Incompetech is an online library for royalty-free music where songs are able to be downloaded in both MP3 or WAV format. Since music is often subject to copyright, the site provides users with a free alternative, where music can be used by anyone, for any purpose, provided the composer is credited somewhere or somehow in the users' podcast/slideshow etc.
For students and teachers alike, the site provides a means of "legally" creating more interesting and engaging assignments/presentations. However, considering that most of the music offered through Incompetech is instrumental, it would be best used as background music alongside a visual aid.
I found the site very user-friendly. Once songs are downloaded to your computer's hard-drive they are free to use whenever/however you want. The song I downloaded was called "Rocket". It was an electronica piece and according to the Incompetech site it is described as being a Euro-tech style with some highly processed guitar lines and symphonic elements. Studying marketing myself, I would use this song as an audio feature to compliment a presentation promoting a sport or sporting product because it portrays what I believe to be an athletic vibe.
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Hi Lyneale,
ReplyDeleteI particularly like how you can search for music by the feel you are after. I can see this option being particularly useful to students. It can be difficult searching for music when you don't know the Bands so to be able to look for 'suspenseful' music for egs. is a real bonus.
Regards,
Sharon
Hi Sharon
ReplyDeleteYes I thought the categorisation of different styles of music was really helpful. I wouldn't say the music featured on the site is that which I would choose to listen to in my personal time but in terms of "legally" creating more interesting presentations, it does the job.