FreeplayMusic.com - WARNING! YouTube Videos Not Allowed Without Paying!

[carpentersdaughter2]

freeplaymusic has on their site that the use for internet videos such as YT can be used as long as the song and the site by credited on the video.

it sounds like from what you say they have changed their views on this.

[myrmidryad]

Very helpful. I was looking through their terms and conditions and thought it didn't look like they did what I thought they did, and this translated the jargon nicely fro me. :) Thank you!

[NeverEndingPromises]

so... it's not free at the end? WOW! -.-

[KarateStereo]

Thanks, that's actually really helpful.

[woodeva62]

Rick I agree. No music is free from any web site is legal. When a purchase music get handed out to other that is use on video is a infringement on copyright law. The only way to avoid copy right law is to create your own music to be viewed on the uploaded videos. There are no other way to get around copyright law.

[HometreeProduction]

That explains why Youtube won't monetize our videos that use their music :/

[campfirepoetry]

Thanks so much for this clarification, I read the terms and was a bit confused, you sure cleared it up for me. Good Job. Trapping North & Bush Life, Canada.

[writershannon]

You are the bomb! Am using one of your songs now. Thanks!! Will sub your channel so you can see how I used one of them.

[marktwainisgod]

These are ASCAP's rules, not Freeplay's rules. Basically NOBODY can broadcast music unless you BUY a license. Even a bar owner with a jukebox has to pay thousands of dollars a year to ASCAP for a license to have that jukebox, even if he owns the CDs that are inside it. Being a composer myself, I would be happy to have my music broadcasting on the net. But ASCAP would go after you not me.

[TaylorPlacePro]

It's FREEplayMusic. I'm not gonna paying ANYTHING for using their music. Why else would they have all this music to download? It's not the kind of music anyone would listen to by itself, sheesh.

[halolIlmao0]

Thanks for the warning. 

[dealiri2]

thanks for the heads up :)

[pecka2k]

Ive used it. No problem yet, but the worse yourube have done with me was remove the sound of a rihanna track but the video was intact.

So I doubt they will sue, just request the video silenced or removed.

[ouchmaker93]

Thank you for the heads up and the music =D

[CatKicka]

Well shit. There goes every single one of my videos.

[MsDesignDiva]

Well that sucks, I just got notified about that because one of my videos has a song from that site, I credited them in the description of my video but apparently that's not good enough. I think I'm probably just going to delete the video that I used it in.

[0MidnightRider]

Well... So much for my ideas of a video using a super cut from their website... Drummer bummer...

[MrMadMinecraft]

I've used their music on almost ALL of my video's....... PISSING HELL ABSYUHNXJ

[CatKicka]

@MrMadMinecraft Me too, man. Me too.

[MrMadMinecraft]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK.............­....

[PassThePi]

whoa.. thanks for the heads up. i just almost did this.

[RobinDSLR]

Thanks man !

[GTSportsOnline]

So.. freeplaymusic is pretty shit then...

[rickvanman]

@GTSportsOnline the music's good - it's just not free

[MSPiskin]

Thanks for the heads up!

[MusicBySav]

Thank you Rick!! I have downloaded a couple of classical songs from this website and was going to use it in some of my videos. Now, I know to use it ONLY for non-internet videos =]

[RebPierreManga]

this is some really HELPFUL information...have no idea why this has 7 dislikes.. you all should be grateful for this advice, he's just trying to help you ppl

[Saberking14]

Thanks for this bro, I was JUST about to use that sight for music in my projects, but OH, would I have possibly gotten into trouble.

[TheCyreda]

Wtf... in my understanding, FREEplaymusic means that the music is free to use, and they have every singile title open for a download. If they have such small prints somewhere that no normal person can read and understand that you have to pay for them, then thats just a big scam and false advertisement. I use their music and credit them but if they come after me, i just have to delete them and sue them for false advertisement.

[csmcopty]

Rick, - Many thanks for drawing my attention to this. I was going to use one of FPM's tracks on my next project, but 'am now thinking again - Personally, I think that under UK laws, FPM should be prosecuted by Trading Standards for misrepresentation mis-selling!

[lolzlaughlolz]

It is free. I have used freeplaymusic in my videos many times and I never get copyrighted. Freeplaymusic is bomb! And I credit it.

[ktmbua]

is it true that any music, whether it be royalty free or not, can be used without paying as long as it is as short as 10 seconds?

[LatePresents]

ok, so i need to audio swap all of my vids ;) Bye Bye """FREE""playmusic!!

[oshronosaurus]

@cewfms6 me too; i was about to use FPM.com to look for background music in a video about the aztecs that im planning!

[Nextdirector123]

Fuck, well i actually am using it for a commercail, so i guess i'm going to have to pay

[anayah777]

Thanks Rick! I so appreciate all your assistance

[rhomis]

Not much "royalty Free" going on there, actually, especially with a name like FREEplay. Currently thier website is gone, so I can't see where I am bound by thier written contract without my signature. Maybe the website will be back.

[rickvanman]

@thevidmounstro No, because by putting it on YouTube you are "rebroadcasting" it - which is not allowed on the licence. 

[rickvanman]

@thevidmounstro People should use Royalty free music that doesn't have a straight-jacket licence - go to Kevin macleod's site, he has tons of free RF music - and don't forget to check out my free music too (links in the notes)

[jonteet]

what about games? which is free then... will i still need to buy?

[rickvanman]

@jonteet if the free music website is accreddited (according to the licence rules) in the game, then its free :o)

[enminem]

Thanks for the video, watching it for sure beats reading the entire contract.

[xRainSunshinex]

I agree I mean lyke if u say "Music From Freeplay music" it shud b free!!!

[florian00777]

IF YOU SAY THIS : DELETE THE WORDS ''FREE'' Idoits

[Purpleboo11]

so even if you use 10% of a song and give credit for it you still have to pay for it? if so now I have to audio swap 2 of my videos:(

[zastonecesda]

Well,they can just suck my dick,since i will certanly NOT pay anything for using their music,since they have this big FREE in their name and such.So,if they sue me for using their music,i can sue back with false advertisement with purpose to scam me.

Anyhow,YT hasn't noticed anything,so,up theirs.

[rickvanman]

@zastonecesda LOL! I love your spirit! Good luck with that :o)

[JeremyAndDavid]

On your free music page, the links don't pop up when clicked. Is this a site problem or just my computer?

[rickvanman]

@JeremyAndDavid I just tried them and they seem to be working ok - it might have been a problem with my host - Mediafire - who annoyingly, seem to have a lot of downtime lately. 

[JeremyAndDavid]

Damn, I'm gonna try a few of the links here, gotta delete a few of my videos that have freeplay's content. I'll try to re-edit them, this sucks bad though.

[smartsy1]

I have been looking EVERYWHERE for a type of music where its like uprising music. you know, the kind of music you would hear in a horror movie, like right before something jumps at you. If you, or anyone else, can tell me an EXACT location on where to find this music, u will become my god........lol

[rickvanman]

@smartsy1 Try Kevin Maceod's site (link in the notes) - he has loads :o)

[smartsy1]

I have been looking EVERRYWHERE for a type of music where its like uprising music. you know, the kind of music you would hear in a horror movie, like right before something jumps at you.

[watchmaneyes]

Rick great video! Where copyrights are involved BEWARE uploading and disregarding and ignoring the small print. Ascap and BMI are on the look out ! don't get snagged by them! It can be very costly.

[MMAAllegiance]

Good info, and thanks for it. Now with all those rules with that website for free music, one can consider looking somewhere else. If one can offer free music, I will support them buy buying their work, however, if one will force you like how and what you mentioned, I would never even listen to their music. But in a way, it's both their loss and mine. Brad Sucks is a guy that offers royalty free music OR you can purchase it, and use it on YT. He gives you the option to buy his songs or not.

[Boots1956]

thanks friend, I interppreted it the same way...such a shame...out of my price range...good music though

[Jowain92]

so if I have gotten this correct, the music on sites linked in the description is free for download and free to use as long as I give credit to the one who made it?

[rickvanman]

@Jowain92 pretty much, yes

[EnbarkStudio1]

have not seen anything about not being aloud to put their songs on youtube...

does any1 know where it is stated on freeplay?

[mystered]

@EnbarkStudio1 It's explicitly stated in the FAQ of their new web site. "Q - Do I need a license if I am putting a personal video on YouTube? A - Yes, use of our music on the internet is a type of broadcast use and does need to be licensed with us."

[EnbarkStudio1]

@mystered alright thanks man

[mystered]

@EnbarkStudio1 You're welcome. In addition to RickVanMan and Kevin MacLeod I would like to put in a plug for some other great sources of free background music: Josh Woodward; Audionautix (Jason Shaw); Taylor Hayward; and the Midnight Cassette System (Frank Nora). Google them! There is no need to waste money on FreePlayMusic.

[MattTheComputerGeek]

IT is not free to use "FreePlayMusic" unless you pay for it and get a license which dictates what it may be used for. I email there customer support and they basically said no you can use it unless you pay.

[videoproducer100]

This is so stupid. The music is being offered for free so you are allowed to use it for whatever you want to. I will use their music in any videos that I want to.

[bencofilms]

THANK YOU!!!

[unknown3333333333333]

I use FreeplayMusic in pretty much all my videos here, but I don't make any money from it, and in 2 years I've never been tracked down or whatnot...

[MrDavidHowell]

Oh yeah, and awesome music on your site too, thanks a lot. :-)

[MrDavidHowell]

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle, just read their license and it seems he's right! I suppose I'll be pulling my videos off now as I too was one of the people who used their awesome music in my vid without paying. Thanks a lot for this Rick.

[cuentacris]

Is This apoly in another country? or just in USA?

How they can go to charge us if we are in another country?

Is tath Possibe?

Thank you, Please Answer

[GroverKent]

This makes no sense... so basically, what I'm getting from this video is this... inspite of the fact that this is FREEplay music, their music is NOT royalty free? It's BROADCAST music... broadcast music IS royalty free, that's why it's compsoed, for biradcasting... they even say so on their wesbite, that it's music for broadcasting.

[rickvanman]

@GroverKent It's royalty free once you've purchased the rights to use it. - Buy it once, then you don't need to pay any further royalty fees to use it in subsequent broadcasts - hence "royalty free" NOT "completely free"

[BigEric42]

Brilliant, Rick ! Thankyou for the heads-up. Some 45 years ago I was going to get sued off for playing a record as "walk in" music in an amateur (school) theatre for which I was the nominated "responsible person". I escaped financial ruin because in English Law I was regarded a "child" and thus unable to be sued for that sort of thing. Not a defence welcomed by a 17yr old. I still bear the scars & would urge caution with such sharks. BTW I think the vid. would benefit from a bit of music!

[BigEric42]

Brilliant, Rick ! Thankyou for the heads-up. Some 45 years ago I was going to get sued off for playing a record as "walk in" music in an amateur (school) theatre for which I was the nominated "responsible person". I escaped financial ruin because in English Law I was regarded a "child" and thus unable to be sued for that sort of thing. Not a defence welcomed by a 17yr old. I still bear the scars and would urge caution with such sharks. BTW I think the vid. would benefit from a bit of music!

[yoda9205]

so much as the free in freeplay. Thanks very much

[AlexandraAmaze]

Crap, haha.XD

[lowcostvideos]

Does anybody know how this affects a video in the Adsense program, where you get paid for views? Because Adsense definitely doesn't bring in enough to justify a $150 license.

[rickvanman]

@lowcostvideos Unfortunately the low numbers don't mean anything in the eyes of the law - if you are "generating revenue" from a video containing a soundtrack you are not licenced to use, then you are throwing yourself open to a compensation claim from the copyright owner.

Whether the copyright owner chooses to persue a claim is a different matter, but they will probably have the right to claim their legal expense from you too, should they choose to come after you.

[lowcostvideos]

@rickvanman I know, I'm just curious if the price is more for Adsense vs a regular youtube video.  I emailed them about this but the response didn't really address it, except saying that they will negotiate rates if you use a lot of their music.

[ngvgnDOTcom]

People are better off using your music Rick.

[dakzomo]

Thanks!!

[InconditusFilms]

I have used freeplay music, it's been uploaded to Machinima's channel and it didn't get taken down.

[rickvanman]

@InconditusFilms. It wont get taken down as it's royalty free - so they do not register it on the youtube music detector.

But it does mean if your video is discovered by them and you have not paid for the music use, they then have the right to come after you for back-payments and claim their lawyer fees as well.

[herllo2u2]

I read in the about section, you only pay, if your putting thier music on TV.

[rickvanman]

I think you'll find that you have to pay if you "broadcast" the music.

Uploading to youtube is "broadcasting"

[Zhakaron]

@rickvanman 1- Reasonable expectations: It is free to use for non-commercial uses.

2- Non Agreement: There is no I agree button nor advisory statement on the download page.

Reality: They may be a legitimate business, but from a public standpoint they are shysters who try to extort money from people who only find out they owe money AFTER the fact. They scare people into paying, who would win if they fought it in court.

Few modifications to their site and they would be within their rights.

[keriquacka]

Fudge that's really annoying!

[LeadershipDifference]

Woah woah woah. So I have been using it for forever, and I am not allowed to? Im not making a profit, its still illegal? F**K!

[millen7]

The music on this site is better than some other sites I have heard from. It would take some serious talent to duplicate some of this stuff yourself. It would be like hiring a band to do a soundtrack. Good luck trying to do that yourself for $25 dollars. Talent like this needs to be rewarded. And if you can do it yourself this would be a great place to get paid for what you do best.

[diebunnie123]

Thanks for this mate :)

[rickvanman]

Hi Glen, Glad the DVD arrived safely :o) Thanks for buying.

[pspfanboy100]

according to the terms of use, the music is free for personal use. I would consider using the music on youtube to be personal use. according to law, as long as you DO NOT make a profit off of music that is not yours, it is legal to use.

[rickvanman]

Personal use means using it at home for your own amusement. As soon as it goes up on youtube, you are then "broadcasting" and that's a whole new can of worms :o)

[pspfanboy100]

Your probably right, but when you broadcast the music you are promoting the website at the same time, so why would they not approve of that? They want more people to listen to their music, so why not let us use it as an advertisement for their site?

[rickvanman]

I see your logic, but they want actual physical money for the music they sell, not publicity. That is the nature of their business.

People use the same argument with mainstream music, but the music companies do not appear to be interested either, and the video's still get pulled down.

In the end it's down to the music owners to dictate what can and what can't be done with their music.

If you believe that your personal views will vindicate you from their rules, then good luck with that!

[PsykoOps]

Thx for the warning. I fell for this 'scam' totally.

[rickvanman]

No Probs - It's not a scam as such, It's just that people assume they can use the music on YouTube when they can't - without paying.

[PsykoOps]

@rickvanman The thing is that there's people in youtube and I assume other places too who say that it's free to use them. When you make a comment to their videos or channel saying that it's not the case they mark it as spam or remove it. Almost as if they own the site and wan't to get people to use them so they can sue. :-)

[terratec365]

ps it aint difficult for the website to add in big letters: Free Music for Personal Home Use Only.

[terratec365]

i think the worst that would happen is that the audio would be muted in video-rather like when someone uses a record label track without consent (a lot of the time now though the audio IS allowed but advertisement may appear beside the video)

no one reads terms and conditions (like when you install software,you just check a box saying you have).

if the worst did come to the worst,you say regardless that the website name implied that it was free.

[aimeevaj]

I just read the terms about half an hour ago and you're on point or atleast from what I could understand. thanks for the video.

[Cayman192]

Where can you get Free to use music? with no strings attached? Like free to use without any outstanding fees.

[rickvanman]

see the notes of this video

[Cayman192]

Thank you. This is really helpful.

[rickvanman]

you'd need to check their terms but I suspect you would need to pay.

You can use the music I have provided as long as you credit it in the game.

[RandomShadowMan]

I think it's false advertising to call the website freeplaymusic if you can't use it on youtube without paying.

[rickvanman]

i agree - its just a manipulation of words.

[RandomShadowMan]

My friend was having trouble with getting ads put on a video because of freeplaymusic. If I used it in one video thats 2:40 and it's 25 bucks per 4 minutes. Does this mean I owe them 15 bucks?

[rickvanman]

not sure - you'd need to check with them as the terms may change.

[RandomShadowMan]

Looks like they're the same. :)

[rickvanman]

Then I'm guessing he owes them some cash - I wouldn't like to estimate how much though - I don't think they allow for time consessions. I'd imagine its 25 bucks for "up to" 4 minutes - so he'd probably owe the full amount for each year the video is live.

I'm just guessing though - you'd need to clarify with them.

[C2da904]

Oh man. I almost made a huge mistake by using their stuff in my next project.. I was referred to the site by a friend and didn't read the terms, but I've read thru them after watching this and you seriously pulled me out of the fire, my friend. Thank you.

[rickvanman]

no probs :o)

[MAALLOW5]

can you add new better music? cuz i can't find music i like :(

[rickvanman]

more on the way soon

[MAALLOW5]

well is there any other website i can use to put music in my youtube videos without the copyright thing?

[rickvanman]

Yes mine! See the link in the notes area of this video (click the blue "more info" text)

[DragonD51]

Thanks for the heads up! I have the link to your site on my site! Thanks for cool free music! Non profit making of course. -D51

[rickvanman]

Thanks for the link - looks great! :o)

[hopelessmocochang]

omg, thanks for the warning!

but what the heck?

don't call it 'free'playmusic if there's gonna be a catch that you'll have to pay for something. (that's not you, it's the website)

[rickvanman]

Yeah, that is kind-of annoying isnt it?

[hopelessmocochang]

yeah :(

[moonieisthebest14]

Hi man. Im just wondering would this effect a podcast that i am doing for school work? I have to create a podcast for my GCSE ICT course and i need some music for it. Do you think it would be ok and safe to use?

[rickvanman]

Hi - not sure - you will need to read the terms & conditions carefully. I'm guessing you'll probably be ok though.

[Powerrulers]

thank you so i may use the music shown on your page and the music from the li8nks without youtube doing the whole wmg thing on it?

[rickvanman]

absolutely!

[CrustyBiker]

Good Job dude, hope your message gets to all the right people in time. I hate to hear about companies missleading people with the small print, which not everyone reads the whole way through.

I have not yet seen the site but I bet the bit about putting their name to the credits is in BIG print whole the fees bit is hidden in the confusing small print?

Well done, I shall inform the guy I have seen with some on, 5 stars

[WowDoomadin]

ty so much now i gutta switch the music on it

[SonicOrbStudios]

darn, I thought you could use their audio on youtube...I did put them in my credits as well for a few videos...

I have been writing my own music got my videos lately anyways...

Thanks for the warning video.

[goldenjabba]

:o Wow thanks for the warning man!

[ecnstar]

AWW MAN! i was going to use a GREAT song from there but i stumbled upon your video! is it ok to use them WITHOUT puting them on a youtube video? coz i just downloaded one..oops...

[Chamb3rs91]

Extremely helpful!! I was about to use that website and then I accidently stumble upon your video!I'm sooo happy I did, Thanks again!!

[Br0kenEnGliSh]

You stopped me from making a huge mistake. Thanks!

[soulfulsongbyrd]

Thank you so much! I was considering freeplaymusic for my videos! I thought their terms of use were fishy...

[Evangelicaonline]

tinha que ser um ingles boiola

[grimreaper96749]

wait how would they even no its their music

[LolBananaPhone]

YOUCHEW

[rickvanman]

Not sure what that means, but I guess its better than "YOU SUCK!" LOL!

[Nick33183]

lol he was mocking your accent on how you say youtube, saying it as "youchew"

[ReformistSin]

Thank you. But i do have a question..how do i know your website is legitimate? No hassling or anything, just a simple question.

[rickvanman]

Err, there is such a thing as being over-cautious.

What can I say? I'm the real deal, the music is the real deal. Nobody will sue you if you use it in your videos.

Believe me, or don't believe me, life's too short for me to care either way!

d:)

[narcissusdark]

lol, Rick is one of the good-guys...

personally, i would go with shockwave-sound their music is not free, but you can use it on youtube vids

[jordanrtube]

i hoped you were going to inform us as to what sites ARE free

[rickvanman]

Good idea! - Check the notes on this video - I have added some for you.

[glovercm]

Thanks for the heads up rick. I have a couple video's on YT with Freeplay music on them. I'm defintely going to research this closer.

[CCProductionsTV]

oh, thanks 4 telling me! I was going to put some music from there! Thanks!

[dizzylizzy6]

thanks rick!

[thechekov1701]

Cheers for the warning because I would have never known. $25! That's crazy, I would rather compose my own music on my keyboard lol.

[chrisw443]

there goes all my new videos!

i cant find anywhere i can use music without getting sued, if you have any recommendations as to where i can get music for my vids, please let me know!