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Music Industry v Record Industry

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  • 15-09-2003 10:56am
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    davej
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    Came across this interesting article (via slashdot) comparing the two industries, pointing out the blunders the Record industry have made along the way. While it is a bit overly sympathetic to the Movie Industry, there are some valid points nonetheless.

    Recording industry's missteps

    By Michael Booth
    Denver Post Entertainment Writer

    The best-selling "Chicago" movie soundtrack is available on CD starting at $13.86.
    The actual movie, with the soundtrack songs included, of course, plus additional goodies ranging from deleted musical numbers to the director's interview and a "making-of" feature, can be had for precisely $2.12 more.

    Therein lies the problem for a critically wounded music recording industry: The "Chicago" CD looks like a rip-off, and the DVD looks like a steal.

    Nearly everything the record companies have done wrong in the age of downloading has been done right by the movie studios.

    America's love for movies is stronger than ever, while the nation listens to music with smoldering resentment.

    While movie companies escort happy customers to newly-installed recliner stadium seats, the music companies escort their biggest fans straight to the courthouse. There is only so much time for entertainment in a busy day, and people will spend their leisure where they meet the path of least resistance.

    Full article here:
    http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~78~1626541,00.html

    davej


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