Can I record an arrangement of another composer&#39;s music and upload it to YouTube?
<p>I'm writing this orchestral arrangement of two of John Williams' compositions (Imperial March &amp; Kylo Ren's theme). I will use a program to create a synthesized recording and want to upload it to youtube.  No commercial use of the work will be made.</p>

<p>Is this legal?</p>

<p>No</p>

<p>This is a derivative of a copyright work and you need the permission of the copyright owner. </p>

<p>For music in most countries and the US in particular there is a statutory royalty scheme for performers so you can pay to do this.</p>

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