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Internet has come to change everything that once relations used to be lied on. Since Internet had invaded homes, the daily life has never been the same again. Internet changed the family s habits, the culture and the way someone sees the world. Music is just a part of this change.
Regarding to music, this issue is even more complicated. People now can prepare their own CDs by downloading music from the Internet. And this has become another problematic thing that has contributed to increase the piracy.
The music download problem lies on two issues:
- If people can have access to the most varied types of music, they can have a better idea of a particular artist s material, they can find out singers they had never heard of and get their CDs even this. These actions may be a little bit illegal and sometimes reduce the profits of the big music companies, but, however, it increases the range where a singer is known. When this happens, both singer and his/her music records win a special recognition, which may lead to the hire of them for shows and (guess what?) profits.
- But if it is true that music download can be beneficial for an artist, sometimes it can also be harmful, speaking about profits of course. And this loss of money in general happens to already famous artists. People download their songs from the Internet because they already know that singer and because they like him/her.
The big music industry complex has a tough battle to face. Profits or recognition!? Profits and recognition depends on each other: you only have profits when you achieve recognition, but your recognition can be measured by your profits. How to solve the problem?
Well, even if this matter seems to be far from a solution, some measures are being taken by the companies. Some laws have been created and other demands are being done. Even if it is hard to supervise all the websites on the Internet that offer music download, some people have been being charged of piracy and arrested.
Janis Ian on her article states that the music download increases the profit of the music industries, instead of what these industries allege. According to Janis, when people downloads a music form he Internet and get to know that song, they buy the CD because they already liked it and have no way to regret buying that CD. She also states that this happens because most of people cannot pay for a CD just to give it a try .
Music download is a reality no matter what.
The MP3 movement started out with a huge audience of music enthusiasts on the internet. The MP3 digital music format has had, and will continue to have, a huge impart on how people, gather, listen to and share music.
The MP3 format is a compression system for digital music that helps reduce the size of a digitized song without disturbing the sound quality. Digital music is converted to MP3 format and made available for use, usually via the web. MP3 files can be downloaded onto your computer from the internet and special software, either commercial or freeware. Using your computer and software you can convert digital music from a CD into MP3 format.
MP3 files can be played in three different ways:
The advantage of MP3 players is that they are small, lightweight and rugged. They are a great way to carry your MP3 files with you!
With a portable MP3 player, a personal computer, and the appropriate software, you can do the following:
If you want to convert your songs from your CDs into MP3 files, you can use ripper and encoder software. A ripper copies a song's file from the CD onto your hard disk. The encoder compresses the song into the MP3 format. By encoding songs, you can play them on your computer or take them with you on your MP3 player. The ripper and encoder software may come with your MP3 player.
The specific instructions will vary with the individual software programs, but the following steps will definitely take place:
Now you are ready to download these MP3 files into your portable MP3 player.
Once you have MP3 files on your computer, you can use the software that came with your MP3 player to download the files into your MP3 player. Again, the specific instructions will vary depending upon your software program and player, but you will:
Once you have downloaded the MP3 files into your portable MP3 player, you are ready to take your music anywhere. Most MP3 players are small, lightweight, and solid-state. Because most players are solid-state, there are no moving parts to break down or skip, so the sound quality is uninterrupted regardless of your physical activity. MP3 players are equipped with various types of headphones or earpieces.
Portable MP3 players can play music longer than a portable CD player. The length of play for a CD player is about 74 minutes, the length of one CD. However, the length of play for an MP3 player depends upon its memory capacity, which can be upgraded on some models. A standard MP3 player can play for about half an hour (32 MB) to a few weeks (40 GB)! Some models can be upgraded with additional memory devices.
Stages of Grief For The 'BPP': Depression
Thursday, July 24, 2008
With two shows left, the Bryant Park Project moves to another stage of grief. Producer Ian Chillag serves up his Best Song in the World Today, a musical moment for depression. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Hold Steady: Group Finds Rewards, Redemption
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Hold Steady's Craig Finn and Tad Kubler were both over 30 when they made the recordings that finally brought success. But with 2006's Boys and Girls in America and the new Stay Positive , the band has found its place as one of the country's best straight-up rock groups. The band discusses the i.. .. read more..
Trouble Books: 'Shaky Science'
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
It's easy to get lost in the eclectic soundscapes of Ohio-based band Trouble Books' fourth self-released album, The United Colors of Trouble Books . The album plays out like a wandering trip through a 13 year-old's subconscious, set to beautifully unique experimental music. The gorgeous mix of mean.. .. read more..
Brooke Miller On Mountain Stage
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Once the frontwoman for a punk trio, the singer-songwriter taps into the vein of fellow Canadians Bruce Cockburn and Joni Mitchell. Hear Miller perform a set of lush tunes inspired by her Prince Edward Island upbringing. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Blues Legend Calls Chicago his Sweet Home
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Chicago is widely considered "the birthplace of the blues." Legendary blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks has carried on the windy city tradition. Hear a moment from Brooks' 1980 performance of his popular blues anthem, "Sweet Home Chicago." » E-Mail This » Add to Del.. .. read more..
Once Naked For Nirvana, Now a Teen Spirit
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Before he was old enough to say "embarrassing," millions of people saw Spencer Elden in his birthday suit on the cover of Nevermind . Now a teenager, he's trying to make sense of his very public image. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Leon Fleisher: A Piano Legend At 80
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Fleisher celebrates his 80th birthday Wednesday. Critic Tim Page chooses some of the pianist's finest recordings, highlighting Fleisher's remarkable career of triumph, loss, and rejuvenation. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Sam Phillips Says Everything With 'Anything'
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
For the first time in her 20-year career, singer-songwriter Sam Phillips goes it alone on the curiously titled Don't Do Anything . Phillips performs songs from her album with violinist and guitarist Erik Gorfain in a session on World Cafe . » E-Mail This » Add t.. .. read more..
Harry 'Sweets' Edison: Simplicity In Swing
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Known as a premier accompanist to singers and a masterful soloist, the inimitable trumpeter cultivated a spare yet bluesy approach. His career spanned a long stay with the original Count Basie band, as well as an even lengthier solo career. » E-Mail This » Add t.. .. read more..
Stages Of Grief For The 'BPP': Bargaining
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The Bryant Park Project's Caitlin Kenney has the best song in the world today. In our stages of grief, Caitlin's reached bargaining. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Dr. Dog Plays 'Fate'
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The band Dr. Dog stopped by the Bryant Park Project studios last week to chat and play a few songs from their new album, "Fate." » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Musicians in Paradise: Hawaii Hosts Teen Talent
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
This week, from the Hawaii Theater in Honolulu, a teenage pianist from Honolulu plays Prokofiev, the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus sings a Chinese folk song, and a young tuba player who's gone to extremes in the orchestra while awaiting his next entrance, plays Schumann. This program originally aired o.. .. read more..
Rock & Roll Refugees: 10 People Who Escaped the Music Industry
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Layoffs and the business' decline have scattered thousands of employees ? so where are they now? The major record labels have laid off more than 5,000 employees since CD sales began plunging in 2000 — and that's not counting all the people who ran screaming from the music business on their ow.. .. read more..
Seun Kuti Keeps The Afrobeat Movement Alive
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Fela Kuti fathered the musical movement Afrobeat and its crown prince, 25-year-old Seun Kuti. The Nigerian singer is leading his father's band, Egypt 80. On his debut album, Many Things , he's added some American influences but kept his songs sharply pointed and political. » E-Mail This .. .. read more..
Without a Prayer
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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Rock Games Battle for Bands
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Guitar Hero, Rock Band sign Hendrix, Aerosmith, G n' R and the Who Aerosmith don't have a new album out, but the band still scored the biggest sales week of its 38-year career in early July, thanks to the fastest-growing new business in rock: video games. The new Guitar Hero: Aerosmith — whic.. .. read more..
The Clean Teen Machine
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
With a wildly popular tour and a new record expected to sell millions, the Jonas Brothers have gone from Disney novelty to phenomenon. All they want is for you to see them as a real band • Gallery: A Short History of the Jonas Brothers I t's nearing 8:00 on a sweltering night in Phoenix, and a.. .. read more..
Heavy Metal Road Trip
Monday, July 21, 2008
Nothing nourishes the road warrior quite like heavy-metal music. It awakens the primitive conqueror within. Epic highway battles can be fought on Black Sabbath and Slayer alone, but here are five more warrior-friendly head-bashers, each set to tear the road apart. » E-Mail This &n.. .. read more..
Dennis Wilson's "Pacific Ocean Blue" Resurfaces
Monday, July 21, 2008
A new reissue of the Beach Boys drummer's late-'70s album serves as a reminder of Wilson's talent and torment Hours before an early 1970s Beach Boys concert, the band?s musical director Jim Guercio remembers drummer Dennis Wilson fooling around on the piano during soundcheck. "I heard these amazing.. .. read more..
Quick and Dirty With... Billy Ray Cyrus
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Host, "Nashville Star" (NBC) So is Miley still grounded? [ Laughs ] In which way? There's two definitions of grounded. One is that your head's on straight. And the other is that you're in trouble. I mean the second one. No, she's not grounded. She never ceases to amaze me. She's made a great album... .. read more..
