Making a documentary can be a very fun and rewarding experience. It can also be a long, difficult process. Before setting out to make a documentary, it’s important to have a plan. Ideally you should plan out every aspect of your documentary before proceeding with the filming. In your plan, remember to think about music! Every good documentary needs some background music! Since you’re probably working with a limited budget, it would be a good idea to find Creative Commons music for documentaries to use in your project.
For those who don’t know, Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that helps get content into the hands of artists and creative types without the need for licensing disputes. Content released under Creative Commons licenses can generally be used free of charge, without the consent of the content’s owner. If you use music that does NOT have a Creative Commons or royalty-free license, you could potentially be sued for using it.
When picking Creative Commons music for documentaries, it’s important to think about what the content of your documentary is, as well as the audience you are catering to. Generally speaking, you want music that is somewhat mellow, and won’t distract from the content of your film. You need background music that is simple yet appealing.
Luckily, Melody Loops has made it easy to find the perfect music for your documentary! We offer a wide array of royalty-free and Creative Commons music. Melody Loops has music to suit any project, whether it’s a documentary, short film, video game, presentation, etc.
All the tracks loop continuously, so you can build a solid soundtrack in no time! Best of all, every free track on Melody Loops is released either under a Creative Commons license, or is listed as royalty-free – either way, you can use these tracks in your projects for free, without the need to obtain permission.