Comment Yes, and the Vimeo version is MUCH better quality! (Score 3, Interesting) 137
The High Quality Viemo version can be viewed here:
Radiohead were so impressed that hey linked to it from their homepage for a while.
Comment Re:One of the reasons the old model is dying (Score 3, Interesting) 135
Oh I completely agree!
I think the other bonus now is that artists are (or will) be working harder at making a whole album again since people CAN buy single songs on iTunes/online now. Live show are getting better again too. I detect more effort being put into live shows now at ALL levels of musical fame. The whole concept of playing live only because you are supporting and promoting an album is pretty silly for most types of music anyway.
Comment Re:You are a bit late. (Score 4, Interesting) 135
Yes, I know, and I think it is a step in the right direction. The thing is that Radiohead, N.I.N. and co. all went through the "system" first. I can't wait till a significant portion of the worlds popular artists have NEVER had a major label contract. Labels may never die completely, but they will be left with the Britney Spears and Jonas Brothers markets only, and even then they really won't care about music sales, as all the profit in that market is merchandise anyway.
A membership based record store would be interesting, kind of like the old Colombia House mail order thing, put a physical store. Charge a flat-rate for membership, then have the music for sale at 75% off. If you made it so everyone got one free CD a month, I bet a lot of people would pick up a few albums just 'cus they were in the store anyway to get their "Free" CD.
Comment I say lets cut off their content... (Score 3, Interesting) 135
If these media companies keep this shit up, I think a lot of creative people will stop providing them with content.
It would be fun to form a mass co-op type business, pool everyone's cash and buy up as many band contracts as possible just to keep them off the major labels.
Comment I hate to say it, but MOD PARENT UP...please. (Score 1) 639
That is right Mods, I am asking you to get off your nice Scooters and do some mod-ing! Ska records and Skanking optional.
Submission + - Spyware Coming to a Mac Near You
Clarke writes: Is spyware really coming to Macs? With programs like MacScan offering anti-spyware solutions and free updated definitions is this a sign Macs getting more attention? I've seen many more keyloggers and even proof of concepts for privledge escalation. With the month of apple bugs there is proof security is a concern but how much should we care?
