So a while back I promised to post a slideshow of Caitlin and Jon when I'd succeeded in licensing some more music. You see, to be able to play tracks on the Internet you need to have permission and the rights from the artist to do so; you can't just simply upload a track you've purchased on iTunes and play it on your website, especially when synchronising to a slideshow. Illegal and could land you in a lot of trouble. Besides, as someone who sells digital content myself, I'm rightly concerned not just about protecting my own artistic work, but the work of others.

I've recently licensed some outstanding tracks from two English artists. 'Little Laughter' by Jo Harrop was immediately put to use on the slideshow for Pip and Dan with the kind permission of Jo - check out her MySpace page. She's got a very unique voice and just happens to be the better half of my friend JC.

I also went to YouLicense too and found Molly Beanland, who lives in London, but spends a fair amount of time around the US recording and singing - and what a voice and talent for song writing she has! To my excitement, she accepted my offer for the right to play 'Photographs', a wonderful piece that is now playing alongside Theresa and Matt's wedding and against my portfolio. She's also just allowed me to use 'What I Fell For', a track that is now really growing on me after just a few plays and I've placed to the slideshow of Caitlin and Jon (I told you I'd put it online eventually!).

So I feel pretty lucky to be able to use such great and unique independent music - thanks to Molly and Jo. You should check out my Music page, which tells you what the tracks are and where you can purchase a copy for your own personal use. You can expect to here these tracks more over the coming months to accompany my photographs.

Here's the slideshow of Caitlin and Jon (hit that HD button to go 1080 full screen and crank up the volume!)....


Caitlin & Jon from Robert Brown on Vimeo.