Using copyrighted music

[rice_pudding]

I recently cut together a showreel of my recent film work for promotional purposes. During the edit i used a copyrighted track for pacing. I would like to keep the track as it works very well at adding emotional emphasis.

I would compose something myself but frankly, haven't got the time.

If i want to keep the track what would the procedure be? Should i write to the record company or artists management? Also, any idea what it would cost to gain the legal right to use such music?

cheers,

Rob

[Cpt Matt Sparrow]

Hi Rob

The Performing Rights Society are the people contact that and i found this while finding there website for you
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmma ... sic-rights

PRS
http://www.prsformusic.com/Pages/default.aspx

Matt

[rice_pudding]

thanks Matt, i'll check this right away



Rob