RSJ
Well-Known Member
It means that the people who bought the shite albums that sold millions and made millions for record companies now just download them, hence IRMA and them freaking out and suing people.what does this last sentance mean ?
I agree with you. But irma isn't doing this for the sake of people who are happy with 20-30 extra sales, they're doing it for the sake of "the commercial shite you'd hear on 2fm" which is what makes them money. The impact on niche stuff is a moot point in this thread.I think the crux of my point is that music used to be for people who were really into music. People who saved up their pocket money to get an LP every 7 or 8 weeks, and wouldn't spend music on anything else. When I say 'music' I don't refer to the commercial shite you'd hear on 2fm. I refer to more niche stuff.
I think nowadays, even the most ignorant of people have a better awareness of music. Its more popular in general, and thats largely down to the fact that people have access to more than what they can afford every couple of months (I was that soldier too).
There is a lot of bad shite because of this. But theres also a lot of good. I get the impression that its easier nowadays for a local act to get a bit of recognition and a bit of notoriety, and thats largely down to the fact that people can share music more easily. The more people that have it, and god knows people talk, the more people will know about you. Bottom line is getting your name out there, having people talk about you and generating general levels of interest in you.
Its just my opinion but I think illegal music sharing (and the internet in general) has played a major role in music becoming more popular for one, and in helping spread the word about certain bands for another.
Ideally people would go out and buy it if they liked it (a kind of try and buy if you like). If 100 people having my album illegally meant I sold 20-30 extra copies of my album whereas the converse would be no extra sales, I think I know what option I'd take, especially given the other 70-80 could still make cash for me by other means.
Its just my opinion and its based on my own experiences of downloading, and similarly, my mates.