One of the most important players in the recording industry spoke with students and musicians at the University of Rochester Monday, according to the Democrat and Chronicle of Rochester. Recording Industry Association of America President Cary Sherman took part in a panel discussion on CD-burning. The newspaper reported that the panel discussion before an overflow crowd of close to 300 people followed an announcement earlier this month that the university would provide Napster subscriptions to all its on-campus students.
The Napster deal is one of many steps colleges nationwide are taking to discourage illegal music file-sharing among students. Sherman said it shows how the music industry is changing to become more responsive to consumer needs. “It’s complicated to get your music online legally,” he said. “It’s taken a while, but it’s out there now.” Now, consumers must pass up free music that is illegal, he said. “A pirate marketplace benefits nobody,” he said. “It’s not a long-term victory for people who want to see continued investment in new product, new talent.”
The YellowJackets, a singing group from the university, used to earn money from annual CD production. Now they earn less because even cheap personal computers can easily copy their music, the newspaper reported. “Most of the people who respect us buy,” David Marvin, a student and musical director of the singing group, said. “Those who don’t, burn it.” Many people who attended the discussion backed panelist Peter Ordal, a computer science major who said the music industry leaders charge too much money.
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