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Music
in the Digital Age
by Esperdi Bova
We are on the brink of a major change in the way
the music industry operates. Digital music will
not just change the way people purchase music, but
it will also change the way musicians approach creating
albums. Digital music gives people the opportunity
to instantaneously purchase a song they like –
without having to purchase the rest of the album.
Artists and executives are both going to have to
look at how music is released, and if it is worth
producing an entire album if people aren’t
going to buy it.
Piracy of course is another major issue that the
music industry will have to look into and examine.
Currently, it is so simple to download a single
song - everyone does it and doesn’t feel that
what they’re doing is illegal. Laws are being
put into place in an attempt to stop downloading
illegal music, but technology always appears to
be one step ahead of the law. Some companies have
found success offering music downloads for a price,
but this practice only enforces the concept of downloading
one or two songs from an artist, and not buying
the entire album.
This trend may force the music industry to change
the way they package music to the masses. People’s
tastes will become a larger factor and will affect
the finished product. Personalized CDs and play
lists will have a larger influence. Instead of artists
creating new albums, they might focus their attention
on one song, or perhaps executives will look into
theme compilations – give a number of different
bands and artists one theme, and then release that
music all together. Whatever the music industry
decides on, the next few years are going to revolutionize
the way we view – and listen – to popular
music. The music industry will never be the same.
About The Author
Esperdi Bova is the owner of Fth Music, expert site
for your musical needs. For more information, please
visit us at: http://www.fthmusic.com
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