I'm working on a memorial website for a friend who recently passed away. I want to include music that plays on the site, but I'm having trouble because of copyright protections. I've purchased some music that I think should be okay for non-commercial use, similar to how it's used in a funeral. However, I'm concerned about legal issues if I try to bypass any restrictions. Do I really need permission from each copyright owner, and if I do, will they provide a digital copy that I can use without restrictions? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and might just skip the music if this is too complicated, but I'd love to have it on the site.
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Consider using a WordPress theme like GeneratePress Pro. They have a library of pre-built sites you can customize. Hosting is usually affordable too. I'm really sorry for your loss, and creating a memorial site is a wonderful tribute.
I'd love to help you with the project! If you're interested, I can help out free of charge. It's tough losing someone close, and I think creating a tribute like this is a beautiful idea.
You might want to look into royalty-free music options or platforms like Epidemic Sound or Artlist that have non-commercial licenses. If you're attached to a specific track, reaching out to the copyright owner for permission might be necessary. Instrumental tracks can also be a great alternative.
Definitely try WordPress! It has a lot of drag-and-drop options and plugins that can help you accomplish your goals without getting too technical.
Yes, you’ll need to obtain a license for any public performance of music on your site. A good starting point for licensing is Harry Fox. It's important to get this right!
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