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[Malus 12:9]

Originally Posted by Crystal Red

stealing something they have used their minds to create is awful, & there's no excuse.

As I said, like most artists these days. An it seems to apply to forums these days too

[Pussyfoot Mouse]

CR, I must apologize, I didn't mean to imply that 'Metallica' was one of those bands that makes up the 'One Hit Wonder' list. However when they threatened to sue those of us who were downloading their music from 'Napster' a few years back this only reinforced my opinion that some of these musicians can be nothing but greedy money suckers. How could any musician expect to remain respected by his/her listeners after such an outrageous statement. Afterall, isn't it the people who listen to their music that made them the great band they were. As for those hidden gems, those can be found by downloading, listening, then going out and purchasing the album. I have a vast collection of CD's that I have purchased at approximately $15.00 each. At any rate, I've spent somewhere near the $5000 mark and I feel that each album is worth every penny!(even my old Madonna album ).
My point is this, because I haven't purchased 8-10 songs for the sake of one good song, and downloaded that one that I really like, I shouldn't be labled the thief, they should. Afterall they're the one's expecting me to spend my good earned money on something they must know sucks!

[Crystal Red]

Originally Posted by Pussyfoot Mouse

CR, I must apologize, I didn't mean to imply that 'Metallica' was one of those bands that makes up the 'One Hit Wonder' list. However when they threatened to sue those of us who were downloading their music from 'Napster' a few years back this only reinforced my opinion that some of these musicians can be nothing but greedy money suckers.

It's true most of these huge bands have become very comercial, for example, Axl Rose, Guns 'n' roses are my favourite ever band, I love them to pieces but I can't help but sigh everytime I read he's sueing another person. Most of it isn't necessary, but I can see their point, it's still theft, though I'm sure they can do to lose a bit of mass from their wallet. But you have to think of the underground bands, the ones who have increasingly smaller chances of becoming big because no one is buying their music.

Originally Posted by Pussyfoot Mouse

As for those hidden gems, those can be found by downloading, listening, then going out and purchasing the album.

But most 'hidden gems' are very rare & harder to find on music downloading programs.

Originally Posted by Pussyfoot Mouse

My point is this, because I haven't purchased 8-10 songs for the sake of one good song, and downloaded that one that I really like, I shouldn't be labled the thief, they should.

Why should they be labelled the thief? They have robbed no one, you are not forced to buy their album, you have a choice, but when you download music they have no choice.

Originally Posted by Pussyfoot Mouse

Afterall they're the one's expecting me to spend my good earned money on something they must know sucks!

But therein lies the problem, most bands who release bad songs/albums don't know it's bad, firstly most bands that release albums are good enough, I agree there is a fair share of shite out there, but taste is an opinion, one there's no accounting for. Your masterpiece is someone else's beer mat. Secondly, again you have a choice, you're not forced to buy it, but if you download music you're missing some of the amazing bands that aren't well known enough to haev any music you can easily find when downloading, I've found so many decent bands by going into a record shop & buying a cd I like the look of, I've found alot of crap to, but where's the fun in buying an album you have basically heard before. You need the thrill of listening to a cd made by a band you've never heard before.

[Malus 12:9]

Originally Posted by Crystal Red

But most 'hidden gems' are very rare & harder to find on music downloading programs.

I have to disagree. Limewire has a certainly large range.

[Pussyfoot Mouse]

I use Limewire, thanks to Renaldo. It is fantastic! I haven't NOT found anything I've searched.

[Quoth The Raven]

Try going into a music store and asking for an artist that isn't U2 or Metallica and hasn't released their first album yesterday. The 15 year olds behind the counter look at you like you're mental. Because you're asking for music they've never heard of, they seem to be labouring under the misaprehension that you're asking for something that doesn't exist. It's quite annoying, to say the least, not to mention that they treat you like you're beneath them because you're obviously not up with what's 'happening'.
I'd love to know what's happened to customer service with a smile.
Honestly, Renaldo, you should have just looked at that guy and said;'I figured that as you're my hero I'd try to find something that would obviously appeal to your good self.'

[Malus 12:9]

Originally Posted by lady_lazarus

It's quite annoying, to say the least, not to mention that they treat you like you're beneath them because you're obviously not up with what's 'happening'.'

Exactly. These days you have to "follow the trends" or else you are considered idiotic.
Frubals to the Lady.

And because of all today's artists re-doing old songs, it's impossible to ask for the original..

Here's an example of when I asked for a Rod Stewart song:

"Here you go," hands me an N-Trance cd single.
"No, I want the original."
"That's the orignial sir."
"No, I mean the 1978 version."
"It only came out last year sir."
"No, it was originally released in 1978."
"What are you on about? I am telling you this song was only released last year.""
"Dumbass."

I leave.

You must spread some Karma around before giving it to lady_lazarus again.

[Shadow Wolf]

"excuse me, are you trying to feel young again?" I'm like "what?" and his reply was

"Only 12 yr olds listen to Jessica Simpson. Trying to look young again?"

That guy is lucky. I would have demanded a manager to complain. I put up with enough rudeness from customers at work. I don't want it from employees when I'm the customer.

the musicians make us pay $18.00 for an entire cd when we only want one or two songs on it. Its a waste of money to buy a cd, might as well download, or if you think you're stealing, buy it on itunes.

I'd like to know who some of those groups are. I like all but a few songs out of all of them I have. I usually like all the songs on an album. There are some songs I just can't bring myself to listen to, such as the 6th song on Slipknots album Subliminal Versus. I don't get a CD because I like that one song, and I've heard it on the radio. I get a CD because I like that group and to enjoy the whole album. If I'm trying to decide which CD to buy, then I might decide on which one has more songs that I've heard, or like more, but not usually.