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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