Should Downloading Music from Internet be Legalized?
Music has become one of the most important part of life to all. Among all the various sources of music the most popular and easily accessible source is the internet. There are so many sites where you can download your favorite music; some examples of these sites are rhapsody.com, emusic.com and music download.com. There are so many controversies about the topic if downloading music should be legalized. As for my opinion, downloading music through the internet should be legalized.
In this competitive music industry, everyday a star is born. So for the listeners, it is not practicable to listen to songs of all the artists; they need to be selective about the artists and the songs. Through the internet, we can download songs of our choice irrespective of the artist and the genera of song. Nobody wants to pay outrageous amounts just for a few good songs on CD. It is so much easier for the listener if they can choose their favorite songs; convert them into the type suitable for them to hear like mp3 or mp4 formats and copy them in their cell phones, portable players or PCs which is so much easier through downloading. It also allows Media companies to make money by selling music files, while allowing users to buy and download their favorite songs without too much hassle. On the other hand, downloading music from the internet can provide publicity to the artist. The labels and artists can publicize their records by making it easier for people to find copy and pay for music on their own term through internet.
There is a myth about downloading that downloading music through internet is causing music slump in the music industry. There is no denying that times are tough for the music business, but not because of downloading. Based on surveys of 1,000 online consumers, we see no evidence of decreased CD buying among frequent digital music consumers due to the downloading; plenty of other causes are viable, including the economic recession and competition from surging video game and DVD sales..."(refrence:www.bricklin.com).In fact, as said earlier providing music through the internet provides exposure to the artists and even increases their sale of albums .If "free" listening is a problem, then radio is much more a factor to be feared because in radios we get to listen songs for free without buying the whole album.
Thus, according to me downloading music must be legalized. However, we have to consider the artists producing the music and thus make arrangements accordingly so that it doesn’t hamper them like : providing free downloads to the most popular songs or the songs whose video are made and charging reasonable money for downloading the other songs of the album. In conclusion, downloading music has benefits for the general public and the music industry as allowing music to be downloaded freely will not only keep people from spending money on music they do not like, it will also increase overall album sales and create a wider public interest in certain types of music that are not as widely known and downloading music is much more practical than purchasing it at a store.
Friday, July 18, 2008
SHOULD DOWNLOADING MUSIC BE LEGALIZEED?
Should Downloading Music from Internet be Legalized?
Music has become one of the most important part of life to all. Among all the various sources of music the most popular and easily accessible source is the internet. There are so many sites where you can download your favorite music; some examples of these sites are rhapsody.com, emusic.com and music download.com. There are so many controversies about the topic if downloading music should be legalized. As for my opinion, downloading music through the internet should be legalized.
In this competitive music industry, everyday a star is born. So for the listeners, it is not practicable to listen to songs of all the artists; they need to be selective about the artists and the songs. Through the internet, we can download songs of our choice irrespective of the artist and the genera of song. Nobody wants to pay outrageous amounts just for a few good songs on CD. It is so much easier for the listener if they can choose their favorite songs; convert them into the type suitable for them to hear like mp3 or mp4 formats and copy them in their cell phones, portable players or PCs which is so much easier through downloading. It also allows Media companies to make money by selling music files, while allowing users to buy and download their favorite songs without too much hassle. On the other hand, downloading music from the internet can provide publicity to the artist. The labels and artists can publicize their records by making it easier for people to find copy and pay for music on their own term through internet.
There is a myth about downloading that downloading music through internet is causing music slump in the music industry. There is no denying that times are tough for the music business, but not because of downloading. Based on surveys of 1,000 online consumers, we see no evidence of decreased CD buying among frequent digital music consumers due to the downloading; plenty of other causes are viable, including the economic recession and competition from surging video game and DVD sales..."(refrence:www.bricklin.com).In fact, as said earlier providing music through the internet provides exposure to the artists and even increases their sale of albums .If "free" listening is a problem, then radio is much more a factor to be feared because in radios we get to listen songs for free without buying the whole album.
Thus, according to me downloading music must be legalized. However, we have to consider the artists producing the music and thus make arrangements accordingly so that it doesn’t hamper them like : providing free downloads to the most popular songs or the songs whose video are made and charging reasonable money for downloading the other songs of the album. In conclusion, downloading music has benefits for the general public and the music industry as allowing music to be downloaded freely will not only keep people from spending money on music they do not like, it will also increase overall album sales and create a wider public interest in certain types of music that are not as widely known and downloading music is much more practical than purchasing it at a store.
Music has become one of the most important part of life to all. Among all the various sources of music the most popular and easily accessible source is the internet. There are so many sites where you can download your favorite music; some examples of these sites are rhapsody.com, emusic.com and music download.com. There are so many controversies about the topic if downloading music should be legalized. As for my opinion, downloading music through the internet should be legalized.
In this competitive music industry, everyday a star is born. So for the listeners, it is not practicable to listen to songs of all the artists; they need to be selective about the artists and the songs. Through the internet, we can download songs of our choice irrespective of the artist and the genera of song. Nobody wants to pay outrageous amounts just for a few good songs on CD. It is so much easier for the listener if they can choose their favorite songs; convert them into the type suitable for them to hear like mp3 or mp4 formats and copy them in their cell phones, portable players or PCs which is so much easier through downloading. It also allows Media companies to make money by selling music files, while allowing users to buy and download their favorite songs without too much hassle. On the other hand, downloading music from the internet can provide publicity to the artist. The labels and artists can publicize their records by making it easier for people to find copy and pay for music on their own term through internet.
There is a myth about downloading that downloading music through internet is causing music slump in the music industry. There is no denying that times are tough for the music business, but not because of downloading. Based on surveys of 1,000 online consumers, we see no evidence of decreased CD buying among frequent digital music consumers due to the downloading; plenty of other causes are viable, including the economic recession and competition from surging video game and DVD sales..."(refrence:www.bricklin.com).In fact, as said earlier providing music through the internet provides exposure to the artists and even increases their sale of albums .If "free" listening is a problem, then radio is much more a factor to be feared because in radios we get to listen songs for free without buying the whole album.
Thus, according to me downloading music must be legalized. However, we have to consider the artists producing the music and thus make arrangements accordingly so that it doesn’t hamper them like : providing free downloads to the most popular songs or the songs whose video are made and charging reasonable money for downloading the other songs of the album. In conclusion, downloading music has benefits for the general public and the music industry as allowing music to be downloaded freely will not only keep people from spending money on music they do not like, it will also increase overall album sales and create a wider public interest in certain types of music that are not as widely known and downloading music is much more practical than purchasing it at a store.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
An unforgettable day in my life
Life is full of many experiences and moments. These moments sometimes are forgotten while others remain deep in our mind and heart as memories. As the saying goes “memories are to be treasured not measured” we think about them, treasure them which in turn acts as a lesson learned and help us to go on with our life smoothly. I have had many unforgettable moments and among them the latest one which is still fresh in my mind is me using the US bus for the first time and finding the way back home.
Despite of my parents convincing me not to go to US, I arrived in the US on May 21 to continue my further studies in the Lincoln University. The long flight of 26 hours was really exhausting but the excitement of me being in the US really made me restless. I planned to go to the university the next day to conform about my admission. My uncle dropped me to the university, I got some information regarding my admission then I was ready to return home but the main problem was I had to catch a bus all by myself in that strange place and I was totally unaware about where to catch a bus though my uncle had previously told me that I would get the bus on broad way and he also told me to get off the bus on Santa Clara street. I walked out of the university totally new to the world outside .I started looking at each and every sign so as to find the Broadway. Finally I saw the Broadway, now the next problem I had was to find the bus station for the 51 bus(the bus to Alameda) .I saw an old woman standing by the road so I went up to her and asked where I could find the bus to Alameda but she was unaware of the bus route so I went up to one huge black lady and asked her about the bus, she pointed to a place across the street showing the station for the bus .I walked across the street still confused of the way (because I was kind of afraid standing beside that huge lady and so did not quietly concentrate on what she was saying) but then luckily I saw people waiting for the bus so I joined them. Finally the bus arrived and I made my 2 $ ready (the charge of the bus) .I had no clue how to pay the bus fair, I cleverly watched people scrolling their fair in the little box beside the driver. I tried to play cool as if I was not new to this system so I scrolled the money in the little box but the box didn’t accept the money ,I was so ashamed and then I found that my mistake was I had to scroll the money once at a time but I rolled the two $1 notes at the same time, so I nervously asked the driver for help ,seeing me nervous the driver asked if everything was alright. I felt everyone staring at me, I was red with shame so I quickly went towards the end of the bus. I kept myself alert so as to hear the driver calling out” Santa Clara “ street .It had been a long ride but I didn’t hear the call for Santa Clara street ,I thought maybe I had missed to hear the announcement , I was starting to get a little worried so I planned to get off the bus in the next stop.
A person ahead of me pushed the button at a stop so I jumped off from the bus completely new to the area. I didn’t have any cell phone to call to my uncle and know about the way back home. I decided to walk along the road searching for the house, I walked for about half an hour but didn’t see any familiar place. So I finally decided to ask the people walking on the road for the way to Santa Clara . I asked a guy about the address he too was new in the area but he was kind enough to help me .I went to his office waited outside while he went into his office and brought a map of Oakland and gave me instruction about how to follow the map. I thanked him and headed off my way following the map I thought I knew how to use the map but it was more confusing because I saw so many streets with the same name. I was in such a big dilemma .After walking clueless for about an hour and half . I saw two girls in their bicycle and so went up straight to them to ask about the way, they looked at the map and told me that I was 15 blocks away from my home. They clearly indicated the way back .Thanking them I followed their instruction and finally ended up being in front of my house.
That is one of the most memorable day in my life and whenever I get in the bus I picture myself being totally new to the bus system and laugh deep inside at my ignorance .Now I often use the bus to go to college or any other place so I can proudly say that I am an experienced bus rider and clearly know my way back to home .This is one of the experience that I’ll always remember and laugh about at times.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
ESSAY ON PERSONAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Different people have different opinions and interests, which differentiates them from others. These varieties and differences make the world an interesting place to live in. I have taken interview of some of my classmates about their personal information, which includes their nationality, their interests, favorite pass time, and some of their personal moments. I have also tried to compare myself with them.
Biswa
Biswa is from Biratnagar, Nepal. His nickname is Bish. It’s been about a month that he came in US and now currently stays in Berkeley with friends and some elder brothers. His future plan is to make a good business system in his country. Hanging out with his roommates happens to be his favorite pass time. His saddest moment was when he left his family in Nepal and came to US. Like many he loves listening to music and believes it gives him some relief during his hard times he prefers music, which touches his heart.
NIRANJAN
Like Biswa Nirajan is from Nepal. It has just been 27days that he came here in US .He lives in Alameda and considers it as the safest place to live. Shankhar Dev Campus, Kathmandu is his last attended school. After completing his study he plans on returning back to Nepal and make a clear edge to make a mark in the world of Business Administration and Management. He wants to be a perfect person and want to maintain his status simple life with high thinking. His favorite pass time happens to be playing soccer, excursion and listening to heavy metal songs. During his free time he loves to sleep. He recalls being caught smoking by his cousin which really embarrassed him. He would unite the world and make the world a peaceful place to live in if he became a world leader.
LITTLE LEX
She is from Thailand. Her nickname is LEK. She came to US 2 years ago and now she stays in San Francisco with her sister. She plans to own a business in future. Surfing net is her favorite pass time. Her most embarrassing moment was during her college days she fell down on the floor in front of many people. She loves listening to music and pop genre happens to be her favorite.
SABIN
Like most of my classmates sabin is from Nepal. He has been in US just for 15 days and currently stays with his friends in Alameda st. Richmond City. His parents call him Sabu and his friend call him Jhaplay but he does not want girls calling him with that name. He loves playing computer games, listening to music and watching movies. His future plan is to take over his dads company. He once had an accident with his mom on his bike and that incident happens to be his most embarrassing moment. Irritating people turns him off. The kind of music he usually prefers is soft and sentimental ones.
SUMMIT
Summit is from Nepal. He has been in US just for a month and stays in Oakland with his friends. His favorite pass time is sleeping, singing and traveling. He plans to be a successful businessperson in the future. His saddest moment was when his grandmother died just before him coming to US. As he loves sleeping, someone disturbing him while he is asleep irritates him the most. He loves Nepali and Hindi songs and slow rock, jazz, classical, pop and hip-hop are his favorite genre.
As for me, like most of my classmates I am from Nepal, which is located in South East Asia. My friends call me Liakae.Like most of my friends I am new here in US and it’s just been a month that I came here. I stay in Alameda with my relatives. I plan to major in MIS and make my own animated movie in the future. I love listening to music and can listen to it 24-7.Hip hop, R n B and rap happens to be my favorite. People digging their nose and backbiting irritates me. My most embarrassing moment was when I used the US bus system for the 1st time because I was completely new to the machine system they use here unlike in my country where the conductor collects our fare. I was clueless about where to put my fare, seeing that the driver asked if everything was ok and people were starring at me, my face turned red with shame. From all the above I find myself similar with my friends in some respect and different in others.
Different people have different opinions and interests, which differentiates them from others. These varieties and differences make the world an interesting place to live in. I have taken interview of some of my classmates about their personal information, which includes their nationality, their interests, favorite pass time, and some of their personal moments. I have also tried to compare myself with them.
Biswa
Biswa is from Biratnagar, Nepal. His nickname is Bish. It’s been about a month that he came in US and now currently stays in Berkeley with friends and some elder brothers. His future plan is to make a good business system in his country. Hanging out with his roommates happens to be his favorite pass time. His saddest moment was when he left his family in Nepal and came to US. Like many he loves listening to music and believes it gives him some relief during his hard times he prefers music, which touches his heart.
NIRANJAN
Like Biswa Nirajan is from Nepal. It has just been 27days that he came here in US .He lives in Alameda and considers it as the safest place to live. Shankhar Dev Campus, Kathmandu is his last attended school. After completing his study he plans on returning back to Nepal and make a clear edge to make a mark in the world of Business Administration and Management. He wants to be a perfect person and want to maintain his status simple life with high thinking. His favorite pass time happens to be playing soccer, excursion and listening to heavy metal songs. During his free time he loves to sleep. He recalls being caught smoking by his cousin which really embarrassed him. He would unite the world and make the world a peaceful place to live in if he became a world leader.
LITTLE LEX
She is from Thailand. Her nickname is LEK. She came to US 2 years ago and now she stays in San Francisco with her sister. She plans to own a business in future. Surfing net is her favorite pass time. Her most embarrassing moment was during her college days she fell down on the floor in front of many people. She loves listening to music and pop genre happens to be her favorite.
SABIN
Like most of my classmates sabin is from Nepal. He has been in US just for 15 days and currently stays with his friends in Alameda st. Richmond City. His parents call him Sabu and his friend call him Jhaplay but he does not want girls calling him with that name. He loves playing computer games, listening to music and watching movies. His future plan is to take over his dads company. He once had an accident with his mom on his bike and that incident happens to be his most embarrassing moment. Irritating people turns him off. The kind of music he usually prefers is soft and sentimental ones.
SUMMIT
Summit is from Nepal. He has been in US just for a month and stays in Oakland with his friends. His favorite pass time is sleeping, singing and traveling. He plans to be a successful businessperson in the future. His saddest moment was when his grandmother died just before him coming to US. As he loves sleeping, someone disturbing him while he is asleep irritates him the most. He loves Nepali and Hindi songs and slow rock, jazz, classical, pop and hip-hop are his favorite genre.
As for me, like most of my classmates I am from Nepal, which is located in South East Asia. My friends call me Liakae.Like most of my friends I am new here in US and it’s just been a month that I came here. I stay in Alameda with my relatives. I plan to major in MIS and make my own animated movie in the future. I love listening to music and can listen to it 24-7.Hip hop, R n B and rap happens to be my favorite. People digging their nose and backbiting irritates me. My most embarrassing moment was when I used the US bus system for the 1st time because I was completely new to the machine system they use here unlike in my country where the conductor collects our fare. I was clueless about where to put my fare, seeing that the driver asked if everything was ok and people were starring at me, my face turned red with shame. From all the above I find myself similar with my friends in some respect and different in others.
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