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Pink Floyd vs EMI
Pink Floyd have won a High Court battle to stop their record label EMI selling individual songs online
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8561963.stm
That was the quickest 'lengthy case' I think I've ever seen
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11-03-2010, 16:42
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
Record Labels, they rip off the artists as much as they rip off their fans.
Their insatiable greed knows no bounds.
But nevermind, their star is firmly in the descendancy.
I doubt many will mourn their passing when it occurs.
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11-03-2010, 16:48
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
who would want to split up something like Darkside of the Moon anyway its a classic. If you listen to it under the influence of certain substances it takes you on a journey and even brings you back to earth to turn the LP over ( not that anyone does that anymore lol )
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11-03-2010, 16:49
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
In a way I agree with Pink Floyd here, their albums tell a story, listening to 1 track is fine but it's not how it's intended, those that would just buy a single track I'd say is missing out of the purpose of the whole album.
Not all artists are the same obviously, most artists are killed off by radio play and the digital age of downloads where you do only get 2-3 good tracks on an album, their track listing doesn't mean much so yeah I agree also that we do have a right of freedom of choice.
But well done PF.
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11-03-2010, 16:50
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
If I remember Correctly if you listen to Dark Side of the moon while watching the wizard of oz....
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11-03-2010, 16:52
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
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If I remember Correctly if you listen to Dark Side of the moon while watching the wizard of oz....
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You end up with The Darkside of Oz.
Never did understand how they did it, with the technology of that era.
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11-03-2010, 17:08
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
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who would want to split up something like Darkside of the Moon anyway its a classic. If you listen to it under the influence of certain substances it takes you on a journey and even brings you back to earth to turn the LP over ( not that anyone does that anymore lol )
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Turn the *what* over, Zing?  lol
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13-03-2010, 01:32
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
I've been a Floyd fan since the early 80's, went to see them a few times post Roger Waters but I think they're being fickle here. Singles are a cheap way of sampling the album and they help to increase their reach. Sure some albums are complete pieces but most of their albums have songs that can be adequately listened to in single form; A Collection of Great Dance Songs highlights that very well.
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13-03-2010, 01:39
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
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Originally Posted by Horace
I've been a Floyd fan since the early 80's, went to see them a few times post Roger Waters but I think they're being fickle here. Singles are a cheap way of sampling the album and they help to increase their reach. Sure some albums are complete pieces but most of their albums have songs that can be adequately listened to in single form; A Collection of Great Dance Songs highlights that very well. |
No they are not they are standing up for themselves. The contract clearly states creative control. They obviously knew what they were doing and what they wanted. Ok they didnt foresee digital media or the net but how could they? they did however lock the contract pretty tight and EMI are just trying to find ways around.
You have to ask yourself who is the greater the performer or the record label I know they both need each other but with out performers the record label will be skint but the performer can still earn without the label
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13-03-2010, 09:59
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
Judging by this comment from EMI
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An EMI statement said: "Today's judgment does not require EMI to cease making Pink Floyd's catalogue available as single track downloads, and EMI continues to sell Pink Floyd's music digitally and in other formats.
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it will continue on. As it would appear they did not understand the meaning of the judgement.
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13-03-2010, 14:58
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
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Originally Posted by zing
No they are not they are standing up for themselves. The contract clearly states creative control. They obviously knew what they were doing and what they wanted. Ok they didnt foresee digital media or the net but how could they? they did however lock the contract pretty tight and EMI are just trying to find ways around.
You have to ask yourself who is the greater the performer or the record label I know they both need each other but with out performers the record label will be skint but the performer can still earn without the label
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Wise words indeed Zing.
If only the labels would take note.
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13-03-2010, 18:15
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
Good on them for sticking it to EMI!
Nice to see a band stand up for their rights as a lot of bands I work with have similar contracts but refuse to stand up for their rights in fear of what their label will do to them.
As were on a Pink Floyd topic I have to say I have never heard anything by them really (except the odd snippets/covers) so any recommendations of an album to get by them?
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13-03-2010, 18:42
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
Dark side of the moon is regarded as 'the' classic Pink Floyd Album but i prefer The Wall
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13-03-2010, 18:50
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
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Originally Posted by Hiroki
Nice to see a band stand up for their rights as a lot of bands I work with have similar contracts but refuse to stand up for their rights in fear of what their label will do to them.
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Like who?
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13-03-2010, 18:57
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Re: Pink Floyd vs EMI
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Originally Posted by Hiroki
Good on them for sticking it to EMI!
Nice to see a band stand up for their rights as a lot of bands I work with have similar contracts but refuse to stand up for their rights in fear of what their label will do to them.
As were on a Pink Floyd topic I have to say I have never heard anything by them really (except the odd snippets/covers) so any recommendations of an album to get by them?
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The older stuff you might find a bit wierd so really after Sid Barret left and after they tried the same take with Ummagumma so after then. Actually its so hard to pick whats best as they are all good
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Darkside of the Moon the best albums to listen to in no particular order
The Wall watch the movie and if you are so inclined watch it stoned if you are so inclined watch it anyway lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1moi...eature=related easily one of the best tracks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkJNyQfAprY my favorite track
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