How Music Licensing Works

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How Music Licensing Works
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You Are Exposed to Music Licensing Everyday

• Music licensing allows commercials, movies, and
  television shows to have unique soundtracks.
• Music licensing makes it easy for people to
  create compelling programming by using music to
  evoke feelings emotions.
• Every time a popular song is used on your
  favorite show, that music has been licensed for
  usage.

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Paying the Artist

• Music licensing allows artists to get paid for
  their original works.
• Licensing a song gives the user the legal right
  to cover, play or edit the music to suit their
  own needs.
• Without licensing, musicians and publishing
  companies would not be able to make revenue off
  of the music that they created or own.

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Covering The Greats

• When an artist wants to cover another musician's
  song, they must get the licensing rights in order
  to record the new version.
• In many cases, covers can become more popular
  than the original recording. Paying for the usage
  rights ensures that the original artist and the
  owner of the rights receive the credit and
  payment that they deserve.

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Music Licensing in Movies

• Some of the best moments in popular cinema have
  made use of music licensing.
• From montages to monologues, the swell of a
  popular song playing in the background of a scene
  creates a powerful experience for movie-goers.
• Without music licensing, some of the most famous
  movie moments would have never happened

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Music Licensing on Television and Radio

• Every television program that includes any kind
  of music must pay for the licensing rights to use
  the music.
• Every Radio Station must pay for licensing rights
  in order to play all of the music that you hear
  all day.
• Those licensing rights are called Public
  Performance Rights.

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What Parts of a Song are Included in Licensing?

• There are several components of a song that are
  covered by music licenses.
• The lyrics and music notes of each piece of work
  are covered.
• In addition, the actual performance of the music
  by the original artist is covered.

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When Do Licensing Rights Not Apply?

• If a song is in the public domain and is no
  longer covered by copyright laws, it can be used
  without needing licensing rights.
• An artist, publishing company, or record label
  can also donate the rights for using music, which
  usually happens when charities ask to use a song
  for a fundraiser.

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Other Important Facts About Music Licensing

• Music Licensing rules apply to many areas that
  are often overlooked.
• A restaurant or bar that plays music for its
  patrons using a jukebox or stereo must pay for
  licensing rights.
• A gym or dance class that uses published music
  that is not public domain must pay for licensing
  rights to use those songs as well.

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