Stock music is also known as production sound and it refers to musical lyrics that is owned by libraries and they license these lyrics to be used in films, radio, television programs as well as other media forms. Music production companies usually have the copyrights when it comes to stock music tracks.
These companies can use the tracks without necessarily seeking permission from the composer. Stock music tracks are usually created for the music libraries and in this case, the composer does his work on a hire basis; this therefore gives the music production companies all the freedom to the extent of owning the entire copyright of that particular track.
Media producers will approach production libraries in their search for stock music tracks; which they get at a rate that is reasonable and then use it as they deem fit. The production companies will have a wide variety of tracks of this nature and it is up to the producers to select the ones that will best suit their movie or television program.
When producers are unable to get the right kind of track from the library and musical databases, such a company may approach a composer to compose a new track. The payment is made up front and the composer is required to waive any share in case any license fee is paid in future.
Many music production companies have websites that offer all the details regarding royalty free stock music and a good number of them go ahead to offer instant download options. These production companies also offer corporate stock music, which can be used for a wide range of corporate applications. This kind of music is ideal for productions that target a professional audience. The productions include; industrial films, training videos, different kinds of informational business videos as well as product catalogues and releases.
