I think I stole music because I wanted revenge for all the years of the $15 cd with only one good song on it. Revenge and rebellion at it’s finest.
But any generation after mine (and I’m not that old, yet), doesn’t have the $15 to rebel against.
No one under 25 has any real recollection of associating “normal” with purchasing music. People under 25 may indeed have purchased music, but it’s been the exception, not the rule/norm.
Rather, they are FOR simplicity and convenience…they’re not rebelling via Spotify, they’re not trying to screw you via YouTube, they’re not getting revenge against you via Apple Music.
The problem isn’t streaming. The problem is we need more people streaming.
Collectively, as musicians and artists, along with the musicians and artists around you…we need to encourage fans to LISTEN to the music. Not download, not purchase, not enter in a promo code.
We stole music partly for revenge and rebellion.
We stream music only for the enjoyment of music. Encourage that.
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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com