USER SECTION

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What is a PML (Production Music Library) ?
A PML is a catalogue of musical pieces intended to be matched with such content as film, tv, corporate, radiophonic or more widely to anything that is audiovisual and mediatic.

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What is Sync Licensing? What can I use it for?

A Synchronization license is a document that grants the possibility for a specific musical piece to be synced with multimedial products (film, tv show, advertisement, videogame, movie trailers, etc.). LYRA sells different types of licenses according to the kind of project the music will be matched with.

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What is the price for a syncronization license?

The cost of each license is not fixed but it depends on the use you make of it. Relevant factors may be the chosen repertoire and the specific project it is intended for. Please consult our standard Rate card (prices are not fixed yet indicative)

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How long is my license valid? In which countries is it effective?

All licenses have no expiration date and are valid worldwide.

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How many projects can I use my license for?

Each license is generated for a specific client (a private person or a company) and it is usable for a single artistic project. If the case is a serial project (tv show, webseries, podcast etc) you can contact us at info@lyramusicfortales.com to obtain a dedicated quote.

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What is the difference between an in-context andan out-of-context license?

An in-context license allows a limited use for the specific audiovisual work and excludes use for other products related to the same project. For instance, a sync license used in a film cannot be used for the trailer clip of the same film. An out-of-context license can be used for all the separate audiovisual contents within the same project (film, trailer, web clips etc).

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Are the songs in the catalogue royalty-free?
No, all songs in the LYRA catalogue are covered by copyrights and registered with their Collective Society service. When released, the license document will display all the necessary data for the filling of the Cue Sheet.

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Can I share my license with a friend, colleague or affiliated company?
No, each license is granted to a single person or single company and it's valid for a single project.

What is the audio format of the download?
All music is 24bit and 48kHz. The demo version is a compressed mp3 file and it contains an audio watermark for the control and identification of unauthorized tracks. Once purchased the license, one will be able to download an high quality WAV file for the end use of the track.

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ARTIST SECTION

What is LYRA Music for Tales?

LYRA is the fastest growing independent music catalogue within the Italian market of synchronization for cine-audiovisual works. The protection of royalties and the sale of synchronization licenses of the songs featured in the catalogue is handled by BNC Music srl. The whole LYRA Music for Tales catalog is composed of a repertoire published by BNC Music srl or sub-edition by other publishers.

 

How can I submit my music to LYRA Music for Tales?

The application can be sent to lyramusicfortales@gmail.com , containing a private link of the songs (both published or unpublished) that one wants to present to the catalogue.

 

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What is the registration fee to the catalogue?

For the year of 2021 BNC Music offers a free registration to those who will send their application through the Call for Music 2021 and within the deadline of 06.12.21. Please contact us for further info at info@lyramusicfortales.com

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What is the disclaimer and indemnity declaration for?

In the declaration, the candidate assumes full ownership of the rights on his repertoire and appoints the publisher BNC Music to manage the synchronization rights.
 

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1Who is the sale of the license aimed at?

BNC Music mostly sells the licenses to a customer network that deals with Cinema, Broadcast, Advertising, and other multimedia works. 

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What percentage of sales is held by BNC Music for each synchronization?

 

There are two types of agreements for those who apply to LYRA:

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(A1 - for those who already have a publisher) The subscription through the Call for music 2021 provides a division of shares of 70/30 among BNC Music and all the rights holders (Author, Publisher, etc). All others rights such as copyright, mechanical reproduction rights be left to their respective owners. 
 

(A2 - for those who don’t have a publisher). The artist can register their music with the publisher BNC Music through the A&R (Artist & Repertoire) service, in this case the division of shares of the synchronization license goes up to 50/50. BNC Music offers a publishing agreement with the participants who are strongly eligible for the catalogue and own new unpublished songs. 

 
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6/24 of the Copyright (DEM).

60% of the mechanical reproduction rights (DRM).

75% of related and neighbouring rights.

Artist

18/24 of the Copyright (DEM).

40% of the mechanical reproduction rights (DRM).

25% of related and neighbouring rights.

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1.0.7 When and how does the distribution of proceeds happen?

The members of the LYRA catalogue, among composers and producers, will get their share of sales from synchronization licenses on a quarterly basis by means of a bank transfer to the account held to the composer/publisher.

 

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1.0.8 Social and promotional materials (privacy policy)

Together with the subscription infos, the artists may be asked for promotional materials such as books, covers and / or photos for the promotion of their songs on the main social platforms and on the website.

 

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2.0.1 Which documents do I need to provide once the application is approved?

The candidate will need to send the following documents (annexed to the confirmation email) within 15 days:

 

• the A02 Form filled with the list of candidate tracks.

• a signed copy of the synchronization rights transfer agreement. 

• a copy of your ID

• the B form filled with the details of the bank account chosen for the transfer of proceeds.

 

In the A02 Form it is necessary to enter infos such as deposit number, collecting society and ISRC for each of the approved tracks. 

For those candidates who don’t have a publisher the deadline is extended to 30 days. 

BNC Music offers assistance to the author for a replacement deposit by its own collecting society and provides the codes for the A02 Form.

 

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2.0.2 Which music files do I need to submit once the application is approved?

For each submitted track it will be requested to send a Master version at 24bit, sample rate 44.1 or 48 kHz, .wav format (PCM linear). STEMS and/or alternative mixes can be submitted if available.The publisher reserves the right to request alternative stems and / or mixes of the proposed tracks.

 

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2.0.3 which protection do I receive as an author once registered as a member?

We provide full assistance during the stage of synchronization licensing and we protect the repertoire with a system of sound watermarking against piracy and illegal exploitation of the catalogue.

 

 

2.0.4 How does the non-exclusive synchronization license work?

The synchronization license gives the right to use a track limitedly to a project and the audiovisual content related to it. The non-exclusivity allows the sale of an unlimited number of sync licenses for each track.

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2.0.5 Can I enter the catalogue if I don’t have a publisher?

Yes. (see FAQ 1.0.6 A2)

 

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2.0.6 Can I enter the catalogue if I already have a publisher?
Yes. (see FAQ 1.0.6 A1)

 

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2.0.7 Can I include my production in the LYRA catalogue if I have my tracks in other sound libraries?

Yes, only if exclusive agreements with other libraries have not been planned.

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3.0.1 What is the ISRC code for?

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) is the unique ID of the track containing all the metadata of the published song. Once generated, the ISRC cannot be modified as it is not possible to associate two ISRC codes to the same track within the databases.

 

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3.0.2 What is the ISWC code?

International Standard Musical Work Code is a universal code for musical works, similar to the ISBN for books. It is adopted as a standard by ISO 15707. The responsible ISO subcommittee is TC 46 / SC 9.

 

3.0.3 What are the CAE / IPI codes and the PRO identifier?

The CAE (Composer, Author, Publisher) / IPI (Interested Parties Information) code uniquely identifies an author or publisher who owns rights.

It should not be confused with the position number of the PRO (Performance Rights Organization) which assigns a unique code to each registered member.

 

3.0.4 What is the UPC code?

The Universal Product Code is a type of barcode that is used to identify commercial products, such as physical copies of CDs, vinyls and other items.

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