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| quote: | Originally posted by Mach X
But think of it this way... take what maybe 50% of normal daily music sales are, the top selling albums/singles from Itunes. It's radio/MTV music. It's music that the average person can listen to, FOR FREE for the most part whenever they want and get exposed to music. In their cars, at home, at the office, dr's office, walking in the mall. So people hear things, say "Hey, that's catchy 'Last Friday night, We went streaking in the park, Skinny dipping in the dark, Then had a menage a trois' who is this?" Ohhh, the DJ said it was Katy Perry. Then that person goes home and googles 'Katy Perry Friday' and finds it on iTunes or the other thousands of legitimate music sites.
Where are you going to hear EDM now in the same manner? Besides a few shitty satellite XM/Sirrus radio stations. Previewing it when you are doing other things is not only enjoyable, but efficient when you're not locked down in front of your computer.
I listen to tons of sets and try to track ID and trainspot the tracks with the help of good people at TA and other forums. But really, how else can you be exposed to the music? As huge as EDM is getting, as fast as it is growing and the number of listeners has now from maybe 10 years ago. It's still not the mainstream and besides some cheese, it's not getting airplay or exposure besides being in a club. |
And that's fair - I see what you're saying, the penetration / exposure rates aren't as high as pop music are - the majority of EDM has always been and will always be a niche and underground market. At the end of the day we set a price for our goods based on a million different variables and we as artists / publishers / etc. feel that it's fair given the associated costs on our end.
Not like I really need to wake a sleeping giant but I take issue with larger acts like Skrillex encouraging that behaviour because while I can't say I've ever seen his balance sheets, such a comment would suggest that almost his entire revenue is from touring and performance. I'm reasonable, I understand and accept there are certain people that you just can't get through to because of their sense of entitlement but to push an "it's alright, the artist says to" position on the consumer public seems almost irresponsible. Again, all due respect to Skrillex and his people, they do fantastic work but it's certainly not doing any of us any favours.
Also, I hope you don't think I was taking aim directly at you; Certainly not trying to be rude so if I came off as such, apologies.
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