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Licensing

Reservoir has a varied and eclectic catalog of songs to license.

License music for film, TV, trailers, advertisements, video games, and more. To inquire about a license, please select a request form.

License type

Synch License

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If you’re looking to use a Reservoir master and/or composition in an audiovisual work (e.g., film, TV, advertisement, podcast, video game, etc.), please fill out the form and Reservoir’s team will be in touch promptly.

Synch License

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Social Media Platforms

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If you’re a business entity or your video contains advertisements or sponsorships, please refer to the Synch License Request Form. If you’re uploading your video to a personal/non-business YouTube/Facebook/Instagram account, please fill out the form and no further licensing will be required.

Social Media Platforms

  • If you’re a business entity or your video contains advertisements or sponsorships, please refer to the Synch License Request Form.
  • If you’re uploading your video to a personal/non-business YouTube/Facebook/Instagram account, please fill out the form and no further licensing will be required.

Sample License

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If you’re looking to incorporate a Reservoir master and/or composition into a new master and/or composition, please fill out the form and Reservoir’s team will be in touch promptly.

Sample License

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Mechanical License

If you’re looking to cover a Reservoir composition, please read more to learn which form may be applicable. 

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Mechanical License

  • If you’re looking to cover a Reservoir composition and are releasing it on Streaming Services (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, etc.), the usages are covered by the MLC Blanket License. Please provide us with the associated metadata via the Covers on DSPs Form and no further licensing will be required.
  • If you’re based in the United States and are looking to cover a Reservoir composition and licensing more than 2,500 units as an individual or indie label, please create an account through the following link.
    • Once your account is created, you will be given directions to begin licensing via HFA’s eMechanical application.
  • If you’re based in the United States and are looking to cover a Reservoir composition and licensing fewer than 2,500 units as an individual or indie label, please go to the following link and create an account. From there, you can license and prepay for any musical work represented by HFA. 
  • Please be advised, whereas royalties for Songfile licenses are pre-paid at the time of purchase, licenses obtained via eMechanical require the licensee to submit quarterly reporting and royalty payments. Instructions for reporting will be provided once the account is created.
  • If you’re based in a territory outside of the United States and are looking to cover a Reservoir composition, please fill out the Mechanical License Request Form and Reservoir’s team will be in touch promptly.
  • If you’re looking to create a derivative work (e.g., translations, remixes, medleys, etc.) based on a Reservoir master and/or composition, please refer to the Adaptation License Request Form.
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Adaptation License

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If you’re looking to create a derivative work (e.g., translation, remix, medley, etc.) based on a Reservoir master and/or composition, please fill out the form and Reservoir’s team will be in touch promptly.

Adaptation License

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Arrangement License

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If you’re looking to create a custom arrangement for an ensemble, orchestra, marching band, or choir, please refer to Tresona to request and pay for the license.

Arrangement License

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Print License

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If you’re looking to use a Reservoir composition and/or lyrics in print form (e.g., sheet music, books, etc.), please navigate to Hal Leonard.

Print License

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Merchandise License

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If you’re looking to use a Reservoir master, composition and/or lyrics in merchandise, please fill out the form and Reservoir’s team will be in touch promptly.

Merchandise License

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Theatrical License

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If you’re looking to use a Reservoir master and/or composition in a dramatic work (e.g., a play, musical revue, ballet, opera, etc.), please fill out the form and Reservoir’s team will be in touch promptly.

Theatrical License

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Performance License

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To perform a Reservoir composition publicly, please reach out to your local PRO (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR in the U.S.).

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Performance License

  • If you’re looking to perform a Reservoir composition in a public environment (e.g., a concert, recital, etc.), please refer to the Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) in your territory.
  • For instance, it would be ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR for the United States.