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The Second Life Project

Posthumous creative reconstruction

Chapter 07 / 09

Global Rights

Navigating the rights surrounding a second life.

Historical recordings can involve complicated ownership structures and contractual relationships.

Composition rights.

Master recording interests.

Performer rights.

Producer contributions.

Historical agreements.

Estate permissions.

Territorial considerations.

The project required coordination across multiple stakeholders and legal frameworks.

Particular attention was given to distinguishing rights associated with original historical recordings from those arising through new creative contributions.

Record context & disclosure