Do you prefer downloading over buying? Why (favorite bands, cds, albums)

ProggyMan · 10-08-2007, 06:40 PM

I was arguing that from the beginning. I was trying to say that bands make most of their money from live shows, and that that's a better way to support them. If you really have to support them. I get that your a big fan of RHCP and like to have the hard copy, but from in terms of supporting them live shows are plenty.

Dr_Rez · 10-08-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

I was arguing that from the beginning. I was trying to say that bands make most of their money from live shows, and that that's a better way to support them. If you really have to support them. I get that your a big fan of RHCP and like to have the hard copy, but from in terms of supporting them live shows are plenty.

I disagree, id say both, but thats just my opinion, i get what your saying tho.

and btw i dont mean to try and keep talking about how much i love them blah blah blah. But the reason i do (without meaning to alot) is because theyv helped me out alot. I met Chad Smith a long time ago, when i was real depressed and doing ****ty and he helped me out a lot. So sorry if i seem repetitive, i dont mean to be.

Reddie1337 · 10-08-2007, 06:48 PM

I download, but i buy offa iTunes too. i always back everything up 3 ways anyways.

Kevorkian Logic · 10-08-2007, 07:01 PM

You buy of itunes???

why?

ProggyMan · 10-08-2007, 07:03 PM

It's cheaper than a lot of record stores.

Dr_Rez · 10-08-2007, 07:06 PM

Ya i remember when new cd's cost like 15-20 bucks about 5 years ago. That sucked! Obviously they realized it wouldnt work, and put it back down.

Kevorkian Logic · 10-08-2007, 07:28 PM

they still can cost 15-20 bucks, I don't know what you're talking about.

I just went on a binge and spent like $650. They were definitely about $15 a pop.

Sparky · 10-08-2007, 07:57 PM

^650?

damn...

i havent spent more then 10$ on anything in like, 6 months..

ProggyMan · 10-08-2007, 07:58 PM

I bought the Bends(Used!) for $16 a few months ago...And it turned out to be my least favorite Radiohead cd...

sleepy jack · 10-08-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

You're not responding to my point which is:
Going to live shows>Buying records

Wrong

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Originally Posted by Sound Devastation

if you like the band, buy the music.

i fully support this statement. the beleif that people are still willing to support the music scene is why i own a record label. If people dont buy the CDs we put out... the bands WONT be able to afford to continue and we wont be able to afford to help them get their music heard.

the bands we release NEED record sales to cover the cost of recording, we need record sales to cover the cost of production. having to pile in your own money so that people can listen to your music is wrong surely? but thats what most small bands have to do.

the idea that bands make more money from touring is bull****. bands dont make money off tours until they can reach a certain level. most of the bands i see only get paid petrol money. and things like t-shirts have a much higher cost per unit and therefore are an even bigger risk than CDs.

im all for downloading, as long as you buy CDs too.

10-08-2007, 07:01 PM	#64 (permalink)
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10-08-2007, 07:28 PM	#67 (permalink)
Kevorkian Logic Imperfectly Perfect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,290	they still can cost 15-20 bucks, I don't know what you're talking about. I just went on a binge and spent like $650. They were definitely about $15 a pop. __________________ "it is only through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect that a certain type of perfection can be attained"

10-08-2007, 06:40 PM	#61 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	I was arguing that from the beginning. I was trying to say that bands make most of their money from live shows, and that that's a better way to support them. If you really have to support them. I get that your a big fan of RHCP and like to have the hard copy, but from in terms of supporting them live shows are plenty.

10-08-2007, 06:48 PM	#63 (permalink)
Reddie1337 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Eh? Posts: 6	I download, but i buy offa iTunes too. i always back everything up 3 ways anyways.

10-08-2007, 07:03 PM	#65 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	It's cheaper than a lot of record stores.

10-08-2007, 07:57 PM	#68 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	^650? damn... i havent spent more then 10$ on anything in like, 6 months..

10-08-2007, 07:58 PM	#69 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	I bought the Bends(Used!) for $16 a few months ago...And it turned out to be my least favorite Radiohead cd...