Download Music for Free Online Legally
October 18, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Hilary Mujikwa asked:
Knowing the right places to download free music is a major key to avoiding a law suite. Thanks to the tough lesson we learnt from Jammie Thomas, the now famous thirty something year old lady that was brutally attacked by a RIA (Recording Industry Association of America) law suite, it now makes sense to legally download music for free online. For the simple reason of avoiding a costly law suite.
Due to rise of illegal free music sites like Kazaa and Limewire, it’s pretty easy for many people to download music for free online. This is something that many people have done at one point in their lives, but have never seen it to be a big deal since everyone else used to do it all the time. That was until the music industry decided to sue people who illegally download music for free online.
I personally don’t think it was the right way for the Recording Industry Association of America to deal with people because sueing individuals that are interested in their product doesn’t make much sense. It would have made sense to continue letting people download music for free online, then create a new business model that can thrive in that environment, instead of suing potential potential clients who might have actually created a new revenue stream for the major lables.
Either way, the music industry decided to wage war on the people downloading music from certain music sites, so it now makes sense for us to know where to legally download music for free online.
Knowing the right places to download free music is a major key to avoiding a law suite. Thanks to the tough lesson we learnt from Jammie Thomas, the now famous thirty something year old lady that was brutally attacked by a RIA (Recording Industry Association of America) law suite, it now makes sense to legally download music for free online. For the simple reason of avoiding a costly law suite.
Due to rise of illegal free music sites like Kazaa and Limewire, it’s pretty easy for many people to download music for free online. This is something that many people have done at one point in their lives, but have never seen it to be a big deal since everyone else used to do it all the time. That was until the music industry decided to sue people who illegally download music for free online.
I personally don’t think it was the right way for the Recording Industry Association of America to deal with people because sueing individuals that are interested in their product doesn’t make much sense. It would have made sense to continue letting people download music for free online, then create a new business model that can thrive in that environment, instead of suing potential potential clients who might have actually created a new revenue stream for the major lables.
Either way, the music industry decided to wage war on the people downloading music from certain music sites, so it now makes sense for us to know where to legally download music for free online.
What the Artists Say About Downloading Music for Free
September 14, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Jon Mills asked:
How do you listen to music online? The debate on downloading music has been raging for years, and the few who are against it tend to cite the familiar notion that every downloaded track is a lost sale. But most people believe that this is a simplistic and short sighted view, and that file sharing is a lifeline for undiscovered bands looking for an audience.
Such viewpoints are understandable from the record companies, they don’t want people to listen to music online for free, or bands and artists developing a fan base and making it on their own. However, Peer-to-Peer technology is winning supporters from within the very industry that opposes it.
Black Eyed Peas
“Our general thoughts on illegal downloading are that for up-and-coming groups that don’t have deals and that are trying to get exposure and publicity, it’s a forum that is good for them. People that do have deals, however, and have records coming out, a lot of times don’t get the record sales that they want. But, it’s good for people that don’t have the means of distribution.
I’m the type of fan who wants to purchase the CD, a cover and the artwork for my collections, so illegal downloading isn’t something that occurs to me. I also like to support other artists.
I’ve definitely done it before, you know, it’s good for sampling, but if you like the music you should follow up and just buy the record. Plus, MP3s aren’t as good quality as CDs.”
Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)
“I just want my music to be out, and that’s always been the main priority. It was never really about getting paid. It was just getting people to hear my music.”
Moby
“Well, the whole reason I started making music is because I love music and I’m flattered if anyone makes an effort to listen to my music whether they buy a CD, whether they do a legal download, whether they download something illegally, whether they listen to it at a friend’s house. I just am flattered and honoured when someone makes the effort to listen to my music. So, of course I support legal downloading, but, to be honest with you I’m pleased if someone downloads my music illegally. Again I feel quite flattered.”
There’s more…
The CMCC (Canadian Music Creators Coalition) which includes artist such as Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, John K. Samson (Weakerthans), Sarah McLachlan, Sum 41, Broken Social Scene, amongst many others have taken a stance against the entertainment industry associations believing that the RIAA and the like do not represent the best interests of the artists.
So with the attitudes of so many major artists supporting change and a move away from the old models of the recording industries, it is no wander that the future of music is moving increasingly in favour of consumers who share and listen to music online, and the artists around the world who believe in it.
How do you listen to music online? The debate on downloading music has been raging for years, and the few who are against it tend to cite the familiar notion that every downloaded track is a lost sale. But most people believe that this is a simplistic and short sighted view, and that file sharing is a lifeline for undiscovered bands looking for an audience.
Such viewpoints are understandable from the record companies, they don’t want people to listen to music online for free, or bands and artists developing a fan base and making it on their own. However, Peer-to-Peer technology is winning supporters from within the very industry that opposes it.
Black Eyed Peas
“Our general thoughts on illegal downloading are that for up-and-coming groups that don’t have deals and that are trying to get exposure and publicity, it’s a forum that is good for them. People that do have deals, however, and have records coming out, a lot of times don’t get the record sales that they want. But, it’s good for people that don’t have the means of distribution.
I’m the type of fan who wants to purchase the CD, a cover and the artwork for my collections, so illegal downloading isn’t something that occurs to me. I also like to support other artists.
I’ve definitely done it before, you know, it’s good for sampling, but if you like the music you should follow up and just buy the record. Plus, MP3s aren’t as good quality as CDs.”
Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)
“I just want my music to be out, and that’s always been the main priority. It was never really about getting paid. It was just getting people to hear my music.”
Moby
“Well, the whole reason I started making music is because I love music and I’m flattered if anyone makes an effort to listen to my music whether they buy a CD, whether they do a legal download, whether they download something illegally, whether they listen to it at a friend’s house. I just am flattered and honoured when someone makes the effort to listen to my music. So, of course I support legal downloading, but, to be honest with you I’m pleased if someone downloads my music illegally. Again I feel quite flattered.”
There’s more…
The CMCC (Canadian Music Creators Coalition) which includes artist such as Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, John K. Samson (Weakerthans), Sarah McLachlan, Sum 41, Broken Social Scene, amongst many others have taken a stance against the entertainment industry associations believing that the RIAA and the like do not represent the best interests of the artists.
So with the attitudes of so many major artists supporting change and a move away from the old models of the recording industries, it is no wander that the future of music is moving increasingly in favour of consumers who share and listen to music online, and the artists around the world who believe in it.
Download Music Online – What to Look for
May 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Davion W asked:
It is not a problem to download music online nowadays. There is an overwhelming selection of websites offering just about anything, so even if your taste is quite specific chances are you can find what you are looking for. The following information will give you an idea what to look for as well as watch out for when you decide to download music online.
Downloads Differ
First of all, differentiate streaming and downloading. The first variant is when music is played live as long as you are online; in case of downloading you get music files copied to your hard disk, so they can be saved and played offline. Downloads also differ. Some are permanent, meaning that you can burn the songs to a CD or transfer them to a portable player. However, downloads protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) usually last as long as your subscription does. You are also limited in moving and copying your music files.
Clearly, getting full control over your downloaded music files is what you should look for. However, if you are only looking to listen to songs online, streaming is sufficient as many radio stations offer it for free.
Free Stuff Does Not Mean Best
The first thing that many people look for is to download music online for free. However, if you take time to read user reviews, you will realize that people face a lot of problems on these sites. They vary from slow downloading speeds to poor selection and quality of songs to improper functioning of a website to virus attacks and inadequate file content… File sharing is the fastest way to expose the data stored on your computer to other users, so you need to realize that the whole idea of free music downloads is potentially dangerous in many ways.
Needless to say, the majority of free music download sites are downright illegal (though unabashedly claiming the opposite). A good example is the famous Napster, which used to be a P2P kind of website, but had to stop free services under legal pressures. Even Kazaa and some other large music sharing websites don’t seem to function properly according to the latest user reviews given the fact that they also face a lot of copyright challenges.
Payment Plan
Paid websites vary a lot when it comes to payment plans they offer. Subscription is the most common variant, but unfortunately not the cheapest. Pay per download is even more expensive option unless a couple of particular songs are all you need. The alternative to download music online, which is becoming more and more popular, is to purchase a lifetime membership. You can get access to unlimited music downloads and all the necessary technical support for less than $50 in most cases.
Other things to look for when deciding to download music online are: usable format, free trial period and/or samples of music available, free downloading software, clear instructions, and 100% malware protection.
Read my entertainment blog for a full review of the most popular sites where the majority are going to download music online.
It is not a problem to download music online nowadays. There is an overwhelming selection of websites offering just about anything, so even if your taste is quite specific chances are you can find what you are looking for. The following information will give you an idea what to look for as well as watch out for when you decide to download music online.
Downloads Differ
First of all, differentiate streaming and downloading. The first variant is when music is played live as long as you are online; in case of downloading you get music files copied to your hard disk, so they can be saved and played offline. Downloads also differ. Some are permanent, meaning that you can burn the songs to a CD or transfer them to a portable player. However, downloads protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) usually last as long as your subscription does. You are also limited in moving and copying your music files.
Clearly, getting full control over your downloaded music files is what you should look for. However, if you are only looking to listen to songs online, streaming is sufficient as many radio stations offer it for free.
Free Stuff Does Not Mean Best
The first thing that many people look for is to download music online for free. However, if you take time to read user reviews, you will realize that people face a lot of problems on these sites. They vary from slow downloading speeds to poor selection and quality of songs to improper functioning of a website to virus attacks and inadequate file content… File sharing is the fastest way to expose the data stored on your computer to other users, so you need to realize that the whole idea of free music downloads is potentially dangerous in many ways.
Needless to say, the majority of free music download sites are downright illegal (though unabashedly claiming the opposite). A good example is the famous Napster, which used to be a P2P kind of website, but had to stop free services under legal pressures. Even Kazaa and some other large music sharing websites don’t seem to function properly according to the latest user reviews given the fact that they also face a lot of copyright challenges.
Payment Plan
Paid websites vary a lot when it comes to payment plans they offer. Subscription is the most common variant, but unfortunately not the cheapest. Pay per download is even more expensive option unless a couple of particular songs are all you need. The alternative to download music online, which is becoming more and more popular, is to purchase a lifetime membership. You can get access to unlimited music downloads and all the necessary technical support for less than $50 in most cases.
Other things to look for when deciding to download music online are: usable format, free trial period and/or samples of music available, free downloading software, clear instructions, and 100% malware protection.
Read my entertainment blog for a full review of the most popular sites where the majority are going to download music online.
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