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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.
The Black Keys On World Cafe
Friday, September 3, 2010
From Dan Auerbach's studio in Akron, the band performs songs from its latest album, Brothers , on World Cafe . The album was recorded both at home and at the legendary Muscle Shoals in Alabama, which might help explain its soulful feel. » E-Mail This » Add to De.. .. read more..
Pop Off Podcast: From Bebop to Bieber
Friday, September 3, 2010
Maura Johnston and Jay Smooth talk about the heavy coat of gloss on the music at the top of the charts, and how pop got so shiny. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Ed Harcourt: Hope For Hopeless Romantics
Friday, September 3, 2010
It's no secret that brains and hearts speak vastly different languages, but British singer Ed Harcourt is conversant in both. "Haywired," from his stellar new album Lustre , finds him sounding perfectly suited to the swooning, swooping sound of falling in love. » E-Mail This  .. .. read more..
Doc Watson: An Old-Time Folk Musician With Soul
Friday, September 3, 2010
In 1988, the legendary flatpicker and singer of traditional folk tunes spoke to Terry Gross about starting his musical career, touring with his son Merle and playing banjo during the folk revival of the late 1950s and '60s. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Carolina Chocolate Drops And A String Band Tradition
Friday, September 3, 2010
Though they work as a traditional African-American string band, Carolina Chocolate Drops' members throw in some modern twists. The Durham, N.C.-based trio plays a wide variety of instruments, including the banjo, fiddle, jug, bones and harmonica. All of those sounds are featured on the band's newes.. .. read more..
Photo: Hadley Caliman
Friday, September 3, 2010
A Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Bruce C. Moore writes about capturing the great Seattle saxophonist on film last year. » E-Mail This » Add to Del... .. read more..
Opera Noir: Alban Berg's 'Wozzeck'
Friday, September 3, 2010
As he struggles with jealousy and poverty in this powerful tragedy, the psychologically disturbed title character endures ridicule from his superiors and undergoes bizarre medical experiments. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Could Ping Really Take Down Facebook?
Friday, September 3, 2010
Apple now has its own social network for music lovers. It's called Ping. Â It's built into the latest version of iTunes. Â All Songs Considered 's Bob Boilen signed up and says and it seemed like he came to the party alone. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Vijay Iyer On Piano Jazz
Friday, September 3, 2010
Iyer's resume includes pianist, composer, bandleader, writer and Ph.D. candidate in physics. In this session, he performs Geri Allen's "I'm All Smiles," and duets with guest host Arturo O'Farrill for the bluesy Iyer original "Abundance." » E-Mail This » Add to D.. .. read more..
These United States On Mountain Stage
Friday, September 3, 2010
The rock band's members have roots in both Washington, D.C., and Kentucky. These United States' new album, Everything Touches Everything , provides an excellent showcase for the group's one-of-a-kind, garage-meets-folk sound. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Photo: Lucia Micarelli
Friday, September 3, 2010
A Blog Supreme is on vacation. Until we return, we are periodically leaving you with some shots from The NPR Jazz Photography Pool on Flickr. Here, Scott Bump writes about capturing a great violinist on film at the Newport Jazz Festival. » E-Mail This » Add to D.. .. read more..
Birdie Busch In Concert
Friday, September 3, 2010
The boisterous neo-folk singer is making a name for herself in Philadelphia. The WXPN favorite performs at World Cafe Live as part of its Friday concert series. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Who's Listening to Leela James -- And Where?
Thursday, September 2, 2010
James might reflect a split in the audience for new soul and R&B, and where it's being heard. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Your Picks For Women Music Writers To Read Now
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Our reading list of books, blogs, and articles continues to grow thanks to your suggestions. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us .. read more..
Katy Perry Grabs Number One From Eminem
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Katy Perry grabbed hold of the Number One spot on the Billboard 200 as her second album, Teenage Dream, sold 192,000 copies in its debut week. The other big debut arrived at Number Two: American Idol champ Fantasia's third album, Back to Me, sold 117,000 copies. The two pushed Eminem's ... .. read more..
Leela James: New Soul From An Old Soul
Thursday, September 2, 2010
At first, James' "Tell Me You Love Me" sounds like it could have been recorded in the '70s, but it's actually a cut from her latest album, released earlier this year. James' heart is in a bygone era of American music: She even looks like she belongs in another decade. Sometimes it isn't easy being .. .. read more..
T.I. Arrested on Drug Charges
Thursday, September 2, 2010
T.I. was arrested on drug charges last night in Los Angeles, after police smelled marijuana drifting from the rapper's Maybach during a traffic stop on Sunset Boulevard. After searching the vehicle, police charged T.I. and his wife Tamika "Tiny" Cottle with possession of a controlled substance, TMZ .. .. read more..
Chris Martin Introduces New Song, 'Wedding Bells'
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Apple's press conference to announce Ping and iPod updates featured another surprise: A new song from Chris Martin, who appeared as a special guest. "It might not even come out," Martin said of the ballad, "Wedding Bells," which he played alone at the piano. "[This] could be the only time ... .. read more..
Apple Introduces Ping, Social-Networking for Music
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
At a music-themed conference this afternoon in San Francisco, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced the company's new line of iPods and a "social network for music," called Ping, that will allow iTunes users to connect with their friends for music recommendations. Job described Ping, which will be avai.. .. read more..
Cee-Lo Debuts Official "F-ck You" Video
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Cee-Lo: "F-ck You" Video Cee-Lo has unleashed the new video for his viral hit "F-ck You" (and not "Forget You."). The retro clip, equal parts Glee and Grease, follows Cee-Lo's journey from a lovelorn nerd to a "lady killer." Check it out above. Brandon Flowers: "Hard Enough" (Featuring Jenny Lewis) .. .. read more..
