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Music library buyer's guide
Feb 5, 2008
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by GV staff
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Most of us don't have immediate access to an orchestra or a room full of studio musicians at our disposal. Thankfully, we don't really need them -- there are plenty of music library choices for busy (and musically challenged) government video producers. And with the explosion of online resources, it's easier than ever to get the music or sound effect you want when you want it. We hope this guide will help your next projects sound even better.
5 Alarm Music
(626) 304-1698
5alarmmusic.com
Online search and download available, new releases in several categories including Pop, Rock, and Electronica.
615 Music Library
(888) 615-TRAX
615music.com
Blanket or needle-drop licensing, online music search, new theme songs for Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
Accent Music Productions
(877) 876-8742
accentmusiccds.com
Royalty-free music library, buy individual tracks online or themed CDs. Its newest collection, "Journey Home," includes six tracks.
AirCraft Production Music Library
(800) 343-2514
aircraftmusiclibrary.com
Its newest collection includes three tracks that fall into the Alt-Country category.
American Music Company
(516) 764-1466
americanmusicco.com
Includes an annual subscription or å la carte licensing for individual choices. New releases include "Quiet Trauma" and "Spirit of Adventure."
Amusicom
(818) 883-8376
amusicom.com
Blanket and needle-drop licenses, online music search system. New releases include rock themes as well as news and politics.
ASCAP
(800) 95-ASCAP
ascap.com
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers offers licensing access to popular music.
Associated Production Music
(800) 543-4276
apmmusic.com
Exclusive licensing rights to 21 different music libraries, online search and download, and 15-20 new CDs each month.
Barclasion Music
(813) 689-6066
rcbmusiclibrary.com
Members have access to online database, tracks licensed per use.
B&H Gold Production Music Library
(514) 487-0220
bhgoldmusic.com
Royalty-free music library, dozens of themed CDs, online download available.
Blue Fuse Music
(866) 252-7788
bluefusemusic.com
An ever-growing collection of music that's grouped into five unique libraries.
BMI
(212) 586-2000
bmi.com
Its library include more than 6.5 million compositions. A license from Broadcast Music, Inc. allows organizations to play music from BMI artists.
Bob's Music Café
(800) 274-8008
bobsmusiccafe.com
All of its libraries come with a full buy-out license that can be used immediately.
BRG Music Works
(888) 422-6279
canarymusic.com
"The Canary Collection" is a buy-out music production library, new with Mac/PC hybrid CD-ROMs bundled free with your purchase of their respective audio parts.
Crank City Music
(770) 441-9161
crankcity.com
Preview, purchase, and download individual MP3 tracks or entire CD collections categorized by theme. More than 5,000 tracks available.
CSS Music / Dawn Music
(800) 468-6874
cssmusic.com
Its new Q-Disc offering is a speedy way to get your music. Buy one Q-Disc and get a second at half price.
Davenport Music Library
(800) 951-6666
davenportmusic.com
A variety of original, royalty-free CDs, education discount sets available, online download.
DeWolfe Music Library
(800) 221-6713
dewolfemusic.com
Offers roughly 50 new CDs each year. "Metal Meltdown" is a new hard-rocking metal collection.
Digital Juice
(800) 525-2203
digitaljuice.com
Royalty-free music libraries; its Sound FX Library includes 35,000 tracks that span 500 categories.
Dittybase
(888) 381-8780
dittybase.com
New cuts in its progressive/alternative and jazz categories, online search and licensing among thousands of tracks.
Editorsmusic.com
(914) 478-0400
editormusic.com
Search online for royalty-free music composed specifically for media, original music also available.
EMI Music Publishing
(212) 830-5118
emimusicpub.com
Offers music from around the world, including Australia, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
Extreme Production Music
(800) 542-9494
extrememusic.com
Offers a variety of music styles, including world music, classical, and more.
FirstCom Music
(800) 858-8880
firstcom.com
Includes more than 186,000 tracks and 2,200 CDs, MusiQuick online search engine.
Freeplay Music
(212) 974-0548
freeplaymusic.com
New releases include "Rocked Up Vol 7," a mix of funky, turntable beats with organ. New indie artist and sound effects samples available.
Fresh Music Library
(888) 211-8576
freshmusic.com
More than 2,000 themes of buy-out music available. Royalty-free downloads available.
GMP Music
(800) 955-0619
gmpmusic.com
New offerings include an electronica beat called "Chill" and the seasonal "Acoustics Christmas Volume 2."
Groove Addicts
(800) 400-6767
grooveaddicts.com
Advanced online music search of more than a dozen music libraries with more than 500 CDs.
The Hollywood Edge
(800) 292-3755
hollywoodedge.com
Offers extensive, specialized SFX collections, from horror sounds to city traffic.
Immediate Music
(310) 581-9935
immediatemusic.com
Custom cinematic production music for license, music library, plus online music search.
IAMUSIC
(877) 342-6721
iamusic.com
Tracks are online and ready for immediate download, custom-made CDs can be delivered to your door.
JECO MUSIC
(212) 768-8501
jecomusic.com
A library of more than 400 commercial-length tracks that can be searched using the company's virtual music consultant.
JonesTM
(972) 406-6800
jonestm.com
Known for its broadcast imaging and ID packages, online search and download.
Killer Tracks
(800) 4-KILLER
killertracks.com
Offers 35,000 tracks in 21 different libraries.
King Klong Music Group
(818) 505-8787
kingklong.com
Original production library music, a variety of musical genres represented, with online track "auditions."
Los Angeles Post Music
(800) LA-POST-1
lapostmusic.com
Dozens of musical styles, with an online music search engine and blanket licensing available.
Manchester Music Library
(888) 846-3745
manchestermusic.com
Offers three series of CDs, the Manchester Library of 30 CDs, the Manchester Special Edition of seven CDs, and Essential Music with two CDs. Licensing options available.
Manhattan Production Music
(800) 227-1954
mpmmusic.com
Seven different libraries available in various styles of music.
Media Bakery
(888) 899-6809
mediabakery.com
More than 500,000 music, loops, and SFX libraries, as well as other media and online search.
Megatrax
(888) MEGA-555
megatrax.com
Several new cuts available including "MX200 X-Factor 2," a two-disc set for trailers and games.
Metro Music Productions
(800) 697-7392
metromusicinc.com
Recently acquired by 615 Music, the company offers dozens of expanding musical collections and online demos.
Morning Music
(905) 625-2676
morningmusic.ca
Canadian music publishing company distributing a number of music libraries, including 30 international libraries.
Music 2 Hues
(888) 821-7515
music2hues.com
More than 100 CDs of royalty-free music, SFX collections, and broadcast elements.
The Music Bakery
(800) 229-0313
musicbakery.com
Royalty-free music and SFX, download in MP3, WAV, or AIF. CDs also available.
The Music Kitchen
(661) 663-9808
themusickitchen.com
A library of roughly 3,600 tracks in a variety of styles and genres.
MusicBox
(866) 269-0900
musicboxmx.com
Custom music house that also provides a diverse library of more than 125 CDs.
Narrator Tracks
(800) 448-6467
ntracks.com
A music library designed to work with narration, not against it. Lease-to-own program provides access to the entire library, and payments apply to permanent buy-out.
Network Music
(800) 854-2075
networkmusic.com
Music and SFX libraries, production blanket and annual blanket licensing available.
Nightingale Music Productions
(416) 221-2393
nightingalemusic.com
Choose music from 14 music and sound effects libraries, various licensing options.
Non-Stop Music
(800) 554-6462
nonstopmusic.com
Growing collection of more than 700 CDs, with variety of genres and license options. Search and download at cuegle.com.
OGM Production Music
(800) 421-4163
ogmmusic.com
Several music styles represented for premium, professional, and media clients.
OmniMusic
(800) 828-6664
omnimusic.com
Music and SFX libraries provides thousands of cuts in a variety of styles, online search. "Sanctum" is a new release that offers a tranquil tune with an Eastern influence.
Opus 1 Music Library
(888) 757-OPUS
opus1musiclibrary.com
Its "Artists Series" section lets you search through a more comprehensive music library.
Opuzz
(800) 455-5012
opuzz.com
Thousands of royalty-free music tracks, online clip preview.
Point Classics
(866) 368-9603
pointclassics.com
Classical recordings, online licensing and download for immediate use. A new 20-CD set called "Essentials" contains more than 190 classical hits.
Production Garden Music Library
(800) 247-5317
productiongarden.com
Access to 10 music libraries, online demos, SXF libraries, annual blanket or royalty-free licensing options.
ProductionTrax.com
(480) 922-5206
productiontrax.com
Now in its third year, offers original royalty-free production music and sound effects.
QCCS Productions
(541) 345-0212
pbtm.com
Its "PBTM Library" contains 31 volumes of music CDs. MP3s also available for download.
Royalty Free Music
(800) 716-0065
royaltyfreemusic.com/gv
Comprehensive music library, online search engine with free music and SFX samples on the Web, download MP3 tracks, or get CDs sent to you.
Scorpion Soundworks
(717) 805-6898
scorpionsoundworks.com
Launched in December, a royalty-free music Web site with original music from a variety of genres available for purchase in 60-second or full-length versions. Custom soundtracks also available.
Selectracks
(877) 283-7669
selectracks.com
Its "Dixieland & Swing Vol.1" collection combines swing tracks with the sounds of early 20th century America.
SESAC
(615) 320-0055
sesac.com
The Society of European Stage Authors and Composers licenses organizations for access for popular music.
Shockwave-Sound.com
(800) 961-0264
shockwavesound.com
Offers royalty-free music available in both MP3 format and uncompressed WAV master recordings.
Signature Music
(800) 888-7151
signaturemusiclibrary.com
Its Signature Music Library includes dozens of CDs, a variety of genres, and online search.
SmartSound Software
(800) 454-1900
smartsound.com
Offers the SmartSound Music Library, as well as Sonicfire Pro 4.5, a software soundtrack creation tool.
Smashtrax Music
(818) 705-3279
smashtrax.com
All tracks can be immediately licensed, and you can search the library by genre, mood, or title.
Sonic Science
(800) 26-SONIC
sonicscience.com
Provides a number of specialized SFX libraries, including "Sonic Boon Dynamic Range Volume II," a collection of gun sound effects.
Sonomic
(877) SONOMIC
sonomic.com
More than 250,000 royalty-free tracks available for download from a variety of libraries.
SoperSound Music Library
(800) 227-9980
sopersound.com
Search and download for royalty-free music library online covering a variety of genres, custom music available.
Sound Ideas
(800) 387-3030
sound-ideas.com
Collections of royalty-free music and sound effects. New is the Ultimate SFX Collection on Hard Drive, complete with 99 different royalty-free collections (asset management software included.)
Sounddogs.com
877-315-3647
sounddogs.com
Thousands of sound effects and production music files available for download in six different file formats. Online search and preview. Pre-packaged CDs also available.
SoundEffects.com
(888) 826-5855
soundeffects.com
Libraries of royalty-free sound effects and production music. Individual sound effect online downloads also available.
Soundrangers
(206) 352-8818
soundrangers.com
Original royalty-free music and sound effects available online. You can also "build" your own sound effects CD with up to 99 sound effects.
Stephen Arnold Music
(800) 537-5829
stephenarnoldmusic.com
"The Locker Room" library includes 15 cuts devoted entirely to sports. Also offers music for news and weather, as well as original compositions.
Stockmusic.net
(866) HIPTUNES
stockmusic.net
Online clip sampling available, as well as and immediate downloading in MP3, AIFF, and WAV formats.
Stock-Music.com
(801) 798-0205
stock-music.com
Royalty-free music, tracks with various lengths available for download. Custom music can be created for you, then added to the library.
Sound Ideas
(800) 387-3030
sound-ideas.com
Offers a large collection of royalty-free music and SFX libraries.
SoundDogs.com
(877) 315-3647
sounddogs.com
Search, sample, and download more than 320,000 samples of SFX and royalty-free music online, CD collections also available.
Studio Cutz
(866) 252-7788
studiocutz.com
A growing, varied royalty-free collection available in CD or online. Single downloads and full CD downloads available.
Tracksnow
(877) 967-2202
tracksnow.com
Royalty-free music library featuring 20-25 compositions per CD.
Trax Connection
(856) 783-2245
traxconnection.com
Music library includes songs and scores, as well as breaks and bumpers. Composer services also available.
TRF Production Music Libraries
(800) 899-MUSIC
trfmusic.com
Music collection from 12 libraries with various licensing options. Also new is the "Adrenalin" library of rock, jazz, and electronica.
TunEdge Music
(800) 279-0014
tunedge.com
Find and sample music and SFX using Slynth search engine.
Twisted Media
(773) 856-6586
twistedmedia.com
Downloadable, royalty-free MP3 files with online search, offers 6,000 tracks. CD/DVD collections as well.
UniqueTracks
(888) 400-2149
uniquetracks.com
Browse through more than two dozen CDs of original music, contemporary and classical collections, MP3 downloads available.
Valentino Production Music
(800) 223-6278
tvmusic.com
Its library includes 96 CDs with more than 3,000 selections in a variety of categories.
VideoHelper
(877) VIDEOHELP
videohelper.com
Dozens of genre-specific CDs, with new selections every year, search and download tracks online.
Westar Music
(866) 463-0100
westarmusic.com
Production library covers seven primary categories, new releases include "World Music --Celtic Memories" and "Film Scores -- Fantasy & Adventure."
Yessian Music
(888) YESSIAN
yessianmusic.com
The Glow online music search provides access to more than 3,000 tracks for license or purchase for registered users.
Zoo Street Music
(818) 955-5268
zoostreet.com
Specializes in sound design and music library offerings with more than 2,000 original and third-party music cues. CDs or online download available.
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