techcrunch.com — I had a surprisingly candid lunch conversation last week with a big music label executive, and a good part of our talk focused on the future of music. I asked the usual question: Why are you guys so damned clueless?
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trafficlightMar 8, 2009
deviantart would be a great place for such a thing, but they are worried about the inevitable lawsuits that would follow.
highlymodifiedMar 9, 2009
You'll always make money for a big show, and for selling lots of merch. Both of those require notoriety and/or a big fan base.Obviously this brings up new issues, but you can get publicity and fans without a big label...a lot more easily if you're music is good and you opt for some free distribution using such models as NIN and Radiohead. Check out Saul Williams, who gained all kinds of publicity (with Reznor's assistance.)I'm looking forward to the downfall of the RIAA simply because I think more GOOD MUSIC will rise to the top, with brilliant artists in control of their own destinies, rather than becoming corporate bitches.
niconiconicoMar 9, 2009
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etx28Mar 9, 2009
As far as the cost barrier, I just don't see spending several thousand dollars on recording equipment as a huge obstacle. Most people that play guitar for fun already spend a little more than a thousand for an American Strat, about 2 grand for a Martin acoustic, anywhere from 500-1500 for an amp, etc. I think with time you'll see more people become sophisticated in recording technology. And those that are so technologically behind that they can't get over the learning curve of recording software really have no hope in any field. But no worry, there's enough technologically savvy musicians to take their place. As far as fans not wanting to download stuff of poor quality, I only wish that were so. I listen to flacs, wavs, CDs, 5.1 audio, etc. However, the majority of the American public has seemed content downloading compressed Mp3s and AAC files for the last decade.
gnxmusicMar 11, 2009
I cant even believe the record industry is even thinking of CDS sales as revenue. Thats like selling a horse two some one for transportation. The need a serious reality check
nilhilustfrederMar 13, 2009
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