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Re: [microsound] the great depression of CDRs



> I think we can now see that CDRs are as good as CDs.

I think it would be more appropriate to frame that as
a question. 

> great depression that we are worried about. CDRs put
> some kind of power into the hands of the artists and
> small labels who cannot get CDs made. 

Is more power the answer?

> intrigued that no one has hit on my point about CDRs
> and packaging. There are lots of labels and artists
> selling CDRs with very nice and interesting
> packaging that gives a lot of new depth to the
*snip*
> good music, but you also get a real piece of art
> along with the deal. 

I think this is assuming that the music is not enough
in itself? or that it needs extra-carricular frills? 

That is of course an exagerration to make a point, but
its one I have seriously been pondering recently. If
the concern really is music, then what would the
packaging matter? As a pure reponse to 'oh isn't that
gREAT!" - yeah, I get that too when I see nice
packaging, but it has nothing to do with the music.

I love digipack too, but I won't use them for my own
label. I find the pure practicality of the jewel case
to be phenomenal! If it breaks ANYONE can replace it.
I love that idea. The idea that ANYONE might have it,
anyone (almost) anywhere and they can care for it now
themselves. It just makes the little socialist inside
me glow with pride. 

Again, this isn't to say that visual and musical are
to be quartered off into their own areas, I love the
intermingling, but i don't think this really helps or
hinders the direction of distribution. I've seen some
damn fine mass manufactured discs, and i could really
give a sh*te if the musician actually TOUCHED my copy.
I gave up that sort of rock-star B.S. long ago.

lance



		
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