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Music Can Learn From Fashion's "Free" Culture
Jul0510:15 AM
Filed in: Opinion
Copyright law's grip on film, music and software is suffocating...yet it barely touches the fashion industry...and fashion benefits because of it, in both innovation and sales, says Johanna Blakley. At TEDxUSC 2010, she talks about what all creative industries can learn from fashion's "free" culture.
Fashion encourages an open creative process and because there is no copyright, design has been elevated. So why hasn't copying destroyed the fashion industry? And without ownership (copyright), is there an incentive for creators to innovate?
Watch the video below to find out...this is a very intriguing concept which people need to consider. So...sow can this free culture be transposed over to the music and entertainment industries? Discuss!
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Vancouver Musician Cultivates Earth Day Interest
Apr1906:53 AM
Filed in: Music News
Victoria BC-based Scott Valentine Delivers Free Music with a Twist
On Earth Day, April 22, Victoria singer/songwriter Scott Valentine is hitting the streets of Vancouver with a new tune…literally.
The homegrown singer/songwriter was moved to action by the insufficient spotlight today’s environmental issues receive. Valentine will be at high-exposure downtown Vancouver locations on Earth Day, promoting his second single, ‘Green The New Black’ (as heard on 104.3 Shore FM) by handing out 1,000 free music drop cards, each with a unique PIN providing the recipient with a free download of what Valentine hopes will be eventually recognized as the Unofficial Earth Day Anthem.
But there’s a unique twist…these drop cards are made from 100% post-consumer junk mail and embedded with wildflower seeds. After each card has been redeemed it can be planted under a thin layer of soil and it will blossom into a wildflower garden!
“It should be Earth Day, all day, every day,” says Valentine. “I believe this song will plant that seed of awareness. These drop cards are a pretty cool way of celebrating that.”
Anyone interested in receiving a FREE Seedcard on Earth Day can receive updated location information by following him on Twitter @ScottyTuesday.
Listen to Scott Valentine’s music at www.scottvalentinepresents.com
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Earth Day: Watch It Grow!
Apr0410:25 AM
Filed in: Music News
We have an incredibly fun and engaging plan for Earth Day (April 22) in both Victoria and Vancouver, in unison with the stunning music from Scott Valentine Presents. Are you interested in being a part of this special event? It's as easy as giving away Free Music and sharing smiles!
If you want to join us and our tribe on Earth Day, send Scotty a message and we'll give you the details:
Contact Scott Valentine here
And in honour of Spring here's a free song download from the man himself, Scott Valentine:
FREE MP3 > Listen & Download:
Watch It Grow
(to Download and Save to your desktop, right click on this link and “Save Link As”)
Seasons: A Film Journey, Spring (Part 1 of IV)
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Free The Music: New Downloads from Burning Borders and Quartered
Jan3110:12 PM
Filed in: Music News
In our continued pursuit to Free The Music, we have just added three new albums to our Free Downloads page for you to enjoy!
The debut album from Burning Borders, the debut album from Quartered, and last year's EP form Quartered.
Free Downloads, no strings attached.
Grab It. Love It. Share It!
If you dig the tunes, support the bands however you can by sharing the music with your friends, calling radio stations asking for airplay, buying their stuff on iTunes, or grabbing a CD or a T-Shirt. Your support keeps the music coming!
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Free The Music: 3 More Albums Released For Free
Jan1501:10 PM
Filed in: Music News
While many in the music industry may call us crazy, we like to think of ourselves as forward thinkers embracing a new reality. Our goal, our responsibility...is to have our music heard by the world.
Let's face it, there's no shortage of music to listen to these days. In fact, it can be quite overwhelming. But what good does music do any of us if it's locked in an online vault where you have no chance of discovering it?
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New FREE THE MUSIC Merch Store
Jan0703:36 PM
Filed in: Music News
We have a brand new section on our website and it's the Official FREE THE MUSIC Merch Store!
You asked, we delivered.
VISIT THE STORE
We need your feedback so let us know what you think. We'll be adding a ton of new designs in the near future, so make sure you let us know what style and design you like the best!
So what do we mean by Free The Music?
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