Question asked: "I read that songs accepted into the sync licensing database may not be removable. If I discontinue my membership or later decide I no longer want a particular song represented, can I revoke Songwriters Portal’s authority to pitch or license that song?"
Answer: Again, the question is mis-worded. Songs that are submitted to a music supervisors catalog are always removable. There is no such thing as a sync licensing database. The two types of sync licenses are the synchronization license, which covers the composition, and the master license, which covers the specific sound recording of that composition.
1. Synchronization License - This license is granted by the copyright owner of the song, typically the publisher or songwriter, allowing the music to be synced with visual media.
2. Master License - This license is issued by the record label or artist, permitting the use of a specific recorded version of the song in visual projects.
3. Seperate Fees - Each type of license often requires a seperate fee; one for the composition and another for the master recording.
4. Rights Granted - The sync license allows reproduction of the composition, while the master license allows use of a specific recording.
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