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Here’s what ChatGPT had to say:
Well-Known Artists/Composers (Percussive/Energetic/Ad-Friendly)
These aren’t always household names, but music supervisors and library folks will often recognize them:
Two Steps From Hell – more orchestral, but often have epic percussion cues.
Audiomachine – same vibe: trailer-friendly, high-energy percussion.
Junkie XL – percussive, electronic-driven energy. Great for tech or action.
The Glitch Mob – electronic, punchy, often used in tech or car spots.
ODESZA – not strictly percussion, but known for rhythm-driven tracks with a modern edge.
Awolnation (e.g., “Sail”) – for gritty, edgy percussion-heavy moods.
Fatboy Slim – for funky, ad-friendly beats.
Moby – early Moby, especially Play, has been used in countless ads and has percussive, loop-based tracks.
Production Music Labels to Reference
Sometimes it helps to name-check the catalog or label instead of an artist:
Extreme Music – many percussion-driven tracks for media use.
Audio Network
APM Music
KPM Music
Position Music – often used in promos, sports, tech.
Bleach Music – great modern percussion, swagger-y and ad-friendly.
Brand X Music
Creative Workarounds
If they let you, you can sometimes describe the track in terms of style instead of artists:
“Similar to energetic percussion tracks used in Nike ads or tech product launches.”
“Sounds like music used in Apple commercials.”
“Percussion in the style of cinematic sports promos or car reveals.”
I’ve found the best way is to call BMIs commercial division in Nashville. I had something similar happen with a US commercial that had not been reported. They were great, sorted it quickly and sent me a check for 4 figures, and that commercial turned into 5 figures.
My commercial reporting was only behind about 6 months. International takes longer and I’m not sure they will go back years. Best to call them.
Try this: https://www.soundmouse.com/BMI/
@BEATSLINGER So true, not worth the time, IMHO.
Will do. Thanks Alan.
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that the Mac version of Composer Catalog is now available. For those who do not know what Composer Catalog is, it is software that designed to help me keep my music tracks organized.
You can download a free fully functional trial at https://www.myeasymusic.ir/
The only limitation in the trial is that you can only have 5 tracks.Thanks!
Yes!
I have my entire catalog up on SoundCloud, and it has worked very well in a couple new libraries finding me, or for them to listen to tracks to get an idea of what I do. Most, however,want you to submit tracks to them via their library to audition. I have had over 18,000 plays on SoundClound in the 3 years I have been on.
Yep!
“if I remember correctly the term “royalty free” means the licensee can use the track in multiple productions without paying a new fee. It is not related to royalties paid to the composer.”
Yep!
That is truly a horrible deal, in my estimation. I’d like to know the name of the library so I can warn other composers away from them!
Any kind of upfront money is rare these days. A custom brief would be the most likely scenario.
@p30better. Read what I wrote above. You can do better. I purchased the Noah link hardware and got a copy of the Compass GPS software. The Widex go up to 10k. Not perfect but better than 8k. A lot of people tweak their settings themselves.
A lot of info here: https://www.hearingaidtalk.com/community/ and here: https://forum.hearingtracker.com/
audiologists only test up to 8 Hz. My hearing has lost most of my high end. I keep asking if they can test up to 12kHz and above and the answer has been no. I have looked into hearing aids and the best they can do is go up to 7 KHz. My hearing curves down after 5Khz. I have other people do my mixes. Looking into bone convection, it seems it might help the low end but not the high end. SOL.
Hi, Thank you for this information, I’ll keep my eyes on it.
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