Music Question (No, not that kind of a music question) at DVinfo.net

William Smyth · May 30th, 2009, 08:19 AM

I'm putting together a video for a kid that just became an Eagle Scout. I wanted to give him a "highlight" video of the day and and trying to find a song that's upbeat and patriotic. I'm not having any luck finding any that have the right tone. Any suggestions?

Disclaimer: The video is for personal use only, no copyright issues.

Jason Robinson · May 30th, 2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by William Smyth

Disclaimer: The video is for personal use only, no copyright issues.

(Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer but...)

It doesn't matter if it is personal or otherwise. ALL use of a copyrighted music synched to video is illegal in the USA. Period. Sorry to burst your bubble, rain on your parade, (choose your analogy).

The only 100% legal solution (yes even for personal use) is to use stock music or music generation software like Cinescore or Sonic Fire Pro, etc.

Susanto Widjaja · May 30th, 2009, 07:14 PM

What I can think of on top of my head is sigur ros - hoppiola (if im not mistaken)

its sort of heroic in terms of romance feel. i think it will work for you.

or even staralfur (again, mind the spelling)

John Knight · May 30th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Ignore Jason - nobody will sue you for this.... ever. Just do it. I do. And can confirm it's 100% fun!

I suggest "Eye of the Tiger" - Rocky theme.

William Smyth · May 31st, 2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Robinson

(Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer but...)

It doesn't matter if it is personal or otherwise. ALL use of a copyrighted music synched to video is illegal in the USA. Period. Sorry to burst your bubble, rain on your parade, (choose your analogy).

The only 100% legal solution (yes even for personal use) is to use stock music or music generation software like Cinescore or Sonic Fire Pro, etc.

Exactly what I didn't want to get into on this thread. That's what the while title was meant. I'm so sick of the pissing matches on here about music rights. Chris, can you please delete this thread. Thanks, Jason.

BTW, thanks to everyone else for their suggestions, they are much appreciated.

Jason Robinson · May 31st, 2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by William Smyth

Exactly what I didn't want to get into on this thread. That's what the while title was meant. I'm so sick of the pissing matches on here about music rights. Chris, can you please delete this thread. Thanks, Jason.

BTW, thanks to everyone else for their suggestions, they are much appreciated.

My comments was only to act before a few of the IP laywer folks / music industry folks jump into the thread (which they are known to do). A 5 second glance at my web site and demo videos will reveal where I stand on this issue.

May 30th, 2009, 08:19 AM	#1
William Smyth Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 153	Music Question (No, not that kind of a music question) I'm putting together a video for a kid that just became an Eagle Scout. I wanted to give him a "highlight" video of the day and and trying to find a song that's upbeat and patriotic. I'm not having any luck finding any that have the right tone. Any suggestions? Disclaimer: The video is for personal use only, no copyright issues. __________________ www.williamsmythvisuals.com

May 30th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#3
Susanto Widjaja Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 622	What I can think of on top of my head is sigur ros - hoppiola (if im not mistaken) its sort of heroic in terms of romance feel. i think it will work for you. or even staralfur (again, mind the spelling) __________________ If a picture is worth a thousand words, what about motion picture? website: www.papercranes.com.au \| blog: www.weddingvideosydney.net

May 30th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#4
John Knight Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 588	Ignore Jason - nobody will sue you for this.... ever. Just do it. I do. And can confirm it's 100% fun! I suggest "Eye of the Tiger" - Rocky theme.