Quality Beats For Free
Music can make or break any project. While a great soundtrack can elevate a production, poor music quality or a cheesy track can make even the most sophisticated project seem amateur. To ease the process of finding that perfect track, we have curated a list of the top 5 free music resources that have the best selection of available-for-use music out there.
1: Soundcloud
This trendy music site offers a whole collection of music uploaded under a creative commons license, meaning they are available for use as long as you follow any guidelines that the artist may have set. This is a great place to find tracks that don’t sound like background music, remixes of popular songs, and original work by various artists.
2: CCMixter
Numerous well-known artists have tracks here that are legally free and available for use. Additionally, the selection of samples, remixes, and a-cappella songs are perfect if you have some editing skills and a desire to create a unique background track.
3: Vimeo Music Store
The popular video sharing website has started to amass a music library, with an incredible selection of tracks available for free, although others start at $1.99. With genres ranging from folk to classical to punk, and an easily navigable site, you are sure to find something that you’ll love.
4: Free Music Archive
With the ability to search through tracks by mood and a wide variety of genres, there is something for everyone on this site. Most tracks are available under a Creative Commons license, and some are even covered by the public domain. Check the license associated with each track before you use.
5: Youtube Audio Library
Youtube’s budding audio library is aimed to give content creators access to free music to use in their videos. This stems from Youtube’s harsh copyright-infringement policies and user’s tendency to use copyrighted music in their work. Youtube’s audio library features easy search filters and a rapidly expanding selection of completely free and Creative Commons licensed music.
Have a favorite free music resource we missed? Let us know in the comments below.
