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Music is universally known as an expression of emotion, rebellion against the man, a way of life, a random collection of sounds, an annoying thing kids listen to, or even a vacation from everything, but in reality music is free of all definition. The industry involved in buying, selling and recording of music has grown so old, treacherous, and ignorant that it can not figure out the steps it needs to evolve with the rapidly expanding music industry. Musicians and fans alike are screaming about the

record company still gets a cut of the profits, something that artists ' whose songs are downloaded through Napster don 't get. <br> <br>The fact that Napster is free and more convenient than visiting a record store makes it an appealing way to get music for consumers. The problem the record companies have is that there is no way of regulating who has access to the information, and hence no way of profiting from it. <br> <br>Napster also facilitates international distribution for unsigned artists.

For the exclusive use of C. Portillo Cardenas, 2015 UV1201 Rev. Feb. 13, 2009 EMI GROUP PLC In this Internet age, the consumer is using music content more than ever before— whether that’s playlisting, podcasting, personalizing, sharing, downloading or just simply enjoying it. The digital revolution has caused a complete change to the culture, operations, and attitude of music companies everywhere. It hasn’t been easy, and we must certainly continue to fight piracy in all its forms. But there can

The research compiled here will attempt primarily to answer the following questions for the layman: "What is digital music distribution and why is it significant?" "Who are the stakeholders in digital music distribution?" and "What are the primary drivers of the imminent changes in the music industry?" Formal reference material on this subject is in short supply. As a result, opinions, facts, and statements made by stakeholders and industry observers have been gathered from various articles published

The music recording industry is in trouble. For several years now, sales of new and popular music have steadily declined and show no sign of changing. The record companies are quick to blame the growing popularity of the Internet; music is being traded in a digital form online, often anonymously, with the use of file-sharing programs such as Morpheus, KaZaA, and Imesh, to name a few. The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) succeeded in disbanding the pioneer Internet file-sharing program

The Greed of Music Industry Executives and Declining Record Sales The music recording industry is in trouble. For several years now, sales of new and popular music have steadily declined and show no sign of changing. The record companies are quick to blame the growing popularity of the Internet; music is being traded in a digital form online, often anonymously, with the use of file-sharing programs such as Morpheus, KaZaA, and Imesh, to name a few. The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)

analysis I found out that most of the information needed is available on the internet which made it easier for me to write my report. I have also found out that I tend to work better in a group because when i working in a group I know what tasks i need to complete and also be able to discuss them with other group members to find out whether my work is up to standards or not. However, I did find it quite difficult to

 TV's rising popularity affected radio, but not the recording industry.  Ans: F        4. Rock music has roots in several musical genres, including rhythm and blues.  Ans: T        5. The dawn of the '60s brought a new clean­cut breed of rock star, thanks to American  record companies' desires to increase profits.  Ans: T        6. Although some American recording artists were prominent during the 1960s, the music  scene became dominated by the "British Invasion."

This model is quite common on the internet with streaming music providers (Spotify, Deezer) but also in video games with free-to-play games. Regarding Spotify the freemium model is composed of three offers :  -The first one completely free where users have the basic functions (listening to music on computer, with advertisement) -The Unlimited offer where users no longer have the advertisement restriction but can only listen

Music and technology aid one another. In a way a person can capture music they love through technology and then the electronic companies flourish due to the sale and popularity of these electronic devices. If a person wants to listen to music they can turn on a stereo or TV, choose a CD or DVD to play, or listen to a songs downloaded in ITunes. All of these devices are proof to show how technology is used to record, play, and change the way music is heard. A look through history will show how far