{"id":858,"date":"2019-04-03T18:44:39","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T18:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marmoset-journal.flywheelsites.com\/music-licensing-how-to-find-music-for-your-video\/"},"modified":"2021-03-26T01:34:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T08:34:30","slug":"music-licensing-how-to-find-music-for-your-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/music-licensing-how-to-find-music-for-your-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Music for Videos Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:1000.0px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:66.69999694824219%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2_How-to-find-music-for-your-videos-download-music.png\" alt=\"How-to-find-music-for-your-videos-download-music.png\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2_How-to-find-music-for-your-videos-download-music.png\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2_How-to-find-music-for-your-videos-download-music.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"1000x667\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"How-to-find-music-for-your-videos-download-music.png\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5ca4f07324a694f0f07f4938\" data-type=\"image\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">From iconic film soundtracks \u2014 to the catchy song derailing your plans of skipping that ad on YouTube \u2014 it\u2019s quintessential proof that music can either grab or lose someone\u2019s attention quicker than you reaching the end of this sentence.<\/h1>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">And just like your next big idea or project taking the right amount of forethought, so should your plan for finding the right music. Lucky for you, Marmoset\u2019s roster of music has something for every project\u2019s creative (and technical) demands. We\u2019ve got three tips to keep in mind when when you are trying to find music for videos.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>One <\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Steer clear of creative sabotage by budgeting for a project\u2019s music needs way before beginning the song searching phase. Trying to find music for videos and then license a song you\u2019ve fallen in love with while working with a few pennies remaining is heartbreaking for everyone involved. <\/p>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">While Marmoset\u2019s music licensing team can work their magic on projects with the tightest of budgets, our aim is to ensure the artist \u2014 who\u2019s ultimately providing the song of choice \u2014 walks away with a fair share for the song\u2019s use. <\/p>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Understanding the project\u2019s terms (where it\u2019s being shared\/distributed and details like its timeline) is a good start toward finding and securing your dream music. Questions? <a href=\"mailto:creative@marmosetmusic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get in touch<\/a> with our team and we\u2019ll walk you through some options.<\/p>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:468.0px;\"\n        ><br \/>\n          <a class=\"\n                sqs-block-image-link\n              \" href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/mixtapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:110.68376159667969%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_5f0e8920ab6e6.png\" alt=\"how-to-find-music-for-your-video\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_5f0e8920ab6e6.png\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_5f0e8920ab6e6.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"468x518\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"how-to-find-music-for-your-video\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5ca4f7f66a93eb00015e7a94\" data-type=\"image\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<p>          <\/a><br \/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>Two   <\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">While the Marmoset music catalog is curated by an expert team who understands music trends (especially when it comes to licensing), you might still need a little extra creative support when considering which music to license. <\/p>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If you\u2019re trying to find music for videos, utilizing the search tool and filters on the Marmoset <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">search page<\/a> is step in the right direction, but if you\u2019re still feeling slightly overwhelmed, head over to the Marmoset <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/mixtapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mixtapes section<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Created by Marmoset\u2019s music licensing coordinators, creatives and A&amp;R team, these mixtapes are music collection gold. They\u2019re compiled and curated with <em>you <\/em>in mind. From electro funk, vintage soul to songs with a lot of bass \u2014 you\u2019ll find music collections for videos that we think will catch your attention too. <\/p>\n<h1 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>Three<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Music that packs an emotional punch at all the right moments is half the battle when choosing music in your video<em>. <\/em>Sure, a song in its standalone state might sound amazing but it has to pair perfectly to picture once edited together with the actual video content. If you\u2019re running into roadblocks after finding an <em>almost<\/em> perfect song but can\u2019t get it to seamlessly fit with your video, you\u2019re not out of luck; Marmoset offers a wide variety of customizable music that we can further tailor to your needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">When searching for a song on the search page, select \u201ccustomizable\u201d in the filter settings and type in your song search keywords \u2014 all the shown results will be customizable friendly!<\/p>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:1920.0px;\"\n        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<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Or if you\u2019re contacting our creative licensing team to find music for videos, simply mention you\u2019re interested in options that support customizability and we\u2019ll get to work!<\/p>\n<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Learn more about customization <a href=\"https:\/\/journal.marmosetmusic.com\/read\/original-music-customizing-a-song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> to get started. <\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-svg-icon--outer social-icon-alignment-center social-icons-color-black social-icons-size-large social-icons-shape-circle social-icons-style-border\" >\n<nav class=\"sqs-svg-icon--list\">\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MarmosetMusic\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sqs-svg-icon--wrapper facebook\" aria-label=\"Marmoset\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div>\n        <svg class=\"sqs-svg-icon--social\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\">\n          <use class=\"sqs-use--icon\" 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