Distruction of music?

mr orion · November 2007

I think the internet and mp3's are good for promoting independant artists and has created a DIY ethic , similar to the punk scene in the 70's, where unsigned artists can get exposure and promote their music around the world.I still purchase albums and take time to listen and absorb the artwork etc. Most people don't listen to a whole album anyway, and just fast forward to the singles. Being a music fan is just about being openminded and taking time to listen to the product,whether it be corporate or independant.

halszka123 · November 2007

Sludge Factory wrote:

Here is a great write up of how music is being destroyed in other ways related to digital downloads.

http://www.cdmasteringservices.com/dynamicrange.htm

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article231913.ece

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article1878724.ece

The first link is the best out of them all and has a link to a youtube video at the bottom. It is just a 2 minute clip but it explains things talked about in the first link that many people, including myself, might not understand right away.

Big thanks! Specially for the link to YouTube. Sometimes I wondered what's happen with my ears or maybe my cd player, that all I hear was a noise... now I know. Thanks!

About radio... In Poland we have many radio station, two of them are the biggest and... commercial, playing popular songs, not necessarily good. For example - PJ U can hear in smaller station. But people like the bigger station - they don't have to think what they listen - it's easier...

About MP3. Maybe U are right a little.But like other before me - I have to admit - many songs (albums) I wouldn't ever hear, if I didn't get it from the net. But - if I liked them I would buy the cds (I guess my english is getting worse again... sorry)

malabogia · November 2007

mr orion wrote:

I think the internet and mp3's are good for promoting independant artists and has created a DIY ethic , similar to the punk scene in the 70's, where unsigned artists can get exposure and promote their music around the world.I still purchase albums and take time to listen and absorb the artwork etc. Most people don't listen to a whole album anyway, and just fast forward to the singles. Being a music fan is just about being openminded and taking time to listen to the product,whether it be corporate or independant.

I agree to that. Many unknown bands and artists who doesn't have a chance to sign with a label, found their lifetime chance by publishing on the net.
On the other hand, since music is a complete personal taste, nobody can force people to listen to all the album instead of the songs they like. It is freedom of choice.

Sludge Factory · November 2007

halszka123 wrote:

Big thanks! Specially for the link to YouTube. Sometimes I wondered what's happen with my ears or maybe my cd player, that all I hear was a noise... now I know. Thanks!

About radio... In Poland we have many radio station, two of them are the biggest and... commercial, playing popular songs, not necessarily good. For example - PJ U can hear in smaller station. But people like the bigger station - they don't have to think what they listen - it's easier...

About MP3. Maybe U are right a little.But like other before me - I have to admit - many songs (albums) I wouldn't ever hear, if I didn't get it from the net. But - if I liked them I would buy the cds (I guess my english is getting worse again... sorry)

Well, I am glad to hear you got something out of the links I posted. Chances are if your are listening to something and it makes it sound like your speakers are blown but those very same speakers normally work, it is more likely the horrible quality recording than your speakers going out.

I understand what you are saying about MP3's. I certainly feel they have a place with music as they are very accessible for people. My problem is when people start recording music specifically for the low quality MP3's. That is when music starts to lose its dynamics and truly becomes a dumbed down, less-than enjoyable experience.

HardtoImagine · November 2007

If i had my way everything would be on SACD, but the reality is most people just don't care, and probably listen to their music from itunes through multimedia speakers. Which is my definition of hell

Heineken Helen · November 2007

I HATE the idea of mp3's and ipods and all that shit... not just cos I don't use them but because I like going out and actually BUYING something and having something to show for it. If I hear a song I like, I'll buy the album. If I were browsing all different artists online I don't think I'd give them a proper chance like I do when I OWN the album.

Everything just seems so cheapened these days :mad: The whole experience.

Kann · November 2007

Heineken Helen wrote:

I HATE the idea of mp3's and ipods and all that shit... not just cos I don't use them but because I like going out and actually BUYING something and having something to show for it. If I hear a song I like, I'll buy the album. If I were browsing all different artists online I don't think I'd give them a proper chance like I do when I OWN the album.

Everything just seems so cheapened these days :mad: The whole experience.

mp3s are nice. When someone recommends a band (for instance on the other music forum) I like to download an album, give it a few listens. If I like it, I'll delete the mp3s and buy the album, if I don't, I'll just delete the files. That way I don't end up buying albums with just one good song on them, because that just sucks.
It's just not possible to listen properly a whole album in a record store. And if you don't know anything about the band, except something you read on a message board, well downloading first is a nice compromise.

Heineken Helen · November 2007

Kann wrote:

mp3s are nice. When someone recommends a band (for instance on the other music forum) I like to download an album, give it a few listens. If I like it, I'll delete the mp3s and buy the album, if I don't, I'll just delete the files. That way I don't end up buying albums with just one good song on them, because that just sucks.
It's just not possible to listen properly a whole album in a record store. And if you don't know anything about the band, except something you read on a message board, well downloading first is a nice compromise.

I suppose it's like trying on clothes in a shop before you decide if you want them or not... you should really know what you're buying. However you can't walk out of the shop wearing the new clothes without paying :eek:

Brisk. · November 2007

LOL

it doesn't bother me as long as i have the actual music and if i dont have a physical cd or whatever im not going to cry

Sludge Factory · November 2007

HardtoImagine wrote:

If i had my way everything would be on SACD, but the reality is most people just don't care, and probably listen to their music from itunes through multimedia speakers. Which is my definition of hell

Wow! I wanna go live in your world because it would sound alot more awesome than this one!

Kann · November 2007

Heineken Helen wrote:

I suppose it's like trying on clothes in a shop before you decide if you want them or not... you should really know what you're buying. However you can't walk out of the shop wearing the new clothes without paying :eek:

Well it's not exactly like that. At least when you try your clothe you have time to see them entirely. Listening to whole albums in record stores (at least for me) is not possible anymore!

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