Blackspirit
there are no words left
Originally posted by Belial
Why else? To support the band.
I download mp3s, yes, but I use it as a tool to explore the artists music so I know if I like them. If a band truly stands out in terms of excellence, like Opeth, I will buy their CDs, thus giving some of my money to the band to help them make more of the music I love. Conversely, if a band is so-so, and I think they're unworthy of my money, I have nothing against downloading their mp3s without buying a CD.
Not to mention I have a "thing" for authenticity. I like having the actual CD with the cover art and stuff. It sort of gives validation to me as a fan of that particular artist. Also, if everyone held your attitude and just downloaded mp3s without buying CDs, the music industry as we know it would collapse, and there wouldn't be any new music.
This is how I feel as well! And another thing is that the cd
has to be available... If I can't find the cd anywhere I will
eventually stop looking because my love for the band fades,
as I descover newer and greater bands....
But as long as the music is good I'll buy the record, for the
whole experience.... Love the feeling of holding a cd in my hand...
Looking at the cover....reading the lyrics...reading the
"thank you's" etc etc. I need to buy more cd's!
I am really missing to hold a new cd in my hand! >
