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December 01, 2004

You're Gonna Miss Me

heRoky Erickson CD club (via Scott McLemee.) I used to be heavy into Thirteenth Floor Elevators, man. Examining my soul, it's true. I do miss him. I didn't realize. I should look into this. Interesting legal situation. A recent court decision allows this?

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bob mcmanus

I think it is illegal or actionable, but difficult to enforce. You are allowed a copy of an outtake, but not allowed to distribute it. They have set up a network that disguises the intent to distribute.

In the case of a Roky Eriksson, he is likely better served by this than getting it shut down. Promotion is non-existant for most of the lesser-known artists, and any exposure he can get benefits him more than tight IP enforcement. In concert sales and the tiny royalties he gets from commercial product. Roger McGuin and Janis Ian both have websites discussing the issue.

Posted by: bob mcmanus | December 01, 2004 at 01:29 AM

rob loftis

Isn't it like 1 in the morning where you guys are? Don't you people sleep?

:)

Posted by: rob loftis | December 01, 2004 at 01:57 AM

bza

I loved it when the opening sequence of High Fidelity showed a needle dropping and then the opening chords of that song rang out. I remember thinking, finally, I'm part of a movie's target audience.

Posted by: bza | December 01, 2004 at 03:26 AM

clem

"Never Say Goodbye" is one of the most heartbreaking songs I've ever heard.

Posted by: clem | December 01, 2004 at 08:35 AM

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