Is a remix of a recording\* also a recording of the work of the recording\*?

[reosarevok]

Yes.

There are a few exceptions, like rap “remixes” with new music or lyrics, which are new works instead:

Hip-Hop remix of a cover (new work?)

Artist A covers work I by artist B R-W relationship “recording of” + cover Artist A remixes recording X by artist A R-R relationship “remix of” & W-W relationship based on. Artist A covers work I by artist B in recording X, then artist A remixes recording X in recording Y ? I think there is an argument for two ways of handling it: recording Y is a remix of recording X, with a new work II which is based on work I. recording Y is a remix of recording…