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 I need to use this song in my movie. Why can't I use the original version by the original artist? Who can get me "permission"? Who can get me "the rights"? How is using Blank Production's version of the song going to save me money? Are the soundalikes accurate? My video is up against a deadline - and I've already cut the picture to the original. Will substituting your version force me to recut, or will it be accurate and precise? Can I get help in finding a specific title? What does Blank need to know to quote me a price? How can I pay for the usage? How fast can I get my purchase? I need to use this song in my movie. Why can't I use the original version by the original artist? The musical performance on the version by the original artist is comprised of two things: the performance (or the production) which consists of the artist's performance, the musician's performance, etc., and the composition, which is the song. Both of these items are protected by law and require you to obtain permission to use each item in your project. The performance is copyrighted usually by the record company that owns it, and the composition by the publisher of the song. You must have permission to use the piece. Who can get me "permission"? You can always call up the record company and ask them what they will charge for this use of the production. However, rest assured that the fees they will charge for use of an original production of a song will be anywhere from $0 to millions - they have the right to ask whatever they want. AND they'll ask you enough questions about your usage to make sure they make money on it! This is an expensive and time-consuming process - and it doesn't guarantee that you can use the piece in your project. The composition has a different angle - usually the composers of the song WANT more uses for their song (as you know, many songs are sung my many different artists - there are HUNDREDS of versions of the song "Yesterday" by the Beatles ranging from punk bands to the Marine Corps Band!). Who can get me "the rights"? Many people use a CLEARANCE or RIGHTS CLEARANCE company that (for a small fee) negotiates these fees for you. Usually they have cleared these songs before and can quote you immediately (a real issue because many record companies see rights clearance as the lowest priority - taking weeks or months to agree to clearance). The bottom line, however, is that clearing the "big hits" is chancy and expensive. How is using Blank Production's version of the song going to save me money? Blank can immediately issue you a license for one of our soundalikes for a fixed fee (usually 1/4 the costs of the original). Also we can provide what record companies cannot: minus vocal versions, instrumental versions (with a sax or piano playing the melody, for example), and also custom vocal versions with new lyrics. Our catalog covers virtually all the popular titles in the public's "consciousness" - everything from "Happy Birthday" and "2001" to the latest titles from today's young performers. In fact, we routinely record the top 20 and put it into our catalog. Are the soundalikes accurate? My video is up against a deadline - and I've already cut the picture to the original. Will substituting your version force me to recut, or will it be accurate and precise? It should be frame accurate and work just like the "illegal" copy you are using as a placeholder. We use every modern digital production device to accurately reproduce every aspect of these titles - and our placements prove this! We've provided many songs for 'replacement' in the syndicated versions of "The Wonder Years", shows like "Home Improvement" and "Suddenly Susan", "Cosby" and many others. We are the go-to source for last minute replacements as well as for note accurate first run production. We hire the finest musicians and singers in the US. Additionally, if your requirements need (for example) a different vocalist, or change in feel or tempo, it's no problem. Just ask. What does Blank need to know to quote me a price? We need to know how many copies are to be made, what medium they will exist in (for instance, DVD or on the internet only), who is going to see or hear the product (for instance, xxx people at a meeting, or broadcast tv), and how long the use will be. You can call Bob Blank at 203-667-0137 for an instant quote, or email us using the CONTACT form. Can I get help in finding a specific title? Please use our Song Search button and you can look at our entire library. You can look by artist, title, or even a key word which could perhaps be a phrase in the lyrics. Clicking on the found title will give you more information such as key, writer/publisher info, etc; you can HEAR a portion of the song online. Need help in research, or don't see a title in our online library? call us at 203.667.0137 and one of our music experts can help you. OR email us by clicking on the CONTACT form. We can help you find "all the Christmas songs that are Public Domain", "the latest Black Eyed Peas hits", or "a song that contains the lyrics 'you're the best'"... just ask us. How can I pay for the usage? We accept all credit cards, and can easily accept Paypal®. We also can set up an account for you. How fast can I get my purchase? We'll email you with a link that will start downloading to your desktop instantly. |
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