Basically, it's a flash ad for my company's website, and I want some sort of goofy music to put behind it so that it has a kind of goofy feel. The flash designer put the Sanford & Son theme song on it originally, and that gives the right feel, but I'm worried about copyright infringement. Anyone know of a website where I could find such music to use scot-free?
2007-05-04 02:05:57 · 3 answers · asked by Jeremy E 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You can look for "Public Domain Music", or "Free Domain Music". You might find what you are looking for.
Hiring someone local is probably going to give you the most control over the style of music and allow you to derive a better corporate image. I would add that in addition to colleges, checking local music instrument shops, calling local high school music directors, or negotiating with a local band are all good ways to pick up a lead for what you're looking for. Just tell them what style of music you're wanting, they should be able to help you with the rest.
You sound like you are looking for non-exclusive online rights. You should be able to negotiate this relatively cheaply. Release forms are for entertainment films. You'll need a non-exclusive use contract. Be sure and list the term(in months or years) you plan to use thier song for, if you think you are going to want something else in a year, make the term a year, you can always renew it, and it will generate positive feelings and a perhaps lead to a mutually beneficial relationship. I would reccommend offering them a total of about 1-2% of your total website creation budget (estimate manhours spent*wage if it's employee created). Don't screw them, don't let them screw you. Basically, if *everyone* is either happy or unhappy when you finish, you probably have a good contract.
PS - If you hire high school or college students or a local band, be sure and put out a press release. Good will = good sales.
2007-05-09 21:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jim B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about scot free, but i would check with the local community college, they usually have a music department with lots of aspiring talent. you should be able to get a group together to jam a tune and make a recording. get releases and PAY them, even if it is just $10 each and a meal.
2007-05-06 14:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have plenty of time you could read http://baseportal.com/baseportal/goodsounds/howto and might find some useable music.
If you do have a little bit of money, you could use a license from companies like freeplaymusic. See
http://www.freeplaymusic.com/licensing/ratecard.php#i
2007-05-04 11:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋