The average musician is much more educated, technology aware and sober than any collective consciousness since music was commercialized. It s a demographic swing, and it s the pendulum that is swinging with the mp3 killer app. Musicians can now develop brand before bonds, on the Internet. I know, I m preaching to the choir, but sometimes the choir needs to hear the good word. I m here to teach the missionaries how to fistfight .
Music is an information good, stored on media for playback.
Too often we lose sight of the content in admiring the technology. Musicians don t make CDs or press vinyl. They make music that is somehow transported from their lips to your ears. The music itself is of value to the extent that it is experienced. Music is an experience good.