Zensteve said:
Try SoundClick.com
You can find the type of music you want, then browse through a zillion bands. There are many that would love to have their music used, free. Just have to ask... the worst they can do is say no.
Don't forget to get signed permissions from them.
Thanks, Zensteve, for offering such great advice to Marcel. He followed it and as a result, one of my songs will appear in his film.
Here is another question: What is the best way for an indie artist to get his music in front of a lot of film makers?
The reason I ask is because lately I've been wondering why there isn't a more obvious connection between indie film makers and indie musicians. It would seem to be a perfect match. Why would an indie film maker blow his entire budget securing the right to use the music of an established artist when he can get an indie song, well, for a song? Besides, using music from a mainstream artist would seem to be at odds at the whole indie ethos.
I'm certainly an outsider to to the world of indie film making, but I am somewhat knowledgable about indie music-- and it seem like the artists who are interested in taking their music to the new level are only interested in signing a record deal or releasing their own CD.
I have no interest in doing either-- a man's gotta know his limitations-- so the best hope I have of reaching new listeners is getting my music placed in an indie film. My music-- which I'm very proud of, by the way-- can be called "eccentric," "unusual," and "primitive." But I believe it can work in the right film. After all, the greatest song in the world would not work in every scene or in every movie. It's all about context, baby.
Now, I got lucky once with Marcel. But I may have to get my music in front of dozens, scores, or maybe hundreds of other film makers before I find someone who can use my music. What is the best way to do this?
