Noir: Minimalist Piano Melody for Media Creators

Yes, all music in Kjartan Abel’s library marked under the Creative Commons Attribution BY-SA 4.0 license is free for both personal and commercial use, provided you give proper attribution.

This license allows:

• Free use of the music for any purpose.
• Creation of derivative works (e.g., remixes or adaptations).
• Sharing new works under the same license (Share-Alike).

You must clearly credit Kjartan Abel as the original creator.
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Noir by Kjartan Abel.
Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project.
This music is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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No, attribution is mandatory. If you cannot provide credit (e.g., in a TV commercial), you must purchase a specific license tailored to your needs.

• No Reselling: You cannot sell the music on its own. It must be part of a larger project, like a video or podcast.
• No Content ID Submission: Avoid using services like YouTube Content ID, Facebook, or platforms like DistroKid and Amuse.io that could result in copyright claims.
• Restricted Distributors: Services like CD Baby and TuneCore, which enroll music in content ID programs, are not allowed.

Yes, but ensure:

• Proper attribution is given in the video description.
• The music is not submitted to Content ID services.

If you create a new work using Kjartan Abel’s music, you must distribute your work under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license, keeping the music free and collaborative.

Yes, as long as you provide proper attribution and follow the terms of the license.

Failure to provide attribution or adhere to the restrictions may result in legal consequences. Always follow the terms to respect the creator’s rights.

If you need to use the music without attribution (e.g., in specific commercial contexts), contact Kjartan Abel to purchase a tailored license for your project.

Visit the copyright support page for assistance or consult a legal professional for advice.

Creative Commons licensed tracks like Noir give you creative freedom without the legal complexities of traditional licensing. By choosing CC BY-SA music, you join a community of creators who believe in sharing and collaboration.