Monday, September 29, 2003

ANY OLD FRIDAY FIVE

1. Who is your favorite singer/musician? Why?
I had an abiding respect for Johnny Cash, but my tastes change from week-to-week. He was a great character, not afraid to stand up for what he beleived in and a true master of the craft.

2. What one singer/musician can you not stand? Why?
(As an example) I wouldn't give 2 bits for 50 Cent. Why?

3. If your favorite singer wasn't in the music business, do you think you would still like him/her as a person?
I have no view on that question.

4. Have you been to any concerts? If yes, who put on the best show?
Many gigs stand out. Calexico at the Barbican. The Gotan Project at the Bush. Mogwai in Philly. Godspeed You Black Emperor in Baltimore.

5. What are your thoughts on downloading free music online vs. purchasing albums? Do you feel the RIAA is right in its pursuit to stop people from dowloading free music?
Property is theft.

There is, I believe, an argument that punters are persuaded to increase their musical breadth by the availability of music on line. So, sales of discs may have increased as a result. The industry says that sales are down, but that may be due to the economic downturn and not "internet piracy".

There is probably a greater threat to copyright and the industry from pirated discs coming out of China and South-East Asia. Napster was an easier target for the industry.

:: Posted by pete @ 14:50