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Music is a valuable component to set the mood and tone of online creations. The last thing you want is for your content to be deleted (or to get sued) for failing to get permission for the music you’re using while simultaneously contributing to a culture that doesn’t compensate artists fairly for their labor.
If you’re working on a big-budget movie or project that you expect to make money from long-term, you’ll likely have the resources necessary to negotiate a fair contract with a musician for high-quality and personalized music.
Working personally with other creators gives you the chance to customize what you create, and paying musicians well for their work is super important.
