Music Business? vs. Technology

So, there are multiple arguments for each side. The Music Business is on a major decline because the majority of labels shot themselves in the foot. The business is no longer going to be the razzle dazzle of wealth; It's 15 minutes are up. The labels are not coming close to the gross of money they previously collected. This leads to a salaries much lower than before, making the people who were a part of industry during its prime very cautious, stingy, and stubborn. Budgets for productions are non-existent due to no one taking a chance on an artist. I realize that its a risk and there's a high cost. It just dawned on me how excruciating of a vicious circle the relationships have become between the artist, the label, and studios. This is also where technology takes it's toll on the industry.

So, here's what fell on my head. A musician wants to share his/her music to the world. The label is an access to that through distribution. The studios provide a space to truly capture the message of the musician. OK, so technology has advanced to the point where people can record in bed and put their music on the internet. Thus, musicians get heard without the need of labels or studios causing a loss of money to the industry. Labels don't back projects, studios close down, and the business begins to decline.

Now, I'm not criticizing technology because I love the ability to record at any time anywhere. The ease of it all is great. What I'm acknowledging is the quality of music thats being pumped out. There are records out there that just don't have the magic of musicians actually playing together in a room. It is amazing the audibility of the disconnect in the music between the musicians. Plus, I hear all of the time of people cutting tracks in their home, sending the track to the other member of the group to record at his/her place.....etc. Really, what it comes down to for me, is that I miss the collaboration and the vibe thats created in a room between musicians.

It's time for a musical renaissance!!!