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MySpace to allow users to sell music via the site (pg. 2)
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| thoughtlessjex |
It almost makes me want to do with my Myspace artist account.
But then I remember that Myspace is the worst-made website on the internet, and I have to hesitate. |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Blake_Jarrell
talk amongst yourselves. |
ch00neg. hehe |
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| a98 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Djeebie
Great news! I'd rather buy a track directly from the artist than from some dollar hunting site. |
actually i don't think leagally anyone is allowed to sell already signed material by himself.
so the stuff you would get from the myspaces wouldn't be the same as in the digital stores, it would more or less be the "worse tracks that nobody wants" or bonus songs..
so yes i don't think that will go really well. |
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| Dj Minaya |
| quote: | Originally posted by a98
actually i don't think leagally anyone is allowed to sell already signed material by himself.
so the stuff you would get from the myspaces wouldn't be the same as in the digital stores, it would more or less be the "worse tracks that nobody wants" or bonus songs..
so yes i don't think that will go really well. |
As far as signed artists go though
For new emerging artists that make great music but arent signed its a better situation for them and us
I think personally |
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| JuB jUb |
| Blake does this mean that you'd be willing to sell some of those sweet tracks on your myspace page? |
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| d-miurge |
| That can mean the end of the labels. |
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| [B-O-F-H] |
It's a good idea for sure, but like anything has it's pros and cons. Obviously having the power to directly sell to your audience has huge potential, and also gives you the power to choose what you want to release rather than having a record label dictating whether something is viable or not - that can only be a good thing.
Another good thing is that it means that people all over the world will now have a "direct link" to the artist, which means you can get your music to someone in New York just as easily as someone in darkest Peru. My one worry is that whilst there will be those artists who are established and have a lot of good quality music to share, there will be so many artists who will now unleash a lot of sub par music upon the service, thus saturating Myspace in the process.
Obviously back in the old days, this was less of an issue (Punk music being a notable example), but these days people are more clued up, technology is far more advanced, and people are less tolerant. If they have to sift through a mountain of lesser material generally to find the music of one artist they like, then obviously some people will not be bothered to do so.
It will be interesting to see however how much of a dent this service will put into the likes of Itunes, given that it's been stated that Myspace's service will be DRM free, meaning there will be no copyright protection or restrictions on the MP3s. Whilst in some ways DRM is good for restricting illegal distribution of material, it's also a pain in the backside as prevents legitmate users from even copying the tracks to CD, but on the other hand, with this service, they'll be able to freely do whatever they wish. Which approach is best - is all a matter of subjectiveness, and a debate within itself. Then there's the whole issue of users potentially selling other people's music illegally, though I would imagine that if you had to register for the service using banking details or credit card details, that this would negate that as they would basically then have a path to your front door if you did anything untoward.
Its very likely that the likes of RIAA/ASCAP/IFPI/MCPS will be watching this service very carefully, and will no doubt try to flex their weight upon it should they deem anything to be unsatisfactory or not in favour of the artists. By making the music service "legal" Myspace are likely to become liable for protecting minors from unsatisfactory material (explicit lyrics and content for example), so one must wonder if they would have to introduce age regulation controls for profiles / profile owner's digital stores.
However, with all the potential trappings, the potential of the service is huge. Just look at the rate at which myspace has grown over the last few months alone. The next few months will be interesting to observe indeed. |
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| Mr.Mystery |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dj Minaya
As far as signed artists go though
For new emerging artists that make great music but arent signed its a better situation for them and us
I think personally |
Yes. Previously we could listen to the half-assed amateur ditties for free - soon every Joe Producer is going to be charging money from their latest (and first) FL Studio stock sample collection. |
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| Aquarian |
| This concept existed before on the old MP3.com. |
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| Dj Minaya |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
Yes. Previously we could listen to the half-assed amateur ditties for free - soon every Joe Producer is going to be charging money from their latest (and first) FL Studio stock sample collection. |
Well thats simple to fix now isnt it? Dont listen too or buy ty music.
You'll get 6-8 minute samples on a myspace music page..if thats not long enough to determine whether its good or bad well then thats your problem.
:) |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
soon every Joe Producer is going to be charging money from their latest (and first) FL Studio stock sample collection. |
thats allready the case with so many net lables. |
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| Blake_Jarrell |
| quote: | Originally posted by JuB jUb
Blake does this mean that you'd be willing to sell some of those sweet tracks on your myspace page? |
yeah probably, or at least until i get handcuffed and sued for selling bootleg remixes!! ill go down in a blaze of glory!! |
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