Buying the rights to a song involves acquiring two distinct legal components: the (publishing) and the Sound Recording (master). You must secure both to have full control over the music's usage. 🎼 Types of Rights
Required to reproduce and distribute the music (CDs, vinyl, digital). buying rights to a song
Covers the specific recorded performance (the "Master"). Buying the rights to a song involves acquiring
Covers the melody, lyrics, and arrangement. buying rights to a song
Required to pair music with visual media like films or ads. 🛠️ Step-by-Step Buying Process
How to obtain permission to use copyrighted music : r/Filmmakers