging;
- NOT take action that would harm or damage any of our Brands or any of our Assets;
- NOT include anything else around it that makes people think that you or what you are doing is official; approved or endorsed by us; or associated or connected with us;

- do so in a way that honestly and fairly describes those things or the purpose of them;
- ensure that the Name (which includes any confusingly similar name) is not the first word, doesn't use any - other aspect of any of our Brands or Assets as part of any related branding, including as or as part of any logo;
- make it clear that the product is unofficial and not from Minecraft or approved by Minecraft.

tl;dr
- credit the music author, not Minecraft
- can't promote the game as "having music from Minecraft" or implying partnership or official ties with Minecraft
- can't use their content as promotion for the game itself

Follow those, and you can technically use Minecraft's music in-game, since Minecraft is ok with its use in non-commercial ventures under these guidelines. Can read more about it here. https://account.mojang.com/documents/brand_guidelines

Added Minecraft to Post #4.

[choof]

got permissions from Deathmachine (https://djdeathmachine.bandcamp.com/) to use a song called Synapsids VIP, since I already have a chart for it

Originally Posted by ElectricZap9

Have we asked death grips for permission to use their self-released music in the past?
I'm aware people can still have the rights to own their self-released things

I asked a few years ago but never got a response so I assumed they weren't interested

[ositzxz369]

more blanket perms from ur local breakcore community (s8n & Ayane Fukumi). I'm "Songs About My Za's" in this pic.

FILLER SPACE

Here's Ayane Fukumi (there's a few steppers here who already know his works) - https://ayanefukumi.bandcamp.com/
Here's some good MSIcore from s8n/Pseudosilent - https://pseudosilent.bandcamp.com/al...ore-indulgence

[ositzxz369]

this would be the 2nd time we asked kyou1110 for permission, but i'm glad that u asked, since this confirms that our permission status with him is "Limited".

[gold stinger]

Originally Posted by ElectricZap9

Speaking of "limited" permission status, are we fully allowed to chart whatever song we want from Jan Robbe, or are we limited to his "Atomhead" Alias?

Where are you pulling this permission from? It's not in the OP as far as I can tell.

If it's not in the OP, not in the forums, but there's a song in-game, the general guideline is we only have permission for that specific song unless said otherwise.