Releasing a track or tracks can be complicated due to the nature of the music industry. Things that need to be considered are: Appropriately crediting the people involved in the works and the consideration of royalties. Moreish Studios has put together what we consider is a fair proposal based on some of the most common standard practices for all the tracks we produce. Though each term here is 100% up for negotiation, unless addressed, by releasing a track or tracks produced by us: All involved parties are agreeing to the following unless agreed upon otherwise.
* Artists have complete rights to use any of the works created by the producer in any way they see fit, including repurposing and performing without the need to ask for any permissions as far as Moreish Studios is concerned.
* Until allocated payment has gone through, Moreish Studios holds the rights to the versions of the produced track or tracks in question. They will never be released or distributed by Moreish Studios but can not be released by any other party until settlement of payment.
* If over 50% of the music and/or instruments has been written, or a major musical hook has been written by the involved producer at Moreish Studios: Co-writing credits will be given appropriately through APRA/AMCOS or other official registerer under the full name of the producer. (This does not mean the producer’s name must feature in any titles, only where applicable).
* If the above statement is true, when the tracks or tracks are publically released on any platform (streaming/digital, vinyl, CD, etc.): Co-writing credits will be given to the producer under the designated alias of their choice. (This does not mean the producer’s name must feature in any track titles, only where applicable).
* If over 50% of the music and/or instruments have been written, or a major musical hook has been written by the involved producer at Moreish Studios: Royalties of 5% will be allocated when registering for royalties through APRA/AMCOS or other official registerer.
* Royalties will not be required to be paid to the producer unless the track or tracks has already produced a significant return in royalties that have, at a minimum, covered the artist or representative’s entire production cost of the relevant track or tracks. Meaning: The fee initially paid to the producer by the artist will have already been entirely reimbursed by royalties from the relevant track or tracks before any royalties will be collected by the producer.
* If the track or track has also been Mixed and/or Mastered by the producer or sound engineer belonging to Moreish Studios, appropriate crediting of the engineer’s full name will be given where applicable.
* If the artist decides to use the track for the purpose of selling their music to another party to re-perform or release, they have full rights over any parts they have written and performed but the parts written by any producers at Moreish Studios are intellectual property of the producer. For those musical parts to be sold it is expected the producer will be made aware, credits will need to remain under their name for the writing of the parts and a sum of royalties allocated to them based on the number of their parts intended to be sold.
Thank you for taking the time to read through these terms, and we are always happy and encourage people to reach out if you would like to discuss this in more detail.
It’s been a pleasure working on your music with you!
Regards,
Moreish Studios
