One of the big issues with releasing recorded material as mp3's is that they can easily be copied and distributed unbeknown to the owner of the recorded works. More so as people often share and pod cast tunes for others to enjoy without a) paying for them, or b) paying a royalty to the writers etc. Ideally, it would be a result if a tune went viral and indeed, fans bought versions from their suppliers (iTunes, Amazon etc) or simply streamed them from digital radio sites like Last FM, Napster etc. In this scenario the recording would generate income and finance other potential recordings and keep the wheels of production turning. As all artists and labels are searching for new business models to revolve their catalogue around, the Internet and digital distribution potential gives a little hope for those in the creative business side of things. I have just learnt that the Apple iCloud has agreed to pay royalties somehow, for material uploaded onto its service. I will be interested to see how the Bandtraxs releases generate income in support of this. There also seems to be affiliations now with MySpace, CD Baby, Amazon artist central and the like, where their mission is to sell the recording and in doing so are supporting the owner of the works by coming up with these new and exciting solutions.
In my quest to understand these clever functionalities I have created a playlist in the Bandtraxs MySpace account profiling Spyder and Pree's releases, plus the instrumental version, in full! I will be honest I had no idea they were available like this and is difficult to understand why the company I am selling the tracks through feels the full version will entice people to purchase it. However, these are interesting times and maybe, just maybe this is the way to go. A number of supporters have suggested that various versions be given away to attract potential sales etc. So let's see if I post this link where it goes!
Hi everybody -
One of the big issues with releasing recorded material as mp3's is that they can easily be copied and distributed unbeknown to the owner of the recorded works. More so as people often share and pod cast tunes for others to enjoy without a) paying for them, or b) paying a royalty to the writers etc. Ideally, it would be a result if a tune went viral and indeed, fans bought versions from their suppliers (iTunes, Amazon etc) or simply streamed them from digital radio sites like Last FM, Napster etc. In this scenario the recording would generate income and finance other potential recordings and keep the wheels of production turning. As all artists and labels are searching for new business models to revolve their catalogue around, the Internet and digital distribution potential gives a little hope for those in the creative business side of things. I have just learnt that the Apple iCloud has agreed to pay royalties somehow, for material uploaded onto its service. I will be interested to see how the Bandtraxs releases generate income in support of this. There also seems to be affiliations now with MySpace, CD Baby, Amazon artist central and the like, where their mission is to sell the recording and in doing so are supporting the owner of the works by coming up with these new and exciting solutions.
In my quest to understand these clever functionalities I have created a playlist in the Bandtraxs MySpace account profiling Spyder and Pree's releases, plus the instrumental version, in full! I will be honest I had no idea they were available like this and is difficult to understand why the company I am selling the tracks through feels the full version will entice people to purchase it. However, these are interesting times and maybe, just maybe this is the way to go. A number of supporters have suggested that various versions be given away to attract potential sales etc. So let's see if I post this link where it goes!
https://www.myspace.c...laylist-1316493
I would be very interested in your feedback if you think this is a good idea or that I am selling my soul!
Edited by Carl Dixon