 Ryan Glaze |
Yes - another copyright question...or two... OK, I have read many threads on copyrights for Music but here is my question (and then a few more): What is the most EFFECTIVE way to gain permission to use an audio file of a popular artist, if I want to create either a wedding slide show or even a promotional disk. I have searched the internet for some solid answers, but it seems to create more questions. Do I contact the recording studio? The artist(s)? Agents? Is compensation usually required? Has anyone actually been successful? What is the turnaround time? Another somewhat related question...any recommendations for Royalty Free Music for Weddings or Engagement Slide Shows? Of course I know everyone has different tastes, but I'd rather ask then find out through trial and error (and more money). Your help is much appreciated. Ryan Glaze
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
The most effective way is using royalty free music. Unless it's a local band/musician, that's not a proposition that I would think would even reach the artist. Although since many groups use things like myspace for promoting, there is a chance if you asked on there they would actually see it. When they can sign deals for big money for commercials, movie sound tracks, you're banking on the novelty of being the only one to ask to get written permission. I guess go thru the lawyer roster of whoever manages them. Look at a cd cover for who does that.
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Justin K. Martin |
From my experience it is easier to use royalty free music, however, after talking with a few of my friends who do post production work for commercials, you can use copyrighted music as "clips". Basicly you can use a 10 second clip of a song and loop it, royalty free. Otherwise you will have to pay and gain a release for the use of a song. Most record labels will only release rights to use their "music for profit" at a steep price and usually only to large advertising/marketing firms.
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Ryan Glaze |
Justin and Gregory - Very much appreciate your comments. I been in contact with www.RoyaltyFreeMusic.com and will likely subscribe for one month and download 30 songs. The song selection sort of fits the various moods that I would like to portray for a variety of clients. Ryan
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David Van Camp |
Although I'm sure it's not what you really wanted ... In the US, for published / marketed recordings: -Harry Fox Agency licenses nearly all mechanicals (e.g. put a recording on a CD, etc.) - One of the "big 3" handle collection and distribution of song royalties for any formally published songs (regardless of artist that records it): - BMI (Ex: if a bar hires a singer that plays published songs -- or even if they play CDs or the radio! -- they can eventually expect a visit from a BMI rep looking for royalty payments... sometimes ASCAP too. I haven't heard of SEAC bothering with that tho...) For film usage, I'm not sure if Harry Fox mechanical licenses apply, or if there is another agency that handles 'synchronization rights', but I think there is another agency for that. dvc
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