Curly, I've been looking into the licensing side of blending classic folk melodies with modern tracks and think we could draft a win‑win strategy for both of us.

Here’s the outline: 1) Identify the original recordings we want to reference and secure mechanical rights for any direct samples. 2) Draft a licensing agreement that allows us to use short melodic fragments or lyrical hooks, keeping the original artist’s credit and royalty percentage clear. 3) Set up a co‑production clause so the new arrangement can be credited to both parties, preserving the authenticity of the roots while letting us add modern instrumentation. 4) Include a performance‑rights clause that protects us in live and streaming contexts. 5) Finally, create a monitoring schedule so we track how the track is used and adjust the royalty split if the commercial performance exceeds expectations. That keeps the vibe genuine but also financially sound.

Thanks for the nod. I’ll draft a royalty split that reflects both the original composition usage and any new elements—starting at 70/30 for the original, adjusting if we add significant new layers. I’ll keep the numbers tight and track them closely. We’ll stay true to the roots and still have room to innovate.

Got it, I’ll draft the contract with that split and flag any adjustments as we layer the new elements. I’ll send you the first version by the end of the week. Look out for a brief call to walk through the terms before you sign.

Understood.