Digital Downloading
November 10, 2007 by Jo Minor · Leave a Comment
We?ve all done it, and we?re all guilty of it.
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Digital downloading has been made the (rightful) scapegoat in the overall drop in album sales over the globe - after all, if you aren?t buying music, then you?re stealing it, right?
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I?m a strong believer that there?s more to digital downloading than many would like to open their eyes to.
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With the popularity of YouTube, file-sharing websites, P2P connections and torrent servers, digital downloading has become easier and faster. While many in the industry might cry foul, let?s take a look at what GOOD digital downloading can bring to the music industry:
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Beyond Borders
Digital downloading allows anyone, anywhere in the world - well, maybe not in China or Iran - to get their hands on any music they want to listen to. This bridges the gap between the music and its intended audience: you. And if they can taste the music they love, wouldn?t they crave for more?
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Getting It Out
While there was a time when recording and circulating demo tapes was the norm, it?s much easier to create and share your music with the world. Places like MySpace are utilised by bands big or small - so why beat it when you can join in on the biggest musical revolution in recent years?
