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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | For the next generation of players and downloaders, a provocative scenario from a music industry think tank.
From the Music Research Institute at Berklee College of Music comes a manifesto for the ongoing music revolution. Today, th
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Kusek | | Paperback: | 197 pages | | Publisher: | Berklee Press | | Publication Date: | May 26, 2008 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0876390599 | | Product Length: | 7.9 inches | | Product Width: | 6.74 inches | | Product Height: | 0.56 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.62 pounds | | Package Length: | 7.87 inches | | Package Width: | 5.2 inches | | Package Height: | 0.55 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.57 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 39 reviews |
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35 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Alright already! Feb 28, 2007
By Lance Brown
"Song Writer"
This is a case of a lot of filler to make what could be communicated in a short essay into a book. The basic message "The music industry has to embrace digital technology." This and a few other salient points are made early in the book and then repeated with different wording ad nauseum. I would suggest standing in the store, reading the introductory stuff and skimming the rest. Too many authors are doing this these days. It should have been a magazine article.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Stirs ideas, but repetitive and overreaching Jan 19, 2007
By Joseph C.
"Joseph"
I bought this book because I am getting into the digital music business. I enjoyed reading it, but I didn't much care for the wording in the book, and I think the authors are overreaching in the sense that they are expecting too much from artists in the industry.
This book clarifies the differences between the record and music industry, and emphasizes the effect of file sharing on digital medias (Limewire, Bearshare, programs) and the record industry. It makes some significant points, and makes the same points again later on in the book. The author states that artists should be able to sustain careers rather easily without "getting signed" and that is not the case today. Artists still need capital for marketing on the internet, and in marketing it is possible, but still costly.
This book is worth reading if you are getting into the business. I don't regret buying it, but I think other books may have a more definite impact on the reader. What it boils down to is opinion, and mine vary slightly in some cases and greatly in others.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Future Of Music May 06, 2005
By Anna Omak
I would reccommend this book to anyone who is thinking of going into the industry. Speaking from a vocalist's perspective, alot of the time we forget the other important aspects of the ever changing music industry in our effors to remain artistic and undiluted, forgetting that they all work hand in hand. This book I feel has enlightened me with sound judgement and speculation. It has also inspired me to formulate a strategy on how i plan to fit in. I now feel as though I have valuable and priceless knowledge on every aspect of that which i love and desire to suceed in-
Music.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Disappointing book on a great subject: no how tos. Dec 12, 2009
By Randi Reed
"MusicBizAdvice Editor"
As a music business consultant, I was pleased when the publisher sent me a copy of The Future of Music to review for my website, and looked forward to reading it for possible recommendation.
Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the book's lack of practical how-to information--especially for a book published by Berklee Press, the publishing arm of the well-respected Berklee College of Music. For this reason, I chose not to recommend it to readers nor to even use it as a giveaway.
As another reviewer stated, The Future of Music: Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution is basically an essay, drawn out (some might say droned out) to stretch into book form via the use of repetitive text written several different ways to make the same point.
Sure, it's a manifesto. In fact the one positive thing I can say about this book is that it's aptly named...for alas, like many "manifesto"s, it's all talk and no action.
Where's the stuff indie musicians and aspiring music industry professionals are looking for? Where's the practical how to information on how to position and market your (digital)music? Where's the information on how to make the most of digital distribution? Where's the information on how to book a tour without a record deal? Where's the information on what talent buyers are looking for?
In other words, where is the information that actually tells an indie artist HOW TO BE A PART OF what the author keeps stating is so much more inclusive than the previous recording industry?
Answer: it's not there! Sadly for the indie artist who really wants to learn about the new music business, the author is too busy complaining about the old business model and going on about the virtues of the new one to notice the reader.
Disgruntled music fans and angry musicians who are fed up with the music industry will probably love this book, as it basically alternates between whining and anger about the recording industry, yadda yadda yadda...(yawn).
But unfortunately, there's really nothing in this book that will HELP an indie musician. For the action-oriented musician who's looking for a book that actually helps out via How tos, I recommend Bob Baker's books instead.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
THE FUTURE OF MUSIC IS NOW Jul 04, 2005
By Gian Fiero
This book is so brilliant that it makes the vast majority of music industry books that are being published seem irrelevant. It discusses in detail, the reasons why the future of the music industry is headed into the digital/mobile entertainment era. It also provides statistical information that professionals, marketers, entrepreneurs, and educators can use constructively. Both Dave and Gerd (the books co-author), have their fingers firmly planted on current music industry activities and trends. They also possess and display a clairvoyant eye toward the future that offers beneficial insight and foresight to those who may not be aware of what this whole digital (i.e. independent) revolution is about, and most importantly, what it will entail to prosper in it. The book is easy to read, easy to understand and simply brilliant. If you buy just one industry book this year, this should be THE one. Buy it now!
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