Like the perfect background, finding the right audio bed for your video can be tricky too. You could use your own voice if you feel comfortable enough, but unless you're in a band, going solo can only last for so long. It also might be easy to find short sound effects, but searching for longer mp3 files that are free and actually fit your project can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack. So to help you out, I've put together a list of the websites that I've found most helpful. They might not have exactly what you're looking for, but hey, at least it's a start… and it's free. Not everyone can buy those fancy compilation albums that have thousands of songs with different cuts on them. One can only dream.
Jamendo: I use this site the most, as the Creative Commons license applies to many of the soundtracks. I think it's got a good variety of music and like Free Music Archive, you can search by genre, instruments, mood, and even what type of CC license you're looking for. The best part is that everything is free and easily downloadable!
PartnersInRhyme: Here's a site that's got a lot going on. I mean, visually I'm not sure how many more words they can stick on a page, but the site does do what it offers and gives users access to tons of sound effects and longer mp3's. The organization is pretty nice too, so hopefully you'll be able to find what you're looking for quickly. Simply download with a click of a button and provide a link back to the site for attribution.
YouTube Audio Library: This actually surprised me when I found out that YouTube had music that I could use for my videos. YouTube's audio library doesn't have a whole lot in terms of selection, and I think you have to have a Google account to access the page. Those things aside, it does work pretty well. I've downloaded a couple of songs to use in my projects and haven't had any problems.
Free Music Archive: I haven't used this site as much as the others, but it appears to be really user friendly and the about section was pretty informative on who they were and what you can hope to do with the music. I love that you can search by curator, genre, or even sign in and add your own music to the mix for others to use. Very cool!
So that's it. I'm sure there's more out there, but these are my favorites If you're lucky you can find music in other places, such as your school or friends. Remember that your audio is very important, and can definitely make or break a video, so don't just shrug it off like it won't matter what you do. It does, and trust me, your audience will know.
I hope you've enjoyed my list! If you know of other sites that offer free music downloads to use in creative projects comment below and share! Follow me on Twitter for updates and stay creative!
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