EP 18: SYNC 101 Samples & Cover Tunes
Charles and Chase break things down as it relates to songs with samples and having cover versions in your catalog of work.
Understanding BOTH topics is uber important in the sync space.
Topics Discussed:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Definition of Cover Tunes & Pitching Cover Songs
2:08 Why Record Cover Tunes?
3:00 Getting Cover Tune Assets from Label Partners
4:50 Mechanical License vs. a Cover Tune
7:32 Derivative Works
8:40 What Songs Should I Cover?
9:01 Which Artists Won’t Approve Cover Versions?
10:10 Do the Homework to Make Sure It'll Clear
10:40 Definition of a “Sample”
12:04 Definition of a “Sample” Broken Down
12:48 Manipulating Samples
13:23 Copyright is Copyright
14:12 Sampling from Vinyl
15:25 Working with Your producer & Samples
16:00 Sample Packs & Syncs
18:12 Can I use Sample Packs?
19:12 Example of 2 Songs Using the Sample
20:00 Creating Your Own Samples
21:55. Details on a Compulsory License
23:50 Due Diligence and Metadata
24:00 Artists Creating Their Own Samples
27:45 News Episodes and Fair Use
29:00 Public Domain Tracks
32:50 Working with a Sync Agent
33:00 Working with a Producer
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