Artists Equal Rights Org.
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CBH3 Records Guru Posts: 453 |
posted 09-27-2000 08:33 PM
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http://a_ero.tripod.com/aero/ These people have some interesting links especially about Universal (UMG) and their nazi licensing policies: They also like MP3.com apparently which I don't agree with but to each his own, I guess. Glad to see more artist rights orgs popping up. CBH3 ------------------ IP: Logged |
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PFmgmt Guru Posts: 1119 |
posted 09-27-2000 10:11 PM
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I checked AERO out. I sent them to www.indiestore.com to get a few insights about mp3.con. Perhaps these ppl are just ignarant and need some educating. It is good to see that others are waking up to Artist Rights. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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CBH3 Records Guru Posts: 453 |
posted 09-27-2000 10:40 PM
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The Universal licensing is downright ridiculous. If you download "content" from Universal, the license terminates on your Death. So your family can't listen to the swell MP3 tunes that you bought on-line. You also can't transfer the content from one computer to another. Nevermind if you have a laptop and a desktop. Universal is also trying to corner the market. Checkout the Aero site link for more info. Aero has a lot of good points. Hopefully they will catch on that MP3.con is not for Artist Rights. CBH3 ------------------ [This message has been edited by CBH3 Records (edited 09-27-2000).] IP: Logged |
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DoctorOakroot Guru Posts: 538 |
posted 09-28-2000 11:30 AM
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I think MP3.com may have been involved in organizing AERO. I doubt they will "discover" anything negative about their major sponsor. Dr O ------------------ IP: Logged |
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STATION9 Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 09-28-2000 04:29 PM
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As spokesperson and founder of AERO, I'd like to take a moment to clear a few things up as a couple of you have very reasonable and concerning questions regarding AERO's purpose and origin. Dr. O, as you can imagine, I was a bit dismayed by your implication. Here goes... We know that there are problems on Mp3.com and have made an effort over the last several months to communicate with Mp3.com staff. Perhaps it would also help to give you a bit of background on myself and the origin of AERO. I wanted to do something to help others, in whatever way I could. I did not like what I saw happening to numerous artists at Major Labels (and sometimes smaller ones) and made it a point to educate myself. As a child and a young adult, I was mortified by some of the stories my Grandfather told me about artists One of those books was Hit Men, written in the early 90's by Frederik Dannen. After finishing Dannen's expose (which mentioned some of the artists my Grandfather interviewed and had stories about) and being sent a copy of Courtney Love's speech on the same afternoon, I had a rude awakening. I realized that the big business politics of the '50's, 60's and 70's were threantening to make themselves right at home on the internet. I founded AERO that week. It was originally called L-TAM (Liberate The Airwaves Movement). After talking with numerous online artists (at Mp3, IUMA and the indie label we're on- Sursumcorda.com), I began speaking with members of the local scene here in Minneapolis. I drafted the original Equal Rights petition with their feedback, and got together with other locals to record a protest track (RADIO-FREE). I began appealing to other organizations for support and a few responded- MP3.com was not one of them. We have infact asked them (several times) for their assistance in raising awareness, and have not recieved any feed back. Again, AERO is a network created by ARTISTS What you choose to do for your rights is entirely up to you, but we're here if you need us and would appreciate your support. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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notesleb Guru Posts: 431 |
posted 09-28-2000 04:59 PM
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Sounds like a fantastic and worthwhile effort. I'll be happy to support you in any way that I can, keep up the good work. Feel free to email me if you have any ideas on how JamFree might help your org. Can you investigate whether it's true that Michael Robertson has a small penis? Just kidding. Peace and Love, IP: Logged |
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CBH3 Records Guru Posts: 453 |
posted 09-28-2000 05:12 PM
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Thanks for the info, Brooke! Sorry about the MP3c comments but some of us are a wee bit angry at them... It sounds like you have a good thing going and I look forward to further discussions. Thanks also for bringing up the UMG material on your site. CBH3 ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Saint Cheez Guru Posts: 244 |
posted 09-28-2000 09:55 PM
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Pretty funny, Notesleb.  St. Cheez ------------------ IP: Logged |
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STATION9 Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 09-29-2000 02:47 PM
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Hey you guys- thanks for reading and checking it out! Best wishes, Brooke AERO/STATION9 ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Davey Boy Crocky Guru Posts: 243 |
posted 09-29-2000 03:43 PM
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Where does AERO stand on the issue of the legality of the BEAM-IT/Instant Listening service? ------------------ Davey Boy Crocky's Solo Project IP: Logged |
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STATION9 Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 09-29-2000 07:52 PM
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AERO has not developed a public opinion on Beam It thus far. I will be offline until Monday. See you folks then. B ------------------ IP: Logged |
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CBH3 Records Guru Posts: 453 |
posted 10-01-2000 03:24 AM
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aero, there are many that believe that MP3c violated the laws willfully. there are many who believe this was a big scam to force settlements with majors. ever thought about that? They PLANNED this since day one so they could gain access to mainstream catalogs, make their money from major acts and dump the indies. A moderator at MP3c named Paradise basically conveyed this directly to a trusted site-member here. Put that in your pipe... CBH3
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