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  Licensing music

  Posted by Bob O’hearn on April 4, 2009 at 4:13 pm

  I have a corporate client that wants to use an Allman Brothers’s song as part of an inspirational internal presentation. I am aware of all the pitfalls of this practice and have tried to explain the ramifications to no avail. My question is, how would I even begin to acquire the rights to the music if the client is willing to pay. I have heard a lot of negative stories about long waits and huge amounts of money. Any advice would be appreciated.

  Bob O’Hearn

  Bob O’hearn replied 17 years, 1 month ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Bill Davis

  April 6, 2009 at 11:39 pm

  The surest way is to work with a company that negotiates these kind of rights professionally.

  Try Barbara Zimmerman at BZ Rights and Permissions in NYC.

  But yes, expect to pay a LOT of money if you want to properly license a popular song.
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  Bob O’hearn

  April 9, 2009 at 12:50 pm

  Bill,

  Thanks for taking the time to respond. I used the info you gave me to stop the nonsense from the producer. Thanks again. Bob

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