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Any channels that post royalty free music?
Free music?
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Note: It's really important to learn the differences between music licenses!
Royalty Free music is a one-time payment release. You pay once, and then you can use that specific work as much as you want!
Warning! Some websites will say that their music is "royalty free" but you actually pay for a single use license. So be careful!!!
Creative Commons is a license type which allows unlimited use of an artist's work! Most Creative Commons artists offer their music for free, but some require a small fee per song or a one-time donation.
When using Creative Commons music, know which license is being used! There are a few different types of Creative Commons licenses, and each one has different terms. So make sure it's ok to use the music the way you want before you go about using it!
Public Domain music has been copyrighted, so someone does own the work, but that copyright has either (A) expired or (B) been forfeited. You cannot claim that work as your own, but you don't need to source it or pay anything to use it however you want.
Warning! When it comes to old compositions (such as classical pieces by artists like Bach, Motzart etc) the compisition (the way the song is written) is Public Domain, but the recording might not be. Because it was produced and recorded by a modern musician, that recording might be copyrighted to the modern artist! So be careful and get clear on how the artist is licensing his or her work.
Independent Terms are terms that the individual has set up. Legally, when you create something, it is 100% copyrighted to you! From there, you have the ability to pick and choose how you will allow people to use your work. Using a Creative Commons license is wise because it has all the legal jargon that won't cause confusion and has less room for loop holes. Some people, on the other hand, take licensing into their own hands and write up their own terms without all the legal blah. Be careful to read over ALL terms and conditions no matter what license is being used. Do your research before using someone's music, and only use the work if you agree with the terms. If you don't do your resarch, you run the risk of getting in trouble.
But all of that done and set aside, here are some musicians and sites I like to use.
Kevin MacLeod is a renowned artist who offers his music for free under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
incompetech.com
He also has a collection of Public Domain music (both from himself and others) available at
freepd.com
Dan O'Connor used to release his music for free under a Creative Commons Attribution license, but a bunch of big companies kept claiming his music on YouTube, so he now requires donation or purchase to use his music, but the fee isn't terrible.
danosongs.com
Jason Shaw makes great Creative Commons Attribution licensed works available for free at
audionautix.com
Creative Commons also has a nice library of CC licensed music, but again- be careful of what license is being used! Their library has a lot of non-commercial and share-alike music.
dig.ccmixter.org
And, as was mentioned, don't forget about YouTube's Audio Library! You can add the music to already uploaded videos using the YouTube video editor, or you can download the music and use your own software to add it. And license allows for any use on YouTube, monetary or not. I'm not too clear on usage outside of YouTube, though... so be careful of that.
And one musician I LOVE is Adrian Von Ziegler who you can find on YouTube, BUT be aware that (1) You have to buy his music first and (2) A lot of people have had problems with using his music because the company that publishes his music has claimed it in the past... but he himself has said on innumerable occasions that it is free to use if you buy it and give him credit, even if you put ads on your videos! His music is professional quality and very cheap. So he's worth looking into as well. PLEASE remember to BUY his music. Don't just download it from YouTube.
youtube.com/channel/UCSeJA6az0GrNM4_-pl3HQSQ
There is so much more floating around the internet, too! So use keywords like
Creative Commons, Royalty Free & Public Domain
Good luck in your search!!
Royalty Free music is a one-time payment release. You pay once, and then you can use that specific work as much as you want!
Warning! Some websites will say that their music is "royalty free" but you actually pay for a single use license. So be careful!!!
Creative Commons is a license type which allows unlimited use of an artist's work! Most Creative Commons artists offer their music for free, but some require a small fee per song or a one-time donation.
When using Creative Commons music, know which license is being used! There are a few different types of Creative Commons licenses, and each one has different terms. So make sure it's ok to use the music the way you want before you go about using it!
Public Domain music has been copyrighted, so someone does own the work, but that copyright has either (A) expired or (B) been forfeited. You cannot claim that work as your own, but you don't need to source it or pay anything to use it however you want.
Warning! When it comes to old compositions (such as classical pieces by artists like Bach, Motzart etc) the compisition (the way the song is written) is Public Domain, but the recording might not be. Because it was produced and recorded by a modern musician, that recording might be copyrighted to the modern artist! So be careful and get clear on how the artist is licensing his or her work.
Independent Terms are terms that the individual has set up. Legally, when you create something, it is 100% copyrighted to you! From there, you have the ability to pick and choose how you will allow people to use your work. Using a Creative Commons license is wise because it has all the legal jargon that won't cause confusion and has less room for loop holes. Some people, on the other hand, take licensing into their own hands and write up their own terms without all the legal blah. Be careful to read over ALL terms and conditions no matter what license is being used. Do your research before using someone's music, and only use the work if you agree with the terms. If you don't do your resarch, you run the risk of getting in trouble.
But all of that done and set aside, here are some musicians and sites I like to use.
Kevin MacLeod is a renowned artist who offers his music for free under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
incompetech.com
He also has a collection of Public Domain music (both from himself and others) available at
freepd.com
Dan O'Connor used to release his music for free under a Creative Commons Attribution license, but a bunch of big companies kept claiming his music on YouTube, so he now requires donation or purchase to use his music, but the fee isn't terrible.
danosongs.com
Jason Shaw makes great Creative Commons Attribution licensed works available for free at
audionautix.com
Creative Commons also has a nice library of CC licensed music, but again- be careful of what license is being used! Their library has a lot of non-commercial and share-alike music.
dig.ccmixter.org
And, as was mentioned, don't forget about YouTube's Audio Library! You can add the music to already uploaded videos using the YouTube video editor, or you can download the music and use your own software to add it. And license allows for any use on YouTube, monetary or not. I'm not too clear on usage outside of YouTube, though... so be careful of that.
And one musician I LOVE is Adrian Von Ziegler who you can find on YouTube, BUT be aware that (1) You have to buy his music first and (2) A lot of people have had problems with using his music because the company that publishes his music has claimed it in the past... but he himself has said on innumerable occasions that it is free to use if you buy it and give him credit, even if you put ads on your videos! His music is professional quality and very cheap. So he's worth looking into as well. PLEASE remember to BUY his music. Don't just download it from YouTube.
youtube.com/channel/UCSeJA6az0GrNM4_-pl3HQSQ
There is so much more floating around the internet, too! So use keywords like
Creative Commons, Royalty Free & Public Domain
Good luck in your search!!
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