There have been ongoing copyright issues with a number of specific library tracks, which have received copyright flags on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. I wanted to highlight which tracks are affected, and what’s being done about it.
Update (May 1, 2021): Although I’ve received confirmation that the Silva Screen album causing the issues has been removed, there are still lingering copyright issues on new videos on YouTube and Facebook using some of the music below. I still recommend that you avoid using these tracks for the time being if you want to avoid claims. I have followed up with Silva Screen to find out why these issues are still apparent.
If you receive a claim, please get in contact with me via my contact form. Thanks!
The tracks affected by these claims are the following:
- The Black Waltz
- Red
- Machinery of the Stars
- Titan
- Cassini
- A New Year
- Skyward
- Growing Up
- Elementary
- Hymn
- Life Is
- Journeys
These tracks were released as part of a Silva Screen co-release, under the proviso that none of the tracks would enter audio fingerprinting services, like the ones used by Twitch and YouTube to identify copyrighted music. Sadly, this wasn’t the case.
Silva Screen has been notified, and they have confirmed that they will work with their distributor to resolve the issue. In the meantime, I recommend that you avoid using these particular tracks on stream, and on YouTube/Facebook videos for the time being. If you have received a claim, I recommend filing a dispute, using my library page for the track as evidence for your fair use.
All other tracks in the library are unaffected by this issue, and are fine to use on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook.
Thanks for your patience and support, and I will keep you updated on any progress!
-Scott.
Hi, I just find this page.
I’m using some of yours music on Instagram for some reels and IGTV and I’ve received the noticed for “Jorneys”. So you can add Instagram to the list of social medias with issues 🙁
Thanks a lot for sharing your amazing work by the way 😉
Estimado Scott, tendo videos en YouTube con musica de Usted, porque desde que descubri la gran calidad de sus obras estoy subscrito y siempre doy un Like. He de decirle que yo no recibo ni quiero tener ninguna apartación economica de mi canal en YouTube, y siempre pongo en el video que la musica es de Scott Buckley y el titulo de la canción. ¿Puedo tener algún problema con los derechos de autor por poner su musica? Aunque repito que no obtengo absolutamente nada economicamente por mis videos y su musica las pongo para realzar aun mas si cabe el arte que le poneis a todas sus obras. Muchas Gracias por su atención
Thank you Scott for informing us about these copyright claims. For creators it’s very stressful to receive these kind of claims. I hope you will be able to solve this issue. Wish you the best. Greetings from Greece
This is reassuring. I received such a copyright notice yesterday (with regard to The Black Waltz and Silva Screen) and panicked! Keep up the good work – your music has really enhanced my podcast and, as soon as I manage to start making some money from it, I will Patron you.
Thanks for the update. Your music is awesome and my go to for cinematic soundtracks A big thank you👍👍👍
Thank you!
Thank you. Love your music
I work with those with anxiety and I keep coming back to your music because all the other music do not calm the heart beat down. Have you sampled using any 528 hz tones?
Your work is incredible.
Thanks so much for your efforts Scott. As if producing awesome music wasn’t enough!