This is different from getting your song cut by another artist. When it comes to mechanical licensing, you are essentially just licensing out the composition. This can be granted by any single copyright owner, and doesn’t need to be signed off by everyone who holds rights to the song.
This is the most common issue that arises when sync licensing, so make sure you are on top of this beforehand.
2. Have Multiple Versions Of Your Song To Submit
Many companies look for music only. If you are someone who records and creates music for release, this can put you into a box. Get out of the box by getting multiple versions of your song created during the mixing/production process.
Here is what we recommend:
- The full version
- Vocals, full production – The released version of the track
- An instrumental version
- Remove all the vox and get an instrumental mix
- A stripped back “acoustic” version
- Something with a bit less energy and a softer vibe
- A stripped back instrumental version
- The same version as above without vocals
This gives you 4 different songs to pitch for various sync licensing placements from just one initial track. Pretty cool huh?
Be Prompt & Flexible
Be open to ideas and changes to fit what the licensor is looking for. This will help you mold your songs into wha
t certain placements might be asking for.
Being quick with your submissions will give you a jump on the game. If you can create what they are looking for quickly and get it in before anyone else does, you will give yourself a great chance at getting a placement
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