In-Store Music - 100% Royalty Free Music.

Background music is necessary to set the right mood to your store or business premise environment. Use in-store music to your advantage. However as many business owners and managers already know, using commercial music or needledrop music as background in-store music can be very expensive with the initial licensing fees and reoccuring royalties. Here's a list of places that can benefit from using royalty free music as in-store music - Royalty free music uses - In-Store Music.

Opuzz works on a direct blanket license model for in-store music where we directly assign you rights to you our music without having to ever pay royalties or additional fees.


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Royalty free music for your broadcast productions (TV and Radio)

If you are TV or Radio producer, you probably already know that getting music for your broadcast ad campaigns or productions can be costly. By using royalty free music, you are freed from the liability of paying royalty fees. Here's a list of broadcast productions that you could use royalty free music in:

• Commercials
• Jingles
• Documentary
• TV Series
• Background Music Soundtrack

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Royalty free music for multimedia productions.

Finding music to use legally in your multimedia projects can be difficult and expensive. Not if you know that royalty free music is a good option if you are looking for pre-cleared music. You'd probably find it almost impossible to get a quote for music you want to use from record label giants, least say getting a license. With royalty free music, you are set to go from the moment you purchase music without ever having to pay any royalties. Best of all, there is no reporting for your multimedia productions and you can use the music purchased in multiple projects. Imagine having to report your usage for every multimedia project you need music for? With royalty free music from Opuzz, there are no tedious licensing applications and because you can download preview tracks in its entirety, you know exactly whaat you get.

We've listed down some possible multimedia productions you can use Opuzz royalty free music for:
• Multimedia Presentation
• Corporate Presentation
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Slideshow


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Royalty free music for your film productions.

What's a film without music called? A silent film. Ha ha... (sorry I just had to.)
On a more serious note, a film without good background music score would be lifeless. Having your background music score custom composed can be awfully costly. On top of that, future royalties to be paid can add up. If you are looking for pre-cleared background music that is affordable, a good alternative would be royalty free music. There are numerous benefits of using royalty free music for your film productions. Here's a list of film productions you can use royalty free music as background music score:-

• Feature Film
• Movie Trailer
• Film Festival
• Documentary Film
• Movie Soundtrack
• Short Film
• Student Film

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Royalty free music for your events.

Ever find hard staying within budget when planning an event? What more if you had to pay for music licensing that can run into the thousands of dollars. Aside from that finding the right music to fit your event can be challenging.

Royalty free music from royalty free music libraries like Opuzz is an indispensible resource many event coordinators and promoters turn to. Here's a list of events types that commonly use royalty free music as background music:

• General Events
• Launch Events
• Seminars
• Corporate Events
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Award Events
• Game Events
• Trade Shows

Read more on using royalty free music for events.


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Universal Music Sues YouTube, MySpace

Universal Music filed suit against popular web sites YouTube and MySpace for music copyright violations; both sites deny the allegations but Universal claims they are owed millions. These two lawsuits are just the beginning in what promises to be a long line of lawsuits to come; the music industry is coming down increasingly hard on those who continue to broadcast music without a music license.

As in our previous blog a couple of days ago, Performance Rights Organizations like ASCAP also recently took legal action against 2 dozen venues playing music without paying royalties. Any business including restaurants, businesses who use music on hold, muzak, in-store music, basically any one who plays music intended for the public to hear or on the internet must obtain music license to play music legally.

These legal actions are avoidable through the purchase of music licenses or royalty free music, royalty free music being the cheaper and easier to obtain of the two. Unlike most music licenses there is only a one time fee and the purchaser is free to use the music as often and however they like. If you’re still playing music without a proper license you really should consider royalty free music for peace of mind. It‘s worth the small fee, as being sued could cost you thousands if not millions of dollars. There is really no reason to continue risking legal action, your business and reputation by playing music illegally.

No More Cheesy Royalty Free Music

If you are looking for affordable music for your productions or business but think royalty free music equates to cheesy 80s style muzak, you’d be pleasantly surprise with music from the Opuzz royalty free music library. Opuzz music is of quality and is contemporary and relevant for today’s production and business needs. Read more on Cheese Free Music At A Tasty Price.

Unlike many online royalty free music libraries that build their libraries by accepting music submitted by anyone willing to sell their compositions, music from the Opuzz Royalty Free Music Library is completely produced in-house by award winning professional musicians. This allows for us to consistently release new music that our customers look for while keeping a tab on quality. Unlike in the world of commercial popular music, using royalty free music that is overly exposed can be a bad thing. We do not take in music from outside composers as we often find many resell their music with other libraries. Music on Opuzz is composed specifically for the Opuzz Library and is only available on Opuzz.com.

If you like your music dairy free, start sampling our royalty free music. All our preview samples can be downloaded in its entirety so you know exactly what it sounds like. No guessing required. From classical to urban hip-hop; orchestrated film-style scores to ethic world tracks, Opuzz has pre-cleared music that you’re looking for, with the reasonable fees royalty free music is known for.

Royalty Free Music and Needle Drop Music Licensing Compared

I have just posted a short comparison guide of the PROs and CONs of royalty free music vs. needle drop music licensing. In summary, royalty free music is a simpler, faster, more affordable alternative to traditional music licensing.

ASCAP Initiates Lawsuit for Playing Copyrighted Music

Are you a business owner or manager? Are you aware it is illegal to play copyrighted music on the premises (for example, music on hold, in-store music) without a music license? If you already know the the importance of playing music legally, but have been holding off getting a music license because of the cost, you should consider royalty free music as an alternative. Unlike the majority of music licenses, royalty free music cost a one-time low fee. You are then free to use the music as many times, in a many ways, for as long as you like. Regular music licenses like needle drop licensing usually have strict guidelines on how the music is to be used, and charge fees base on demographic, 'attendees', geographic use, medium, etc as well as addition royalties.

If you are hesitant to use royalty free music because you believe customers only want to hear popular music, you should know royalty free music is as well produced, composed and appealing as any music heard on the radio today. Because the demand for royalty free music is rapidly growing, royalty free music libraries like Opuzz have been working hard to provide a good selection of hi-quality royalty free music.

It is really important to get your music legally, especially today as the music industry is coming down hard on those who flaunt the law or even plead ignorence. Last week in Seattle two dozen venues were cited in a lawsuit by ASCAP for failing to properly license their music. This need not happen to you especially since obtaining music legally is easy and inexpensive with royalty free music.

Alternative to Sync License

Any one out there who is in search of music for their media project might want to consider looking into royalty free music. It’s significantly less expensive than music that require sync license and obtaining it is simple. Unlike music with sync license which involves lots of complicated paperwork, royalty free music only requires an initial fee to be paid upfront, and then you’re free to use the music as often as you like in different projects. Sync license fees also have stipulations depending on how long your project is and how you use the music, which can increase your costs even further.

Royalty free music is rapidly becoming the popular choice for producers who want to spend less, but not sacrifice quality. Royalty free music libraries like Opuzz offer high-quality royalty free music that is on par with popular music works.

Your project is important, and you deserve to have great music to accompany it. If you’re interested in royalty free music and would like more info on how it compares to sync music, check out this article 'Royalty Free Music : An Alternative to Sync License' and decide for yourself.

Hold Onto Your Clients with Music On Hold

A lot of companies today are implementing music on hold in their call management systems as a way of promoting their business with theme appropriate music, for example, if the business is a trendy clothing store they may play hip-hop or techno music. Music on hold is also a away of keeping the person on hold from becoming impatient or bored and as a result hanging up, potentially costing the company a client.

You should know however that if you’re looking to implement music on hold in your company’s call management system you must obtain your music legally. Playing certain songs or music on your call management system can be considered illegal since most music purchased is meant for private use, and the fines imposed on companies who use music illegally can be very high.

Fortunately there are legal ways to obtain background music; music services, licensing agreements and royalty free music. These services can vary in price, with royalty free music being one of the least expensive and most popular. Unlike licensing fees which are complicated to obtain and often charge additional money on top of their fee, using royalty free music only costs you a one time fee and you are then free to use the music any way you want, as often as you want. If you are considering music on hold and want more info check out this article ’Music On Hold : Let The Music Play', and find out what music on hold can do for your company.

Major Release of 18 new Royalty Free Music CDs including World Music, National Anthems, Nursery Rhymes, 70's Music and more.

We have just released 18 new CDs of 100% royalty free music. Here's the list or for more details see our new releases page:

Nursery Rhymes 1
Nursery Rhymes 2
Nursery Rhymes 3
Mystery and Suspense
Danger
Crime Drama
Reggae
Africa
The Middle East
Latin
National Anthems
Art and Design
Kitsch and Quirky
Music of the 70s
Patriotic American
Love and Romance
Travel and Leisure
Holiday and Seasonal

This release sees a good selection of world tracks which adds to our already extensive World Music collection. We have also released 3 CDs worth of popular nursery rhymes and 10 different national anthem themes including that of the United States, Australia, Great Britain, Japan and more.

If you are looking for mysterious, suspense, danger, horror or crime drama royalty free track, this release has it all to send chills running down your spine. In the spirit of 4th of July, we have released a CD titled "Patriotic American" with tracks portraying the spirit of America. Grand, expansive, full of patriotism.

Making a spoof video or film? You may need some kitschy and quirky music or some music from the 70s'. Our "Art & Design" CD make good soundtracks for art, fashion, design and contemporary lifestyle productions.

The "Love & Romance" CD we expect to be a popular favorite, features piano & string melodies that are dramatic, light, moody and passionate. You can find light, pastoral, relaxed themes in our "Travel & Leisure" CD. For Music depicting the spirit of the holidays and special seasons, see "Holiday and Seasonal".

As usual, music from all these new CDs are also available as individual music downloads. Each theme has several edit versions available for greater flexibility and convenience. See Opuzz Royalty Free Music Library.


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7-CD Royalty Free Classical Music Set

Looking for royalty free classical music?
We have a 7-CD classical music set that is 100% royalty free going for a special $149 (usual per CD is $59 each). These 7 CDs include works from classical maestros like Bach, Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Strauss and many more.

You will find classical favorites like Flight of the Bumble Bee, Canon in D, Four Seasons, Blue Danube, Swan Lake, Sugar Plum Fairy, Fur Elise, Symphony No. 40, William Tell Overture, Moonlight Sonata, Ave Maria, Bridal Chorus and many more.
Preview all tracks here - 7-CD royalty free classical music set.




Visit the Opuzz store for other royalty free music styles.

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15 New CDs Released

Opuzz has recently just released 15 new CDs - all 100% royalty free music for use in your productions (TV, Radio - Broadcast, Web, Podcast, Videocast, Multimedia, Corporate use, Film, Video Productions, Music On-Hold). See New Releases.

2 New Dramatic Music CD Release

2 New Dramatic Music CD Release

"Big Screen Themes"
Cinematic filmscore-style tracks for drama, grandeur, adventure and romance.


"Dramatic Adventures"
Big-scale orchestrated cinematic tracks for action, adventure, suspense and thrillers.


Visit the Opuzz store for more royalty free music CDs.

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Happy 2007!

The Opuzz Team wishes all our customers and visitors a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support in 2006. Have a blessed 2007!

Review on 3 New Drama CDs

Have you heard? We've just released 15 new royalty free music CDs. That's a whopping 150 themes with over 1500 edits and versions.

Here's a review on 3 of our latest Drama CDs:

Dramatic Action

Orchestral scores - fast action, drama, tension and suspense.

Great for film, broadcast, video, events and corporate use. Looking for music that is full of movement and truly epic sounding? Imagine the soundtrack from Gladiator or an action battle scenes from Troy or Lord of the Rings. Tracks from Dramatic Action will not dissapoint if you are in search for thematic, strong, high-quality, engaging orchestrated tracks. Tracks from Dramatic Action are not limited for use as filmscores. Tracks like "The Great Escape" would be perfect for a movie's chase scene while tracks like "Epic Journey" can work well too for a corporate events or launches. Definately highly recommended and probably my favorite CD from this set of release.


Grand Events

Orchestrated scores perfect for events, film, broadcast, sports, news and business.

As like all our Drama CDs, this CD features excellent orchestration with a focus on more uplifting spirited, triumphant, majestic melodies. Tracks like "Track and Field" paints a picture of victory and moment of glory. While tracks like "Podium Finish" is of a more sentimental feel with flute french horn play melodiously.


Sporting Legacy

Inspiring, dynamic and cinematic themes for sports, business and broadcast.

Tracks from this CD can cross usage genres although it is titled as Sporting Legacy. Uplifting and melodious, tracks like "Grand Opening" make perfect opening trailers with a little march feel. It gives a feel of celebration while tracks like "My Determination" has a more reminiscent feel with beautiful sweeping strings, stiring emotions which could be use for a video or cinematic film or even a comedy parody!

Remember all tracks on these CDs are also available as individual immediate downloads starting from only $2.99.

Opuzz music is 100% Royalty Free Music.
Production music never sounded this great.

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Royalty Free Music CD Sale!

Buy 10 Royalty Free Music CDs and get 3 CDs free!
Buy any 10 CDs from our list of 109 CDs currently and get 3 CDs FREE! Simply enter the promo code " Any10CDs " when you checkout to receive your discount. Then email us which 3 CDs you'd like to receive absolutely FREE!
$399 for any 13 CDs! ...or just $31 per CD

Buy 20 Royalty Free Music CDs and get 5 CDs free!
Buy any 20 CDs from our list of 109 CDs currently and get 5 FREE! Simply enter the promo code " Any20CDs " when you checkout to receive your discount. Then email us which 5 CDs you'd like to get absolutely FREE!
$699 for any 25 CDs! ...or just $28 per CD

Start searching our Royalty Free Music CDs.
Promo ends 31st Dec 2006.

Review on Royalty Free Christmas Music - "Christmas Traditions"

Christmas Traditions


This holiday season, the Opuzz.com royalty free music library launches "Christmas Traditions". "Christmas Traditions" contains 10 traditional Christmas carols that are 100% royalty free for use in all your holiday projects.

Tracks from "Christmas Traditions" include that of 12 Days of Christmas, Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Angels We Have Heard, Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful, Once in Royal David’s City and While Shepherds Watched.

What's more, we have bundled our last year's Christmas music CD "Christmas Favorites" with "Christmas Traditions" to give you the very best royalty free music deal for this holiday season. Our 2-CD Christmas Special is now at a special promo rate of $79 (CD option) and $99 (CD plus Immediate Downloads).

"Christmas Favorites" contains the following holiday music: We Wish You A Merry Christmas, The First Noel, We Three Kings, Jingle Bells, O Holy Night, Joy To The World, Silent Night, What Child Is This, Away In A Manger and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

Thinking of sending a musical e-card to all your customers, employees, friends or family this holiday season? Show you took the time to think of them. Music spreads joy and what better way to do it that to use royalty free music that is legal and of high-quality. As the holiday season approaches, retail sales increase dramatically. According to the National Retail Federation, a 5% increase in sales over last year’s figures is expected; putting the total holiday spending at $457.4 billion in the US alone. Don’t be left out in the cold. Jazz up your site with royalty free christmas music. Keep your callers cheerful with christmas music-on-hold. Keep the ambience of your restaurant festive. Set the mood of your store to remind shoppers that this is the season of giving!

See our 2-CD Royalty Free Christmas Special

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New Releases! 15 New Royalty Free Music CDs

Opuzz Launches 15 New Royalty Free Music CDs.

This major release sees new music from various musical genres.
See our complete list of new CD releases which include:

• Christmas Traditions - Christmas music
• Dramatic Action - Dramatic, orchestration music
• Grand Events - Dramatic, orchestration, corporate music
• Sporting Legacy -Dramatic, orchestration, corporate, music for sports
• Marching Band Favorites - American traditional march favourites
• Fanfares and Marches - Music for parades and march
• Made for Success - Corporate music
• Optimism - Corporate music
• Motivational Themes - Corporate music
• Atmospheres - Mood music, atmostpheres, ambience music
• News Hours - News, dramatic, corporate music
• The Circus - Circus, comedy, children's music
• Ambience - Mood music, atmostpheres, ambience music
• Piano Spirit - Solo piano pieces, moods and textures
• Black & Whites - Solo piano pieces, cheerful, sad, quirky

All tracks on these CDs are also available as individual music downloads.
We will provide more in-depth reviews of these new releases in our next postings.


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