Jack Skates tells us why Metadata is so important for securing Syncs and gives some top tips on how to use metadata in your music career.
Why Is Metadata Important?
Metadata in music files is a set of data that describes and provides information about a particular music file. This data can include things like the artist name, track title, album title, track number, and release date. It can also include more detailed information such as the genre, tempo, and key. It is used to help identify the content of a file, as well as to organize the music library.
Metadata & Sync Licensing
Sync licensing and Metadata are closely related. Sync licensing is the process of securing permission to use a song or recording. This can be in a film, television show, video game, or other media.
The metadata associated with the song or recording is essential for the sync licensing process. Without this, it can be impossible to identify the rights holders. As they need to be contacted for permission to use the song or recording.
Additionally, metadata is used to ensure that the proper usage rights are secured and that the proper royalties are paid.
Music Gateway – Opportunities
Would you like to get in touch with Music Gateway to see how we can help you manage metadata on your tracks? Then please use this link to get in touch with us to discuss any opportunities such as Sync Licensing, Music Licensing, Music Clearance, Sync Libraries or Music Libraries, etc., you may want to take further.
You can book a call with Sam – Head of Sync Licensing – as a potential lead. We are always happy to talk to musicians like you. Please do get in touch.
Summary
So as you can see, Metadata is important in the music industry because it provides all the necessary information to music supervisors. This information is essential for music streaming services, online radio stations, and other digital music services to properly identify and categorize music. Metadata also helps music industry professionals, such as record labels, publishers, and distributors, to properly track and manage their music catalogues. So make sure you have all the correct metadata aligned with your track and you are good to go!