Happy Friday, Hate to be a Debbie Downer here, but it's important to remember that there are virtually no public domain sound recordings created in the United States— nope, not even those old wax cylinders :(. The Library of Congress Jukebox project is possible because Sony gave them permission:
From: http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/about "Recordings in the Jukebox were issued on record labels now owned by Sony Music Entertainment, which has granted the Library of Congress a gratis license to stream acoustical recordings." For more information on why there are no public domain sound recordings in the United States, here are some links (warning, one shameless plug here): http://libguides.lib.umt.edu/content.php?pid=119432&sid=1042184 (My guide on public domain and Creative Commons resources) http://www.recordingcopyright.org/ (Historical Recording Coalition for Access and Preservation)-- a little out of date, but gives a good overview of the issue. http://www.copyright.gov/docs/sound/ (A Study on the Desirability of and Means for Bringing Sound Recordings Fixed Before February 15, 1972, Under Federal Jurisdiction) The links posted in this thread are still really helpful though; the sound files to which they provide access to are usually issued under Creative Commons licenses or CC0 licenses (released into the public domain by the creator). No, I'm not a lawyer and this isn't legal advice. Have a good weekend. Best, -- Tammy Ravas Associate Professor Visual and Performing Arts Librarian and Media Coordinator Mansfield Library University of Montana Ph: 406-243-4402 E-mail: tammy.ra...@umontana.edu<mailto:tammy.ra...@umontana.edu> From: <Hooper>, Lisa K <lhoop...@tulane.edu<mailto:lhoop...@tulane.edu>> Reply-To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>" <videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>> Date: Thursday, September 6, 2012 11:33 AM To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>" <videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu>> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Public domain music and film databases For music, the LOC National Jukebox is indeed fantastic. For music and sound clips, also check out: MuseOpen<http://www.musopen.org/> Gutenberg Project<http://www.gutenberg.org/> PD Sounds<http://www.pdsounds.org/> soundBible.com<http://soundbible.com/> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services<http://www.fws.gov/video/sound.htm> Hope that helps a little. Best, -lisa H. Music & Media Librarian Howard-Tilton Memorial Library Tulane University 504.314.7822 From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 12:25 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu<mailto:videolib@lists.berkeley.edu> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Public domain music and film databases I think the best source is archive.org<http://archive.org> In general they try to keep it to legit PD films but there are a few that slip by. I would be careful on non American feature films but for the most part it is PD stuff from educational to feature. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Moshiri, Farhad <mosh...@uiwtx.edu<mailto:mosh...@uiwtx.edu>> wrote: Dear all, Do you know of any online collections of free (public domain) music and films? I know about the Library of Congress National Jukebox. But I was wondering if there are any other collections. Thanks. Farhad Moshiri Audiovisual Librarian University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX ________________________________ This email and any files transmitted with it may be confidential or contain privileged information and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately delete the email and any attachments from your system and notify the sender. Any other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
