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Here's a lowdown on the latest estate drama in Saxony. Seems like the state is in hot water for not paying their dues to the descendants of a famed songwriter. The track at the center of this controversy? None other than "At the Window" by the legendary band City.
Initial reports suggest that Saxony has been profiting from this track for almost two decades, amassing a significant sum, as confirmed by a popular publication, "Die Welt am Sonntag." However, the Free State is now required to fork over around 144,000 euros, as per Martin Oberacher, Head of Central Area Management in Saxony, who handles financial inheritances.
Oberacher explained how the situation unfolded. A seasoned heir finder reached out via email in June 2022, potentially naming a legitimate heir. Further digging revealed that there were indeed five heirs residing in Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Schleswig-Holstein.
The origins of "At the Window" are rooted in a poem penned by an iconic lyricist whose identity remains undisclosed. Following her tragic demise in Leipzig in 2000, the path to her heirs was not straightforward. Consequently, the Free State acquired the estate in 2002. Since then, the state had been enjoying annual royalties and license fees, amounting to approximately 10,000 euros annually, according to "Die Welt am Sonntag."
In the world of music rights management, advances have led to new discoveries, some unexpected. Had it not been for the contributions of this unknown lyricist, City's track "At the Window" might have had a different fate in Saxony's music scene.
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