Downloading your music vs buying your music

Howard the Duck · 03-18-2011, 07:36 AM

^^precisely

DreamingOfAlbion · 03-18-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chipper

i have this habit of downloading first and then when i like the song or the album i buy a cd or vinyl. does anyone here do that too?

some of my friends say it's unfair that i should buy the cd regardless.

Yeah, I tend to do that too. I'll end up buying a couple tracks, listening to more of the album on YouTube, and if I'm really into it I'll buy the CD.

BobLobLaw · 03-18-2011, 02:13 PM

EDIT: I didn't read the whole title. I do buy my music, and I used to illegally download it. I'm going to repay it back.

Usually I check out one or two songs, and I if I like them enough I'll buy the whole album.

s_k · 03-18-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Yeah, having money to spend on stuff like that every once in awhile is kind of fun it's almost like taking a risk/gambling

I play safe. I spend a lot of money on fun stuff, but I don't do impulse buys that often.

chipper · 03-19-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamingOfAlbion

Yeah, I tend to do that too. I'll end up buying a couple tracks, listening to more of the album on YouTube, and if I'm really into it I'll buy the CD.

yeah but some musicians too say that it would be better for them if people buy an entire album instead of several songs. they get less than 20% royalty i think so the more you buy, the more they earn. of course at the back of my mind i keep thinking "then make better music so i'll buy more of your songs" however, we all know no one is perfect and no one can satisfy anyone all the time.

the act of buying an entire cd then is an act of support for the cause (cause being music) instead of supporting one artist alone.

djchameleon · 03-19-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chipper

the act of buying an entire cd then is an act of support for the studios/music industry/major labels instead of supporting one artist alone.

fixed

iamnotjerry · 03-20-2011, 12:59 PM

I download from the band's sites if I download or from taper friendly bands on Etree.
I prefer records( CD/LP) over MP3 as a personal preference.

Buying from the artist is the best way to make sure he/she receives the money. (@ shows or on their sites) But I do frequent record stores when I can find them~

Key · 03-26-2011, 04:08 AM

I like to download an album or song just to get the feel for it, but then I will buy the album off iTunes, or i'll buy a physical copy.

UnionThug · 03-26-2011, 05:49 PM

I still CDs are records. I like the album art, searching through shelves for used/rare stuff at the stores. I've only bought stuff from iTunes when I get gift cards from other people.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 03-26-2011, 07:44 PM

Record companies have been ripping off artists for decades and now when I do it to the record companies they say I'm 'stealing'

If you really want me to care you shouldn't have overcharged me for CDs for 2 decades.

Isn't payback a wonderful thing.

03-18-2011, 02:13 PM	#233 (permalink)
BobLobLaw Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In a place. With a bed. Posts: 107	EDIT: I didn't read the whole title. I do buy my music, and I used to illegally download it. I'm going to repay it back. Usually I check out one or two songs, and I if I like them enough I'll buy the whole album. __________________ "I just want to be perfect." Last edited by BobLobLaw; 04-10-2011 at 02:56 PM.

03-20-2011, 12:59 PM	#237 (permalink)
iamnotjerry Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 6	I download from the band's sites if I download or from taper friendly bands on Etree. I prefer records( CD/LP) over MP3 as a personal preference. Buying from the artist is the best way to make sure he/she receives the money. (@ shows or on their sites) But I do frequent record stores when I can find them~ __________________ [Link removed]

03-26-2011, 07:44 PM	#240 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Record companies have been ripping off artists for decades and now when I do it to the record companies they say I'm 'stealing' If you really want me to care you shouldn't have overcharged me for CDs for 2 decades. Isn't payback a wonderful thing. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

03-18-2011, 07:36 AM	#231 (permalink)
Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	^^precisely

03-26-2011, 04:08 AM	#238 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	I like to download an album or song just to get the feel for it, but then I will buy the album off iTunes, or i'll buy a physical copy.

03-26-2011, 05:49 PM	#239 (permalink)
UnionThug Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: california Posts: 22	I still CDs are records. I like the album art, searching through shelves for used/rare stuff at the stores. I've only bought stuff from iTunes when I get gift cards from other people.