The Debates on Music Downloads

Should it become legal?

In the world of music, artists are losing money due to the amount of people downloading their music from illegal programs such as Napster.

Artists such as Pharrell Williams and Jay Z, across all genres from pop to jazz are against music downloads.

Companies such as Apple have criticised record companies for being “greedy”.
Record companies have been considering increasing the cost of digital music to ensure artists get revenue and rights.
America feels that it is okay to download music.

“I think it is so ridiculous on how music downloader’s are being accused. Some people have been sued for more than 20,000 dollars and for what a few songs.”
In September 2006, Warner chief executive told investors that “not all songs are created equal.”

Some music downloading programs may be legal such as itunes, however it is affecting the artists in music today.
Rap Artist Method Man thinks that buying albums also shows respect and appreciation to the artist.

Mp3’s and iPod’s, No time for CD’s


iPods and mp3 players are replacing CD’s with the help of downloading.

The iPod can hold over 12,000 songs and over 12 hours of video playing ability. With programs like Limewire there is no need for CD’s.

Rock Band Keane released their single “Nothing in my way” on USB, on Monday 30th October. The single was put on a shrink rapped memory stick so it could see easily. It was put on CD. The single can be put onto itunes.
The debate on music downloads is still going on today, whether programs such as Limewire should be made legal, and whether many musicians should allow music to be downloaded.

What I think

I believe that music download programs should become legal but under terms and conditions. For instance I think you should have to pay for the songs you download so the artists get paid. It is not fair for the Artists if they are writing lyrics and making albums and not getting paid at the end of the day because their music was downloaded.
If downloading music is to become legal in some countries then the artists should get paid when their music has been downloaded.

I reckon that programs like Limewire are not good at all, reason being that they can spread viruses that will affect the way your computer is working, it can completely crash your computer and it may close down the internet.

If I had the choice from buying the album or downloading the album of the internet I would choose to buy the album because I think it shows a sign of respect to the artist’s work.

That is what I think, however you the reader, may think otherwise. Choose to download or buy the CD?



Article written By Çağdaş Mindikoglu