tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12444481.post2123122459850307694..comments2023-05-26T04:00:03.828-07:00Comments on chasing coolness: note to labels: stop watermarking your discs if you want people to review them!ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04622327688277638870noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12444481.post-64205274976344168642007-07-17T14:54:00.000-07:002007-07-17T14:54:00.000-07:00My response is here: http://themeparkexperience.bl...My response is here: <BR/><BR/>http://themeparkexperience.blogspot.com/2007/07/do-you-realize.htmlEric Grubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237140729566147948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12444481.post-51943801966108864512007-07-13T16:24:00.000-07:002007-07-13T16:24:00.000-07:00Well... yes, I agree that it IS annoying how limit...Well... yes, I agree that it IS annoying how limiting the discs are, but sadly with the state of the music industry, you can't deny that advances uploading to the web isn't an issue. Funny though, I play my watermarks in my car and on various stereo systems. On the up side, you WILL find an increase in digital watermarks very soon, I can assure. My only regret is that in such trying times everyone in the music industry right now can't be a tad more supportive and understanding when it comes to saving music. Watermarks suck, I know, I have to deal with them all day long. Next time just ask your friendly publicity dept to send yours digital.Nathan Hazardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653296246118443972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12444481.post-80620989460000736572007-07-09T19:44:00.000-07:002007-07-09T19:44:00.000-07:00What was really fun was doing radio and getting th...What was really fun was doing radio and getting these discs that wouldn't play on our decks (all less than 2 years old) and wouldn't rip for putting a show together on Sound Forge. I always loved telling promoters, yeah, the reason I'm not playing your CD is I physically can't.Rob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03389079991952510620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12444481.post-83853513469445453682007-07-09T18:23:00.000-07:002007-07-09T18:23:00.000-07:00I agree, that is incredibly annoying. If I can of...I agree, that is incredibly annoying. If I can offer some hope to the hopeless, the label I work for (Yes, a major) has implemented a system of digital promo copies. Basically, you're e-mailed a link that prompts you to download the album right off the Interwebs.<BR/><BR/>It's really nice because it's still watermarked (via DRM), but end users can choose between AAC or WMA files, allowing the PC dorks to be PC dorks and the Mac people to, well, be cool.<BR/><BR/>This eliminates all the worry and fuss of actually having to be mailed a physical promo, open it up, and have it not work. It's quick, it's easy, and the promo copy will work on an iPod, if one so chooses.<BR/><BR/>Plus, I know for a fact that a .wma or .m4a file will play on my computer, thus allowing critics and retailers the ability to hear our self-indulgent drivel of pop and rock music. I know you're excited.jon arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833864452585847066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12444481.post-7759728133116751832007-07-09T17:19:00.000-07:002007-07-09T17:19:00.000-07:00Wow, I've never come across that issue in my 7+ ye...Wow, I've never come across that issue in my 7+ years of writing about music, but I do enjoy the stickers that say if we can't handle the responsiblity of not bootlegging the album to tell the label and send it back.<BR/><BR/>I'm also a big fan of the "we'll say your name on the track" form of anti-piracy drops. Way to make us feel important whlie annoying us!Adam Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12969454194699563155noreply@blogger.com