So, you are licensing me the song? Cool. Umm. What does that mean exactly? What do I get when I "buy" a song?
Easy! When you, the artist, license a track from ASongParadise, you get an instant download of the original song track available in your account. This download contains the Vocal Guide version of the song, the Instrumental (No Vocals) version of the song, and the lyrics. Along with those items, when you buy an original music track online from us you also obtain the worldwide rights to use the song and the fully produced radio-ready instrumental backing tracks we send you to put your own voice on, promote, sell, and succeed with your fresh new version of the song. You also get an exclusive deal on promotional tools such as lyric videos for your song, distribution to Spotify, Amazon, Apple, etc.. and huge exclusive discounts if you'd like to send your vocals to a top Nashville studio and have them professionally mix and radio-ready master your vocals into the track. No "hourly studio" karaoke mix. It will sound like you traveled to Nashville and had full access to a major label studio.
You have so many great songs! How do I find the perfect ones for my voice?
When you are interested in buying original music tracks online, ASongParadise has multiple ways to find exactly what you're looking for.
You can search by tempo, mood, genre, vocals, or keyword search. You can sort them by "newest added" or "most popular" or "group" them alphabetically. You can preview and purchase as many songs as you wish. You can also check out our featured playlists of some of our "staff picks" of available songs in our most popular genres at the moment.
How can I, the singer, legally earn money off these songs?
If I can't make up my mind yet, can I keep track of my favorite choices before buying the original music tracks online?
Yes! Just hit the "heart" icon beside any song, and you can create your own custom playlist of songs to save and choose from before making your purchase.
What is a "mix pack"?
That just means "a pack of mixes".. as in the collection of mixes that comes with your purchase. Specifically, the vocal mix and the instrumental mix make up a "mix pack". In the search results, you can click each song's title and it will take you to preview all the mixes in your "mix pack". It will also show you the lyrics to the songs as well.
I made my purchase! I have my songs! How do I add my voice to the track?
There are many great options to add your voice to the track. It all depends on your goals... and your mode. To make it simple, we have three modes.
Beginner
Once you Purchase/Download the original song track, you can then use any home recording software such as ILife/Garageband (MAC) or Audacity (PC) along with any decent computer mic to add your vocals and mix them to the track.
You can share on the net, upload, sell,..do what you want with your self-made mixes!
Getting Serious
Once you Purchase/Download the track, you can take it to a nearby studio (or home studio) and have them record your vocals and mix it.
You can easily get your track to the studio by either burning a cd of the downloaded file, bringing it on USB drive, or simply emailing it to the studio you're going to sing at. Then you'll have a much better sounding version to show off your vocals than you'd get on the software listed in the "kidding around" mode above.
You can share, upload, sell,..do what you want with your local studio's mix!
Ready For Stardom
This is the option that will set you apart from the amateurs. Our most popular option!
Purchase/Download the original song track. Take it to a nearby studio (or home studio) to record your vocals. THEN you (or someone at the studio) send the vocal files to us. We will then have your vocals mixed by Nashville producer/mixer Stacy Hogan. He will professionally tune, mix, and radio-ready master your vocals into the track. Stacy has worked with recent major label rock bands, Grand Ole Opry legend country artists, and pop/RnB hit songwriters. Your song won't sound like a karaoke track or local studio mix. He will match all the tones, echoes, delays, compressions, eq, etc..so that your voice sounds like it was recorded in the same studio on the same session the track itself was produced. We will reach out to you with details on how to move forward with this option after your purchase.
To have songs produced, mixed, and radio-ready mastered by him normally ranges between $750 - $3000 per song. As part of an exclusive deal with ASongParadise, you get your very own top-notch radio-ready mastered version currently on sale for only +$199 when you get your song from ASongParadise. That's right! Only +$199. Once you purchase the song, you will be given all the further technical details as to how to send us the files, and the payment link to purchase this added service. This is an optional service after the purchase of the track.
How many years can I keep singing this song once I purchase?
For as long as you want!
What do you mean by "Instrumental Backing Track?"
This is the version of the song that has NO vocals on it. It is an instrument version only so that you can use it to sing live to, or lay down your vocals onto it in the studio.
Can I also get an instrumental Backing Track that -includes- the background vocals?
We are able to offer this for many of the songs in our catalog, but not all. It depends on availability. You will be given this option and details after purchase, if available.
Do I officially own the original Songs or Tracks I download?
You, naturally, will own the non-exclusive "rights" to use the song and the track we provide. The songwriter, as usual, still owns their song's copyright and can do what they please with it.
Can I remix, mash up or alter the song?
Yep! Also, if you need to change a word here and there to fit your gender/personality..this is ok too! This does not give you writer's credit for the song. The songwriter of the song is who wrote the song.
Can I give this song to others to sing?
No, you cannot transfer, assign, sell, or sublicense the license, track, or song. The song license is only for use by you, the Licensee.
Am I the only one who will ever sing this song?
The rights are non-exclusive. So in short, No. Any hit you've ever heard was sung by someone before or after them, whether they were demos passed around Nashville, nightclubs in L.A, or Youtube covers... When you buy our original music tracks online, you are gaining the rights to sing an uncut song written by some of the world's top major and up and coming songwriters. The songwriter can choose to continue to offer the song on the catalog even if it's been purchased before. We change out songs all the time to keep the choices as fresh as possible. It's a win-win for both writer and vocalist.
Do you offer "exclusive" options for the songs?
In many cases, we do. These exclusive options would make it so that we take the song down immediately from the site upon your purchase. Rates and term-lengths would be determined and negotiated on a song-by-song basis. Rates are usually 4-7x the license fee per year. Serious inquiries only.
Are the Songs and Tracks produced specifically for ASongParadise?
Some, yes. Others come from songwriters, artists, producers, and publishers that own the rights to the songs and opted to add their songs to our catalog to offer up and coming vocalists.
Once I have my own vocal on the song's recording, can I sell it?
Yes. You can sell it!..use it to promote yourself as an artist!.
I need help distributing my brand new song to Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, Walmart.com, and more!
After your purchase, you will be given the option for us to help you get all set up with a trusted top distributor that takes ZERO percentage of your royalties. Yes... you keep 100% of all those artist royalties you've earned. No commissions need be shared. Plus, through us we can get you special rates on setup costs that are lower than where you'll find anywhere else.
Can you help me with other ways to promote my song after it's done? i.e. a lyric video to pitch or promote on YouTube and all over social media?
Lyric videos increase social sharing of a song by 800%. Give your audience something to marvel at while they hear and share your song. Watch your video go viral. Let us create a major-label professional style lyric-video for your song. Complete with acting/relevant footage/professional transitions and effects... to make your song shine visually. Make your song stand out even more when pitching to managers, publishers, labels, or even just your friends on social media. We also include a free Youtube and Google ad promotion for your video. Purchase a lyric video for your song within 30 days of your song purchase and receive 25% off our prices. Email us anytime for pricing and examples.
Can I get a refund if I decide not to use the song?
Once you have access to the files/instrumental tracks/, then you've already received what was paid for. When you buy our original music tracks online, your purchase is non-refundable because we are selling you permissions to use the song and it's effective immediately upon purchase.
Is there a gift card option where I can purchase song(s) for other people and surprise them?
Yes. Whether it's a gift for yourself, or someone you know, just search for "gift card" on the search, add to your cart, and you'll receive a special Gift Card to print out as a gift so that the recepient can choose their own song anytime they're ready. Instructions will be included with the gift card to show them how to receive the pre-paid song of their choice from our site. It's a perfect thoughtful gift any time of the year.
You can simply search for "gift card" in our song search, or click here.
Can I sell my vocal version worldwide?
Yes , worldwide!
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