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Free Website Content - Locating Podsafe Music
Locating Podsafe Music
By Sharon Housley
Nothing really polishes a podcast more than
background music or theme music. In the music world, these
music segments are referred to as intros and extros. While
many enjoy streaming Internet Audio and recording songs
they like over the Internet, these songs cannot legally
be used in a podcast.
PodSafe Music
Podsafe music refers to music specifically for podcasters.
The music is licensed in such a way that podcasters can
purchase a license to include the music in a podcast without
incurring additional fees or expenses. In order to use traditional
music that is heard on the radio in a podcast, podcasters
may have to pay royalties for each time the song is played.
Some music files licensed under public domain or creative
commons are exempt from royalties and these songs are available
for use in a podcast, but generally when searching for music
to include in a podcast it is probably best to stick with
music that is specifically designated as "podsafe".
Where to find Podsafe Music:
Fortunately the popularity of podcasting has spawned
an industry of "podsafe" music. All podcasters need is an
Internet connection, and they can have access to a variety
of songs and musical clips that are deemed podsafe and available
for use in podcasts.
Podcast Themes
If you want your podcast to have a distinct sound and
you lack the talent to create a theme consider using Podcast
Themes. Podcast Themes can create a unique musical theme
for your show. Podcasters will own the rights to use the
podcast theme and the podcaster will not be required to
pay royalties for the themes use in podcasts.
http://www.podcasthemes.com/
Podsafe Audio
PodSafe Audio promotes music that is licensed under
Creative Commons. Musicians can upload their music to the
Podsafe Audio website. Podcasters can use the music files
in their podcasts, they just need to credit the musician
in the podcast, for the musical clip.
http://www.podsafeaudio.com/
Instant Music Now
Instant Music Now provides professional digital quality
background theme music for purchase. Podcasters must voice
over the music in intervals of 30 seconds or less. In other
words podcasters cannot allow any music segments that exceed
30 seconds in length without any additional commentary.
http://www.instantmusicnow.com
Opuzz
Opuzz provides royalty free music to podcasters. Music
clips can be purchased for as low as $ 2.99, there are no
additional licensing fees for the use of purchased music
clips.
http://www.opuzz.com
IndiePodcasting
Indie Podcasting podcasts offer a way for webcasters,
broadcasters, and podcasters to find quality music content
from new Independent and unsigned musicians. The promo podcasts
and artist directory contain only 2 minute versions of songs,
these clips can be used in podcasts but the artist should
be contacted about the clips use. Those wishing to play
full versions of the songs on the air or promote them in
a podcast should contact Indie Podcasting for additional
licensing information. http://www.indiepodcasting.com
Sound Effects - Partners in Rhyme
Partners in Rhyme provides royalty free sound effects,
that can be downloaded and used in multimedia projects.
A note of caution however, podcasters should be aware the
Partners in Rhyme website does include a disclaimer, that
the sound effects are believed to be in public domain but
Partners in Rhyme is not responsible for verification, meaning
if you use a sound effect and it violates a copyright you
will be responsible.
http://www.partnersinrhyme.com/pir/PIRsfx.shtml
NeoSounds
Neosounds provides royalty free music tracks that start
at $ 6.95 per clip and sound effects are available at $
1.65 per clip. NeoSounds complicates things a bit though;
if the licensee uses the music or sound effects in public
(as in podcasting), the "Licensee" is required to fill in
and submit a cue sheet to a local performing rights organization
(PRO). There are no additional fees associated with submission
of cue sheets.
http://www.neosounds.com
http://www.neosounds.com/?mod=info&modfile=cue_sheet
Adding music and sound effects to a podcast
does not need to be difficult. There are a number of podsafe
music directories that allow for podcasters to locate theme
music or sound effects to enhance their podcast. This new
industry understands the complexity of licensing professional
music and the majority of these repositiories provide royalty
free music clips for podcasters to use in their shows. Music
and show sound effects give show a professional edge and
really make it difficult for listeners to discern the difference
between a hobby and a studio broadcast.
About the Author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com
software for creating, editing, publishing RSS feeds and
podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for RecordForAll
http://www.recordforall.com
audio recording and editing software.
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