Please help me.. Where should i find good music background for the Hotel?

Question

This is for the background music at the lobby.

Answer 1

The responder who mentioned paying your union fee was correct, you need to do this.

As far as what kind of music, I can think of several labels and artists who have a stately presence that leans toward the mellow and unobtrusive.

1. Almost anything released on Windham Hill. These artists play an eclectic blend of classical / folk / and jazz instrumentals. It is wonderfully pleasing to the ears and significantly more polished and professional than Narada records (a Windham Hill wannabee label).

2. Classical compositions. You'd have to listen to some classical music to determine which artists might match the mood you'd like in your hotel, but I'd suggest Chopin, JS Bach, JC Bach, Vivaldi, maybe Mozart. You won't want grandiose symphonies, like Beethoven's, or Tchaicovsky's because they would be overwhelming.

3. Environmental audio. This is becoming more popular. Just do a web search for "environmental audio" and turn your lobby into a South American rainforest, or a summer garden.

4. I personally believe that crooners and big band music can sometimes provide an elegant sonic backdrop. Try new artists like Diana Krall (the softest most luscious voice I have ever heard, like fine rich chocolate), Rod Stewart, Harry Connick Jr., Sade and Michael Buble, and older artists like Tony Bennett or Frank Sinatra.

5. Enya (the most homogenous music ever, no-one could be offended).

6. World Music for a more ethnic feel.

7. Some Jazz could work, but you'd have to find songs and artists that fit your place's feel because some jazz can get a little frenetic. I love Miles Davis, but I'm not familiar with many of the jazz artists. Jazz Fusion has an even mellower sound than jazz, it would be worth looking into also.

Good luck on your quest!

EDIT:
I found some links that might help:

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/music-licensing3.htm
http://www.bmi.com/licensing/forms/hotel01.pdf
http://www.ascap.com/licensing/termsdefined.html

http://magnatune.com/
(individual piece licensing)

Your local chamber of commerce should be able to direct you to business services like piped-in audio for your establishment. Also trade magazines targeted at hotels and restaurants should have a plethora of ads for these services.

Answer 2

Contact ASCAP to inquire whether you need to obtain a license to play copyrighted music at your hotel. An attorney with experience in intellectual property may be of assistance to you.

Answer 3

Kenny G

Answer 4

you own a hotel mmmmmccaaa.... so you should hire some one to find music for you???? becuase u sound wealthy>><><>