A characteristic intro sequence that includes your show’s “theme-song” can really improve the overall sound of your podcast. Short music segments can also provide effective transitions between different parts of your show.
But how can you use music without getting sued? Your safest bet is to use “podsafe” music, or music that has been pre-licensed for use in podcasts. Luckily there are a number of great resources out there that make finding podsafe music very easy. I keep a growing list of podsafe music resources here. You’ll also find extensive information on podsafe music and other “sharable” media at creativecommons.org.
Want to see how easy it is? This short tutorial walks you through the process of finding podsafe music at magnatune.com, one of the largest collections of pre-licensed music.
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July 4th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Magnatune–cool. I use www.stockmusic.net. The site has easy previews and their producers have an ear for what’s happening right now. They also have an area specifically designed for podcasting.
July 6th, 2007 at 11:24 am
Thanks David - nice resource! I’ve added it to my list. If you’ve got any other leads on cool music for podcasts, let us know!