Cinematic reworks
Rebuild energy, texture, instrumentation or scale for a trailer, advert or dramatic sequence.
MUSIC REIMAGINED
Custom music arrangements, built for the scene.
An existing song can be the right idea but the wrong shape for the edit. We help adapt musical material for new scenes, timings and creative directions, while keeping rights approval separate from the arrangement itself.
What a custom arrangement can involve
Versioning and edits
Develop short edits, instrumental versions, clean alternatives, loop points and broadcast-conscious deliveries.
Replay and re-recording
Explore new performances of musical elements where a project needs a different recording or creative treatment.
How we work
A practical route from brief to delivery
Creative brief
Share the reference track, cut, duration and what must change.
Rights review
Identify existing composition and master rights that may require consent.
Create and revise
Develop the arrangement and work through picture-led revisions.
Deliver
Prepare agreed mixes and stems for the production workflow.
Common questions
Questions before starting
Do I need permission to rearrange an existing song?
Often, yes. An arrangement does not itself provide rights to an existing composition or sound recording. We identify the relevant permission route before commercial use.
Can you deliver a 30-second or 60-second edit?
That can be scoped in the brief alongside other versions. The available delivery formats depend on the project.
Is this different from original composition?
Yes. Original composition starts from a new musical work; reworks and arrangements begin with existing material or a reference that may involve separate rights checks.
Related services
The same project may need more than one music or rights workflow.
Talk to Audio Motion
Have a project to discuss?
Send the intended use, territory, timeline and the stage your project is at. We’ll confirm what support is appropriate and what information is needed next.
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Creative versions, ownership and approval
Arranging an existing copyrighted song
A trailer arrangement, new lyric, substantial adaptation or re-recording may require approval from the composition owners. Commissioning a new master does not make the song free to use. We assess the proposed changes and identify which authorisations need to be requested.
Original arrangements made for the brief
For an original commission, agree the creative direction, ownership and permitted uses in the brief before production starts. Specify deliverables, revisions and who is authorised to exploit the recording and composition.
Delivery for editors and post-production
Typical requested materials include full-length mixes, 30-second and 15-second edits, instrumentals, clean versions, stems and alternate energy levels. Actual deliverables depend on the project and should be confirmed before the deadline.
Budget and approvals
Arrangement and recording fees depend on composition complexity, musicians, session needs, revisions, deadlines and the type of licence. Third-party rights holder fees, when needed, are distinct from the cost of creating the new version.