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About this track
License Silent Night (Choir Version) for your next creative project through Artyfile. This modern choral rendition of the world's most famous Christmas carol features male and female voices in a majestic arrangement that evokes the serene grandeur of a candlelit basilica. Available as a lossless WAV download from EUR 29.90, with full worldwide sync rights included.
About This Recording
Franz Xaver Gruber composed Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht in 1818, and it has since become the definitive Christmas carol, performed in over 300 languages worldwide. This Artyfile recording presents a contemporary choral arrangement that preserves the sacred, contemplative character of the original while introducing a modern harmonic sensibility. The choir delivers the melody with restrained power — slow, deliberate phrasing that captures the stillness and solemnity of a midnight Mass. Male and female voices interweave across the arrangement, creating a rich, layered texture suited to both intimate and cinematic applications. The track is mastered to broadcast standard at 44.1 kHz WAV quality.
Licensing and Use Cases
With an Artyfile Basic license (EUR 29.90), you receive:
- Full worldwide sync rights — film, documentary, commercial, social media, YouTube, broadcast
- Perpetual license — no expiry, no renewals, no recurring fees
- Instant WAV download (44.1 kHz lossless studio quality)
- No additional collection society fees — sync rights managed directly by Artyfile
- Copyright-safe for all platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Vimeo)
- No subscription required — one-time purchase, lifetime use
Artyfile Limited Edition (EUR 96.90) includes everything above plus 1% ownership of the master rights as a Music NFT on Ethereum — earn from global streaming royalties and future sync placements. Increase your share by purchasing additional units.
Perfect For
- Christmas film and television productions — score nativity scenes, midnight Mass sequences, holiday specials and seasonal drama with a choral arrangement that conveys authentic sacred atmosphere
- Advent and holiday video campaigns — elevate branded Christmas content, advent calendar series, seasonal commercials and festive social media campaigns with the most recognisable carol in the world
- Church and religious video content — complement recordings of Christmas services, carol concerts, church event documentation, baptism films and devotional media with a professional choral performance
- Documentary filmmaking — provide emotionally resonant scoring for documentaries about Christmas traditions, religious history, European culture or winter landscapes
- Wedding and celebration videos — add solemnity and beauty to winter wedding films, anniversary tributes and milestone celebration recordings with a timeless sacred melody
- Corporate and charity Christmas videos — underscore year-end reviews, holiday greetings, charitable campaign films and corporate event recaps with an elegant, universally loved composition
Why License Through Artyfile
Choral recordings typically involve complex rights clearance across performers, arrangers, publishers and collection societies. With Artyfile, sync rights and master rights are managed directly — one purchase, one license, worldwide clearance. Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and all collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, but the sync rights are handled independently by Artyfile, so you pay once and receive full clearance with no additional GEMA fees or separate negotiations. No subscription required, no hidden costs.
Track Details
| Original Composer | Franz Xaver Gruber (1818) |
| Original Lyricist | Joseph Mohr |
| Genre | Christmas / Sacred |
| Instruments | Choir, Vocal (Male), Vocal (Female) |
| Moods | Christmas, Emotional, Gentle Light, Landscapes, Magical/Mystical, Majestic/Motivation, Religious, Romantic/Sentimental |
| Tempo | Very Slow / Slow |
| Format | WAV 44.1 kHz (lossless studio quality) |
| Product Number | SW10420 |
| License | Worldwide, perpetual sync rights included |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this Silent Night recording in a Christmas film or video?
Yes. Every Artyfile Basic purchase includes full worldwide sync rights. You can use this choir version of Silent Night in Christmas films, holiday specials, advent videos, church recordings, YouTube content, Instagram Reels, TikTok and any other visual media — without copyright strikes or additional fees.
Is this Silent Night choir version copyright-safe for YouTube?
Yes. While the original composition by Franz Xaver Gruber is in the public domain, this specific choral recording and arrangement are protected performances. Artyfile manages all sync and master rights directly. Your license covers YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Vimeo and all other major platforms. No Content ID claims, no takedown risk.
Do I need to pay GEMA fees when using this track?
No. Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and other collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, but the sync rights are managed directly by Artyfile. You pay once and receive full clearance — no additional GEMA fees, no separate negotiations.
What is the difference between Artyfile Basic and Limited Edition?
Artyfile Basic (EUR 29.90) gives you the track with full sync rights and instant WAV download. Artyfile Limited Edition (EUR 96.90) includes everything in Basic plus 1% ownership of the master rights as a Music NFT on Ethereum. As a co-owner, you earn from global streaming royalties and future sync placements.
Can I use this Silent Night in a television commercial or advertisement?
Yes. The Artyfile license covers all commercial use cases worldwide, including paid advertisements, client productions, broadcast television, cinema releases and digital campaigns. One license, unlimited commercial use, no additional royalty payments.
Is this choir recording suitable for church and religious video content?
Absolutely. This choral arrangement of Silent Night captures the sacred atmosphere of the original carol with male and female voices in a slow, reverent performance. It is ideally suited for church service recordings, carol concert films, religious documentaries, memorial tributes and any devotional media production.
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