theme tune... does vangelis..

[janzman]

..receive a royalty every time the 'Chariots of Fire' music is played at the Olympics?

[factor-fiction]

I would expect so, unless some sort of pre-event deal for a set total amount was struck beforehand

[janzman]

Must be a few bob by now.Btw factor30 whats your avatar?

[boxtops]

Yes, I'm sure he will.

[excelsior-1]

when they play it -- it's not his original .. it is somebody elses' version of it.
so i'm uncertain of the loyalty issues in this case.

[funnygirl]

Yes take it from me ( I work in the royalty business) everytime a piece of music is played on tv it gets a royalty that is Vangelis. Even if you copied it legally, Vangelis still gets the royalty.

[excelsior-1]

even though what we are hearing is not his work?

[rockyracoon]

He wrote it Excel so it's his work no matter who performs it.