Access to the Sound Files
The question we receive the most from people interested in this project is related to information on how they can listen to or obtain copies of these recordings. Unfortunately, the material we are collecting was produced between 1940 and 1970, and all of this material is most likely protected by copyright.
We have made some attempts to identify the copyright holders, but there are several issues that impede this process:
- Music produced prior to 1970 was copyrighted at the state level, not the national level, and the copyright laws (and expiration of copyright) varied from state to state.
- Many of these recordings were produced by small, little-known producers. At some point in time, these producers went out of business and disappeared or were bought by larger recording labels.
- Some recordings were produced live at radio stations, some were produced at local churches – entities that may or may not still exist today.
Because of these copyright issues, we have determined that – in an open environment – we can provide detailed information that describes the recordings and 30 sound bites of the music (using streaming technology). However, the full sound recordings will only be made available to researchers who are physically present at Baylor University.
The Black Gospel Music Restoration Project is purely a non-profit, preservation, and scholarly-oriented project. We want to preserve this music for the long term while adhering to and respecting the copyright of the individuals who produced this music. –brp
can you help me find the recordig by the Brooklyn Allstars in the late 60’s a two album set entiled I stood on the banks of jordan?
April 13th, 2008 at 3:50 pmWhat is the URL to listen to these files? Need help streaming? Let me know.
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June 28th, 2009 at 8:37 pmlisten to gospel music…
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August 1st, 2009 at 9:00 amI know what you mean and in fact my daughter has been in a gospel choir. However, it isn’t either/or. There are a lot of uplifting and lively hymns too, some of which are written by a friend of mine actually. Besides that, there are other moods which are appropriate because we come to God as we are, not just as we should be, and in particular a contemplative and meditative atmosphere to a song also makes a lot of sense.
August 11th, 2009 at 1:25 pmHow does the public get access to the recordings?
September 16th, 2009 at 10:36 amAs indicated in our original post, only researchers who are physically present at Baylor University will have access to the complete sound files. Others may access 30-second clips at http://contentdm.baylor.edu.
September 16th, 2009 at 10:41 amI am trying to find a song that a radio station in Chicago, Ill. signed off with every Sunday evening c.1979. Some of the words were ( can’t remember all)
When you count those who love to steal away
______Jesus, fall on their knees and pray
……..please count me…
October 7th, 2009 at 12:35 am