MUSIC & SHARING
AI Video Music: Original Songs, Trend Sounds and Sharing
A video can look right and still feel wrong when you change the song. Check where its soundtrack comes from, what the characters are singing, and where you plan to post it.
By ClipJolly · Updated
Three audio choices give you different results
An original generated song creates new words, voices and music for a performance. A licensed track uses an existing recording under permissions that cover the intended use. A platform sound is added inside a publishing app, subject to that platform’s terms and the availability of the sound.
These options are not interchangeable. A permission to add background music does not by itself establish permission to send that recording to a separate AI service to create a new sung performance. Check that specific use with the music provider.
What your ClipJolly video includes
New Gorilla-inspired and Quesadilla clips use original generated short songs. We do not upload the source trend recording or a reference video for these templates.
For these templates, we supply character images and a short scene description with newly written lines. The video model creates the sound and picture together. We keep its generated voice and music instead of replacing the audio afterward.
Creating sound and picture together gives the singing and comic dialogue a shared rhythm. Check your completed clip before publishing. Generated music does not automatically establish exclusive ownership or clear every possible third-party claim.
Want the original trend sound? Add it when you post
Your download already includes a generated short song. To use a different sound, add it inside the app where you plan to publish. Check that the original trend sound is available for your account and intended post before buying if that specific sound is essential to you.
- Download your finished MP4 from ClipJolly.
- In TikTok, create a post, upload your MP4 and choose Add sound. In Instagram, create a Reel, upload the MP4 and open the music or audio picker. Button names can vary by app version.
- Search for the song or the trend sound. For these templates, try Tough Like a Gorilla, More Like a Quesadilla or Come Back Daniel. Listen to the result to check that it is the version you want; these search terms do not guarantee availability.
- In the audio or volume controls, mute the uploaded video’s original audio so the generated song and dialogue do not play over the selected sound.
- Trim or move the selected sound to the part you want. Preview the full video, including the tortilla reveal and final reaction, before publishing.
Source: TikTok: adding a sound ↗
Adding a trend sound can change the lip-sync
Changing the soundtrack does not regenerate the video or re-sync its mouth movements. A mouth shaped for one sentence will not necessarily match another. If you add a different song to a finished performance, preview the result with sound before posting. A dance or silent reaction may suit a replacement soundtrack better than a close-up of someone singing.
Availability also varies by platform, account and region. Use the sound options available for your intended post and check the applicable permissions rather than extracting a recording from someone else’s video.
Brand posts need the right music permissions
TikTok distinguishes commercial music use from general sounds. Its guidance recommends the Commercial Music Library for content promoting a brand, product or service. Music outside that library requires the necessary permissions for that use.
Do not assume that a song available in one app can be included in an exported advertisement or reused on another platform under the same permission. Check the license for the actual destination and purpose.
A quick check before posting
Read the selected template’s audio description, use photos with permission, listen to the whole clip, and confirm the destination platform permits your intended music use. A birthday message and a paid product advertisement can have different requirements.
If you are unsure which audio version you have, contact [email protected] with your order details before publishing. Keep your private download link out of public posts.