Using Damien Rice's song in short film

excalibunny · 05-22-2015, 05:17 AM

Hello there, I was simply wondering if there are any independent film-makers here who had successfully licensed any of Damien Rice's songs to be used in a short film or related media. I was told that is it not easy to get approval. I'm currently contacting the publisher and record label, but part of me keeps questioning if it is at all possible and worth a try. I'm quite new in the film industry, and in fact I just graduated from a polytechnic in Singapore. I'm a huge fan of Damien Rice and his songs inspired me to write many of my stories, so naturally I want to introduce his song in the film. The song I picked for this short film is 'The Connoisseur of Great Excuse'. The lyrics fits my plot perfectly! It is also considerably one of the less well-known song so I thought the chances are higher.. Do share with me your thoughts and advice! Hahaha thanks~

verenita · 05-25-2015, 11:02 AM

i have no clue at all, but good luck

cille · 05-25-2015, 03:28 PM

Worth trying! Publishing rights can be complicated stuff, but maybe it will be possible for you!

excalibunny · 05-26-2015, 01:43 AM

Thanks, guys! Anyone knows what record label is "the connoisseur of great excuse". I was told by Warner that even if I've gotten the synchronization rights from them, I still need to liaise with the record label for the use of the OSR.. But I can't find its contact. Complicated stuff indeed.. Sigh.

glo32 · 05-26-2015, 02:36 PM

You should probably ask heffa, which is Damien's label.

Song title: The Connoisseur of Great Excuse.
Written, Produced, Recorded & Mixed in Ireland by Damien Rice. Artist: Damien Rice.
Copyright / Publisher: heffa ltd. 2010 / Warner Chappell ltd. Manager: Bernadette Barrett.
Performed by:
Damien Rice - vocals, piano, guitar, drums, percussion, bass, clarinet. Dylan Penn - percussion Gemma Hayes - backing vocals, percussion. Helgi Jonsson - trombone. Hopper Penn - percussion. Sarah Jane Murphy - backing vocals. Sean Penn - percussion. Vyvienne Long - cello

So you either ask damienrice.com or contact Bernadette at MondoManagement
and in the meantime, try and ask Warner too. They should be able to give you a contact to proceed

I'd go with Bernadette and explain everything to her. Tell her it's the first time you do this, but explain you're serious about this. Ask her what to do in order to get approval

05-22-2015, 05:17 AM	#1
excalibunny Eskimo Baby Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 2	Using Damien Rice's song in short film Hello there, I was simply wondering if there are any independent film-makers here who had successfully licensed any of Damien Rice's songs to be used in a short film or related media. I was told that is it not easy to get approval. I'm currently contacting the publisher and record label, but part of me keeps questioning if it is at all possible and worth a try. I'm quite new in the film industry, and in fact I just graduated from a polytechnic in Singapore. I'm a huge fan of Damien Rice and his songs inspired me to write many of my stories, so naturally I want to introduce his song in the film. The song I picked for this short film is 'The Connoisseur of Great Excuse'. The lyrics fits my plot perfectly! It is also considerably one of the less well-known song so I thought the chances are higher.. Do share with me your thoughts and advice! Hahaha thanks~

05-25-2015, 11:02 AM	#2
verenita ... trusty and true ... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 6,387	i have no clue at all, but good luck __________________ ["Read me your favourite line": "No podía sucederme nada peor –pensaba aquel amigo–: tengo el alma delicada."]

05-25-2015, 03:28 PM	#3
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	Worth trying! Publishing rights can be complicated stuff, but maybe it will be possible for you! __________________ Yeah

05-26-2015, 02:36 PM	#5
glo32 Eskimo Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,244	You should probably ask heffa, which is Damien's label. Song title: The Connoisseur of Great Excuse. Written, Produced, Recorded & Mixed in Ireland by Damien Rice. Artist: Damien Rice. Copyright / Publisher: heffa ltd. 2010 / Warner Chappell ltd. Manager: Bernadette Barrett. Performed by: Damien Rice - vocals, piano, guitar, drums, percussion, bass, clarinet. Dylan Penn - percussion Gemma Hayes - backing vocals, percussion. Helgi Jonsson - trombone. Hopper Penn - percussion. Sarah Jane Murphy - backing vocals. Sean Penn - percussion. Vyvienne Long - cello So you either ask damienrice.com or contact Bernadette at MondoManagement and in the meantime, try and ask Warner too. They should be able to give you a contact to proceed I'd go with Bernadette and explain everything to her. Tell her it's the first time you do this, but explain you're serious about this. Ask her what to do in order to get approval Last edited by glo32; 05-26-2015 at 02:39 PM.

05-26-2015, 01:43 AM	#4
excalibunny Eskimo Baby Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 2	Thanks, guys! Anyone knows what record label is "the connoisseur of great excuse". I was told by Warner that even if I've gotten the synchronization rights from them, I still need to liaise with the record label for the use of the OSR.. But I can't find its contact. Complicated stuff indeed.. Sigh.