How does copyright apply to a cover song?

1. Is considered a collective work and it’s unnecessary to request permission from the content creator.
2. Copyright does not apply since the cover song is not fixed.
3. Copyright applies to new music videos but not audio recordings of covers.
4. Is considered a reproduction and permission may be needed from the original content creator before it is used.

Correct Answer:

• Is considered a reproduction and permission may be needed from the original content creator before it is used.