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| From | "Gene Good" <javagene@hotmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: David Grahame and $2 a song... |
| Date | Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:50:33 +0000 |
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Jeff,
I have read both you and Michael's messages very carefully.First off,I agree
with you 100%.I stated from the start how old fashioned I am and have yet to
embrace downloading music.You mention that perhaps you are "missing
something" in regards to paying $24 for a 12 track album.Here's the scary
thing about that,and what you are missing.Read David's mission statement
carefully.He is saying he no longer wants the pressure of having to come up
with enough tunes to fill an album.So he is offering you each new song as he
competes them.Michael mentioned this in his reply.So in David's mind,you are
paying the artist $2 for his latest creation.A stand alone song.And you are
receiving this new creation without waiting for a release date.He is
essentially re-writing the "rules" of releasing music so to speak.No more
ep's or albums.Just new songs.At least that is how I read his statement.
The interesting thing about Michael's reply was an actual artist[top
notch-first rate]thinking all of this through.The times are a changing and
will this work?Is this a sign of the future?It was kind of fascinating to
get his perspective.That is what makes Audities so special.
As far as the samples go,well where's my frosty drink to toast both you and
Michael.I respect David.Love what I have heard thus far.But it seems a bit
pretentious not to allow a sample of those new creations to be heard before
purchase.
Gene[who loves his vinyl and cd collection]
NP- Michael Carpenter- "Rolling Ball"
>From: "Jeff" <jeff.teez@comcast.net>
>Reply-To: audities@smoe.org
>To: "Audities" <audities@smoe.org>
>Subject: Re: David Grahame and $2 a song...
>Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:18:54 -0400
>
>
>
>I see your point as well Michael, and I believe it was Gene Good who made a
>similar point. In reply, let me just say that downloading a digital file,
>to me, is NOTHING like buying a 45 or an LP or even a CD. It's not even
>remotely the same experience to me, not even "kinda like" <smile>. I mean
>really, a compressed digital file on your computer is worth $2.00? I still
>can't even fathom it. I'm guessing the folks at iTunes and eMusic feel the
>same way? Aren't most people balking at paying $1.30 for the DRM-free mp3's
>now being offered?
>
>
>
>P
>
>>This isn't $24 bucks for an album, as much as it's
>being able to experience the new music in real time, as it's being made.
>
>I just can't follow you with this, but I see what you're saying. "In real
>time", "as it's made", isn't that similar to including "comments" from the
>songwriter, etc.? Should I pay extra to be part of his creative experience?
>Do I want to download scanned images of his lyric sheets? No. Explain to me
>though, how I wouldn't end up paying Mr. Grahame $2.00 per track until I
>have his entire EP or LP? I may truly be missing something here. And let me
>add this for now as well: Are we applying this rationale selectively, using
>David Grahame, where we maybe wouldn't if it were an artist not held in
>quite such high regard by members of this list? If we are, let's say so and
>agree (in theory at least) that when all the Beatle titles (for example)
>are available as download, they'll all be $2.00 each also, and all the less
>worthy and popular (subjectively, of course) artist tracks will be priced
>considerably less. (Or try this: it's no secret that Cliff Hillis has been
>writing a bit with Willie Wisely. A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough
>to hear one of those new songs performed live. It blew me away. I'm the
>newest Wisely fanatic anyway, Parador being my new fav album from last
>year, can't stop playing it, etc. So ... would I pay $2.00 per track if
>Cliff and Will were to "leak" their first two songs (even demos) to us via
>a web site? I'm not saying yes or no, I'm just trying to make sure that
>we're framing this discussion properly, what it's REALLY about.)
>
>
>
>Hmm ... I'll really be surprised if this works out for him or if anyone
>else follows his example. If I'm wrong, I promise to be the 1st to admit it
>and shout it from the rooftops. I'll have seriously misjudged part of the
>market.
>
>>But he REALLY should put some samples up..
>
>No doubt about that. (Michael and Jeff finally raise their glasses and
>enjoy a frosty beverage on a sun drenched deck on some distant shore).
>
>
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