Due to music licensing, it usually costs money to use or perform a musical work that someone owns the copyright on. The exception to this is when a piece of music is in the public domain. This is basically when the copyright expires (copyright rules differ for different parts of the world so I won't get into that here). Back in 2016, it was reported that Warner Chappell … [Read more...]
Royalty Free Music Feature: Energetic, Driven Dance Music — In the Lights
https://youtu.be/WV8ONLINXOU License & Download In The Lights | 10 Additional Versions Available Get your body moving and blood flowing. Whether your video is about getting ready for the weekend, going for a run or doing an intense aerobics workout this music is an ideal accompaniment. It promotes energy and a zest for life. Combine it with the right imagery to … [Read more...]
Olympics Themed Showcase: Royalty Free Music Track Kick Start
https://youtu.be/MGbs3gxuKCM License & Download Kick Start | 2 additional versions also available to license With the Rio 2016 Olympics about to start there is not a better time to put some energetic sporting music with sports related visuals. In this showcase we have used the 2016 Olympics as a subject matter but the reality is that this high energy, positive, upbeat … [Read more...]
Royalty free music – 6 myths uncovered
Myth 1 – Royalty free music is free to use Probably the most misleading term ever. It may may have free in the name but royalty free music is not free to use. The free part refers to the fact that no ongoing royalty payments are due for using the music, unlike conventional music licensing. Although many stock music sites have adopted royalty-free models for licensing … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Royalty Free Music can be “Crappy” (and Your Part in Helping Change This)
I have noticed a number of people on Twitter referring to royalty free music as "crappy" and "cheesy" and given Twitter's 140 characters, it is near impossible to respond in any detail, so here is my response. I hope that you will get involved and add your point of view. Reason #1 – More demand for music, low cost studio equipment and more websites Once upon a time … [Read more...]