Music Trade Review
Issue: 1907 Vol. 44 N. 10 - Page 50
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Oliver Ditson Co. In addition to the foregoing make this situation still more absurd, these
firms the following were enrolled as members: records are so protected by patent that, were I
Little Hope for Legislation Owing to the Wide Walter Jacobs, Geo. M. Krey Co., Geo. L. Schirmer
to make a duplicate record of my own composi-
Differences of Opinion Between the Two & Co., Arthur P. Schmidt, G. W. Setchell, Waldo tions, for which I have never granted them
Bills—Leading Publishers on the Situation.
Music Co., White-Smith Music Publishing Co. any right, these same manufacturers might have
and B. F. Wood Music Co.
cause of legal action against me for infringement
It was conceded when the two copyright bills
in hypothecating the product of my own brain
were introduced and recommended for passage in
and creative powers.
PUCCINI
DISCUSSES
COPYRIGHT.
both houses of Congress their death knell was
"Unlike operatic managers, who produce, and
sounded. The acrimonious fight between the com- The Attitude of the Italian Courts Toward
the publishers, who publish musical work, the
Copyright Gone Into at Length—An Inter-
posers and publishers and mechanical instrument
manufacturers of these devices exercise no pro-
esting Chat With the Maestro.
manufacturers sealed the fate of the bill, and
ductive effort or stimulate or encourage original
the Fifty-ninth Congress expired Monday with
Giacomo Puccini, rated the present day mas- work in musical composition, which they exploit
nothing doing. J. L. Tindale, with G. Schirmer,
for their own gain. I am sure that the American
voicing the general opinion of the publishers, ter of the Italian school of music, composer of
remarked, concerning the untimely demise of the "La Boheme," "Madam Butterfly," "Tosca" and people, who are firm believers in the principle
bill: "This has been an educational campaign other celebrated operas, has written the follow- of justice, equity and square dealing, will join
on the copyright bill, and we, as well as the op- ing letter on the status of the author in his re- hands with Italy in the suppression of this form
position to our contentions on the reproduction lations to the reproduction of music, in any of musical piracy."
provision, have learned that there is much to be form, without compensation:
"During my present visit to the United States
said on both sides." A perforated music roll
ED. MARKS ON SONG PROMOTION.
I
have
been repeatedly catechised as to the copy-
manufacturer had previously used almost these
right
laws
of
m
y
own
country
and
requested
to
identical words to express the attitude of his
There is no more aggressive publisher in the
associates. Doubtless the bill will be reframed compare them with those of America.' This I
before its introduction in the Sixtieth Congress have always declined to do. I am inclined to be business than Edward B. Marks, of Jos. W.
rather proud of the fact that my country is Stern & Co., New York, and his remarks as to the
next winter.
among the first in the world to extend to com- methods of getting hits before the public, while
Another publisher had this to say: "Now, that
posers the right of controlling the reproduction not particularly original, are worth reading, as
the smoke of the fight has cleared away, I must
follows:
frankly admit that so far as the publishers them- of their works by means of any and all modern
"There is little variation in the methods em-
mechanical
musical
instruments,
including
the
selves are concerned, they deserved little assist-
ployed by the modern music publisher in bring-
talking
machine.
Of
course,
when
our
copyright
ance from the music trade press. Nevertheless,
ing his stock before the public eye from those
the journals—a couple, I may add—who really laws were promulgated no such means of repro-
of the days of 'White Wings,' 'Stick to Your
ducing
sound
waves
was
dreamed
of,
still
less
understood the question, reported the hearings
Mother, Tom,' 'Annie Rooney' and 'My Bonnie
and the general proceedings ably and impartially. than in America, where the modern talking ma-
Lies Over the Ocean.' The publisher who placed
chine
was
invented.
The newspapers affected by publishers in the-
"But Italian courts have held that phono- these songs in the public eye is still in business,
atrical lines knew nothing and'cared less, and
therefore practically ignored the entire matter. graphs are within the copyright law on the though not upon a large scale. He was the
If the music trade press had cut out the whole broad principle that the originator is entitled originator of the idea of giving away profes-
matter, as they were justified in doing from to the use and control of his mental creations, sional copies to singers, which resulted in the
the manner in which the publishers pretend to regardless of the means whereby they are re- same song being introduced simultaneously all
overlook their claims as necessary adjuncts in produced for the benefit of the public. And if over the country by a host of singers, and the
building up the trade and preserving its best the music box manufacturers desire to repro- constant repetition soon created a demand and
traditions, we would have been in the soup. This duce my melodies it seems to me that I should the song became popular.
"The successful result attained by the pro-
have the same liberty of selecting the medium
is the absolute truth."
and the method by which they shall be trans- fessional copy idea resulted in many publishers
mitted to the public as I have in choosing the going into business, and to this day it has re-
BOSTON MUSIC PUBLISHERS ORGANIZE.
mained as an indispensable part of the publish-
managers and theaters to produce my operas.
"Furthermore, while I am heartily glad to note ing business. Another scheme of the modern
(Special to The Review.)
Boston, Mass., March 4, 1907. that eminent interpreters of my music, including publisher is to employ the 'professional plugger,'
The leading publishers of this city met Friday fellow-countrymen like Caruso and Scotti, are who has lately become a necessary evil to the
last and organized the Boston Music Publishers' not only paid princely honorariums for render- song's success. As the term implies, his duties
Association. The following officers were elected: ing solos from my operas into talking machines, consist of 'plugging' the song through every pos-
President, E. C. Schirmer, of the Boston Music but are also allowed liberal royalties on the sale sible channel to success. Another method of
Co.; vice-president, Charles W. Thompson, of of those records, it seems strangely inconsistent popularizing songs that appeals very strongly to
C. W. Thompson & Co.; secretary and treasurer, that the composer of those very themes should the audiences is to invoke the aid of the singer
C. W. Woodman, manager Department A of the not be granted slight pecuniary recognition. To of illustrated songs."
COPYRIGHT POST MORTEM,
Vesta Victoria's New Hit
POOR
JOHN!
By the writers of
"WAITING AT THE CHURCH"
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER
15 West 30tli Street
NEW YORK
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
la of Interest to all dealer*—we turn lab
you with any quantity ol our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "The Good Old V. S. A.,"
"Just a Little Rocking Chair and You,"
"Keep On the Sunny Side," and other
big hits.
Let us get In touch with yon—write us.
WILLIS WOODWARD & CO.
48 West 28th St., New York.
PUBLISHERS OF
CHICAGO
59 Dearborn St.
May Irwin's Great Hit of this Season,
" LADY"
NEW YORK
1431 Broadway
We publish the Country Sweeper,
By "Margaret Crosse.
The Ballad Success,
" WE'LL BE SWEETHEARTS TO THE END "
By Sam M. Lewis and Dave Rose.
And the New Song Success,
"Not Because Your
Hair Is Curly"
'•THE DEAR OLD MOON"
By John B. Lowitz and S. N. Walton.
For a limited time the above can be had at 80% from
list price.
and many others
WRITE US FOR OUR SPECIAL OFFER
which is very interesting to up-to-date dealers
THE TATTOOED MAN
The Latest New York Success
By VICTOR HERBERT and HARRY B. SMITH
Abounds in Novel and Delightful Songs. Now on Sale
at all Music Stores and at the publishers'.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
VICTOR KREMER CO.
1VI. WITMARK & SONS
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
L.O1VDO1N
50
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Oliver Ditson Co. In addition to the foregoing make this situation still more absurd, these
firms the following were enrolled as members: records are so protected by patent that, were I
Little Hope for Legislation Owing to the Wide Walter Jacobs, Geo. M. Krey Co., Geo. L. Schirmer
to make a duplicate record of my own composi-
Differences of Opinion Between the Two & Co., Arthur P. Schmidt, G. W. Setchell, Waldo tions, for which I have never granted them
Bills—Leading Publishers on the Situation.
Music Co., White-Smith Music Publishing Co. any right, these same manufacturers might have
and B. F. Wood Music Co.
cause of legal action against me for infringement
It was conceded when the two copyright bills
in hypothecating the product of my own brain
were introduced and recommended for passage in
and creative powers.
PUCCINI
DISCUSSES
COPYRIGHT.
both houses of Congress their death knell was
"Unlike operatic managers, who produce, and
sounded. The acrimonious fight between the com- The Attitude of the Italian Courts Toward
the publishers, who publish musical work, the
Copyright Gone Into at Length—An Inter-
posers and publishers and mechanical instrument
manufacturers of these devices exercise no pro-
esting Chat With the Maestro.
manufacturers sealed the fate of the bill, and
ductive effort or stimulate or encourage original
the Fifty-ninth Congress expired Monday with
Giacomo Puccini, rated the present day mas- work in musical composition, which they exploit
nothing doing. J. L. Tindale, with G. Schirmer,
for their own gain. I am sure that the American
voicing the general opinion of the publishers, ter of the Italian school of music, composer of
remarked, concerning the untimely demise of the "La Boheme," "Madam Butterfly," "Tosca" and people, who are firm believers in the principle
bill: "This has been an educational campaign other celebrated operas, has written the follow- of justice, equity and square dealing, will join
on the copyright bill, and we, as well as the op- ing letter on the status of the author in his re- hands with Italy in the suppression of this form
position to our contentions on the reproduction lations to the reproduction of music, in any of musical piracy."
provision, have learned that there is much to be form, without compensation:
"During my present visit to the United States
said on both sides." A perforated music roll
ED. MARKS ON SONG PROMOTION.
I
have
been repeatedly catechised as to the copy-
manufacturer had previously used almost these
right
laws
of
m
y
own
country
and
requested
to
identical words to express the attitude of his
There is no more aggressive publisher in the
associates. Doubtless the bill will be reframed compare them with those of America.' This I
before its introduction in the Sixtieth Congress have always declined to do. I am inclined to be business than Edward B. Marks, of Jos. W.
rather proud of the fact that my country is Stern & Co., New York, and his remarks as to the
next winter.
among the first in the world to extend to com- methods of getting hits before the public, while
Another publisher had this to say: "Now, that
posers the right of controlling the reproduction not particularly original, are worth reading, as
the smoke of the fight has cleared away, I must
follows:
frankly admit that so far as the publishers them- of their works by means of any and all modern
"There is little variation in the methods em-
mechanical
musical
instruments,
including
the
selves are concerned, they deserved little assist-
ployed by the modern music publisher in bring-
talking
machine.
Of
course,
when
our
copyright
ance from the music trade press. Nevertheless,
ing his stock before the public eye from those
the journals—a couple, I may add—who really laws were promulgated no such means of repro-
of the days of 'White Wings,' 'Stick to Your
ducing
sound
waves
was
dreamed
of,
still
less
understood the question, reported the hearings
Mother, Tom,' 'Annie Rooney' and 'My Bonnie
and the general proceedings ably and impartially. than in America, where the modern talking ma-
Lies Over the Ocean.' The publisher who placed
chine
was
invented.
The newspapers affected by publishers in the-
"But Italian courts have held that phono- these songs in the public eye is still in business,
atrical lines knew nothing and'cared less, and
therefore practically ignored the entire matter. graphs are within the copyright law on the though not upon a large scale. He was the
If the music trade press had cut out the whole broad principle that the originator is entitled originator of the idea of giving away profes-
matter, as they were justified in doing from to the use and control of his mental creations, sional copies to singers, which resulted in the
the manner in which the publishers pretend to regardless of the means whereby they are re- same song being introduced simultaneously all
overlook their claims as necessary adjuncts in produced for the benefit of the public. And if over the country by a host of singers, and the
building up the trade and preserving its best the music box manufacturers desire to repro- constant repetition soon created a demand and
traditions, we would have been in the soup. This duce my melodies it seems to me that I should the song became popular.
"The successful result attained by the pro-
have the same liberty of selecting the medium
is the absolute truth."
and the method by which they shall be trans- fessional copy idea resulted in many publishers
mitted to the public as I have in choosing the going into business, and to this day it has re-
BOSTON MUSIC PUBLISHERS ORGANIZE.
mained as an indispensable part of the publish-
managers and theaters to produce my operas.
"Furthermore, while I am heartily glad to note ing business. Another scheme of the modern
(Special to The Review.)
Boston, Mass., March 4, 1907. that eminent interpreters of my music, including publisher is to employ the 'professional plugger,'
The leading publishers of this city met Friday fellow-countrymen like Caruso and Scotti, are who has lately become a necessary evil to the
last and organized the Boston Music Publishers' not only paid princely honorariums for render- song's success. As the term implies, his duties
Association. The following officers were elected: ing solos from my operas into talking machines, consist of 'plugging' the song through every pos-
President, E. C. Schirmer, of the Boston Music but are also allowed liberal royalties on the sale sible channel to success. Another method of
Co.; vice-president, Charles W. Thompson, of of those records, it seems strangely inconsistent popularizing songs that appeals very strongly to
C. W. Thompson & Co.; secretary and treasurer, that the composer of those very themes should the audiences is to invoke the aid of the singer
C. W. Woodman, manager Department A of the not be granted slight pecuniary recognition. To of illustrated songs."
COPYRIGHT POST MORTEM,
Vesta Victoria's New Hit
POOR
JOHN!
By the writers of
"WAITING AT THE CHURCH"
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER
15 West 30tli Street
NEW YORK
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
la of Interest to all dealer*—we turn lab
you with any quantity ol our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "The Good Old V. S. A.,"
"Just a Little Rocking Chair and You,"
"Keep On the Sunny Side," and other
big hits.
Let us get In touch with yon—write us.
WILLIS WOODWARD & CO.
48 West 28th St., New York.
PUBLISHERS OF
CHICAGO
59 Dearborn St.
May Irwin's Great Hit of this Season,
" LADY"
NEW YORK
1431 Broadway
We publish the Country Sweeper,
By "Margaret Crosse.
The Ballad Success,
" WE'LL BE SWEETHEARTS TO THE END "
By Sam M. Lewis and Dave Rose.
And the New Song Success,
"Not Because Your
Hair Is Curly"
'•THE DEAR OLD MOON"
By John B. Lowitz and S. N. Walton.
For a limited time the above can be had at 80% from
list price.
and many others
WRITE US FOR OUR SPECIAL OFFER
which is very interesting to up-to-date dealers
THE TATTOOED MAN
The Latest New York Success
By VICTOR HERBERT and HARRY B. SMITH
Abounds in Novel and Delightful Songs. Now on Sale
at all Music Stores and at the publishers'.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
VICTOR KREMER CO.
1VI. WITMARK & SONS
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
L.O1VDO1N
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