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Is it Legal To Convert Old Audio Formats Into Modern Formats?
Yes. At my internship-like job, I learned that you can legally copy/convert a music album from an older format into a newer one without any legal issues. This isn't really known to most people and they end up upconverting by buying a new version of the same old album.
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How The Industry Filters Money
The music industry is a very dynamic world, it doesn't really matter how much you sell or how popular you are. The only thing that really matter is who owns your music. Check the infographic.
Happy 4th of July, here's a song for today!
"Sam's Town" by The Killers
The Black Keys, Brothers
When I first heard solo music from Dan Auerbach, it really didn't hit the spot. This past weekend, I drove up from LA and on the way I was introduced to The Black Keys.
Their music isn't the typical garage rock and indie rock I have heard recently which actually makes it more attractive. The blues-rock genre mix up actually goes so well I couldn't stop listening to this album. Today I got to get through the whole album and it really is a good record.
I can't compare it much to any other music so I really am enlightened by it. Check out the song I've included if you're up for some good music.
Day 67 (album 73)
The Black Keys, Brothers
When I first heard solo music from Dan Auerbach, it really didn't hit the spot. This past weekend, I drove up from LA and on the way I was introduced to The Black Keys.
Their music isn't the typical garage rock and indie rock I have heard recently which actually makes it more attractive. The blues-rock genre mix up actually goes so well I couldn't stop listening to this album. Today I got to get through the whole album and it really is a good record.
I can't compare it much to any other music so I really am enlightened by it. Check out the song I've included if you're up for some good music.
Day 67 (album 73)
Consuming Music, A Lot of It
Music isn't the most absolute type of media we experience on a daily basis. Videos and photos are often very straight forward, and the more artistic are more often rare to find. Music on the other hand serves multiple purposes and it really isn't a just tool for anyone listening or making it to consume it in the same fashion as it is intended to be.
I usually find myself with a lot of music that often is either brushed away or archived for later listening. I usually hate saying and admitting that I won't be listening to a particular album or artist. I always give everyone a shot before I push 'em away.
A good rule of thumb I live by is to listen to music as a background soundtrack only if I've heard the album or song before. It does help to listen to something new in the morning, late at night, or just doing things when you're less distracted. I've realized that during driving, you're in a mood that isn't always fit for all types of music but some make it easier than others to listen.
If you're looking to consume a lot of new music, I would suggest to listen to it without looking at the album/artist's listen on your computer/iPod/whatever you're playing it on. You will be in better shape for music if you're relaxed or concentrated. I recommend only listening to "liked" music if you're hyper (liked meaning something you've enjoyed before).
What are your favorite times, ways, or methods of listening to music? Any recommendations?
B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
Take some Twista, slow it down and enunciate each syllable. Take Plies, minus all the crap. Make Ludacris sound G-rated. And finally listen to this album, you'll hear what I mean. Before any comparisons arise, all rap brings out is a recycled way of music with a few new stories. Completely unexpected, this album puts together extremely well produced songs and well crafted lyrics. From rapping to just singing the hooks, B.o.B takes care of the whole album. 
Taking the current state of hip hop and the arrival of this album, both are opposites. Bobby Ray opens doors for change, from featuring artists like Eminem and Hayley Williams to actually putting together vocals and beats. On the other hand, hip hop doesn't see an end to imitation and recycling, this album isn't part of that. I'm impressed with the sudden jumps of genre hopping.
The Adventures of Bobby Ray is a collection of B.o.B's personal endeavors that you can feel and hear on songs like "Airplanes" and "Higher." Being a huge fan of Lupe Fiasco, his performance only made this album even more ear-friendly. Songs like "Bet I" and "Ghost in the Machine" put Bobby Ray up for the test, one's upbeat energy packed why the other's harmonized reminiscent of R&B. B.o.B did a great job of inviting his guests onto the album, Janelle Monae is an undeniable listen for me, any day. And of course, to seal the deal, T.I. is featured on "Bet I."
I have to admit, the use of auto-tune did not do a great first impression but then T-Pain's "Time Machine" and B.o.B's "Satellite" sound very similar and are both equally enjoyable.
Collectively, the whole album is a ballad of extreme emotions expressed by B.o.B. He really breathes some fresh air into the music industry. Check out the song included, I highly recommend this album for anyone looking for a change in music. One of the best albums of 2010.
Music in the Cloud, Is it coming this year?
Music is something everyone carries and at a varying amount. Some are happy with iPod shuffles and some like their music on 1TB harddrives. But what if all of this didn't matter? What if you can just have a phone or laptop that can stream all the music you want without you ever waiting to download it or store it?
Enter the cloud.
Cloud computing is a term used to define data and application storage on the web. Cloud storage means you can access data from anywhere and you don't have to be physically carrying it.
A serious player in this field is Spotify, the media player not yet available in the US but seriously awesome in Europe. It present a seriously easy solution to listening to music on the go and at your leisure. This does open doors for new ways of listening to music. And if record companies are trying to adapt to the ever growing piracy industry, this might be the answer. There's always ad revenue which can pay off from free users and premium users' revenue would be a kick too.
In the case of adaptation, cloud stored music might be a weird concept. Especially for iPod carrying listeners or for people with huge libraries. It does introduce a new way to listen to music. People don't want to let go of something that's working. But the positives of this are great for everyone. Instead of buying a new album (for $10+, why not buy a membership to unlimited streaming music for just $10 a month?) The questions will remain until softwares like Spotify give rise to more solutions, both for listeners and record companies.
Music For Relief [Haiti]
MusicforRelief.org is dedicated to getting donations for the Haiti crisis. 
Unreleased music for money that goes toward donations. The music is from Linkin Park, Lupe Fiasco, Hoobastank, The All-American Rejects, Slash, and a bunch of others.
You just have to give 'em your email and they'll send you a link to download and donate. The music can be download beforehand but it's best if you donate something. It has Paypal donations which makes it easier to donate without a credit card.
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