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Title:
The music industry / Noah Berlatsky, book editor.
Author:
Berlatsky, Noah.
Publication Information:
Detroit, MI : Greenhaven Press, ©2012.
Call Number:
ML3790 .M728 2012
Abstract:
Presents essays with opposing viewpoints on issues surrounding the music industry.
ISBN:
9780737757439

9780737757446
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Contents:
What copyright issues does the music industry face? : File-sharing has weakened copyright -- and helped society / Illegal file sharing hurts musicians and society / Copyright helps artists make a living / Copyright violations do not hurt artists' income

How should the music industry respond to the changing market? : Lower CD prices may increase sales / The CD format should be dropped / The new rock-star paradigm / The poor economy and higher gas prices are hurting touring / Independent artists need to explore new marketing and revenue options / Musicians need not spend too much time on online marketing

What role do record labels play in the twenty-first century? : Major labels must change to stay viable / Major labels can do more for artists than indie labels can / Indie labels are still relevant / New report shows how much record companies are "investing in music" / Behind the music: the real reason why the major labels love Spotify

Will changes in the industry hurt music? : The reduced focus on recording is a loss to music / Musicians will continue to record great music / Some artists feel that downloading of single tracks destroys the integrity of an album / Good riddance to albums / The classical music market is collapsing / Contemporary classical music labels are healthy
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