Posted by Tom Cruise at host.159-142-140-45.gsa.gov on December 20, 2000 at 17:45:47:
In Reply to: I know I will look like a moron once answered but. posted by Tom Cruise on December 20, 2000 at 17:40:50:
Cram is a VA friend. cool. Sorry about that!
: who are you "Cram"? Being red I guess I should already know.
: Thanks
: -Tommy
:
: : I'm no expert, but I'v seen how hairy music licensing can get and how
: : much it costs so you may want to try two things:
: : 1. Contact the performer (Find some creative way, either through the
: : fan club or whatever) and SELL them on your "independent" film.
: : Convince them to do a mitzvah and let you have the song for next to
: : nothing. Of course this will be difficult.
: : 2. Find a talented musician friend and play the track for him/her. Tell
: : him/her you want something with the same feel. Use an original
: : musical work.