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Use A Gratis License To Get Your Music In Indie/Non-Profit Films

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Above is a video of Moby explaining his Gratis license that explains his idea that non-profit and indie film makers should be allowed to use his music for free. This is a fantastic idea (even if he did come up with it in 2007) and a great way to get your music heard by more people. I do not think I am the only person who has sat through 5 minutes of boring credits to try to identify a song I have loved in a movie, only to go and buy that song the second I can. Not only does this help more people become fans of your music, but it shows other film makers the potential your music brings to the mood of a film, as well as giving back to a deserving community that is far too under-funded.
Obviously, just slapping on a license isn't going to get you very far in getting your music in to hundreds of films. If you want your music to be used for these purposes make sure you disclose it in your liner notes and website. If you are very serious about this as a promotional means, leave flyers at film schools and post to message boards in the film community. The more you promote this, the more likely you will get placement and free promotion.

If you are one of those artists who really wants to get into making scores and soundtracks for a living, perhaps make a section of your website to upload music that would potentially go in films and promote this website. The possibilities are endless and you can surely use this tool to bring your music to a whole new medium and audience.

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