[MusicallyInspired]

Originally Posted by MtnPeak

How did Ken Allen end up being able to use his own work? I apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere on here. For years I have wanted a collection of Sierra music live recordings.

The Colonel's Bequest is one of my favorite games ever! I used to record the music from my computer speakers and listen to it later. This Ken Allen project is like a dream come true.

Here's Ken's Kickstarter update on the matter:

The Compulsory Mechanical License

I'm not a lawyer, but thanks to those of you who commented on my previous update, I have been alerted to this part of the copyright law.

Through the magic of the Compulsory Mechanical License, it appears I can pay a licensing fee to the copyright holder through a 3rd party and distribute a limited number of recordings featuring new arrangements of my Space Quest and King's Quest compositions.

The service I'm using is Easy Song Licensing. And they have helped other game composers in my situation get a license to make a new album based on their game compositions.

In addition, it turns out that at least one of the guys at Easy Song Licensing is a huge fan of Space Quest and King's Quest and are quite fond of the soundtracks. Cool, huh?
The Real Music

This is great news! Makes me all tingley! I get to use the real compositions after all.

I wish I had known ahead of time. But you savvy backers have come to the rescue!

Now excuse me while I go do the Happy Dance

Thanks

Music Pal out!