Comments on: Music Blogs and Copyrights http://notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/ no expert in technology Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:12:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: country musician http://notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-6659 country musician Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:35:44 +0000 http://www.notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-6659 I used to never listen to country music, but it's changed. A lot of it is more mainstream and I like that. Plus the women are hot and that makes everything better! I used to never listen to country music, but it’s changed. A lot of it is more mainstream and I like that. Plus the women are hot and that makes everything better!

]]> By: AL http://notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-4644 AL Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:18:57 +0000 http://www.notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-4644 I know I know. Good thing I live in a country where these laws don't apply :p I know I know. Good thing I live in a country where these laws don’t apply :p

]]> By: Carsten Pötter http://notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-4642 Carsten Pötter Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:22:41 +0000 http://www.notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-4642 I just don't think lawyers of the recording industry will agree. You're preaching to the converted here, though. :) Maybe EMI's move to non-DRM tracks will change things but somehow I doubt it. I just don’t think lawyers of the recording industry will agree. You’re preaching to the converted here, though. :) Maybe EMI’s move to non-DRM tracks will change things but somehow I doubt it.

]]> By: AL http://notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-4641 AL Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:34:54 +0000 http://www.notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-4641 I've meaning to write about this subject for a while, seeing how I run a similar music blog with variety of featured downloadable songs (not albums). I completely share your standpoint regarding this issue. I'd also add that since I'm not making money out of the blog nor do I plan to, I think that creates a situation where copyright infringement can be overlooked in pursuit of the greater good when, as a result of my blog, many people discover new artists and hopefully buy their CDs. I’ve meaning to write about this subject for a while, seeing how I run a similar music blog with variety of featured downloadable songs (not albums).

I completely share your standpoint regarding this issue. I’d also add that since I’m not making money out of the blog nor do I plan to, I think that creates a situation where copyright infringement can be overlooked in pursuit of the greater good when, as a result of my blog, many people discover new artists and hopefully buy their CDs.

]]> By: Carsten Pötter http://notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-1675 Carsten Pötter Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:05:50 +0000 http://www.notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-1675 I agree with you. Though it applies not just to classical music but every other genre as well, I think. What's really sad about this matter is that the recording industry is alienating even the last few people who love music and buy albums. First, there is DRM and second, they file lawsuits against fan sites because fans have lyrics or copyrighted photos on their websites. Yes, copyright infringements in abundance. But does it really matter? They won't sell one more album if the lyrics are taken down. And the fan? Probably won't buy the next album but will download it from a filesharing service. It's sad. I agree with you. Though it applies not just to classical music but every other genre as well, I think.

What’s really sad about this matter is that the recording industry is alienating even the last few people who love music and buy albums. First, there is DRM and second, they file lawsuits against fan sites because fans have lyrics or copyrighted photos on their websites. Yes, copyright infringements in abundance. But does it really matter? They won’t sell one more album if the lyrics are taken down. And the fan? Probably won’t buy the next album but will download it from a filesharing service. It’s sad.

]]> By: Soli Deo Gloria http://notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-1672 Soli Deo Gloria Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:38:35 +0000 http://www.notsorelevant.com/2007-01-26/music-blogs-and-copyrights/#comment-1672 I share your open-mindedness towards the sharing of information on new music in the blogosphere. As a musician and a music administrator, I think I can understand the stance of those who adamantly oppose such use of the web, but my personal inclination is to view the practice from the standpoint of the overall health of the classical music recording industry, as well as what may be perceived as the digitally-driven future of the record business in general. If we concede that this business of classical music recordings, and perhaps in particular contemporary classical music, will never survive without the interest of the grassroots minority who keep it alive, then I think it makes sense not to snuff out what might otherwise be one more tool for generating interest in releases that will never benefit from the advantage of large marketing budgets. Of course, there is an ethical line to be avoided somewhere in all of this. Giving away entire albums of music would ultimately do great damage to the industry, affecting performers, producers and retailers. Chandler Branch, Exe. Dir. Soli Deo Gloria I share your open-mindedness towards the sharing of information on new music in the blogosphere. As a musician and a music administrator, I think I can understand the stance of those who adamantly oppose such use of the web, but my personal inclination is to view the practice from the standpoint of the overall health of the classical music recording industry, as well as what may be perceived as the digitally-driven future of the record business in general. If we concede that this business of classical music recordings, and perhaps in particular contemporary classical music, will never survive without the interest of the grassroots minority who keep it alive, then I think it makes sense not to snuff out what might otherwise be one more tool for generating interest in releases that will never benefit from the advantage of large marketing budgets. Of course, there is an ethical line to be avoided somewhere in all of this. Giving away entire albums of music would ultimately do great damage to the industry, affecting performers, producers and retailers.

Chandler Branch, Exe. Dir.
Soli Deo Gloria

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