Music in Video

Overview:

Adding music to a video is like seasoning a great meal. The right music can add depth and emotion unlike any other medium. Take some time  over the next day or two and listen to the music that underlines almost any video production. Whether it's a commercial or a full length movie, if you isolate the background music you will be able to hear how it builds the right emotion or theme. 

Without that "spice" most productions are flat and emotionless 

Below are two clips from the International Space Station.

                                                         

                                        One with music

One without

Here's an example of a few pictures with a little bit of music thrown to it.

H/T (attribution) to George Thorogood "Bad to the Bone"

Free Music 

The free music archive is a great place to explore music for your videos without any fees. I would encourage anyone using this site to contribute. Remember, everyone needs to eat.

Licensing 

The recording industry has a great licensing site at www.riaa.com to help you decide what music and or video you use and how it's paid for. 

Attribution

the act of attributing; especially : the ascribing of a work (as of literature or art) to a particular author or artist.

Unless you are an idiot or an egotist; attribution should be an important part of your work. It allows your viewers to understand the sources important to your production. 

This also allows them to independently research your sources and should validate your work.

   Remember, everyone needs to eat.