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CDs Are Not Dead But They Are Dirt Cheap
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Thanks for the link. The very rapid evolution of the music business is both fascinating and more than a bit scary. I very much enjoyed the most recent Stereophile's (August 2015) interview with Klaus Heymann, founder and owner of Naxos. He discusses the music business, past, present and future, from the perspective of one of the most successful innovators, changing the face of classical recorded music over the past 25+ years.
I see what happened to the "majors" in the classical sector of 50 years ago (RCA, Columbia in the US, Decca, EMI in the UK, DGG, Philips in Europe) and where they are now (RCA and Columbia part of Sony, Decca and DGG and Philips part of Universal-Vivendi, and EMI part of Warners). All seem to be using the CD at even more bargain prices (close to $1-2 per CD in large boxes) to mine their rich back catalogs, and still figuring out how to monetize the value of their catalogs and new artists with downloads and streaming becoming the wave of the future.
The independents may have the solution, at least, they are more nimble in trying new solutions, and have a lower cost structure to support their attempts. This includes many of the major orchestras, who now record under their own labels, mostly live recordings, where their members receive no additional compensation unless the recording is successful.
Definitely, a brave new world.
Larry
I see what happened to the "majors" in the classical sector of 50 years ago (RCA, Columbia in the US, Decca, EMI in the UK, DGG, Philips in Europe) and where they are now (RCA and Columbia part of Sony, Decca and DGG and Philips part of Universal-Vivendi, and EMI part of Warners). All seem to be using the CD at even more bargain prices (close to $1-2 per CD in large boxes) to mine their rich back catalogs, and still figuring out how to monetize the value of their catalogs and new artists with downloads and streaming becoming the wave of the future.
The independents may have the solution, at least, they are more nimble in trying new solutions, and have a lower cost structure to support their attempts. This includes many of the major orchestras, who now record under their own labels, mostly live recordings, where their members receive no additional compensation unless the recording is successful.
Definitely, a brave new world.
Larry
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id love to see the documentary "Let's Get Lost" released on DVD (of the soundtrack mentioned in Lavorna's article). I have a tattered VHS that's on it last play. Its a wonderful film and the music by Chet is sublime. the vinyl is scarce, grab it if you can.
RBCDs are as cheap as we'll ever see them, i've acquired a few thou over the last 3+ yrs, the postage on many of them was about the cost of the disc itself. many used music dealers are hoarding CD's in certain genres like early hip hop/rap, lots of those discs are now commanding a kings ransom.
RBCDs are as cheap as we'll ever see them, i've acquired a few thou over the last 3+ yrs, the postage on many of them was about the cost of the disc itself. many used music dealers are hoarding CD's in certain genres like early hip hop/rap, lots of those discs are now commanding a kings ransom.
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The article is good, but it's really a Roon and Tidal ad/plug (Which I certainly support/own, just call it like I see it.)