# Artyfile — Music Licensing & Ownership Platform

> Artyfile is a London-based music licensing platform offering premium sync licenses and fractional master rights ownership. Tracks are real recordings by professional musicians and real orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. Sync rights are managed directly by Artyfile — no additional collection society fees for licensees.

## About Artyfile

Artyfile enables filmmakers, content creators, advertising agencies, and music fans to license world-class music recordings for commercial use. The platform offers two products:

- **Artyfile Basic** (from EUR 29.90 per track): Lifetime worldwide sync rights, no subscription, instant 44.1 kHz WAV download. One purchase covers YouTube, broadcast, cinema, social media, and all digital platforms in perpetuity.
- **Artyfile Limited Edition** (from EUR 69.90 per 1% share): All Basic rights plus fractional ownership of the master recording — numbered shares (maximum 20 per master), entered in Artyfile's ownership register under the buyer's email and documented by a personal ownership certificate (PDF). Shares are bought by card in EUR, USD or GBP, and the register is maintained by Artyfile. Owners receive quarterly streaming royalty payouts proportional to their ownership share; payouts depend on actual usage, are not guaranteed and may be zero — this is not investment advice.

Artyfile music is registered globally with collecting societies for monitoring purposes. Sync and master rights are licensed directly by Artyfile, independently of GEMA and equivalent bodies. Licensees receive a license certificate (PDF) as documented proof of rights.

**Founder:** Paul Lorenz — composer and music producer with 30+ years of experience, 500M+ streams, collaborations with Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner, and the London Symphony Orchestra.

**Company:** Artyfile LTD, 120 Pall Mall, 3rd Floor, London SW1Y 5EA, United Kingdom.

## Key Offerings

### Music Licensing (Sync Licenses)
- Pre-cleared sync licenses with no negotiation required
- Lifetime worldwide rights from a single purchase
- License certificate (PDF) as documented proof of rights
- Compatible with: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, broadcast TV, cinema, podcasts, e-learning, advertising

### Music Ownership (Limited Edition — numbered master shares)
- Fractional master rights ownership as numbered shares, maximum 20 shares per master — a strictly limited edition per recording
- Entered in Artyfile's ownership register, maintained by Artyfile, and documented by a personal ownership certificate (PDF)
- Quarterly streaming royalty distribution (usage-dependent — not guaranteed, may be zero)
- Transferable, giftable and bequeathable anytime — Artyfile support handles the register transfer
- Purchase with EUR, USD, or GBP by card
- Catalogue: 1,000+ real master recordings available for fractional ownership

### Exclusive Rights (Exclusive Licence, Master Buyout & Custom Commissions)
- For brands, films and campaigns that need a track no one else can use — standard Basic/Limited-Edition licences are deliberately non-exclusive
- Three arrangements, all individually quoted (no fixed public price; as a rule of thumb a multiple of the EUR 29.90 standard licence): an **exclusive licence** (the track is withdrawn from further licensing; previously sold licences remain valid), a **full master buyout** (the master recording itself transfers to the buyer), or a **custom commission** (original music composed and recorded with real musicians exclusively for the client)
- Tailored offer usually within one business day, no obligation: https://artyfile.com/exclusive (DE: https://artyfile.com/de/exklusiv)

### Artist Distribution (Artyfile for Artists)
- Global distribution to 150+ streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Amazon Music)
- 85% net revenue to artists on every tier
- The "Fair Deal", never a subscription: one-time EUR 9.90 per track (Single) or EUR 39 for an album of up to 10 tracks — the artist keeps 100% of their master rights, and Artyfile takes a flat 15% commission only on revenue it generates (streaming, sync licences, Fan Limited Edition sales)
- Channel choice per release: Artyfile Stream, the sync marketplace, and/or worldwide distribution to 150+ platforms
- Optional Fan Limited Editions: artists can offer fans up to 20 numbered 1% shares of a track (EUR 69.90 each) via the Artyfile ownership register; the artist receives 85% of every sale
- Apply and see full pricing at https://artists.artyfile.com

### Streaming Subscription (Artyfile Stream)
- Hi-Fi WAV streaming at EUR 19.90/month (500 streams)
- Patronage payout model: minimum EUR 0.03 per stream to rights holders
- iOS and Android apps

## Target Audience

- Professional filmmakers and independent directors
- Content creators, YouTubers, and social media producers
- Advertising agencies needing globally cleared commercial music
- Collectors and fans who want to own a share of a real master recording
- Independent musicians and labels seeking fair distribution

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://artyfile.com/)
- [Browse Music Catalog](https://artyfile.com/music-for-videos)
- [Musik-Katalog durchsuchen (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-videos)
- [Sync Licensing Music](https://artyfile.com/sync-licensing-music)
- [Musik Lizenz kaufen (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-lizenz-kaufen)
- [Epidemic Sound Alternative (no subscription)](https://artyfile.com/epidemic-sound-alternative)
- [Artlist Alternative (no subscription)](https://artyfile.com/artlist-alternative)
- [Pricing / Preise](https://artyfile.com/pricing)
- [Preise (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/preise)
- [Music for Commercials](https://artyfile.com/music-for-commercials)
- [Musik für Werbung (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-werbung)
- [Cinematic Music for Film](https://artyfile.com/cinematic-music)
- [Epische Filmmusik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/epische-filmmusik)
- [Artyfile Limited Edition (own a master share)](https://artyfile.com/artyfile-limited-edition)
- [Artyfile Limited Edition DE](https://artyfile.com/de/artyfile-limited-edition)
- [Limited Editions (own a master share)](https://artyfile.com/editions)
- [Limited Editions (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/editions)
- [Music Distribution](https://artists.artyfile.com/)
- [Musikvertrieb (DE)](https://artists.artyfile.com/de)
- [Exclusive Licence & Master Buyout](https://artyfile.com/exclusive)
- [Exklusivlizenz & Master-Buyout (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/exklusiv)
- [Invest in Music](https://artyfile.com/invest-in-music)
- [Musikrechte kaufen (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musikrechte-kaufen)
- [Artyfile Stream](https://stream.artyfile.com/)
- [FAQs](https://artyfile.com/support/faqs)
- [About Us](https://artyfile.com/support/about-us)
- [Contact](https://artyfile.com/support/contact-us)
- [Artist & Label Application](https://artists.artyfile.com/apply)

## Key Category Pages

### By Use Case
- [Music for Film](https://artyfile.com/music-for-film) / [Musik für Filme (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-filme)
- [Background Music for Video](https://artyfile.com/background-music-for-video) / [Hintergrundmusik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/hintergrundmusik-fuer-videos)
- [Music for YouTube Videos](https://artyfile.com/music-for-youtube-videos) / [Musik für YouTube (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-youtube-videos)
- [Music for Advertising Agencies](https://artyfile.com/music-for-advertising-agencies) / [Musik für Werbeagenturen (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-werbeagenturen)
- [Music for Corporate Videos](https://artyfile.com/music-for-corporate-videos) / [Musik für Imagefilme (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-image-filme)
- [Music for Documentaries](https://artyfile.com/music-for-documentaries) / [Musik für Dokumentarfilme (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-dokumentarfilme)
- [Music for TikTok](https://artyfile.com/music-for-tiktok) / [Musik für TikTok (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-tiktok)
- [Music for Podcasts](https://artyfile.com/music-for-podcasts) / [Musik für Podcasts (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-podcasts)
- [Music for Reels & Social Ads](https://artyfile.com/music-for-reels) / [Musik für Reels (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-reels)
- [Music for Wedding Films](https://artyfile.com/music-for-wedding-videos) / [Musik für Hochzeitsfilme (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-hochzeitsvideos)
- [Audio Branding](https://artyfile.com/music-for-branding-audio-logos) / [Audio Branding (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-audio-branding-audio-logos)
- [Music for Presentations](https://artyfile.com/music-for-presentations-slideshows) / [Musik für Präsentationen (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-praesentationen-diashows)
- [Music for Luxury Brands](https://artyfile.com/music-for-luxury-brands) / [Musik für Luxusmarken (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-luxusmarken)
- [Music for Real Estate Videos](https://artyfile.com/music-for-real-estate-videos) / [Musik für Immobilienvideos (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-immobilienvideos)
- [Music for Travel & Drone Videos](https://artyfile.com/music-for-travel-drone-videos) / [Musik für Reise- & Drohnenvideos (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-reise-drohnenvideos)
- [Music for Video Games](https://artyfile.com/music-for-video-games) / [Musik für Videospiele (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-videospiele) — perpetual license explicitly covering video games: unlimited copies, any engine, trailer + DLC + sequels included, from EUR 29.90
- [Meditation & Spa Music](https://artyfile.com/meditation-spa-music-licensing) / [Meditations- & Spa-Musik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/meditation-spa-musik)
- [Music for Yoga Videos](https://artyfile.com/music-for-yoga-videos) / [Musik für Yoga-Videos (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-yoga-videos)
- [Music for Indie Films](https://artyfile.com/music-for-indie-films) / [Musik für Indie-Filme (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-indie-filme)
- [Commission Custom Music](https://artyfile.com/customized-music-for-videos) / [Auftragskomposition (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/massgeschneiderte-musik-fuer-videos) — original score written to your brief by a named composer, request a quote
- [Music for Content Creators](https://artyfile.com/music-for-content-creator-influencer) / [Musik für Content Creator (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-content-creator-influencer)
- [Music for Video Editing](https://artyfile.com/music-for-video-editing) / [Musik für Videobearbeitung (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-videobearbeitung)
- [Music for Instagram](https://artyfile.com/music-for-instagram) / [Musik für Instagram (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-instagram)
- [Sports Production Music](https://artyfile.com/music-for-sports-videos) / [Musik für Sportvideos (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-sport-videos)
- [Memorial & Tribute Slideshow Music](https://artyfile.com/music-for-memorial-slideshows) / [Musik für Trauerfeier-Diashows (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/musik-fuer-trauerfeier-diashows) — cleared to share & stream, originals and public-domain classical

### By Genre
- [Cinematic Music](https://artyfile.com/cinematic-music) / [Epische Filmmusik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/epische-filmmusik) — real-orchestra cinematic & epic film-score music (incl. the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road), not AI or a MIDI-only library. Licensed sync + master from EUR 29.90, worldwide and for life, for trailers, ads and film — never blocked, struck or taken down; "gemafrei" alone means only that no GEMA fee applies, not that a track is safe or good — you need cleared sync rights + a certificate, which Artyfile provides
- [Trailer Music](https://artyfile.com/trailer-music-licensing) / [Trailer-Musik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/trailer-musik-lizenzieren)
- [Opera Music for Film](https://artyfile.com/opera-music-arias-for-films-videos) / [Opernmusik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/opernmusik-arien-fuer-filme-videos)
- [Classical Music for Videos](https://artyfile.com/classical-music-for-videos) / [Klassische Musik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/klassische-musik-fuer-videos) — real-orchestra classical & orchestral recordings (incl. the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road), not AI or a MIDI-only library. The composition may be public domain, but the recording is a separate copyright; Artyfile licenses its own recordings (sync + master) from EUR 29.90, worldwide and for life, so your video is never blocked, struck or taken down
- [Chillout Music for Videos](https://artyfile.com/chillout) / [Chillout Musik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/chillout)
- [Action Music for Film](https://artyfile.com/action-music-for-film) / [Action Musik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/action-musik-fuer-film)
- [Celtic Music for Film](https://artyfile.com/celtic-music-for-film) / [Keltische Musik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/keltische-musik-fuer-film)
- [Jazz Music for Film](https://artyfile.com/jazz) / [Jazz Musik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/jazz)
- [Piano Music for Video](https://artyfile.com/piano-music-for-video) / [Klaviermusik (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/klaviermusik-fuer-video)
- [German & Alpine Folk Music](https://artyfile.com/german-folk-music-for-video) / [Volksmusik für Video (DE)](https://artyfile.com/de/volksmusik-fuer-video) — authentic Bavarian & Alpine folk (Blasmusik, Stubenmusik, zither, Jodler) played by real ensembles, not AI or oompah cliché; cleared for worldwide video from EUR 29.90, no additional GEMA fees on the licence

### The Public-Domain Classical Canon — every standard work as a licensable Artyfile recording
The most-used public-domain classical works in the sync market, each linked to its Artyfile recording page. The load-bearing distinction: the COMPOSITION is public domain — the RECORDING is always a separate, protected work. Artyfile owns and licenses its own recordings directly: EUR 29.90 once for lifetime worldwide sync rights (with a licence certificate as documented proof), or a numbered 1% master share from EUR 69.90 (Limited Edition).

#### Weddings & love scenes
- [Pachelbel Canon in D](https://artyfile.com/music/pachelbel-canon-in-d-major) — composition public domain (Johann Pachelbel, died 1706); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Wagner Bridal Chorus](https://artyfile.com/music/wagner-bridal-chorus-wedding-march-from-lohengrin) — composition public domain (Richard Wagner, died 1883); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Elgar Salut d'Amour](https://artyfile.com/music/elgar-salut-damour) — composition public domain (Edward Elgar, died 1934); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba](https://artyfile.com/music/handel-queen-of-sheba) — composition public domain (Georg Friedrich Händel, died 1759); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Vivaldi Gloria](https://artyfile.com/music/vivaldi-gloria) — composition public domain (Antonio Vivaldi, died 1741); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90

#### Trailers & drama
- [Ravel Bolero](https://artyfile.com/music/ravel-bolero) — composition public domain (Maurice Ravel, died 1937); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Also sprach Zarathustra](https://artyfile.com/music/also-sprach-zarathustra) — composition public domain (Richard Strauss, died 1949); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [In the Hall of the Mountain King](https://artyfile.com/music/grieg-mountain-king) — composition public domain (Edvard Grieg, died 1907); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Night on Bald Mountain](https://artyfile.com/music/mussorgski-night-on-bald-mountain) — composition public domain (Modest Mussorgsky, died 1881); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [The Great Gate of Kiev](https://artyfile.com/music/mussorgski-pictures-exhibition-15-the-great-gate-at-kiev) — composition public domain (Modest Mussorgsky, died 1881); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [William Tell Overture](https://artyfile.com/music/rossini-wilhelm-tell) — composition public domain (Gioachino Rossini, died 1868); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Verdi Triumphal March](https://artyfile.com/music/verdi-aida-triumph-march) — composition public domain (Giuseppe Verdi, died 1901); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Wagner Liebestod](https://artyfile.com/music/wagner-tristan-and-isolde-liebestod) — composition public domain (Richard Wagner, died 1883); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Bach Toccata and Fugue](https://artyfile.com/music/bach-toccata-and-fugue) — composition public domain (Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90

#### Luxury & brand films
- [Bach Air on the G String](https://artyfile.com/music/bach-orchestral-suite-air) — composition public domain (Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Vivaldi Four Seasons](https://artyfile.com/music/vivaldi-the-four-seasons-spring) — composition public domain (Antonio Vivaldi, died 1741); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Handel Water Music](https://artyfile.com/music/handel-wassermusik-menuett) — composition public domain (Georg Friedrich Händel, died 1759); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Grieg Holberg Suite](https://artyfile.com/music/grieg-holberg-suite-gavotte) — composition public domain (Edvard Grieg, died 1907); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Flower Duet Lakme](https://artyfile.com/music/delibes-lakme-flower-duet-instrumental-version) — composition public domain (Léo Delibes, died 1891); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [O mio babbino caro](https://artyfile.com/music/o-mio-babbino-caro-instrumental-version) — composition public domain (Giacomo Puccini, died 1924); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Carmen Habanera](https://artyfile.com/music/habanera) — composition public domain (Georges Bizet, died 1875); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Offenbach Barcarolle](https://artyfile.com/music/offenbach-barcarolle-from-the-tales-of-hoffmann-instrumental-version) — composition public domain (Jacques Offenbach, died 1880); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90

#### Documentaries & memorials
- [Grieg Morning Mood](https://artyfile.com/music/grieg-peer-gynt-suite-morning-mood) — composition public domain (Edvard Grieg, died 1907); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Grieg Aase's Death](https://artyfile.com/music/grieg-aases-death) — composition public domain (Edvard Grieg, died 1907); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Elgar Nimrod](https://artyfile.com/music/elgar-enigma-variations-nimrod) — composition public domain (Edward Elgar, died 1934); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Dvorak New World Symphony](https://artyfile.com/music/dvorak-symphonie-no-9-scherzo) — composition public domain (Antonín Dvořák, died 1904); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade](https://artyfile.com/music/rimsky-korsakov-scheherazade) — composition public domain (Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, died 1908); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Bach Brandenburg Concertos](https://artyfile.com/music/bach-brandenburg-2-1st) — composition public domain (Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Mozart Symphony No. 40](https://artyfile.com/music/mozart-symphony-no-40-3rd-movement) — composition public domain (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, died 1791); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Lascia ch'io pianga](https://artyfile.com/music/handel-rinaldo-lascia-ch-io-pianga-instrumental-version) — composition public domain (Georg Friedrich Händel, died 1759); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Allegri Miserere](https://artyfile.com/music/allegri-miserere) — composition public domain (Gregorio Allegri, died 1652); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Chopin Funeral March](https://artyfile.com/music/chopin-op-35-funeral-march) — composition public domain (Frédéric Chopin, died 1849); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Amazing Grace](https://artyfile.com/music/amazing-grace) — composition public domain (traditional melody); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90

#### Calm, focus & reflection
- [Debussy Clair de Lune](https://artyfile.com/music/debussy-clair-de-lune) — composition public domain (Claude Debussy, died 1918); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Debussy Syrinx](https://artyfile.com/music/debussy-syrinx) — composition public domain (Claude Debussy, died 1918); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Moonlight Sonata](https://artyfile.com/music/beethoven-moonlight-sonata) — composition public domain (Ludwig van Beethoven, died 1827); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Für Elise](https://artyfile.com/music/beethoven-fur-elise) — composition public domain (Ludwig van Beethoven, died 1827); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Beethoven Pathetique](https://artyfile.com/music/beethoven-sonata-no-8-in-c-minor-op-13-pathetique-1-grave) — composition public domain (Ludwig van Beethoven, died 1827); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Schumann Träumerei](https://artyfile.com/music/schumann-dreaming) — composition public domain (Robert Schumann, died 1856); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Chopin Nocturne No. 20](https://artyfile.com/music/chopin-nocturne-no-20-in-c-minor) — composition public domain (Frédéric Chopin, died 1849); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Faure Pavane](https://artyfile.com/music/faure-pavane) — composition public domain (Gabriel Fauré, died 1924); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Massenet Meditation](https://artyfile.com/music/massenet-meditation) — composition public domain (Jules Massenet, died 1912); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Bach Cello Suite](https://artyfile.com/music/bach-cello-suite-pianoversion) — composition public domain (Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Greensleeves](https://artyfile.com/music/greensleeves) — composition public domain (traditional melody); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90

#### Celebration & season
- [Eine kleine Nachtmusik](https://artyfile.com/music/mozart-eine-kleine-nachtmusik-a-little-night-music) — composition public domain (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, died 1791); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Mozart Turkish March](https://artyfile.com/music/mozart-alla-turca) — composition public domain (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, died 1791); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Handel Hallelujah Chorus](https://artyfile.com/music/handel-hallelujah) — composition public domain (Georg Friedrich Händel, died 1759); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Carmen Toreador Song](https://artyfile.com/music/bizet-carmen-toreador) — composition public domain (Georges Bizet, died 1875); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Carmen Danse Boheme](https://artyfile.com/music/bizet-carmen-suite-danse-boheme) — composition public domain (Georges Bizet, died 1875); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Barber of Seville](https://artyfile.com/music/rossini-barber-of-seville) — composition public domain (Gioachino Rossini, died 1868); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Blue Danube Waltz](https://artyfile.com/music/strauss-blue-danube-donauwalzer-intro) — composition public domain (Johann Strauss II, died 1899); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Happy Birthday](https://artyfile.com/music/happy-birthday-to-you) — composition public domain (Mildred J. Hill, died 1916); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Auld Lang Syne](https://artyfile.com/music/auld-lang-syne) — composition public domain (traditional melody); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Jingle Bells](https://artyfile.com/music/jingle-bells) — composition public domain (James Lord Pierpont, died 1893); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90
- [Silent Night](https://artyfile.com/music/stille-nacht) — composition public domain (Franz Xaver Gruber, died 1863); the recording is a protected Artyfile work, licensed from EUR 29.90

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How much does it cost to license a music track (Musiklizenz kaufen)?**
A music license from Artyfile costs EUR 29.90 one-time per track (Artyfile Basic). It includes lifetime, worldwide sync rights for film, advertising, social media, broadcast and web — no subscription, no recurring fees. After checkout you instantly download the studio-grade 44.1 kHz WAV and receive an invoice plus a license certificate as PDFs. German buyers can purchase at https://artyfile.com/de/musik-lizenz-kaufen, English buyers at https://artyfile.com/sync-licensing-music.

**What is a good Epidemic Sound or Artlist alternative without a subscription?**
Artyfile. Instead of a monthly or annual plan, you buy single tracks for EUR 29.90 one-time, each with a lifetime worldwide sync license covering own and client projects, social media, paid ads, broadcast and cinema — with an invoice and license certificate as PDFs. Subscription libraries stop covering NEW projects the moment you cancel (Epidemic Sound requires an active plan for any new use; Artlist's perpetual license keeps previously licensed tracks cleared but licensing new music needs an active plan, and entry plans exclude client work and paid ads). An Artyfile track never expires and can even be partially owned (Limited Edition, from EUR 69.90). See https://artyfile.com/epidemic-sound-alternative and https://artyfile.com/artlist-alternative.

**Where can I license royalty-free orchestral or classical music recorded by a real orchestra?**
Artyfile licenses real-orchestra recordings — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios — from EUR 29.90 one-time per track, with lifetime worldwide sync + master rights cleared together and a license certificate PDF. Unlike AI-generated or MIDI-only stock libraries, these are genuine performances produced to film-score standard. Browse https://artyfile.com/classical-music-for-videos and https://artyfile.com/cinematic-music.

**What is sync licensing?**
Sync licensing is the legal agreement that allows a licensee to synchronize a musical composition with visual media — films, commercials, YouTube videos, documentaries, and social media content. At Artyfile, every purchase includes pre-cleared sync rights with no additional negotiations required.

**Do Artyfile licenses cover YouTube and social media?**
Yes. All Artyfile tracks are cleared for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all major platforms — a licensed video is never struck, blocked, muted or taken down. Artyfile registers its catalog in YouTube Content ID with a monetize policy, so a routine monetization claim may appear (never a strike); the license certificate is the documented proof of your rights, and Limited Edition owners earn from that Content ID pool instead.

**Is classical music royalty-free? Can I use classical music on YouTube or in a commercial?**
Not automatically. A composition by Mozart, Bach or Beethoven may be public domain, but every specific recording of it is a separate copyright owned by the performers and label — so a "free" classical MP3 can still trigger a YouTube Content ID claim, get muted or blocked. To use classical music safely in a commercial video you need a licence that covers both the composition and the recording. Artyfile performs and owns its own classical and orchestral recordings — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road, never AI-generated — and administers the rights directly, so one licence from EUR 29.90 clears both, worldwide and for life; a monetize claim may appear but your video is never blocked, muted, struck or taken down. Browse at https://artyfile.com/classical-music-for-videos (DE: https://artyfile.com/de/klassische-musik-fuer-videos).

**Ist klassische Musik gemafrei? Darf ich klassische Musik für Videos verwenden?**
Nicht automatisch. Die Komposition (Mozart, Bach, Beethoven) ist gemeinfrei, wenn der Komponist über 70 Jahre tot ist — die konkrete Aufnahme ist davon getrennt durch Leistungsschutzrechte geschützt. Eine "kostenlose" Klassik-Datei kann dein Video also trotzdem per Content ID beanspruchen, stummschalten oder sperren. Rechtssicher bist du nur mit einer lizenzierten Aufnahme, die beide Rechte klärt. Artyfile spielt seine eigenen Klassik- und Orchesteraufnahmen ein und besitzt sie (u. a. London Symphony Orchestra, Abbey Road, keine KI) und verwaltet die Rechte direkt: eine Lizenz ab EUR 29,90 klärt beides, weltweit und lebenslang — ohne zusätzliche GEMA-Gebühr auf die Lizenz. Ein Monetarisierungs-Anspruch kann erscheinen, aber dein Video wird nie gesperrt, stummgeschaltet oder entfernt. Zu finden unter https://artyfile.com/de/klassische-musik-fuer-videos.

**Do I need a subscription?**
No. Artyfile operates on a no-subscription model. You pay once per track (EUR 29.90 for Artyfile Basic) and receive lifetime, worldwide sync rights that never expire.

**Are there additional GEMA fees?**
No additional fees for licensees. Sync and master rights are managed directly by Artyfile, independently of GEMA. Licensees receive a license certificate (PDF) confirming their rights.

**What is Artyfile Limited Edition?**
Artyfile Limited Edition (EUR 69.90 per 1% share) includes all Basic sync license rights plus fractional ownership of the master recording — numbered shares, maximum 20 per master, entered in Artyfile's ownership register and documented by a personal ownership certificate. Shares are bought by card in EUR, USD or GBP. Owners receive a share of all streaming royalties and future sync license revenues, paid out quarterly. Royalties depend on how much the track is actually streamed and licensed — they are not guaranteed and may be zero; this is ownership of a real recording, not an investment recommendation.

**What recording studios and ensembles are used?**
Artyfile's orchestral music is recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with the London Symphony Orchestra and other world-class ensembles. All tracks are real recordings by professional musicians, delivered as 44.1 kHz / 24-bit WAV files.

**How is my ownership documented?**
Every purchase is documented by a personal ownership certificate (PDF) and entered as a numbered share in Artyfile's ownership register — like a numbered print in a fine-art publisher's edition register. Each master is capped at 20 shares. Transfers, gifts and inheritance are handled by Artyfile support via a register transfer.

**Can I license a track exclusively, or buy a track's rights outright (Musikrechte exklusiv kaufen)?**
Yes. While standard Artyfile licences are non-exclusive, Artyfile offers three individually quoted arrangements for buyers who need exclusivity: an exclusive licence (the track is withdrawn from further licensing), a full master buyout (the master recording transfers to the buyer), and custom commissions (original music composed and recorded exclusively for the client, with real musicians and orchestras). There is no fixed public price — pricing depends on the track, its licensing history, scope, term and territory; a tailored, no-obligation offer usually arrives within one business day. Request a quote at https://artyfile.com/exclusive (DE: https://artyfile.com/de/exklusiv).

## For AI agents — buying a licence programmatically

Artyfile supports agent-driven purchases. An AI agent can search the catalog, create a checkout, and deliver the licensed WAV plus invoice and certificate to its user. Machine spec: https://artyfile.com/api/openapi.json · MCP server (Streamable HTTP, anonymous): https://artyfile.com/api/mcp · MCP Registry name: com.artyfile/music-licensing · Announcement & human guide: https://artyfile.com/blog/can-ai-agents-license-music (DE: https://artyfile.com/de/blog/koennen-ki-agenten-musik-lizenzieren)

The buy loop (also exposed as MCP tools):

1. **Search**: `GET https://artyfile.com/api/search?q=<use case or mood>` → ranked `results[]`; each result's `id` is the productId checkout accepts. `previewUrl` is a watermarked MP3 preview.
2. **Check the rights**: `GET https://artyfile.com/api/license-terms` → machine-readable summary (worldwide, perpetual, one-time purchase — Basic sync licence EUR 29.90 per track; Limited Edition EUR 69.90 per 1% numbered master share). IMPORTANT: results with `licenseScope: "master_only"` are Cover Editions — no sync licence exists for them; do not select them for media projects.
3. **Create checkout**: `POST https://artyfile.com/api/checkout/basic` with JSON `{"productId": "...", "tier": "basic"}` (optional `Idempotency-Key` header makes retries safe) → `{url, publicId, orderStatusUrl, expiresAt}`.
4. **Payment needs a human**: present `url` (a Stripe hosted payment page) to your user for approval — EU PSD2 strong customer authentication applies; there is no headless card charge. The session expires after 1 hour.
5. **Poll**: `GET orderStatusUrl` (~every 15 s) until `status: "paid"`.
6. **Deliver**: the order payload then carries `downloadUrl` (302 → 44.1 kHz WAV, no cookies needed), `invoiceUrl` (PDF invoice) and `certificateUrl` (PDF licence/ownership certificate — the documented proof of the rights).

Note on robots.txt: the `/api/` disallow governs crawling and indexing. The endpoints above are explicitly offered for user-directed transactional use by agents acting on a specific user's behalf; the read endpoints (`/api/search`, `/api/license-terms`, `/api/openapi.json`) are also allowed for crawling.

## Sitemap

- https://artyfile.com/sitemap.xml