(08-11-2009, 02:29 AM)Pickle Wrote: bands that are more associated with capitalism and are already mainstream are against pirating. If its an up and coming band that has no recognition they love the idea of peer to peer because it can give them free advertising.
Not sure how I missed this old post, Pickle!
You've brought up a very good point. There is a huge underground music scene that depends largely on pirating to promote the music. I've seen many bands live whose music never makes it to the mainstream stores. They sell their cds at their concerts and online. They're on independent labels or small labels, not the biggies. Apparently, they might earn less on cd sales, but they get to keep more of the profits, since they aren't beholden to the record companies. And, they are free to create art, instead of being expected to churn out more hits just to satisfy contracts. And it shows in their music! They are able to take risks and actually create works of art that are unique, instead of formulaic.