We’re taking a concerted look into the issue of the free musical downloads on How Many Licks, your insight into the insatiable interests in the lives of our indie musicians. Guilt or pleasure? You be the judge.
In order to more aptly navigate these choppy waters, we’re going to get a little bit intellectual, a little bit technical. We’re talking grammar here. Because it seems to me that we can look at the issue of the musical downloads from three grammatical standpoints: Free Music! (exclamatory – showing feeling or emotion), Free Music? (interrogative – asking a question), and Free Music… (imperative – giving a command or directive).
Free Music! The OaKs say a-ok! A little free music can go a long way.
Free Music? As in, why would you do that to us? Sons and Daughters ask if you know what you’re actually doing to the artist…
And finally Free Music… The Teenagers say just let music be how it will be. Free music is the way of a new generation.
So, the free download — is it good, bad, or just plain ugly? I don’t know that anybody actually wins in this grammar game, but sure makes for good food for thought. And at the very least, won’t you think twice before you click your mouse for that must-have-at-any (or no)-cost track?Happy listening from UI!
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