Music House

Music House (International) Ltd is a UK-based production music label whose legacy catalog is distributed through Universal Production Music. The catalog features compositions from the 1980s onward, ranging from solo instruments to full orchestras. Music House (International) Ltd is a PRS-registered publisher with composers including Stephen James Loveday, Darren Barrie Loveday, Hugh T Davidson, and Tom McCarthy. Best suited for music supervisors who use Universal Production Music's platform and need access to legacy catalog tracks across diverse genres.

How Music House Works

Music House operates as a label within the Universal Production Music ecosystem. Its catalog is accessible through Universal Production Music's platform.

The process works as follows:

1. Catalog distribution: Music House tracks are available through the Universal Production Music platform. Users can search, preview, and download tracks (including stems) through the platform.
2. Label structure: The Music House Legacy label includes tracks across multiple genres and moods. Featured albums include Rock Addiction, Science Of Life, Silicon Soul, Industria, and Jazz Beat Sandwich.
3. Composer roster: Music House composers are PRS-registered. The catalog includes works by Stephen James Loveday, Darren Barrie Loveday, Hugh T Davidson, Tom McCarthy, Andy Whitmore, Guy Barker, Brian Betts, Barry Wickens, and Kirsty Hawkshaw.
4. Stem availability: Many Music House tracks include stems for individual instrument separation. This gives editors flexibility in mixing and adapting tracks to fit picture.
5. Licensing through Universal: All licensing is handled through Universal Production Music's standard framework. Users contact their local Universal Production Music representative for licensing questions.
6. Platform scale: Universal Production Music offers over 230,000 tracks across all its labels, giving Music House tracks distribution alongside a massive catalog of production music.

Submission / Application Details

Music House operates as a legacy catalog label under Universal Production Music. Composers are signed through Universal Production Music's standard composer recruitment process.

• How to apply: Contact Universal Production Music through their website at universalproductionmusic.com. Reach out to your local Universal Production Music representative.
• Required materials: A portfolio of production music work. Universal Production Music looks for broadcast-ready quality across multiple genres.
• PRS registration: Music House composers are PRS-registered. If you are a UK-based composer, ensure your PRS membership is active.
• No direct submissions to Music House: You cannot submit music directly to Music House. All composer recruitment is handled through Universal Production Music.
• No application fee: Universal Production Music does not charge a submission fee.

Real-World Example

A TV production company needs a rock track for a sports highlight reel. They search the Universal Production Music platform and find a track from Music House's Rock Addiction album. The track has stems available for individual instrument separation. The editor downloads the track and stems, cuts the music to fit the highlight reel, and licenses it through Universal Production Music. The fee for a broadcast sports use typically ranges from $100 to $500 per cue. The composer earns performance royalties through PRS when the program airs.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

Music House represents the legacy production music label model, where catalogs built over decades continue to generate income through major distributor platforms.

Consider these points:

• Universal Production Music distribution: Music House tracks are distributed through Universal Production Music, one of the largest production music companies in the world. This gives the catalog global reach.
• Stem delivery: Music House provides stems for many tracks. If you can deliver stems alongside your finished tracks, you make your music more useful to editors.
• PRS registration: Music House composers are PRS-registered. If you are a UK-based composer, this model ensures proper performance royalty collection.
• Legacy catalog value: Tracks from the 1980s are still generating income. This demonstrates the long-term value of production music catalogs.

Drawbacks / Things to Consider

• Part of Universal Production Music: Music House is not an independent entity. It operates as a label within Universal Production Music. All dealings go through Universal's platform and licensing framework.
• No direct composer submissions: You cannot submit music directly to Music House. Composer recruitment is handled through Universal Production Music's standard process.
• Legacy catalog focus: Music House is described as "the legacy catalog that started it all." The label may prioritize maintaining and distributing existing catalog rather than signing new composers.
• Limited public information: Music House does not have a standalone website. All information is available through the Universal Production Music platform.
• Competing within Universal: Music House competes for attention against other Universal Production Music labels. Your tracks, if signed, sit alongside a massive catalog of production music.

Company Type and Licensing Model

Music House (International) Ltd is a legacy production music library. It is not a sync placement agency, a royalty-free subscription platform, or a custom scoring house. The company produces and owns a catalog of production music tracks spanning from the 1980s to the present, ranging from solo instruments to full orchestras. The catalog is now distributed exclusively through Universal Production Music.

Licensing is handled through Universal Production Music's standard framework. Two licensing models are available:

• Needledrop (per-use): Clients pay a one-time fee for each track used in a specific production. Fees are based on media type, territory, and license duration. Typical fees for broadcast sports use range from $100 to $500 per cue.
• Blanket licensing: Clients pay a fixed annual fee for unlimited access to the Universal Production Music catalog, which includes Music House tracks alongside 630,000+ tracks from all Universal PM labels.

Music House does not offer subscription-based pricing or direct buyout options. All licensing transactions go through Universal Production Music or local collection societies in certain territories.

Catalog Size and Genre Coverage

Music House's catalog is a subset of Universal Production Music's total library of over 630,000 tracks. The Music House Legacy label includes tracks across multiple genres and moods, with compositions dating from the 1980s onward. Featured albums include Rock Addiction, Science Of Life, Silicon Soul, Industria, and Jazz Beat Sandwich.

Genre coverage includes:

• Orchestral: Full orchestra compositions from solo instruments to large ensembles
• Rock: Rock Addiction and related albums covering hard rock, rock instrumental, and sports rock
• Electronic: Silicon Soul and Industria albums covering electronic, industrial, and synth-based tracks
• Jazz: Jazz Beat Sandwich and related albums covering jazz, fusion, and big band
• Pop: Pop vocal and instrumental tracks across multiple decades
• Drama: Dramatic scoring tracks for television and film background music

Many Music House tracks include stems for individual instrument separation, giving editors flexibility in mixing and adapting tracks to fit picture.

Client Base

Music House tracks are available to all Universal Production Music clients. The primary client categories include:

• TV networks: Broadcast and cable networks licensing tracks for drama series, sports programming, and promotional content
• Film productions: Production companies sourcing background music and source music for feature films and documentaries
• Advertising agencies: Agencies sourcing music for commercial spots and branded content
• Corporate media: Corporate communications departments producing internal videos and promotional materials

Universal Production Music serves clients ranging from independent filmmakers to major TV networks and global advertising agencies. Music House tracks compete for attention alongside other Universal PM labels within the same platform.

How They Pay Artists

Music House operates under a traditional production music publisher model. Composers do not receive upfront fees for track submissions. Compensation flows through two channels:

1. Sync licensing revenue share: When a Music House track is licensed, the sync fee is split between Universal Production Music (as publisher, registered as Music House (International) Ltd [PRS]) and the composer. The specific split percentage is determined by the composer's contract with Universal Production Music.

2. Performance royalties through PRS: When Music House tracks air on broadcast television, cable, streaming platforms, or other performance venues, performance royalties are generated. The publisher's share goes to Music House (International) Ltd, which is PRS-registered. The writer's share goes to the composer, who collects through PRS (Performing Right Society). Composers must be registered with PRS to receive these payments.

There are no per-placement bonuses, no buyout payments, and no subscription revenue sharing. Composers under contract receive ongoing royalty income as long as their tracks continue to be licensed and broadcast. Tracks from the 1980s are still generating income, demonstrating the long-term revenue potential of production music catalogs.

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