Next Big Sound (a/o June 18th):
Feeling vaguely unsatisfied with every musical format out there? Well, join the club. Here's a breakdown of the ups and downs of our many music format lovers...
And, a few disclaimers. 'Pay the artist' is complicated, but in my mind means that the format generates a meaningful and noticeable payout that is comprehensible and finds its way to the artist more often than not. More on that here, and here.
'Easy transferability' refers to the ability to take the music out of one system and move it to another (ie, from CD into iTunes, for example). And, 'total, absolute portability' means that you can access your collection in any country, at any time in the future, with or without a subscription obligation.
Casey Friday, August 03, 2012
I would say CDs have total portability.
Me Friday, August 03, 2012
I would, too. I'd also say that CDs have "breathtaking artwork."
paul Saturday, August 04, 2012
I'm surprised that you guys think CDs are portable. I can carry 30,000 mp3s around with little effort. The equivalent on CDs?
I guess when it comes to artwork, I've never been floored by a CD insert, it's always the vinyl gatefold that stuns me.
/paul
Audiofilos Mexicanos Friday, August 03, 2012
Well linear tracking turntables by mid/late 80's had all the good of control like CD.
You could play, skip forward/backward, repeat a song. Operating from face panel or from your couch thru remote control, and of course the LP sound.
LA Saturday, August 04, 2012
Add a column for non-interactive streaming and traditional radio as well.
paul Saturday, August 04, 2012
I thought about that, but decided it was a difficult comparison because you can't pick your songs. Though I could create an expanded list (there's a request for more categories below, as well.)
paul
HansH Saturday, August 04, 2012
MP3's theft proof and pays the artist? Are you sure?
paul Saturday, August 04, 2012
I see your point. I was thinking, protection from personal theft. But of course, the MP3 can be duplicated and stolen an infinite amount of times.
I'll change that.
/paul
ml Saturday, August 04, 2012
Needs a column for "Doesn't Sound Like Shit"
Jim Wednesday, August 08, 2012
+1
hirezfiles Saturday, August 04, 2012
Why CD-quality and high resolution downloads are ingnored?
seaurch Saturday, August 04, 2012
Putting an "X" in "pays the artist" for streaming is pretty disingenuous. Maybe it doesn't pay them what they'd prefer (ten dollars per stream), but they do get paid.
Too low Saturday, August 04, 2012
Ten dollars per stream? What do you think I am, some kind of petty busker?
Visitor Sunday, August 05, 2012
'Theft Proof' and 'Pays the Artist' should be in the same category...
wallow-T Monday, August 06, 2012
There is no such thing as "theft-proof." If you are under the illusion that vinyl is "theft-proof," look for the large number of MP3 blogs devoted to resurrecting out-of-print vinyl LPs.
Peter Monday, August 06, 2012
Between iTunes Genius and Last.fm integration to other mp3 players, mp3 can have recommendations, no?
Jaggers Monday, August 06, 2012
Think you just answered your own question?
Dunedinmusic Monday, August 06, 2012
There should be a "Live" column....
@1dollaralbums Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Great breakdown. Hat tip to Murfie, which gives the best of all worlds on many of these factors....
Buck Baran Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Streamers should be restricted from new releases until the artist has had a chance to promote and sell the CD/MP3 for at least three years. For Indies at the bottom of the food chain: don't expect any royalties from the streamers. Paid exposure and fans and likes DO NOT a sale make.
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