Downloading Music

[north star]

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I have been asked to research what are the legalities of downloading music

or musical videos.

If someone has an interest to download individual songs or songs & their

associated videos, what are the legal requirements, ...or are there any

sites out there on the world wide web that are free ?

Someone I know wants to start downloading music and musical videos

to [ possibly ] start a small business doing DJ work as a side business

[ i.e. - weddings, ...parties, ...social dinners, etc. ].

Your input is appreciated ! Thanks!

Does anyone remember "Napster" and the gub' mint slapping their

hands ?



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[jar546]

I once downloaded on Napster and other free sites. Today, I pay to play and only download through iTunes or I actually buy the CD then rip it and put it on my computer or iPhone through iTunes. If I have to ask if something is legal, it probably isn't and not worth the hassle.

 

[north star]

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Thanks Jeff for your input !

In my particular application, ...the "someone" does not wish to

purchase the individual cd's, but would rather just download the

music and \ or the music & their associated videos.

Other than the iTunes site, does anyone know of some other

quality sites for downloading the music and music & their associated

videos ?.........Hopefully, the sites you provide do not have any malware,

...viruses, etc. associated with them.

Thanks again!



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[Darren Emery]

Downloading others work free, to make money using their work in a public setting. Doesn't sound right to me! (says the former Napster power user. Older and wiser I guess)

 

[north star]

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I agree with your statement **Darren**........I, and my source, are not

wanting to do anything illegal, ...just asking for information and

resources at this point.

Would like to find a site, or some sites that do not have viruses, ...malware,

etc. associated with them, so that my source could download music and \ or

music & associated videos, and archive it on to a storage device, ...not to

"the cloud".

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[cda]

You have to play to pay

Especially if using in a commercial setting

Cannot think of the non iTunes site people use now a days

Have them check you tube for advice, just make sure it is fairly current