AS2: Task 1: Choosing the Track/Gaining Permission

Choosing the Track/Gaining Permission

Copyright Laws:

Whilst developing a music video it is a necessity to think about legal implications if you were to use a piece of music that isn't yours. If you were to use a piece of music that is not yours, then you could be facing prosecution for breaking copyright laws - this is why it is vital to contact the artists or their record label in order to get permission to use their music. 

We know that the artists/record label own the music content and this is why other people cannot just simply sample the music for their own needs, no matter how much they desire to create their own piece of music. 

Song Choice:

The song choice was quite difficult to choose since each artist my group and I came across was already signed to a record label. Eventually we came to the conclusion that we should choose the late singer Christina Grimmie and her song "Feelin' Good". My group have chosen this song by Grimmie because we felt as though the song is relatable and has a catchy tune - it also pays respect to Grimmie after she passed away in 2016, so I feel as though the music video my group creates can pay a tribute to her and her music. The song is upbeat and I believe it is relatively easy to mime along to and when it comes to filming the scenes, they would appear to look more realistic on screen.