
Music Research - The first step in obtaining music
rights pertains to questions of ownership. Finding
licensors can be difficult and time-consuming,
especially for older, obscure songs from catalogs that
have been bought or sold more than once or released
by record labels that have gone out of business. Brian
has the tools and knowledge to find sources of
information to get the music licensing process going
quickly. In addition, Zoophoria Music has a substantial
music library covering a wide array of musical styles
Music Clearance - The next step in the process deals
with negotiating the music rights. One of the biggest
threats to music licensing deals is the concept of "most
favored nations". Brian has the skills and ingenuity to
avoid this pratfall by offering various deal structures to
licensors.
Music Licensing - This part of the process is the
most crucial: the license agreements. Knowing what
should be contained (or not contained) in a license
agreement is crucial. A lack of knowledge in this area
can jeopardize not only the productions but the
production companies themselves. Founder/President
Brian Black garnered his licensing skills by working at
two of the largest record label catalogs in the world:
PolyGram and Universal Music Group. Brian has done
not only film licenses but also ones for trailers and
soundtrack CDs.
Soundtrack Production - There are two aspects
involved: music production and component production
of the soundtrack CD itself. First of all, some films and
TV shows require re-recordings of songs for projects
that are music-intensive or remixes to fit a certain
scene better. Brian has recording studio experience
as a musician and as a song producer for films.
Secondly, independent producers sometimes like to
have the option of releasing a soundtrack CD on their
own. Zoophoria also excels at coordinating the
manufacturing elements. From the jewel case to the
CD booklet to the CD itself, Zoophoria will find the
most economical price for your budget. Brian has
recording studio experience as an artist and as a song producer for
Brian's aptitude for both the creative and
administrative aspects of the film and TV music
process can save film and TV producers time, energy
and money.
Why Hire A Separate Music Clearance Person
AND A Music Supervisor AND (if needed) A Song
Producer? Zoophoria Music does it all!!!!
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