For our documentary music I did some research into working with composers and using licensing of already existing songs:
When working with a composer I found it was very important to collaborate with them from as early as possible and to keep an open mind about the music they make. If you respect your composer, treat them as a collaborator and seek creative input, you’ll build a positive working relationship and a score you’re both proud of. -Desktop Documentaries
Documentaries are able to become compelling and emotional films, they are able to shine a light on important issues and people and music can be used to reflect this too.
Before you begin working with a composer, though, it helps to hone your own sense of what music might work in your film. Spend time thinking about what styles of music resonate with your vision for the film. Analyse films with scores you like. Throw some music samples up against picture. Begin a creative dialogue in your mind. -documentary.org
When picking music you need to decide on the mood of your documentary as the music is there to enhance this.
When I was looking for composers/music for our doc I went to musicians I knew who directed me in the area of ACM in Guilford, a specialist music college with a lot of students looking for experience. I sent out an email to them and from there I am currently working through multiple emails and phone calls to talk to composers and musicians about what we want and what they can do.
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From here I am going to confirm our music choices and then send out contracts that were made in a previous blog. I'll be keeping in constant contact with everyone in this process allowing for good communication.
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