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EMI Music Publishing

Comprehensive Catalog of Contemporary Music

Where Songs Live…. EMI Music Publishing represents the world’s most comprehensive catalog of contemporary music - a huge array of songs ranging from chart-topping pop hits to classic R&B, and everything in between. Some of the greatest, most soul-stirring music ever created is here.

Vision

EMI Music Publishing is a different kind of music company. We’re proud to represent the single greatest popular music catalog in the world, containing well over a million of the best songs ever written. At the same time, we’ve got the customer focus, attention-to-detail and flexibility of a small boutique outfit, with music to match every need, deadline or budget.

We’ve got an enviable track record in signing the best artists working in the music industry today. It’s our ability to discover and nurture such amazing talent that has helped us to be named Billboard’s Publisher of the Year for the last twelve years in the United States, and Music Week’s Publisher of the Year in the UK for another two years on top of that.

We regard working with such high caliber artists and songs as a privilege, and with that comes a responsibility to work tirelessly to connect the music with as many people as possible whether via television, movies, videogames, merchandise, commercials and applications or the many other outlets for music in the modern world. Our teams of music specialists create long-term relationships with businesses, brands and clients, to ensure that we understand the intricacies of their requirements, and that we provide them with the songs that will best allow them to achieve their goals.

Discovery:

We work 365 days a year to find and build long term relationships with the best songwriters and artists in the world.

Development:

We work in partnership with our songwriters and artists to enable them to take advantage of creative and commercial opportunities.

Sales & Marketing:

We actively market our songs to ensure that they find an audience, working hand in hand with music clients across the globe.

Customer Focus:

We build long-term partnerships, and recognize that every client has different needs and priorities.

Full Service:

We are involved at every step of the music value chain, to provide a comprehensive offering to songwriters and artists and clients wherever they may be.

Services

  • Free creative, music supervision and licensing services to developers
  • Expert knowledge of popular music and years of experience in music supervision, production, and licensing.
  • We can create expert, customized song searches tailored to meet any developers creative, demographic or budgetary needs
  • We can act as the production liaison between writers/artists and the creative community for the creation of original, custom music content for projects of all types.
  • Over 1.3 million copyrights spanning every style and genre form the 1920’s to today, and a roster comprised of some of the biggest names in contemporary popular music
  • Clearance of publishing and, in some cases, master rights
  • Branding opportunities with major brands

Contact Information

Brian J. Monaco
EMI Music Publishing | North America
75 Ninth Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 492-1867

www.emimusicpub.com

FAQs

What is the difference between synchronization licensing and mechanical licensing?
Synchronization licensing involves the licensing of songs for use with visual imagery (i.e. Apps, Videogames, Commercials, etc.). Mechanical licensing involves the licensing of songs for audio only sales, (e.g. MP3 downloads or CDs).

What is the difference between publishing and master licensing?
Publishing involves the licensing of a song’s copyright. Licensing a master involves a particular sound recording by an artist. You normally need both licenses for synchronization.

Can I record my own version of a song?
Once a synchronization license is acquired, you are free to record and use your own version of a song. In some cases, further approval of the re-record may be required.

Can I change the lyrics and/or structure of a song?
Separate permission is required if there are to be changes to a song's lyrics or substantial changes will be made to a song's structure.

If I license a song for synchronization, can I use the name and likeness of the artist?
Name and likeness rights are not included with a synchronization license and would need to be acquired separately from the proper rights holders (typically an artist's record label or management company), but we can assist you in that.

How long will it take to clear a song for licensing?
Depending on the song and the nature of the request, it may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to clear a song, and in certain cases it may take longer.

Can I have a ballpark figure of the cost?
We do not give ballpark figures since there are several variables we must take into consideration, based on the information submitted, to determine the fee.

Do you grant gratis requests?
As a responsible music publisher we have an obligation to our writers and the catalogs we administer to represent their interests in a professional manner. We receive a large number of gratis requests each day, and due to the amount of time involved in researching, securing third party approvals, and licensing, we find it necessary to charge a fee. Such fees begin at no less than $500.00 per composition and, depending on the situation, are increased accordingly.

I am interested in acquiring a synchronization license for use of a song that is owned/controlled in whole or in part by EMI Music Publishing. What information do you need to start the process?

  • Developer Name
  • Description of App
  • Territory where App will be sold
  • Term of License Needed (maximum of 3 years, which may be renewed)
  • Selling Price of App
  • # of songs that come with App
  • Will there be additional “add-on/downloadable” music available