Using soundtrack from a movie for close up/illusions... help

[AshleyHall]

Hey everyone,

This post has been edited due to the overwhelming and gracious information provided by the awesome magic kiddos here at Theory11. Thanks again

 

[MitchellStafiej]

Hey, basically everything is owned by someone. You will be EXTREMELY lucky if you can get film soundtracks or big artists to give you permission to use their music for FREE. They will charge you for the license.

"The process of licensing begins with extensive research into the ownership of the composition and/or the actual recording you are contemplating using. It is extremely important that you have a clear idea of the nature and scope of the terms that you need. Once it has been determined what type of license is required for your project, the task of clearing the music and negotiating the license begins. It is advisable to consult a music clearance and licensing expert as early as possible to help you determine your licensing needs and to commence the licensing process."

Mitchell

 

[Sean.Cinco]

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=183251&forum=11

There's a thread I found on the cafe that has alot of information about purchasing rights to using music for your act.

Gary Ouellet wrote a book called "The Music and the Magic" that some members on the cafe recommended about this topic as well.

 

[Close-Up Expert]

Unless you're doing HUGE shows that are televised, I highly doubt anything bad would come of it. I appreciate you trying to go about it the right way, but I also think you're worrying about it a bit much.

Good luck!
Steve

 

[Bizzaro]

For the most part, as long as you are not selling a DVD or video of you performing to someone else's music you should be ok.

My advice: Find local bands or performers you like that you can get permission to use their music or for a nominal fee create music FOR you. Of course there is a TON of royalty free tunes you can find here and there in this glorious age of teh int4arwebz.

 

[AshleyHall]

Hey everyone,

This post has been edited due to the overwhelming and gracious information provided by the awesome magic kiddos here at Theory11. Thanks again

 

[palaceguard]

If you are talking about a live performance, check if the establishment that you will be performing in is already paying a fee to play music. You may be covered by them.