More on the Music Industry

Downloading music doesn't hurt artists as much as major labels. If music is going to represent our human experiences, it can be heard all around you, from people in your community, if you'll look a little closer. And if your community is on the internet, you should be able to get and share music that way.

The folks at DownhillBattle.org have a complete set of resources on intellectual property in music.

Also check out my friend Chuck's video on music bullies: Welcome to the Future shot in Minneapolis at the Fine Line Music Cafe.


More resources:
- Steve Albini
- Civil Disobedience
- Stay Free

Layers

How many layers are you?
Where did you get them, and how many came free with your experiences?
What makes us unique?
And what makes some charge for the rights to view their uniqueness?

Downloading music is not a crime
Because music is something that's free
As soon as it's made
As you experience it
You can't put it in a bottle
Just as no one can harness how years pass.
How many songs have you heard, even today?
How many jingles, how many birds, how many musicians?
And within that, how many notes?
Now...who can own a note?
They all funnel right in, and hopefully right back out.