Of course you know that artists don’t get money when you find their music through less-than-aboveboard avenues; but do you know the difference between buying in-store and, say, through iTunes? Or what the cut is when you stream something over Rhapsody, or download from cdBaby? Dig into this delicious infographic and find out (and read […]
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Ways of consuming music
Posted by Ben on April 20, 2010
https://www.swordbilled.com/ways-of-consuming-music/
You thought you heard it all, but then you listened again
Mash-ups can be hit-or-miss, never mind whether you like either (or both [or multiple]) artists. But I’m really liking Ziggy Stardust Remixed. (Particularly the Bowie/MGMT track — it didn’t hit me the first time, but after three or four times, it slunk into my brain and stayed there.)
Posted by Ben on March 6, 2009
https://www.swordbilled.com/you-thought-you-heard-it-all-but-then-you-listened-again/
And then this happened
I’ve seen better film editing… But I can’t say I’ve actually seen birds whistling the imperial march from Star Wars (or for that matter, any movie themes). I mean, now I can, sort of. (Although after a quick search, I am more impressed by birds performing the 1812 Overture and the Andy Griffith Show theme.) […]
Posted by Ben on September 7, 2008
https://www.swordbilled.com/and-then-this-happened/
Life on Mars, rendered by Ukulele
(via Crooked Timber)
Posted by Ben on August 6, 2008
https://www.swordbilled.com/life-on-mars-rendered-by-ukulele/