Pierre-Arnaud Dablemont, pianist » copyright http://www.pierre-arnaud-dablemont.com Official website of pianist Pierre-Arnaud Dablemont Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:03:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Is the debate over piracy a “false” debate? http://www.pierre-arnaud-dablemont.com/blog/is-the-piracy-debate-a-false-debate-553 http://www.pierre-arnaud-dablemont.com/blog/is-the-piracy-debate-a-false-debate-553#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:12:47 +0000 Pierre-Arnaud http://Artisticlicensesandprotectionofcreationsareacurrentc Artistic licenses and protection of creations are a current concern. Illegal downloading, free music distributed by artists themselves; the world of music recording and distribution is changing. Today, many governments are adopting new laws to protect artists' rights. But, does the artist really need it? I mean, is this protection really intended for artists or is there anyone else interested?

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]]> piano_micsArtistic licenses and protection of creations are a current concern. Illegal downloading, free music distributed by artists themselves; the world of music recording and distribution is changing. Today, many governments are adopting new laws to protect artists’ rights. But, does the artist really need it? I mean, is this protection really intended for artists or is there anyone else interested?

Because here is the point: who has an interest in protecting artists? Let’s imagine you are a professional musician and your project of album comes true: you get signed to a record label. What are you going to get next? As you will not sell millions of discs, it will certainly take a long time before you get something more…

For a classical artist, recording is not a major source of income, but is rather a marketing tool, which helps us to sell concerts. A kind of visit card, which promotes our work to the public, concerts organizers and the press. Its purpose is therefore to be propagated as much as possible, no matter if its distribution is free, as long as it is not a substantial source of income.

Finally, the record label is the main interested party in this business. The company wants to cover its production expenses, which is laudable, but will survive only if it sells enough discs. The fight against piracy benefits mainly the record company but not its artist.

Whether this fight against piracy fails or free downloading wins the battle, record companies in their present form will cease to exist. (as well as all the organisations for protection of artists’ “rights”). The artist, as for him, will always be there and will be able to adapt to the new market rules.

Who does benefit from law?

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