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Public-domain oldies (several tracks)

Various (via Chosic) · music · Library: Chosic

Claim history (1)

Reported: Jun 2021 · Claimant: Not stated

Creator built a playlist video of oldies with rain sounds, using only tracks Chosic listed as Public Domain with no attribution required. Most of the songs were claimed and one restricted the video in several countries. Replies noted public-domain compositions are often re-registered in Content ID and that a specific recording may still be owned by someone.

Outcome: Unresolved in thread

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