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Aquiring music for videos

X-Chris_Gardinal
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Jun 24, 2004, 9:33 PM

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I am new to mini DV filming and got stuck on how to get music legally and very inexpensively for my first filming. Any suggestions?

X-Janet_Kerby
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Jun 25, 2004, 6:19 AM

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Here are two suggestions (depending on what kind of music you want):
1. Find a local garage band or perhaps one who has its first cd already but needs the exposure for their original music and ask them to sign a release. The release will say they own all rights to the music (both the writing and the performance) and that you have permission to rerecord for your purposes. Do a search for "sample music release" and you'll probably find one you can modify.
2. Have students create their own music using a program such as Fruity Loops. Again, use a search for "music loops" or "Fruity Loops" to learn about this.
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X-Doug_Graham
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Jun 27, 2004, 9:37 AM

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Another source: Do a Web search on "buyout music" or "royalty free music". You'll find a host of sites that sell individual tracks or whole CD collections of every type of music. Music Bakery, Crank City Music, and Music2Hues are just a few of the potential sources.
Buyout music will run maybe about $50 - 100 per CD or so.
Regards,
Doug Graham

a-bear
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Jul 9, 2004, 1:56 AM

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http://www.apple.com/soundtrack/

As a composer I think that this might be the best sneak version of getting an "original" soundtrack. Sounds reasonable to me and I might just get it when the customer don't have the funding for music.

I have used a lot of "canned" music but I have found that it almost never does the job well.

I do not know if you use Win or Mac but there might just be software like it on Win if that is what you use.

captaincrunch
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Aug 20, 2004, 2:32 PM

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freeplaymuisc.com
but you can't use it in broadcast stuff

musiclead.net- can be used anywhere, anytime

wilebill
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Aug 30, 2004, 5:13 PM

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In Reply To

musiclead.net- can be used anywhere, anytime

I got "that link cannot be found".

Regards,
Billy Horton
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Studio & On-Location Video Production
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captaincrunch
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Sep 1, 2004, 9:22 AM

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sorry,

it's musicleads.net

wilebill
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Sep 1, 2004, 10:59 AM

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Okay, great! Thanks for the link!

Regards,
Billy Horton
Video Image Productions

Studio & On-Location Video Production
2 NewTek VT[4.6] Editing Suites

DVXGalt
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Nov 7, 2004, 9:39 AM

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Thanks Capn!! Those are both great resources, especially FreePlay !!

Bill Mecca
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Mar 4, 2005, 10:40 AM

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http://www.soundclick.com some very good musicians with samples of there wares, and many are available for licensing, and I would be many would be happy just to have a film/video credit.
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MLiebergot
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Mar 14, 2005, 9:10 AM

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Bill, I see no mention of being able to license music on the soundclick.com site.
Have you ever licensed any music from them.

Thanks,
Michael
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Michael

Cameras: I do use them.
Audio: Yes, it does come with audio if you like.
Software: I am learning...
Support: I need all that i can get.
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Bill Mecca
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Mar 15, 2005, 11:31 AM

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It's on an individual basis. when you see the artist's tunes listed, there will be, near the middle, before the lofi, hifi, or mp3 link, a link that says "license." not all artists do, but some would love it. ;-)
even if they don't have it up for licensing, you can always ask.
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ericjon652004
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Sep 2, 2005, 10:19 PM

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I'm pretty sure captaincrunch meant http://www.musicleads.net/ Wink

Eric