R. Scott Raynovich

News Flash: Music Industry Still Lost

I actually agree. But that doesn't mean the current model is working. We do need to get over it, and get on with it. I guess what that could mean is the middleman is nearly entirely eliminated.


On Nov 09 05:27 PM Oh Blah Dee Blah Dah wrote:

> RE: "If Apple is the answer, then they might have to start giving
> more back to a music industry to sustain the market."
>
> REPLY:
> For Apple to give "more" back to the music industry, Apple would
> have to charge "more" for iTunes downloads.
>
> If Apple charges "more" for iTunes downloads, then users will go
> back to ripping and stealing tracks.
>
> The "answer" is that the world has changed. Just as we no longer
> live in caves, ride horses to work, require candles for nightlight,
> we also no longer have to buy CDs.
>
> The music industry has to stop looking at increasing music download
> fees, and continue to look for additional channels to bring in revenues.
>
>
> The music industry has changed for good. Get over it, and get on
> with it.