Common use of RECORDING PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

RECORDING PROCEDURES. (a) During the term of this agreement, The Artist shall make Master Sound Recordings at recording sessions in studios at times and places designated by The Record Company, with such musicians and other performers as will be designated by The Record Company, after consultation with The Artist. Further, The Artist shall participate and be consulted in good faith by The Record Company in regard to all creative and technical decisions in connection with the production of phonograph records hereunder, including but not limited to the selection of material and musical compositions, the number such compositions to be recorded, specification of accompaniment, sequencing of musical compositions, selection and licensing of pre-recorded "samples", arrangement and copying services, the selection of a qualified studio producer, and selection of dates of recording and studios where recording is to take place. However, it is specifically agreed and understood that the final word in regard to all such creative and technical decisions shall rest solely and exclusively with The Record Company. (b) Solely for the purposes of any applicable United States copyright law, all studio producers, engineers, technicians and other persons rendering services in connection with the recording of such Master Recordings shall be deemed to be, and shall be contracted for as "employees for hire" by The Record Company. (c) During the Initial Contract Period of this agreement, and during each option period, it is specifically agreed and understood that The Artist shall perform for the recording of Masters for delivery to The Record Company those Masters (the "Recording Commitment") necessary to satisfy the following schedule: