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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.
Four For The Fourth: Songs For America
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Fourth of July is a birthday party and the whole country is invited. And every party needs music. Whether meditating on America's landscape, its freedoms or the things about it that frustrate us, America is ripe for inspiration, as evidenced by the songs here. » E-Mail This &n.. .. read more..
Twitter Music Reviews: Criticism As Haiku
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Twitter, as we've seen in the protests in Iran, is becoming something of a force for democracy. It's proving useful not only for organizing street demonstrations but also for bringing down the walls around that most rarefied of communities: the world of music reviews. » E-Mail This &nbs.. .. read more..
King Sunny Ade: The Chairman In Concert
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Nigerian musician brings his mesmerizing beats and animated performers to Seattle for an exciting show of Nigerian juju music. The seventy-minute set features Yoruban praises and proverbs, backed by an incredible percussion section. » E-Mail This » Add to De.. .. read more..
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson
Thursday, July 2, 2009
It's been a week since Michael Jackson's death at 50 stunned the world. But seven days after the King of Pop stepped off stage and left us behind, it's clear we just can't seem to get enough of him. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
July 7: Sonic Youth Live In Concert
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Summer Song Favorite: 'One Bad Apple'
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Maestro Maazel On Life After N.Y. Philharmonic
Thursday, July 2, 2009
After conducting the world's most famous orchestra for seven years, Lorin Maazel gave his last performance June 27. Now, at 79, Maazel has launched a two-week festival on a Virginia farm, and he also intends to teach aspiring conductors. Maazel tells NPR what it takes to be a successful conductor. .. .. read more..
Live Friday: Chairlift In Concert
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Yet another group catapulting into the public eye via a catchy iPod jingle, Chairlift is new to the pop scene, but it's quickly building a substantial reputation. Hear Chairlift perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia at 12 p.m ET. » E-Mail This  .. .. read more..
Battle Likely Over Jackson Will
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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Hoots And Hellmouth On Mountain Stage
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sean Hoots and Andrew Gray, also known as Hellmouth, made an impression at the Philadelphia Folk Festival in 2006. Now they demonstrate their driving, alternative country/acoustic folk sound in this Mountain Stage performance. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Tim Easton On Mountain Stage
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tim Easton returns for his second appearance on Mountain Stage to perform songs from Porcupine , his hard-driving fifth CD. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Aaron Copland's American Vision
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Commentator Rob Kapilow explains how Copland's pure, American sound springs from two simple chords that open the ballet Appalachian Spring . Stacked upon each other, the chords reveal a sound like all of America, like the purest values, and like Shaker simplicity. » E-Mail This &n.. .. read more..
New Latin Music Crosses Borders At Will
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
California is America's main immigrant magnet. As people move to and from — and within — the state and the U.S., the music produced by this shifting population is changing. The stories of musicians living and working in Oakland and Los Angeles give a sense of how the future of Latin mus.. .. read more..
Loney Dear: Perfect For A Sunday Afternoon
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Loney Dear favors quiet harmonies, ready percussion, and retrospection. The Swedish songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has released a fourth album, Dear John , a masterpiece of twinkling lo-fi, hand claps, intricate drum beats and his ethereal, yearning vocals. » E-Mail This &nb.. .. read more..
"Play" 10 Years Later: Moby's Track by Track Guide to 1999's Global Smash
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
How scratchy field recordings, Gwen Stefani and a Leonardo DiCaprio flick tranformed him from a "has-been" into music's hottest star W hen Play was released, I kind of thought my career was over," says Moby . He's speaking from the sparse, utilitarian Manhattan studio where he recorded the 1999 sma.. .. read more..
Michael Jackson: The Essential Playlist
Friday, June 26, 2009
Look back at the King of Pop's remarkable career in Rolling Stone 's archives. Check out photos, cover stories, album reviews and more at our Michael Jackson hub . C ulling a playlist from an artist as estimable and... .. read more..
Michael Jackson Fans Flood L.A. Landmarks to Remember King of Pop
Friday, June 26, 2009
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"Not Like Other Guys": Rob Sheffield Remembers Michael Jackson
Friday, June 26, 2009
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Rolling Stone's Essential Michael Jackson Coverage
Thursday, June 25, 2009
A Look Back at King of Pop's Life and Career Michael... .. read more..
Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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