To license music for your project, you will need approval from the applicable publishers of the composition. This may involve multiple publishers, and each one must grant approval for their respective share. If you intend to use an existing master recording, you will also need authorization for its use.

The difference between a composition and a master recording lies in their definitions. A composition refers to the melody and lyrics that make up a song, while a master recording is the actual recording of a specific performance of that song.

MFN (Most Favored Nations) means that all rights holders who provided quotes on an MFN basis are entitled to the most favorable terms granted to any of the involved parties. If you agree to higher fees with one rights holder, you must honor the same terms with others who authorized their respective portions on an MFN basis.

"Based on 100%" refers to the fee being quoted based on 100% ownership of the applicable composition and/or recording. If a company like Indimore Music represents 50% of the publishing for a composition, they will collect 50% of the license fee, and the co-publishers will collect the remaining 50%.

If Indimore Music represents less than 100% of the composition, you will need to locate the other publishers involved and negotiate the license fee with them directly for their portion of the composition.

"Administered by Indimore Music" means that Indimore Music is responsible for looking after the particular portion of the composition and/or master recording. If Indimore Music administers 100%, it means they control the entire publishing copyright of that song.

To find the master owner of the composition, you can refer to digital service providers like Spotify or websites like Youtube, but it often requires research and communication.

Once you've cleared a composition and/or recording with Indimore Music, ensure you have cleared 100% of the song with all co-publishers and the associated master recording before proceeding with formal licensing.

The cost of licensing music varies depending on factors such as the song, media, term, and other rights being requested.

The time it takes to clear a song can be up to 3-4 weeks due to the high volume of requests.

To expedite the clearance process, be as descriptive as possible in your request, providing details about your project, how the song will be used, where it will be seen, and for how long. Clear communication can speed up the process and reduce back-and-forth discussions.