Films music licensing advices? If you performed and recorded a cover version of an Ed Sheeran song, Ed (and his publisher) would still own the publishing rights for the song itself, but you would own the master rights for the recording. Because it’s his song you performed, but you recorded the cover version. To give you an example of how these work, if you write and record an original song all by yourself, you own 100% of the master and publishing rights for the song and the recording. Now we’ve got that down, let’s talk about copyright in context of sync. Your rights are what generate revenue for you in the world of Sync. Each time one of your songs is about to be placed, the licenser (music supervisor or client) needs your permission to ‘clear’ or authorise the use of the track. This includes both the recording (master), and the song (publishing).
You really can’t escape this one can you? It doesn’t matter what you do in this industry, you’ll need to build, nurture, and strengthen your relationships. Licensing is no different. While networking within the music industry is always a smart move, this time we’re pivoting a bit to talk about networking within the film industry. So how to you do that? First, get involved with local film festivals and meet directors, editors, and producers. Join professional groups such as the National Association of Recording Industry Professionals (NARIP) and of course, PROs. These groups offer occasional seminars that put you face-to-face with key decision-makers in the film industry. NARIP actually has an annual pitch session that brings artists and supervisors together to review their work.
How are musicians compensated? All compensation is 50/50 with our musicians. You work hard to create your content, and we work hard to get the word out for you. It’s a partnership where everyone benefits equally across the board. Payouts related to placements are made biannually to minimize cost. This will likely change to a much more frequent interval as we grow. What if my music is already registered in Content ID? Songs submitted preferably should not be registered in Youtube Content ID or any content system that would impede upon the distribution. This can cause an issue with many of the high paying placements. However, if your music is registered in Content ID, keep in mind this is something that you can “turn off” if necessary per placement you receive. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. See additional details on music licensing for tv.
Rhythm Couture artists questions and answers: When did you start in the music industry, and what type of music do you create? My name is Yeya. I was born in Massachusetts, and I moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago to pursue music. I have a background in musical theatre, where I learned to sing, but I started writing my own music after I graduated high school in 2014. Then in 2018, I began taking production classes and learning how to use Ableton. I love to create pop, EDM, R&B and rap. I don’t really think about a genre when I begin production on a song, I just create something I love and choose the label later. This results in a lot of tracks that blur the genre line and take my favorite aspects from each type of music. What upcoming projects are you working on, and any last words for the Rhythm Couture audience? I’m currently working on my EP, Monarch. We’re releasing each song one at a time, and I’m really amped up for this project! Also, if you’re curious about me or my music, check me out on any streaming platform and follow on IG @Yeyamusic. Thanks!
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