GrooveLicensing is a leading provider of dance music for the production needs of music supervisors in TV, film and games. Often referred to as a "Synch" license, a Synchronization License permits creators of your favorite television, movies and video games to use your works in connection with a visual image. Working with our international partners, GrooveLicensing makes it easy for music supervisors to find the most cutting edge dance and electronic sounds for their project and guarantees that all works will be made available pre-cleared and with the expediency and fair pricing that that entertainment professionals on the go need. Launching in 2008, GrooveMedia group will introduce the GrooveSeek tool, which will making browsing for that perfect pre-cleared piece even easier for producers in a pinch. GrooveLicensing can also assist in the development, placement and negotiation of compilation licensing deals. With regular solicitations to over 1500 of the top working DJ’s and labels as well as our partners in television, games and film, GrooveLicensing staffers and their affiliates have helped place music everywhere from Ministry of Sound compilations to The Sopranos.

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Staff

Charles

Roder

Phone: (773) 474-7918

Fax: (773) 539-8569

Charles Roder comes to GrooveDelivery from a 5 year stint managing the Yoshitoshi and Deep Dish labels He brings with him a dynamic and wide knowledge of dance music and a commitment to providing the highest caliber of service to his labels.

45 Labels including:Bits for Sebastien Leger
DJ's Are Not RockstarsDust Traxx Label Group
KlienteleMelodika Recordings
Noir MusicPete Tong's Bedroom Bedlam
Rising Trax for Chris LakeSTX for Joey Beltram
Size for Steve AngelloSplinter Label Group
Sweet N Low DistributionXmix Entertainment

What is Synch Licensing?

The synchronization license permits the accompaniment of a moving image with the underlying musical piece. Consequently, the "synch" license is required for videos, motion pictures, television, commercials, and other visual formats that are combined with musical works. The synch license is generally a grant from the publisher or his/her licensor to the producer of the visual work which authorizes the utilization of the underlying musical composition. Similar to a mechanical license, any proceeds go to the benefit of the publisher and/or writer. The "synch" license itself does not permit the use of any specific recording of the particular musical composition. A separate recording or master use license is required. Fees and advances for synch licenses vary. Furthermore, new technological uses have created new markets and the potential for greater earnings through synchronization.

Dance is among the most the most licensed genres in popular music. With one of the most substantial and historic catalogs in electronic music, you can find already content from GrooveMedia Group artists in hundreds of television shows, movies, commercials and video games. That’s because GrooveSeek's catalog managers are the bridge between the artistic and practical, bringing the producers of film and television, advertising agencies and music supervisors from the pantheon of media together with the music that moves you. From suggesting content to arranging synchronization licenses, our catalog managers work with you to underscore your vision.

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