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BY JIM FLINK

Is Google about to get lyrical?

Rumor has it, G-music is about to be unleashed -- Wednesday.

Google sent out invitations to a big event scheduled for November 16th.

Here’s the invite.

The Venezuelan site, Tecnodroid, was the first to report the news of Google music’s prototype.

“...the service is almost fully operational to explore and play previews of the songs but still not to make purchases, which would reinforce the rumors about the official launch of the service in the event that the company plans to make...November 16th in Los Angeles.”

But there are a few wrinkles to iron out before launch, and time is running short.  CNET is reporting Universal is on board, but The Telegraph says, other major players -- are not.

“Sony Music and Warner Music are understood to have not yet signed. Negotiations between the remaining two major labels and Google are continuing as the music industry is keen for a new service to rival Apple’s iTunes.”

CNET goes on to explain, Google has some work to do, not just in negotiations, but in repairing past relationships.

“In general, the search company's past dealings with media companies has at times been acrimonious. Most notably was Viacom's accusations in a $1 billion copyright suit it filed against Google that the company encouraged YouTube users to post pirated clips to the site.”

And PC Mag notes, Google has done little to help the situation, by refusing to back down from its model.

“Google has refused requests to remove MP3 Music Download Pro, an extremely popular Android app which allows users to download copyrighted music onto their phones... A representative of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) told PCMag.com that MP3 Music Download Pro is clearly being used for piracy, similarly to software like Kazaa and LimeWire, both of which folded under the weight of industry lawsuits.”

Google will reportedly offer a free song of the day, direct integration with the Android Market, and a recommendations platform to suggest artists based on user preferences.