MUIN 270 Lecture 10: Music for Film
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Song title used a film"s title k to million! Might charge a bit less if on soundtrack too. Earns mechanicals but only less if it is anticipated to be a big soundtrack. Same amount again to a record label, if they use existing/hit master recording of sam (vs. create a re-record which would cut out label) Use is "out of context" i. e. played over scenes/use it was cleared for; Music value = part of a major marketing campaign. More like pre-made underscore, for future sync use. E. g. music made for a dance scene, car chase scene, orchestral hits, choir "oohs", m. One co. owns/controls both master/song , no consents. Can offer both , easy/fast to clear; all rights done in one license, much cheaper th. Used primarily by t shows (vs. film), due to budgets. Negotiation issues would be a factor here if this artist/writer is exclusive to a. Time is tight, so this favors seasoned/professional composers/lyricists .
