Here are some links to add music to your already amazing piece:
These artists or groups have approved VidSF and/or independent videographers to use their music free of charge. Most require credit, some require per-video approval. Please respect these directives as you look for music for your piece.
Bad Influence
Bad Influence is a Screamo / Metal / Rock band from San Francisco.
You can browse their music here: http://www.myspace.com/mybadinfluence
You can download mp3s by sending a quick request to el84rocks [at] yahoo [dot] com.
Please credit the band by name and include a link to their MySpace page (above) in the "details" field of your video.
Baby Dino
Baby Dino is an experimental/acoustic singer songwriter from San Francisco.
You can browse their music here: http://www.myspace.com/alannanuala
You can download mp3s by sending a quick request to Alanna via email at shootthedog [at] gmail [dot] com.
Please credit the band by name and include a link to their MySpace page (above) in the "details" field of your video.
Thunder Horse
Thunder Horse is a metal/hard rock band from San Jose. They play a fusion of classic and new metal.
You can browse their music here: www.myspace.com/thunderhorserocks
You can download mp3s by sending a quick request to Justin via email at ddrum29 [at] gmail [dot] com.
Please credit the band by name and include a link to their MySpace page (above) in the "details" field of your video.
Bro Montana
"Bro Montana" is a Bay Area-based electronic music producer who releases electro / house / chiptune jams.
You can browse their music here: www.bromontana.com (links to my myspace)
You can download their music directly here: www.critical-hit.org/mp3
The band contact is Chris available via lobsterkins [at] gmail [dot] com.
Please credit the band by name and include a link to their MySpace page (above) in the "details" field of your video.
With Sexy Results
With Sexy Results is a rock/acoustic/indie band based in the Bay Area. They have approved VidSF producers to use their work, but require approval before they'll send you an mp3 to place in your piece.
You can browse their music here: http://www.myspace.com/withsexyresultsband
If you find a track that you like, email wsr_band [at] yahoo [dot] com for the high quality mp3 version for your piece.
Please credit the band by name and include a link to their MySpace page (above) in the "details" field of your video.
The Panic Attacks
The Panic Attacks is an experimental/ambient/rock band based in San Leandro. They have approved VidSF producers to use their work, but require approval before they'll send you an mp3 to place in your piece.
You can browse their music here: http://www.myspace.com/thepanicattacks
If you find a track that you like, email psychicwaterbuffalos [at] yahoo [dot] com for the high quality mp3 version for your piece.
Please credit the band by name and include a link to their MySpace page (above) in the "details" field of your video.
Magic Tricks
Magic Tricks is a New York "ghetto tech" band. They have approved VidSF producers to use their work (as in this video), but require approval before they'll send you an mp3 to place in your piece.
You can browse their music here: http://www.myspace.com/magictricksmusic
If you find a track that you like, email kieran [at] vidsf [dot] com with a link to your draft video and I'll send that request to the band.
Please credit the band by name and include a link to their MySpace page (above) in the "details" field of your video.
Steven Gary
Steven Gary is a Bay Area acoustic singer/songwriter. Steven has approved VidSF producers to use the three mp3 songs linked from his website: http://www.stevengarymusic.com/songwriter.htm
If you use his music, please credit him by name and include a link to his MySpace page in the "details" field of your video: http://www.myspace.com/stevengarymusic
Moby
Moby (yes, that Moby) has released a great library of royalty free music for "independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and anyone in need of free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short."
Good: Great music for certain types of videos. Bad: Takes a few days (up too a week) to receive approval for a particular piece. So choose now before your piece is due.
Register for an account and make sure you read the restrictions (his lawyers are bigger than your lawyers!): http://mobygratis.com/film-music.html
Steve Cochrane (aka "Chip-Tune Master")
Steve is a composer of chip-tunes and other to-be-discovered genres. He likes Clover coffee, Helvetica and indie music. If you can find something that integrates all three to give him, you may be able to persuade him into composing something for you.
His music website is here: http://ruinseverything.com/
Not Free Music Options
Magnatune
Not quite free, but their albums are pretty cheap and include proper licensing for use on Internet video websites. Very eclectic mixture of music.
Music by a Photojournalist for the Multimedia Journalist
This is if you're getting really fancy. Christopher Ave composes music for multimedia pieces. I didn't see any rates, but I'm guessing he's not cheap.
