JAKARTA - The chaos of music copyright in Indonesia makes many people confused and scared to just sing songs made by others.
Not to mention the appointment of Mie Gacoan manager as a suspect for alleged copyright infringement. This also brings fear among business actors.
Responding to this, Adi Adrian as President Director of Indonesian Music Wahana (WAMI) said that the public should not be afraid of the polemics that occur. According to him, the Copyright Law is not actually made to scare.
"I am very sad, yes, that people just sing in fear, using the song is scared, I am very sad," said Adi Adrian in a discussion in Karawaci, Tangerang recently.
The keyboardist of the KLa Project emphasized that the public does not need to avoid using music because of the existing polemics.
"So I also want to convey, no, I don't have to be afraid. The Copyright Law is not scary, it's not that, it's not there," he said.
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Adi explained that the use of musical works can be done with respect and appreciation for songwriters. He mentioned that there are procedures that must be obeyed, namely by paying royalties through the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN).
"But that doesn't mean you don't appreciate it," he added. "Regarding it, there is a procedure, what kind of payment, what kind, and it's all clear, everything is clear.
More specifically regarding music screening in public spaces such as cafes or restaurants, as happened to Mie Gacoan Adi hopes that business actors will not worry about playing music, as long as they understand and carry out their obligations.
"Just use it, it's okay. You can't have that fear, it's sad," he concluded.
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