Commissioned music:
Original composition which has been created by order for synchronisation purposes for a sound or audiovisual recording. In such cases SUISA assumes that the synchronisation rights have been settled between the principal and the author directly.
Pre-existing music:
In cases where you use pre-existing music, you need to obtain the authorisation from the rights owners (authors, publishers, producers). The SUISA licence does not replace the authorisation by the rights owners mentioned above. The applicant must provide proof of authorisation by the rights owners for the use of the music in the spot.
Mood Music (also known as library, production, archive or stock music):
This is music from catalogues offered by various publishers specifically for the musical setting of films and/or sound and audiovisual recordings. SUISA provides information on mood music, including a list of mood music providers.