In class recently, we discussed how the introduction of recordings changed the music industry. We talked about how, before recordings, music was used to spread news and information. It could only be heard live, could not be distributed, and was spread from person to person. Because of this method of spreading the music, it was often distorted. Inventions such as the phonogram and gramophone introduced recordings. We discussed this thoroughly in class, but what other technology, primarily the internet, has had an effect on music?
Internet
The internet became a whole new way to share information and media. With these new methods of exchanging information, music and music distribution were changed greatly. Below are various websites and services that had an effect.
Legal Digital Downloads (iTunes, etc.)
iTunes and other digital download services provided an all new way to access music. Now, you don't have to purchase a whole album; you can download as much or as little as you want for a low price, directly onto your phone or MP3 player, from your home.
Illegal Digital Download (Music Sharing Sites)
Of course, the internet isn't all necessarily good. The internet also provides a way to share and access a variety of music for free downloading. It is illegal, but is widely used nonetheless.
YouTubeYouTube is a way to listen to music as well as multitudes of other videos. It created an easy way to see official music videos, lyric videos, and new artists. With YouTube, aspiring artists don't have to have a record deal to gain fame. Many people are well known just from homemade videos of themselves covering a popular song. They receive fame in the form of millions of views and payment from advertisements.
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