The web has created the first world wide community, and that has changed consciousness all over the planet. It's given musicians unprecedented opportunities, given us all access to unlimited amounts of data, art, music and awareness of what's going on around the world. It's positives are more than we can even comprehend yet. To take away our ability to share online because some corporations may lose relatively small amounts of revenue would be a tragedy. If ever there were a time to write your congress person, this is it. Don't let greed restrict growth. Please.
Everything You Need To Know About SOPA & The New Copyfight - hypebot
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
To Free or Not to Free?
The following article from the We Create Music Blog at ASCAP really gets at the heart of our current music industry dilemma. If you're an unknown artist with music to share, I'd strongly advise you to make your music available free to as many people as you can find a way to get it to. You share, they share, music spreads. Everyone benefits. The more people that have the opportunity to experience your music, the more people you will find that resonate with it. You have opportunities today that no one imagined 20 years ago. Fewer artists will become outrageously wealthy, but so many more artists will be heard and that means a vastly expanded supply of different music for all of us to listen to. And not only do we all get to hear so much more music, without being limited by what a powerful few think will or won't make them money, but think of the snowballing effect on future musicians who've grown up listening to so many more and different musical influences. How could future music not be more interesting?
But there is a danger in developing a culture where music is expected to always be free and musicians expected to continue to create without receiving resources in exchange for their time and effort. Creating great music is a lot of work, even if it comes easily to you. We risk a society where instead of having more and more music available, only the independently wealthy or the few with wealthy patrons can afford to devote the time and resources to create great art. Ultimately we would lose a large percentage of that new potential music because so many simply couldn't afford to continue to create it.
We all benefit by connecting musicians and fans directly, making creativity universally affordable for those with the drive to do it, connecting artists from all over the planet, and being exposed to the widest variety of different music. But everything in life comes at a price. We should be grateful to have more and pay less for it, but a cultural expectation that music should always be free would be a losing proposition for all.
So what is the answer to this dilemma? How do we find a balance so we can most enjoy the fabulous opportunities of this brave new world?
To Free or Not to Free?
But there is a danger in developing a culture where music is expected to always be free and musicians expected to continue to create without receiving resources in exchange for their time and effort. Creating great music is a lot of work, even if it comes easily to you. We risk a society where instead of having more and more music available, only the independently wealthy or the few with wealthy patrons can afford to devote the time and resources to create great art. Ultimately we would lose a large percentage of that new potential music because so many simply couldn't afford to continue to create it.
We all benefit by connecting musicians and fans directly, making creativity universally affordable for those with the drive to do it, connecting artists from all over the planet, and being exposed to the widest variety of different music. But everything in life comes at a price. We should be grateful to have more and pay less for it, but a cultural expectation that music should always be free would be a losing proposition for all.
So what is the answer to this dilemma? How do we find a balance so we can most enjoy the fabulous opportunities of this brave new world?
To Free or Not to Free?
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
WARNING: Every Musician's Digital Performance Royalties Are At Risk - hypebot
Are we paying attentio? It's becoming harder and harder for musicians to make a reasonable profit from their art, even though the upside is that more artists have the opportunity to share their music with a larger public. We don't need changes that give more power to record labels and less to musicians It's already been way out of balance for years.
WARNING: Every Musician's Digital Performance Royalties Are At Risk - hypebot
WARNING: Every Musician's Digital Performance Royalties Are At Risk - hypebot
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Why Facebook’s frictionless sharing is the future — Tech News and Analysis
How do you feel about applications auto-sharing your online activity? Does it make you think twice about "liking" something? Would it change your browsing habits it you knew the world was watching? Can there be "too much" sharing between friends and connections? I'm about as uncomfortable with this idea as I am of rules that insist we all wear an online uniform of white pages with blue trim. But, as usual, Facebook doesn't want my opinion.
Why Facebook’s frictionless sharing is the future — Tech News and Analysis
Why Facebook’s frictionless sharing is the future — Tech News and Analysis
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Approaching Music Journalists - MTT - Music Think Tank
If you want to get your music out, there's a lot you can do . . . HAVE to do, really. Write ups from creditable music journalists go a long way in establishing legitimacy, but they can be surprisingly hard to get. These journalists are so inundated with with pitches every day some times it takes a lot just to get them to take a quick listen, and once you've annoyed them, you may be out of luck for good.
Julia Rogers outlines some sensible advice on contacting and establishing relationships with members of the music press in this article reposted on Music Think Tank.
Approaching Music Journalists - MTT - Music Think Tank
Julia Rogers outlines some sensible advice on contacting and establishing relationships with members of the music press in this article reposted on Music Think Tank.
Approaching Music Journalists - MTT - Music Think Tank
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
What are you waiting for? - MTT - Music Think Tank
What are you waiting for? - MTT - Music Think Tank
For musicians. This is what it takes. If you want the world to hear your music, you have to put yourself out there. You have a vision. You make it happen.
For musicians. This is what it takes. If you want the world to hear your music, you have to put yourself out there. You have a vision. You make it happen.
Is Facebook Tumbling? - hypebot
Is Facebook Tumbling? - hypebot
Finally! A great summary of what I hate about Facebook. I don't want to live in world where everyone is forced to wear matching white with blue trim uniforms, communication is carefully controlled and creativity and unique viewpoints as discouraged. It was refreshing to hear I might not be alone.
Finally! A great summary of what I hate about Facebook. I don't want to live in world where everyone is forced to wear matching white with blue trim uniforms, communication is carefully controlled and creativity and unique viewpoints as discouraged. It was refreshing to hear I might not be alone.
Friday, June 24, 2011
What is truly original in music or art?
This article is a sad, but interesting commentary on a tricky legal and artistic issue. What creative thoughts and ideas can be "owned"? And what exactly is required to call something "original"? ) It's very difficult to come with something so unusual as to be completely unique or original, but that doesn't mean we can't add something different and worthwhile. Art, by its very nature, takes us from the familiar or shared experience into the realm of new thoughts, ideas and emotions. But, in both music and visual art, where do we draw the line between referencing or playing with another's familiar idea and piracy or copyright violation?
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110624/01393814836/kind-blue-using-copyright-to-make-hobby-artist-pay-up.shtml
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110624/01393814836/kind-blue-using-copyright-to-make-hobby-artist-pay-up.shtml
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Comparing Google’s and Apple’s Cloud Approach | Search Engine Journal
This is such an interesting and relevant debate. If you love your music collection this is going to affect your life.
And while I ADORE my SWEET Macbook Pro more than anything, (anyTHING) so much that I can hardly bear to let it out my sight for an instant, but I gotta go with Google on this. They've been making the web a place where you can do anything for many years and I think we're all beneficiaries of their insight and philosophy.
Comparing Google’s and Apple’s Cloud Approach | Search Engine Journal
What do you think? I"d like to know.
And while I ADORE my SWEET Macbook Pro more than anything, (anyTHING) so much that I can hardly bear to let it out my sight for an instant, but I gotta go with Google on this. They've been making the web a place where you can do anything for many years and I think we're all beneficiaries of their insight and philosophy.
Comparing Google’s and Apple’s Cloud Approach | Search Engine Journal
What do you think? I"d like to know.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Do Social Networks Really Help Musicians? - MTT - Music Think Tank
This article talks about the advantages of three tools for the DIY musician or band. But, it also postulates that one still really needs the help of a record label to "make it." Apparently not everyone agrees. There's a lively debate in the comments section after it that's as least as interesting as the article itself.
Do Social Networks Really Help Musicians? - MTT - Music Think Tank
Do Social Networks Really Help Musicians? - MTT - Music Think Tank
The Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools and Sites Featuring BandsinTown - MTT - Music Think Tank
A new tool in the arsenal of a DIY musician. The industry establishment still fights to be relevant, but more and more technology is making it possible for bands to get their music out there on their own. No more gatekeepers means more music for everyone. And most exciting to me, more music that doesn't sound a whole lot like whatever sold the most last time around. I crave music that is new and different . . . truly original. And now instead of having a problem finding it, I have a problem finding time to listen to all of what I can so easily find. I think I can live with that!
The Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools and Sites Featuring BandsinTown - MTT - Music Think Tank
The Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools and Sites Featuring BandsinTown - MTT - Music Think Tank
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Google Offers A Playable Homepage. Let's Hear Your Musical Creations - hypebot
Check this out! Make your own music on Google's homepage!
What do you have to say today?
Google Offers A Playable Homepage. Let's Hear Your Musical Creations - hypebot
What do you have to say today?
Google Offers A Playable Homepage. Let's Hear Your Musical Creations - hypebot
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Q&A: TuneCore’s Jeff Price | CMJ
Jeff Price of Tunecore describes this brave new world of music distribution that he has, in no small way, helped to bring about.
Thank you, Jeff!
http://www.cmj.com/the-feed/news/2011/04/qa-tunecore%E2%80%99s-jeff-price/
Thank you, Jeff!
http://www.cmj.com/the-feed/news/2011/04/qa-tunecore%E2%80%99s-jeff-price/
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Danish Company Says It Can Turn Piracy Into Real Money For Artist - hypebot
Can technology finally come to the rescue? There has to be a solution that will allow artists to get their music out and fans to hear it that is, in it's essence, fair. No doubt the large established record companies won't like it, but they've had more than enough time to embrace this new world, and it seems apparent that they will only enter it by being dragged, kicking and screaming. It's refreshing to hear new solutions!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Google Ranking Factors - SEO Checklist
This is by far the most comprehensive SEO guide I've ever seen.
If you want to optimize a web-site, this is definitely where to start.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Money for Nothing ruling a huge blow to songwriting | Raising Hell | Blogs | Winnipeg Sun
What is wrong with this picture? And since when does context not matter?
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Music 3.0 - The Blog Behind The Book: 2010 Music Sales Down
Music 3.0 - The Blog Behind The Book: 2010 Music Sales Down: "This isn't any great revelation, but music sales were down again in 2010. According to Nielsen SoundScan, album sales were down 13%, althoug..."
Friday, January 7, 2011
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