Originally posted by miryclay:U2 come of a different generation of music consumption than the younger consumers. With that comes different values.
Originally posted by Welsh_Edge:[..]
That’s hardly anything.
They should release everything on Spotify/Apple music. It really is shocking. Who buys physical releases anymore? A minority and those people who do buy them, rip it and put it back on the shelf forever.
Originally posted by Welsh_Edge:[..]
Not an excuse. Other bands from their generation and before have extensive streaming catalogues.
Originally posted by miryclay:[..]
Nobody is under obligation to share their personal works on a web service that they feel doesn't meet their needs, respect their creations or pay adequate royalties.
Personally, I don't feel spotify does justice to their efforts required to create a recorded work.
I wonder would WelshEdge feel the same after he created, funded, recorded, promoted and then toured a recording.
Only to have some dipshit on the Internet critique it.
Originally posted by Welsh_Edge:[..]
People will still buy the physical releases. Just not many.
I’m just saying that it is extremely confusing why U2, one of the greatest live bands, do not have more live audio releases available on streaming services. It would be more accessible to more fans - casual fans, as well as people discovering U2.
The live versions of the songs from SOE are far better than the record.
Yes, there are arguments against Spotify, Apple Music etc due to royalty payments of course, but it is how hundreds of millions of people listen to music now.
Originally posted by AnselmoLopes:[..]
I think one way does not invalidate the other. It is possible to launch in streaming, but also in physical releases. The physical can never cease to exist, as this is where the fan is most satisfied, having something he can see at any time he wants, where he can eventually ask for an autograph to have in his collection. But I find it interesting some shows in streaming, as long as it is something punctual, for example: Certain show in poster during January. As if it were a theater play, and for each season a new contract.
Originally posted by miryclay:[..]
Agreed, the future is multiple formats. Streaming has its place and uses but far down the list for me.
Originally posted by miryclay:It also takes significant effort to mix live releases to the bands satisfaction. They also have to sign off on it. They might want to follow Neil Young's approach to archival products and HQ audio services. He and his team are doing a great job getting stuff out.
Originally posted by miryclay:[..]
Agreed, the future is multiple formats. Streaming has its place and uses but far down the list for me.