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December 22, 2008 05:37 AM

What are some good websites for free music that can be used in a commercial project?

If not free, then what is the cheapest! I need a 30 second generic music clip for the background of a flash eCard. All the clips I own are to short and I don't have the time to make a song myself (its just not what I do). Of course I am looking for LEGAL options here people.
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December 22, 2008 05:48 AM
If you edit on Final Cut Studio, Soundtrack Pro has a lot of options you can use for commercial stuff completely free.

Other royalty free sites:

http://www.podsafeaudio.com/

http://music.podshow.com/

http://www.musicbakery.com/

http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/


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December 22, 2008 05:44 AM
I like Shockwave-Sound.com. I've bought a number of tracks from them. As I run a non-profit organization, I need to find very low-cost stuff. Check it out!

http://www.shockwave-sound.com/

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December 22, 2008 05:52 AM
Podsafeaudio.com is the perfect site for you

edit: filmkid has a great answer to the question

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December 22, 2008 05:53 AM
Look for content created and protected under a Creative Commons license or CC. There are different stipulations on each kind of content but some content created under a CC license can be used for commercial projects as long as the attributions of the original license are included when distributing the new content.

In the column on the right under Featured Audio Sites browse through some of the sites to locate archives of music fitting the requirements you have explained.

http://creativecommons.org/audio

Avoid content that has the No Commercial attribution. This is represented by a dollar symbol inside of a crossed out circle.

Try searching the CC Database for music.

http://search.creativecommons.org/
http://creativecommons.org/license/music
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Personal Experience with creating content and working with others in the free music industry.

http://creativecommons.org/audio
http://search.creativecommons.org/
http://creativecommons.org/license/music


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December 22, 2008 05:53 AM
check out this blog
http://www.audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music-blog/

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