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What is the name of your state? VA
I translate music for the Deaf into American Sign Language. If I type these translated lyrics and post them for other interpreters to read and transpose, is this illegal and am I breaking copyright laws? Mind you, the lyrics are written as concepts. Eg: actual lyric ::There is a balm in Gilead:: ASL interpretation ::there is comfort in Jesus::
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Is there money involved?
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No money whatsoever. Not doing it for money. It's a pain in the butt when you get a last minute job and you have to gloss two hours worth of music. Just doing it to make life easier for a lot of us interpreters.
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In order to protect yourself from possible liability, I would suggest that you (or any agency you do this for) send a letter to BMI and ASCAP and ask for a clarification. Those two agencies are responsible for monitoring music copyright compliance.

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Have written to both companies. Thank you. I have been on the internet researching this for a while, but I just don't understand the legal jargon.
ReBecca