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Funk Thompson:
If a band went and spent thousands of dollars recording an album, and put it out on creative commons license... how would they make money? How would they afford to record in the first place? I ask because I'm friends with a band debating this very thing right now.
I hate the RIAA's shenanigans and DRM, but do agree that there has to be money in it somehow... enlighten me?
Chesire Cat:
There isnt such a necessity for the middle man, the financial guys, the labels the execs etc. If anything there should be a service that can get contracted when needed. Not someone you petition to get accepted.
Like if a band wants to go out on tour, they contact tourco, who for an upfront fee plus percentage of tour revenue, will arrange shows, get you a bus and some marshal stacks, and if you need it a stage, or lighting or whatever. Think of it as very modular, if you need this service but not this one you got it. Then have another business based on getting records printed and into stores, say you can print them yourselves, well they will still help you get in stores etc.
Right now its all inclusive under big fat umbrella corps with their lawyers and litigation and general fuck everyone attitude.
valley_parade:
I think my next EP is going to be free.
BlahBlah:
Maybe if you released music on your website for free you would only have to pay for the hosting and bandwidth used, which isn't usually too expensive. Also you could try putting some unobtrusive, useful adverts on the page, just to pay for hosting fees. Has anyone ever tried something like that?
bbqrocks:
--- Quote ---If a band went and spent thousands of dollars recording an album, and put it out on creative commons license... how would they make money? How would they afford to record in the first place? I ask because I'm friends with a band debating this very thing right now.
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Touring? Merch? Day Jobs?
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