My latest track, entitled "Davros", contains a sample of a Dalek saying "Exterminate! Exterminate!" I shamelessly downloaded it from a random website, converted it from 8-bit, edited it to make its rhythm match my song, and inserted into just the right spot.
I plan to release this song on Dec. 31. I don't know what the ramifications of legal action from BBC (for plundering from a 1964 episode of Dr. Who) would be.
OPTIONS
1. Leave the sample as it stands.
2. Replace the sample with my own voice - but saying the same thing. Would this still pose a problem? Can the BBC have claim to "Exterminate! Exterminate!" as Paris Hilton does to "That's hot"?
3. Replace the sample with something more interesting. I played this song for a few people, and nobody under the age of 35 seems to have a clue what a Dalek is.
I'm leaning towards # 2.
