Obtaining permission to use the track

To gain permission to use the 'Titanium' remix, we initially thought that we would have to go through Alesso's label, Refune Records, as this is who the song was remixed by. After visiting the Refune's website it became apparent that the remix was not distributed by this label, so we went onto the iTunes store to find the details. We discovered that David Guetta released the single for 'Titanium' which contained all of the remixes via EMI France. Fortunately my friends father knows someone who works for EMI, and took it upon ourselves to ask her how we would go about gaining permission to use the song.

Here is the email we sent to the person in charge of copyright at EMI France:

To Jessica,

I am writing with regards considering copyright infringement on Alesso's remix to "Titanium" as I wish to use this song for my Media Studies A Level music video. This is entirely non-profitable as it is for school work and will only be viewed by a small audience at my school. The video will be put up on YouTube but will be made private. Any information regarding how I would be able to or information whether I can use this song would be great.

Regards,

Louis Kemsley

This is the email we received a few days later:

Hi Louis, I can assist with this request. I just need a few more details on the use if you could fill in the below, I can get the process underway.

SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY: What is the name of the School you attend that will be marking your music video?
PROJECT: What is the name of the project?
RECORDING & ARTIST: “Titanium (Alesso Remix)” performed by David Guetta Feat. Sia
DURATION AND NATURE OF USE: How much of the recording do you require? (e.g. 30 secs, 1 min, full duration of the recording) Will the recording be used solely in the background accompanying visual images?
MEDIA: Is the use only for marking purposes?
TERRITORY: Is it solely UK for which you need rights?
TERM: How long do you require the rights? 6 months, 1 year?
COMMENCEMENT DATE: When do you require the rights from?  

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries. 

Kind regards,

Jessica

We filled in the form with the applicable information and sent it back.