Comments on: Death Of An Industry Or End Of An Era?

By: thomasj

thomasj — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:12:28 +0000

Music is dying because music today sucks. Rap in particular is repetitive and derivative, with two of the main draws of real music not there – musicianship and vocals. Country’s and “rock” isn’t much better. MTV sowed the seeds of real music’s death – the music didn’t matter, the video did. So “good looking” music was hashed down our throats while non photogenic, non dancing MUSICIANS and SINGERS couldn’t break through.

Video killed the radio star – or the music that made it based on the way it sounded, not looked. Won’t miss it either.

By: Omagus

Omagus — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:33:07 +0000

I wish people would realize that the “music industry” and the “record industry” are two completely different things. Even *if* people were to suddenly stop purchasing recorded music, does that mean that people would stop wanting to hear it? Or stop attending concerts and shows?

By: Tuesday’s (08.18) Gossip Linx

Tuesday’s (08.18) Gossip Linx — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:45:00 +0000

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By: don

don — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:15:08 +0000

I think the emphasis here should be on the MUSIC INDUSTRY, being a greedy, corporate monster where the musicians, writters, and fans get screwed is definitely coming to an end. Thankfully technology allows musicians and writers to get together and then make music rather quickly and cheaply and then thanks to the net distribute it to the fans that don’t want to buy into the supreme marketing and control engine that is the industry. I lost faith after I had spent 100′s on cds that wouldn’t play 6-8 months later when the whole DRM crap happened and the players won’t play my disks, or they got all scratched or simply encountered audio degradation. like MOST greedy corporate engines running today I hope the music INDUSTRY falls apart, however music will ALWAYS be around.

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Cuban Linx - Remind My Soul | The Rap Up — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:39:28 +0000

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By: DoriB

DoriB — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:47:22 +0000

I too am beginning to believe that the physical music will be a promotional tool for live performances as well as many other things, especially for the independent artist. When starting out as an indie artist you really have to build a loyal fan base who will support you in anything you do. You have to build a rapport with them and personalize your approach. I’m doing research and trying to figure out how this whole thing will work. I’m looking at what do people absolutely have to buy that they can’t get for free and why would they buy something that they can get for free. I do know that there is a big difference between having people who just like your music and actually having loyal fans. One of my goals is to figure out a business model for myself as well as other indie artists. Don’t be discouraged!

By: Tuesday’s (08.18) Gossip Linx | Cupid Gossip.Com

Tuesday’s (08.18) Gossip Linx | Cupid Gossip.Com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:36:36 +0000

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By: Capnblaze

Capnblaze — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:55:24 +0000

ok now that the music industry is dying how the fuck are new artists and artists of the future gonna even and/ or still gonna make some kind of money off of their music

By: Jay-G

Jay-G — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:24:32 +0000

Hear the good music argument all the time, My problem is it seems like the people who whine about the lack of “good music” seem to never support “good music”. Ghostface is a blog internet favorite, but his albums do nothing. Slaughterhouse has been getting blown left and right and they didn’t sell over 40k in the first week.

I know the music industry needs to change their ways and actually sign talent, but the consumer needs actually, consume the product that they like. Its fun say you don’t listen to music today, but I’m guess your hard drives and ipods tell a different story.

By: ignite mindz

ignite mindz — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:29:47 +0000

nah, musicians already practically have to live off tour money and sponsorships alone. all the free music will eventually evolve into “people used to pay for music?” As making albums will be simply a way of getting people to come to your shows. An advertisement if you will. Just a thought, i hope im wrong, but it could definitely happen.