MORE INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Below are video's of our location, Hethersett Skatepark
The first video is a shot that we are going to use in the video. It is a panning shot, focusing on the box (where the band will be 'playing')
The second video is a 360 degree shot of the skatepark. This video just shows what the view from the box is like and the point of view from the band. we may use a shot like this during the video.
This video is a 360 degree panning shot around the box. We achieved this shot by filming while on a skateboard, being pushed around. We used a skateboard is it is easy to film on and stable when moving.
The last video is another of the shots we want to use in the music video. This high angle shot we will use in the production.
As you can see from our videos, the skatepark is in a rural setting in a Norfolk village. This location is different to other music videos that include skateboarding/skateparks. Normally, skateboarding footage would be shot in an urban location, such as a city centre. Furthermore, skateparks are usually a lot bigger than Hethersett, packed with other skaters. The rural location connotes a more low-tech band, who have connections to their home and rural life. There is also a slightly humorous side to the production due to the location. Thanks to the rural location, it makes the band look quite amateur. Furthemore, the sheep in the background show the lighter side of the production and a stereotype of Norfolk, with masses of sheep and rural areas.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Initial Idea and Treatment
MORE INFO AND 2 EXAMPLE VIDEOS OF STOP MOTION AND HOW THEY HAVE INFLUENCED THE PRODUCTION
The Band: We have chosen the band Blighters. The song we are using is 'Boys in Motion', as me, Jake and Tyrrell all liked the song and thought that we could come up with some great ideas for the video thanks to the lyrics and title.
Video plan
We decided that a live performance of the band would be a good idea. We have chosen the skate park at Hethersett, as this is a good size for the performance and as all of us live in Hethersett, makes sense. We believe that the skatepark would be a great location thanks to the connotations we can use. Firstly, the 'Boys in Motion' title fits in well with the skatepark as a skatepark is normally used by boys/teenagers between the ages of 12 to 18. This is the also the target audience for our music. We think that both males and females will enjoy this music, but mostly males. Also, the age group would be between 15-25. Furthermore, they are using it for a sport, (usually skateboarding, BMXing or Inline Rollerblading), which describes the motion part of the title.
We want the band to perform on the jump box (the thing with 3 ramps and the flight of stairs for you non-skateboarders) with speakers, mics, drums, guitar. Furthermore, we will add shots of skaters using the park and add them to the video, as they are boys in motion. We would like an audience, however, this may be a step to far logistically with the numbers that would be needed. We believe that dusk would be the best time to do it, with spotlights (Garden lights and high-powered torches) lighting up the jump box from a high angle. We liked the idea of filming at dusk as we can create the right mood for the film. With the dark background, we can create a slightly moody atmosphere, which is a stereotypical feeling for male teenagers.
As well as the music performance, we want to incorporate Stop Motion. We will create little Story line's to fill out the video and break up the live shots. We have already experimented with this idea, as the video with Jake in the bed and the Post-it notes show. We believe that this would make our music video something special and different from the rest of the class. Furthermore, the use of stop motion would also appeal to our target audience, which was mentioned above. Videos such as 'Her Morning Elegance' by Oren Lavie and 'DEADLINE post-it stop motion' on YouTube have had millions of views. Our target audience of 15-21 are the main consumers of YouTube, showing that stop motion filming appeals to our audience.
When filming at the skatepark location, we will be following the narrative structure of song. As shown in are annotated lyrics sheet, we intend to use lines of the song and film them accordingly. Lines such as "Better get used to being lonely", we would shoot the lead skater on his own at the empty skatepark. Furthermore, the 'soldier' in this song will be the skateboarder.
The Band: We have chosen the band Blighters. The song we are using is 'Boys in Motion', as me, Jake and Tyrrell all liked the song and thought that we could come up with some great ideas for the video thanks to the lyrics and title.
Video plan
We decided that a live performance of the band would be a good idea. We have chosen the skate park at Hethersett, as this is a good size for the performance and as all of us live in Hethersett, makes sense. We believe that the skatepark would be a great location thanks to the connotations we can use. Firstly, the 'Boys in Motion' title fits in well with the skatepark as a skatepark is normally used by boys/teenagers between the ages of 12 to 18. This is the also the target audience for our music. We think that both males and females will enjoy this music, but mostly males. Also, the age group would be between 15-25. Furthermore, they are using it for a sport, (usually skateboarding, BMXing or Inline Rollerblading), which describes the motion part of the title.
We want the band to perform on the jump box (the thing with 3 ramps and the flight of stairs for you non-skateboarders) with speakers, mics, drums, guitar. Furthermore, we will add shots of skaters using the park and add them to the video, as they are boys in motion. We would like an audience, however, this may be a step to far logistically with the numbers that would be needed. We believe that dusk would be the best time to do it, with spotlights (Garden lights and high-powered torches) lighting up the jump box from a high angle. We liked the idea of filming at dusk as we can create the right mood for the film. With the dark background, we can create a slightly moody atmosphere, which is a stereotypical feeling for male teenagers.
As well as the music performance, we want to incorporate Stop Motion. We will create little Story line's to fill out the video and break up the live shots. We have already experimented with this idea, as the video with Jake in the bed and the Post-it notes show. We believe that this would make our music video something special and different from the rest of the class. Furthermore, the use of stop motion would also appeal to our target audience, which was mentioned above. Videos such as 'Her Morning Elegance' by Oren Lavie and 'DEADLINE post-it stop motion' on YouTube have had millions of views. Our target audience of 15-21 are the main consumers of YouTube, showing that stop motion filming appeals to our audience.
When filming at the skatepark location, we will be following the narrative structure of song. As shown in are annotated lyrics sheet, we intend to use lines of the song and film them accordingly. Lines such as "Better get used to being lonely", we would shoot the lead skater on his own at the empty skatepark. Furthermore, the 'soldier' in this song will be the skateboarder.
Shooting Maps for Skatepark
NEW AND IMPROVED, WITH MORE WORK ON LIGHTING
Below is the lighting map for the skatepark. The blue boxes are the lighting, with the yellow beams showing were the lighting is going. Lighting comes from either side of the box hoping to create a spotlight crossover effect - This is ideal for the characteristics of the video as the box is like a stage. The shadows created will look great and we are hoping to have some some shots which include low-key lighting which we wish to use and having this type of lighting allows us to do this.
Two gaslights on the box - This should almost be the main part of the lighting and the low lighting should give off a great affect. After little experiments with the lights we have seen that they create great all round shadow effects. From these shadows we can then produce shots of the shadows which would be good for 'fill ins'
Here is a photo of the effect of low key lighting total darkness in the background and partial lighting to the cat. By using this effect we can create a sense of importance towards an object or person. We may use this effect on the instruments as well as the band members
Here is our main shot for the perfomance setting. As you can see from the lighting above, the shotlights will be focused on the band, with the camera facing to the camera.
Another shot that we want to use in the production is this panning shot. We would use a skate board to smoothly move around the band to create an excellent shot.
The next shot we have is of a high angle shot from the ramp. This will be useful to create different views of the band.
Below is the lighting map for the skatepark. The blue boxes are the lighting, with the yellow beams showing were the lighting is going. Lighting comes from either side of the box hoping to create a spotlight crossover effect - This is ideal for the characteristics of the video as the box is like a stage. The shadows created will look great and we are hoping to have some some shots which include low-key lighting which we wish to use and having this type of lighting allows us to do this.
Two gaslights on the box - This should almost be the main part of the lighting and the low lighting should give off a great affect. After little experiments with the lights we have seen that they create great all round shadow effects. From these shadows we can then produce shots of the shadows which would be good for 'fill ins'
Here is a photo of the effect of low key lighting total darkness in the background and partial lighting to the cat. By using this effect we can create a sense of importance towards an object or person. We may use this effect on the instruments as well as the band members
Here is our main shot for the perfomance setting. As you can see from the lighting above, the shotlights will be focused on the band, with the camera facing to the camera.
Another shot that we want to use in the production is this panning shot. We would use a skate board to smoothly move around the band to create an excellent shot.
The next shot we have is of a high angle shot from the ramp. This will be useful to create different views of the band.
Casting and Costumes
NEW AND IMPROVED, WITH LOTS MORE WORK ON CUSTOMES AND THEIR CONNOTATIONS
To keep with the same style of the band, above, we have decided to have a smart/casual look during the live performance part of the production.
Lead Singer - Owen Taylor
Jake is also in the production group and loves to be involved. He likes to play the drums and looks the part.
Drums - Shirt and Jeans (See above for picture and discription)
Skaters - Toby Roper, Jake Mardell
Skaters - Hoody and Jeans (Stereotypical 'skater' clothing)
Owen loves his music and has been scouted to be a model in the past. He also has the great look for a front man.Furthermore, he plays the guitar and is a good friend, who will be reliable.
Lead Singer - Quite Smart - Blazer and jeans
The Smartest connotes importance towards the lead singer which will contrast with the other band members and especially the skateboarder. Furthermore, as Owen is the smartest out of the 3 peice, it represents that he is the lead and the frontman of the group.
Bass Guitar - Ryan Hayward
As i am in the production group, it is much easier to have me playing in the band. I will always be around when we film.
Bass and Drums - Shirt and Jeans
After looking at photos of the band and also seeing them live, the band like to wear shirts. We have deciced to mirror this image, with both bassist and drummer wearing shirt and most probably jeans. The shirts represents the more smarter look of the band, while the more casual jeans so there more relaxed side. This can also be related to the target audience, who mostly wear jeans and shirts are in-fashion with the target audience of our band at the moment
Drums - Jake Mardell
Lead Singer - Quite Smart - Blazer and jeans
The Smartest connotes importance towards the lead singer which will contrast with the other band members and especially the skateboarder. Furthermore, as Owen is the smartest out of the 3 peice, it represents that he is the lead and the frontman of the group.
Bass Guitar - Ryan Hayward
As i am in the production group, it is much easier to have me playing in the band. I will always be around when we film.
Bass and Drums - Shirt and Jeans
After looking at photos of the band and also seeing them live, the band like to wear shirts. We have deciced to mirror this image, with both bassist and drummer wearing shirt and most probably jeans. The shirts represents the more smarter look of the band, while the more casual jeans so there more relaxed side. This can also be related to the target audience, who mostly wear jeans and shirts are in-fashion with the target audience of our band at the moment
Drums - Jake Mardell
Jake is also in the production group and loves to be involved. He likes to play the drums and looks the part.
Drums - Shirt and Jeans (See above for picture and discription)
Skaters - Toby Roper, Jake Mardell
Skaters - Hoody and Jeans (Stereotypical 'skater' clothing)
Below are the stereotypical look of a skater. We have decided to use the baggy jeans and hoody as it helps to make the production look authentic. Furthermore, the dress sense of these characters is something that the target audience can relate to. The look of the skaters also connotes their way of life. Their clothing isn't very flashy or high maintaince, which is reflected in their life style. We are also going to get him to wear a hat (below). This is a 'cool' trend at the moment and therefore matches the 'cool' skateboarding image
Below is a video of Toby Skateboarding
Below is a video of Toby Skateboarding
Monday, September 28, 2009
Shot List
MORE SHOTS HAVE BEEN ADDED
Rough Timeline
00:00 - 00:31 = Stop Motion / Journey to Skatepark
00:31 - 01:01 = Narrative
01:01 - 01:31 = Performance
01:31 - 02:01 = Both
02:01 - 02:30 = Both
Shot List
00:00 - 00:31
[Narrative]
1 - 3 - Waking up in Bed [Stop Motion similar to practice video]
4 - 5 - Eating breakfast & Postits [Stop Motion - Side shot - Postits band title]
6 - 8- Fridge magnets [Stop Motion - Song title]
9- 10 - Going out the door [Stop Motion then speeding up to normal]
11- 13 - Skateboarding to Park [Normal / faster speed] / fade out
Shot List
00:31 - 01:01
[Performance]
14 - 17 - Fade in at skatepark [Long tracking shot]
18 - 22 : Numerous performance shots with clips of skateboarding [360 shot, panning quick high and low angle shots]
Shot List
01.01 - 1.31
Skateboarding Narrative
23-26 : Skateboarding narrative part [Long shot, close ups]
27-30 : skateboarding stunt (ollie over the drums) involving two shots slow motion and normal merging the two [tracking + panning]
01.31 - 2.30
Performance
Skateboarding/ Performance
31-34: Performance shots - [high and low angle - 360 and panning shots ]
35-39 : Skating - [tracking ]
40 -45: Performance"
46-47: Sheep shot- [Long Shot] Fade out
Rough Timeline
00:00 - 00:31 = Stop Motion / Journey to Skatepark
00:31 - 01:01 = Narrative
01:01 - 01:31 = Performance
01:31 - 02:01 = Both
02:01 - 02:30 = Both
Shot List
00:00 - 00:31
[Narrative]
1 - 3 - Waking up in Bed [Stop Motion similar to practice video]
4 - 5 - Eating breakfast & Postits [Stop Motion - Side shot - Postits band title]
6 - 8- Fridge magnets [Stop Motion - Song title]
9- 10 - Going out the door [Stop Motion then speeding up to normal]
11- 13 - Skateboarding to Park [Normal / faster speed] / fade out
Shot List
00:31 - 01:01
[Performance]
14 - 17 - Fade in at skatepark [Long tracking shot]
18 - 22 : Numerous performance shots with clips of skateboarding [360 shot, panning quick high and low angle shots]
Shot List
01.01 - 1.31
Skateboarding Narrative
23-26 : Skateboarding narrative part [Long shot, close ups]
27-30 : skateboarding stunt (ollie over the drums) involving two shots slow motion and normal merging the two [tracking + panning]
01.31 - 2.30
Performance
Skateboarding/ Performance
31-34: Performance shots - [high and low angle - 360 and panning shots ]
35-39 : Skating - [tracking ]
40 -45: Performance"
46-47: Sheep shot- [Long Shot] Fade out
Location
MORE INFO ON WHY WE ARE USING THE SKATEPARK AND TWO VIDEOS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED ARE PRODUCTION
Location - Hethersett Skate park (Summertime, Afternoon)
Here is the location for our video, Hethersett Skate Park. This will provide a contrast to other skateboarding videos, which use larger skateparks, as well as add a layed of humour with the sheep in the background. We will use the jump box (picture 3) for the band to perform and use the the ramps in pictures 1 and 4 for high angle shots. We may use the kicker, picture 2, for skating tricks to add to the video.
We are using skateboarding in our video as it ties in with the 'Boys in Motion' title and is used in music vidoes aimed at our target audeince. Music video's such as Lostprophets 'Shinobi Vs Dragon Ninja' and Sum 41 with 'Fat Lip' both use skateboarding throughout. These bands many have have a slightly different genre, but still target the same audience that we plan to with the Blighters. Video's such as these show that skateboarding appeals to the target audience, which we hope to use to our advantage.
Lostprophets - Shinobi VS. Dragon Ninja - Music Video - The funniest videos are a click away
Another use for using skateboarding in our music video is also to keep the interest of the audience. If we were to use just live performance, then the audience would lose interest before the video has finished. When we introduce skateboarding tricks and shots into the video, it should help to keep the audience awake! Like the shots in the Lostprophets video, we want to use a lot of slow motion, as this is effective to the music and has a great contrast with the fast pace shots shown when the band perform.
Furthermore, the use of skateboarding can be used during the narrative to connote certain lines of the song. Lines such as "Better get used to being lonely", we would shoot the lead skater on his own at the empty skatepark. Furthermore, the 'soldier' in this song will be the skateboarder.
Another location that we intend to use is my house for any of the stop motion filming. Video's which we have done already, the bed scene and the Post-it clip, were filmed at my house when getting used to stop motion filming.
Location - Hethersett Skate park (Summertime, Afternoon)
Here is the location for our video, Hethersett Skate Park. This will provide a contrast to other skateboarding videos, which use larger skateparks, as well as add a layed of humour with the sheep in the background. We will use the jump box (picture 3) for the band to perform and use the the ramps in pictures 1 and 4 for high angle shots. We may use the kicker, picture 2, for skating tricks to add to the video.
We are using skateboarding in our video as it ties in with the 'Boys in Motion' title and is used in music vidoes aimed at our target audeince. Music video's such as Lostprophets 'Shinobi Vs Dragon Ninja' and Sum 41 with 'Fat Lip' both use skateboarding throughout. These bands many have have a slightly different genre, but still target the same audience that we plan to with the Blighters. Video's such as these show that skateboarding appeals to the target audience, which we hope to use to our advantage.
Lostprophets - Shinobi VS. Dragon Ninja - Music Video - The funniest videos are a click away
Another use for using skateboarding in our music video is also to keep the interest of the audience. If we were to use just live performance, then the audience would lose interest before the video has finished. When we introduce skateboarding tricks and shots into the video, it should help to keep the audience awake! Like the shots in the Lostprophets video, we want to use a lot of slow motion, as this is effective to the music and has a great contrast with the fast pace shots shown when the band perform.
Furthermore, the use of skateboarding can be used during the narrative to connote certain lines of the song. Lines such as "Better get used to being lonely", we would shoot the lead skater on his own at the empty skatepark. Furthermore, the 'soldier' in this song will be the skateboarder.
Another location that we intend to use is my house for any of the stop motion filming. Video's which we have done already, the bed scene and the Post-it clip, were filmed at my house when getting used to stop motion filming.
Props and Equipment
MORE ORGANISED AND INFORMATION ON THE PROPS, MORE CONNOTATIONS TOO!
Below are the props and equipment that will be needed on the day of filming.
Props
The band members
Lead/Guitarist: Owen, Guitar (Thanks to Jake), Clothing (Blazer and Jeans)
Bassist: Ryan, Bass (Thanks to Chris(another friend)), Clothing (Shirt and Jeans)
Drummer: Jake, Drum Kit (Either Toby or Owen), Clothing (Shirt and Jeans)
Microphone (Jake)
Amp's (Jake, Toby?)
Electrical Leads for music instruments
Skateboard, BMX etc. (Ryan, Jake, Toby)
For our music video, we have a selection of props that we intend to use during the song. Firstly, we have the instruments (Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums) which are the instrumnets that are played by the blighters. Furthermore, we need microphones and Amp's to create a realistic music venue. The Electrical leads also add to this realism. luckily, all of the props can be sources from either the production group or good friends. This has helped massively as when don't have to use lots of people and all of the props come from the village, which makes it easy to get them to the skatepark without too much hassle.
We will use skateboards as this the other main part of footage at the skatepark. We may also use a BMX bike just to add a bit of variety to the film. The connotations of the skateboards is the title, 'Boys in Motion'. With shots of Toby and Jake flowing from ramp to ramp, it connotes them in motion. Furthermore, as mentioned in other posts, skateboarding is a stereotypical fill in in music video's that target our audience.
Equipment
Hethersett Stakepark
Lighting for the skatepark at early evening (Andy, Jake)
Speakers to play the track when filming (Ryan)
Step Ladder to film high angle shots (Ryan)
Below are the props and equipment that will be needed on the day of filming.
Props
The band members
Lead/Guitarist: Owen, Guitar (Thanks to Jake), Clothing (Blazer and Jeans)
Bassist: Ryan, Bass (Thanks to Chris(another friend)), Clothing (Shirt and Jeans)
Drummer: Jake, Drum Kit (Either Toby or Owen), Clothing (Shirt and Jeans)
Microphone (Jake)
Amp's (Jake, Toby?)
Electrical Leads for music instruments
Skateboard, BMX etc. (Ryan, Jake, Toby)
For our music video, we have a selection of props that we intend to use during the song. Firstly, we have the instruments (Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums) which are the instrumnets that are played by the blighters. Furthermore, we need microphones and Amp's to create a realistic music venue. The Electrical leads also add to this realism. luckily, all of the props can be sources from either the production group or good friends. This has helped massively as when don't have to use lots of people and all of the props come from the village, which makes it easy to get them to the skatepark without too much hassle.
We will use skateboards as this the other main part of footage at the skatepark. We may also use a BMX bike just to add a bit of variety to the film. The connotations of the skateboards is the title, 'Boys in Motion'. With shots of Toby and Jake flowing from ramp to ramp, it connotes them in motion. Furthermore, as mentioned in other posts, skateboarding is a stereotypical fill in in music video's that target our audience.
Equipment
Hethersett Stakepark
Lighting for the skatepark at early evening (Andy, Jake)
Speakers to play the track when filming (Ryan)
Step Ladder to film high angle shots (Ryan)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Blighters - 'Boys in Motion' MP3
We are planning to cut this track down to around 2.30 due to not wanting an overly long music video. This will also make it far easier for us to fill the time limit with a more varying amount of shots and a cleaner narrative because we will not have to just create clips to fill space.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
‘Boys in Motion’ – Blighters Lyrics
The war has been won
The soldier must go on
in search of
New life, new work
You were my battle
And you have been won
Like the Soldier
I must move on
The boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
Oh boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
Girls smell so sweet
or so I remember
So why do you
Make it so hard to fall in love
I guess there's no one good for me
Better get used to being lonely
don't ever say
Fall in love
Oh boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
Oh boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
The soldier must go on
in search of
New life, new work
You were my battle
And you have been won
Like the Soldier
I must move on
The boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
Oh boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
Girls smell so sweet
or so I remember
So why do you
Make it so hard to fall in love
I guess there's no one good for me
Better get used to being lonely
don't ever say
Fall in love
Oh boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
Oh boys in Motion
Fighting against me girl
This place like heaven
Monday, September 7, 2009
Nokia Tube: UK's Best Selling Portable Music Player | Tube5800.com
Nokia Tube: UK's Best Selling Portable Music Player | Tube5800.com: "Nokia’s new adverts in UK claims that Nokia 5800 is the new highest selling portable music player. According to GFK Retail and Technology data, the Nokia 5800 was the top device in both volume and value in Q1 of 2009 in the UK. This makes it the best selling portable music player beating even the Apple Ipod.
The touch phone has well placed itself as a phone come mp3 player in the market. Nokia 5800’s mega success has surprised the competitors, analysts and even the manufacturers. Nokia’s CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo recently said that the sales figures for 5800 are well beyond their expectations and this device has a potential to become the most sold Nokia phone ever."
The touch phone has well placed itself as a phone come mp3 player in the market. Nokia 5800’s mega success has surprised the competitors, analysts and even the manufacturers. Nokia’s CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo recently said that the sales figures for 5800 are well beyond their expectations and this device has a potential to become the most sold Nokia phone ever."
The iPod Timeline
2001
October: At a press-only event at Apple’s Cupertino, Calif., campus, Apple unveils the iPod, a 5GB hard-drive-based music player that will sell for $399. “To have your whole CD library with you at all times is a quantum leap when it comes to music,” Steve Jobs tells the press. “You can fit your whole music library in your pocket.”
November: The iPod officially hits retail shelves on November 10.
December: Between the iPod’s November 10 release date and December 31, Apple sells 125,000 iPods.
2002
January: The first-generation iPod gets a -rating from Macworld winning praise for its high capacity, fast transfer speeds, and iTunes integration, but getting knocked for its price as well as the lack of a case or strap.
February: Testifying before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Disney CEO Michael Eisner says Apple’s “Rip, Mix, Burn” ads promoting its digital hub concept suggest “that [you] can create a theft if you buy this computer.” Steve Jobs counters in the Wall Street Journal : “If you legally acquire music, you need to have the right to manage it on all other devices that you own.”
March: Apple adds a second iPod to its offerings —a 10GB model priced at $499. In addition, Apple makes free software available for downloading and storing names and addresses on the iPod; the company also introduces a custom-order laser engraving service that let users engrave two lines of text with up to 27 characters per line on the back of the iPod for $49.
July: Apple rolls out a new generation of iPods, topping out at 20GB in capacity. More important, instead of a scroll wheel, the 10GB and 20GB models feature a touch wheel and a door for protecting the iPod’s FireWire port. A software update lets the music player organize songs by genre or composer in addition to title, album, or playlist. The price of the 5GB iPod falls below $300.
August: iPods become available to Windows users for the first time.
2003
January: During his Macworld Expo keynote, Jobs notes that Apple has sold more than 600,000 iPods in the 14 months since its launch.
April: Apple introduces the iTunes Music Store; the online music service debuts with more than 200,000 songs available for download. Songs downloaded from iTunes can play on an unlimited number of iPods.
Also in April, the iPod’s interface adds a solid-state scroll wheel with four buttons—rewind, menu, play/pause, and fast-forward—on top. Replacing the FireWire port is a thin connector that let the device hook up to a Mac or PC with either FireWire or USB 2.0.
September: Apple ups capacity on the iPod line, offering 10GB ($299), 20GB ($399) and 40GB ($499).
Software developer Dave Winer creates an RSS-with-enclosures feed that can be used to distribute audio content. This will eventually grow into a phenomenon that, by 2004, becomes commonly known as “podcasting.”
October: Windows users get the chance to fill up their iPods with 99-cent downloads, as the iTunes Music Store goes cross-platform.
The iPod 2.1 software update adds the ability to store voice recordings and digital photos with the help of add-ons made by Belkin.
2004
January: Apple expands the iPod line with a new slimmed-down—and colorful—offering: the iPod mini. Half-an-inch thin and about the size of a business card, the mini comes in gold, blue, pink, and green anodized aluminum. The 4GB player sells for $249.
During the same keynote as the mini’s unveiling, Apple raises the capacity on the $299 iPod to 15GB. Jobs announces that Apple sold 730,000 iPods between October and December, pushing total iPod sales past the 2 million mark.
HP and Apple announce that HP will sell HP-branded iPods supplied by Apple.
June: Apple’s iTunes Store expands overseas, opening in the U.K., France, and Germany. By year's end, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Canada will have iTunes Music Stores of their own.
July: A new generation of iPods incorporates the Click Wheel interface introduced six months earlier with the iPod mini. A 20GB model sells for $299 while a 40GB iPod is available for $399.
September: HP releases its iPod offerings, which are identical to Apple’s 20GB and 40GB fourth-generation iPods—except for the HP logo on the back.
October: Apple introduces the color-screen iPod photo. Available in 40 and 60GB capacities, the device plays music as well as displays photos on a 220-by-176-pixel resolution screen. At that same launch event, Steve Jobs is joined by Bono and The Edge to introduce the 20GB iPod U2 Special Edition. Featuring a black case and red Click Wheel, the $349 iPod includes a $50 discount on a digital box set of all U2’s albums as well as rare and unreleased tracks.
November: Sim Wong Hoo, chairman and CEO of MP3 player manufacturer Creative Technology, declares “war” on the iPod.
December: During the holiday quarter, Apple sells more than 4.5 million iPods, a 500 percent jump from the same period in 2004. Apple’s total iPod sales climb past 10 million, with 8.2 million units sold in 2004 alone.
2005
January: Apple gets into the flash-based music player business, introducing the iPod shuffle. About the size of a stick of gum, the shuffle comes in 512MB ($99) and 1GB ($149) capacities.
At Macworld Expo, Apple announces that Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Volvo, and Scion will introduce iPod adapters for their factory-installed stereos in 2005.
February: The mini becomes available in 4GB and 6GB capacities. A 30GB iPod photo replaces Apple’s 40GB offering. Prices fall to $349 for the 30GB model and $449 for the 60GB one. On the full-size iPod front, Apple drops the 40GB model and cuts the price of the 20GB iPod to $249.
Napster launches its subscription-based Napster To Go service during the Super Bowl with an ad blasting the per-download pricing model Apple uses for its iTunes Store.
June: The iPod and iPod photo lines are merged into the iPod (color), ending the availability of monochrome-screen music players. The new iPod is available in 20GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) sizes. Also, Apple cuts the price of the 1GB shuffle to $129.
iTunes 4.9 adds download and subscription support for podcasts within the iTunes Music Store, as well as features for managing podcasts and moving them on and off iPods.
July: Creative Technology warns its investors to expect a quarterly operating loss because of softer-than-expected sales of its MP3 players. Meanwhile, HP announces it will stop selling its branded iPods in September.
August: Creative wins a patent for how files on digital music players are organized that it claims coves not only its own Zen and Nomad jukeboxes but also iPods.
September: Despite the popularity of the iPod mini, Apple replaces the miniature player with an even smaller device— the iPod nano. Available in glossy black or white, the nano features a color display and a grey Click Wheel. The 2GB and 4GB nanos sell for $199 and $249, respectively.
At the same event, Apple announces the first iTunes-compatible cell phone, Motorola’s Rokr. It will quickly become overshadowed by the nano.
October: Apple adds video playback capabilities to the iPod line. The fifth-generation iPod plays video on a 2.5-inch, 320-by-240, 260,000 color TFT display. It comes in 30GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) sizes. To coincide with the launch of the video iPod, Apple releases an updated version of iTunes that includes video playback. Disney becomes the first company to start offering television programs for sale at the iTunes Music Store, with episodes from four TV shows priced at $1.99 each.
2006
January: During his Macworld Expo keynote, Jobs notes that Apple has sold 42 million iPods since the device launched in 2001. Also, consumers have bought 850 millions songs through the iTunes Music Store. Eight million videos have been sold and downloaded since that service was added in the fall.
February: Apple adds a third offering to its iPod nano line— a $149 1GB model. Also, the company cuts prices on its 512MB and 1GB shuffles to $69 and $99, respectively.
May: Creative and Apple trade lawsuits, with each company alleging that the other has infringed upon its patents.
August: Apple agrees to pay Creative $100 million to resolve the legal dispute between the two companies. Creative agrees to begin making iPod accessories this year.
September: Apple overhauls its entire iPod product line. The second-generation shuffle comes in only one capacity in a clip-on case that’s roughly half the size of its predecessor. The second-generation nanos are available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities—because of their new scratch-resistant shell, they come in a variety of colors. And the video-capable iPod sees some changes as well, namely a brighter screen, longer battery life, and other enhancements. The newly renamed iTunes Store begins offering feature-length movies for download.
The iPod faces what could be its most serious challenge yet, as Microsoft readies its Zune media player for a November launch.
October: The iPod line gets another new color, as Apple unveils a red 4GB nano, as part of the Project Red initiative for raising money to combat AIDS in Africa.
http://www.macworld.com/article/53499/ipodtimeline.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a38:g26:r11:c0.005157:b21018209:z0
October: At a press-only event at Apple’s Cupertino, Calif., campus, Apple unveils the iPod, a 5GB hard-drive-based music player that will sell for $399. “To have your whole CD library with you at all times is a quantum leap when it comes to music,” Steve Jobs tells the press. “You can fit your whole music library in your pocket.”
November: The iPod officially hits retail shelves on November 10.
December: Between the iPod’s November 10 release date and December 31, Apple sells 125,000 iPods.
2002
January: The first-generation iPod gets a -rating from Macworld winning praise for its high capacity, fast transfer speeds, and iTunes integration, but getting knocked for its price as well as the lack of a case or strap.
February: Testifying before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Disney CEO Michael Eisner says Apple’s “Rip, Mix, Burn” ads promoting its digital hub concept suggest “that [you] can create a theft if you buy this computer.” Steve Jobs counters in the Wall Street Journal : “If you legally acquire music, you need to have the right to manage it on all other devices that you own.”
March: Apple adds a second iPod to its offerings —a 10GB model priced at $499. In addition, Apple makes free software available for downloading and storing names and addresses on the iPod; the company also introduces a custom-order laser engraving service that let users engrave two lines of text with up to 27 characters per line on the back of the iPod for $49.
July: Apple rolls out a new generation of iPods, topping out at 20GB in capacity. More important, instead of a scroll wheel, the 10GB and 20GB models feature a touch wheel and a door for protecting the iPod’s FireWire port. A software update lets the music player organize songs by genre or composer in addition to title, album, or playlist. The price of the 5GB iPod falls below $300.
August: iPods become available to Windows users for the first time.
2003
January: During his Macworld Expo keynote, Jobs notes that Apple has sold more than 600,000 iPods in the 14 months since its launch.
April: Apple introduces the iTunes Music Store; the online music service debuts with more than 200,000 songs available for download. Songs downloaded from iTunes can play on an unlimited number of iPods.
Also in April, the iPod’s interface adds a solid-state scroll wheel with four buttons—rewind, menu, play/pause, and fast-forward—on top. Replacing the FireWire port is a thin connector that let the device hook up to a Mac or PC with either FireWire or USB 2.0.
September: Apple ups capacity on the iPod line, offering 10GB ($299), 20GB ($399) and 40GB ($499).
Software developer Dave Winer creates an RSS-with-enclosures feed that can be used to distribute audio content. This will eventually grow into a phenomenon that, by 2004, becomes commonly known as “podcasting.”
October: Windows users get the chance to fill up their iPods with 99-cent downloads, as the iTunes Music Store goes cross-platform.
The iPod 2.1 software update adds the ability to store voice recordings and digital photos with the help of add-ons made by Belkin.
2004
January: Apple expands the iPod line with a new slimmed-down—and colorful—offering: the iPod mini. Half-an-inch thin and about the size of a business card, the mini comes in gold, blue, pink, and green anodized aluminum. The 4GB player sells for $249.
During the same keynote as the mini’s unveiling, Apple raises the capacity on the $299 iPod to 15GB. Jobs announces that Apple sold 730,000 iPods between October and December, pushing total iPod sales past the 2 million mark.
HP and Apple announce that HP will sell HP-branded iPods supplied by Apple.
June: Apple’s iTunes Store expands overseas, opening in the U.K., France, and Germany. By year's end, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Canada will have iTunes Music Stores of their own.
July: A new generation of iPods incorporates the Click Wheel interface introduced six months earlier with the iPod mini. A 20GB model sells for $299 while a 40GB iPod is available for $399.
September: HP releases its iPod offerings, which are identical to Apple’s 20GB and 40GB fourth-generation iPods—except for the HP logo on the back.
October: Apple introduces the color-screen iPod photo. Available in 40 and 60GB capacities, the device plays music as well as displays photos on a 220-by-176-pixel resolution screen. At that same launch event, Steve Jobs is joined by Bono and The Edge to introduce the 20GB iPod U2 Special Edition. Featuring a black case and red Click Wheel, the $349 iPod includes a $50 discount on a digital box set of all U2’s albums as well as rare and unreleased tracks.
November: Sim Wong Hoo, chairman and CEO of MP3 player manufacturer Creative Technology, declares “war” on the iPod.
December: During the holiday quarter, Apple sells more than 4.5 million iPods, a 500 percent jump from the same period in 2004. Apple’s total iPod sales climb past 10 million, with 8.2 million units sold in 2004 alone.
2005
January: Apple gets into the flash-based music player business, introducing the iPod shuffle. About the size of a stick of gum, the shuffle comes in 512MB ($99) and 1GB ($149) capacities.
At Macworld Expo, Apple announces that Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Volvo, and Scion will introduce iPod adapters for their factory-installed stereos in 2005.
February: The mini becomes available in 4GB and 6GB capacities. A 30GB iPod photo replaces Apple’s 40GB offering. Prices fall to $349 for the 30GB model and $449 for the 60GB one. On the full-size iPod front, Apple drops the 40GB model and cuts the price of the 20GB iPod to $249.
Napster launches its subscription-based Napster To Go service during the Super Bowl with an ad blasting the per-download pricing model Apple uses for its iTunes Store.
June: The iPod and iPod photo lines are merged into the iPod (color), ending the availability of monochrome-screen music players. The new iPod is available in 20GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) sizes. Also, Apple cuts the price of the 1GB shuffle to $129.
iTunes 4.9 adds download and subscription support for podcasts within the iTunes Music Store, as well as features for managing podcasts and moving them on and off iPods.
July: Creative Technology warns its investors to expect a quarterly operating loss because of softer-than-expected sales of its MP3 players. Meanwhile, HP announces it will stop selling its branded iPods in September.
August: Creative wins a patent for how files on digital music players are organized that it claims coves not only its own Zen and Nomad jukeboxes but also iPods.
September: Despite the popularity of the iPod mini, Apple replaces the miniature player with an even smaller device— the iPod nano. Available in glossy black or white, the nano features a color display and a grey Click Wheel. The 2GB and 4GB nanos sell for $199 and $249, respectively.
At the same event, Apple announces the first iTunes-compatible cell phone, Motorola’s Rokr. It will quickly become overshadowed by the nano.
October: Apple adds video playback capabilities to the iPod line. The fifth-generation iPod plays video on a 2.5-inch, 320-by-240, 260,000 color TFT display. It comes in 30GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) sizes. To coincide with the launch of the video iPod, Apple releases an updated version of iTunes that includes video playback. Disney becomes the first company to start offering television programs for sale at the iTunes Music Store, with episodes from four TV shows priced at $1.99 each.
2006
January: During his Macworld Expo keynote, Jobs notes that Apple has sold 42 million iPods since the device launched in 2001. Also, consumers have bought 850 millions songs through the iTunes Music Store. Eight million videos have been sold and downloaded since that service was added in the fall.
February: Apple adds a third offering to its iPod nano line— a $149 1GB model. Also, the company cuts prices on its 512MB and 1GB shuffles to $69 and $99, respectively.
May: Creative and Apple trade lawsuits, with each company alleging that the other has infringed upon its patents.
August: Apple agrees to pay Creative $100 million to resolve the legal dispute between the two companies. Creative agrees to begin making iPod accessories this year.
September: Apple overhauls its entire iPod product line. The second-generation shuffle comes in only one capacity in a clip-on case that’s roughly half the size of its predecessor. The second-generation nanos are available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities—because of their new scratch-resistant shell, they come in a variety of colors. And the video-capable iPod sees some changes as well, namely a brighter screen, longer battery life, and other enhancements. The newly renamed iTunes Store begins offering feature-length movies for download.
The iPod faces what could be its most serious challenge yet, as Microsoft readies its Zune media player for a November launch.
October: The iPod line gets another new color, as Apple unveils a red 4GB nano, as part of the Project Red initiative for raising money to combat AIDS in Africa.
http://www.macworld.com/article/53499/ipodtimeline.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a38:g26:r11:c0.005157:b21018209:z0
The 5 best music websites
1 ITUNES
Praising iTunes is like endorsing chocolate and puppies: well, duh. Even so, any discussion of music on the Web has to start here. With its supersize catalog (more than 2 million tracks), fair pricing, and any-idiot-can-figure-it-out interface, it's most people's first stop for downloading the latest Kelly Clarkson single or Mariah Carey remix. Since it launched in 2003, iTunes has trounced its competitors, capturing close to 75 percent of the marketplace and selling more than a billion tracks.
But while everyone knows iTunes is big, fewer people realize how useful it can be for finding new tunes. Start with its top 100 downloads — updated daily — and you'll see an instant, direct reflection of American musical tastes: the newest Dixie Chicks single; surprise emo phenoms Panic! At the Disco; that Daniel Powter song that's on American Idol every week. Then move on to the ''essentials'' playlists, full of offbeat cult favorites. (Thanks to the ''Folk 101 Essentials,'' John Prine's epic ''Angel From Montgomery'' is our new after-work beer-sipping soundtrack.) And one of iTunes' best features is actually free: The site has grown into a portal for thousands of Web radio stations and eccentric podcasts, offering everything from rowdy dancehall reggae to classical music. Happy hunting.
GREAT FIND RJD2 & Ric Ocasek's ''Through the Walls''
2 EMUSIC.COM
This underappreciated, expertly curated MP3 store is the music geek's alternative to iTunes. It's packed with fantastic choices, and at $9.99 a month for 40 downloads, it's a great deal. Emusic sells tunes only from independent labels, which means you won't find most current pop hits here. But spend some time sifting through its 1.2 million tracks — including new stuff from Neko Case and Spoon and classics by Johnny Cash and Otis Redding — and you won't care. Best of all, the site's sharp editorial team steers you toward the good stuff with articles on the best Parisian jazz or the latest Brazilian pop. And their ''Dozens'' lists are essential 12-album starting points in categories like ''boomer-friendly rock,'' or ''English folk,'' or ''old-school punk.''
GREAT FIND Art Brut's Bang Bang Rock & Roll
3 PANDORA.COM
Perfect for anyone who likes surprises, Pandora is a wizardly website that lets you customize a radio station to fit your own tastes. After logging in, users type in the name of a song or a band (the Beatles, for example); then Pandora uses a complex mathematical algorithm to find tracks matching the Liverpool lads' musical characteristics. In addition to Fab Four songs, our station came up with some Kinks and Stones, lots of obscure '60s nuggets, and unexpected contemporary acts like the Pernice Brothers.
GREAT FIND The Move's ''Curly''
4 RHAPSODY.COM
If other MP3 stores leave you hungry, tuck into this musical buffet. Pop gluttons will love Rhapsody's all-you-can-eat subscription service, which lets you download as many songs as you like for $9.99 a month. (Though the tracks will vanish from your hard drive when you stop paying. And it won't work with an iPod.) Another draw is the playlists, the most creative and well thought-out of any MP3 store. Their genre mixes go way beyond the obvious into left-field genres like ''pub-rock explosion'' and '''80s paisley underground.'' And somebody on staff obviously has a sense of humor: ''Yacht rock'' features smooth-sailing soft pop (Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald) fit for a day of sipping Cape Codders down at the marina.
GREAT FIND Firefall's ''Just Remember I Love You''
5 Myspace.com
There's a lot to dislike about MySpace. It's uglier than a Commodore 64, the music tracks are slow to load, and it has been co-opted by record labels, which pay for prime placement. Still, with more than 1.8 million bands offering their own homepages, it's impossible to ignore — it seems like every act you've ever heard of (and countless unsigned acts you haven't) posts free songs here. Read about a band? Head to MySpace and you're basically guaranteed to get something for your time: a prerelease album preview, a new single, or even a raw demo. Weezer and Nine Inch Nails debuted their latest albums here, and Fred Durst recently posted a rant about former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland. Maybe that's not a compelling advertisement, but hey, there are at least 999,999 non-Durst bands on there, too.
GREAT FIND Love Is All's ''Talk Talk Talk Talk''
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1195793,00.html 18th May 2006
Praising iTunes is like endorsing chocolate and puppies: well, duh. Even so, any discussion of music on the Web has to start here. With its supersize catalog (more than 2 million tracks), fair pricing, and any-idiot-can-figure-it-out interface, it's most people's first stop for downloading the latest Kelly Clarkson single or Mariah Carey remix. Since it launched in 2003, iTunes has trounced its competitors, capturing close to 75 percent of the marketplace and selling more than a billion tracks.
But while everyone knows iTunes is big, fewer people realize how useful it can be for finding new tunes. Start with its top 100 downloads — updated daily — and you'll see an instant, direct reflection of American musical tastes: the newest Dixie Chicks single; surprise emo phenoms Panic! At the Disco; that Daniel Powter song that's on American Idol every week. Then move on to the ''essentials'' playlists, full of offbeat cult favorites. (Thanks to the ''Folk 101 Essentials,'' John Prine's epic ''Angel From Montgomery'' is our new after-work beer-sipping soundtrack.) And one of iTunes' best features is actually free: The site has grown into a portal for thousands of Web radio stations and eccentric podcasts, offering everything from rowdy dancehall reggae to classical music. Happy hunting.
GREAT FIND RJD2 & Ric Ocasek's ''Through the Walls''
2 EMUSIC.COM
This underappreciated, expertly curated MP3 store is the music geek's alternative to iTunes. It's packed with fantastic choices, and at $9.99 a month for 40 downloads, it's a great deal. Emusic sells tunes only from independent labels, which means you won't find most current pop hits here. But spend some time sifting through its 1.2 million tracks — including new stuff from Neko Case and Spoon and classics by Johnny Cash and Otis Redding — and you won't care. Best of all, the site's sharp editorial team steers you toward the good stuff with articles on the best Parisian jazz or the latest Brazilian pop. And their ''Dozens'' lists are essential 12-album starting points in categories like ''boomer-friendly rock,'' or ''English folk,'' or ''old-school punk.''
GREAT FIND Art Brut's Bang Bang Rock & Roll
3 PANDORA.COM
Perfect for anyone who likes surprises, Pandora is a wizardly website that lets you customize a radio station to fit your own tastes. After logging in, users type in the name of a song or a band (the Beatles, for example); then Pandora uses a complex mathematical algorithm to find tracks matching the Liverpool lads' musical characteristics. In addition to Fab Four songs, our station came up with some Kinks and Stones, lots of obscure '60s nuggets, and unexpected contemporary acts like the Pernice Brothers.
GREAT FIND The Move's ''Curly''
4 RHAPSODY.COM
If other MP3 stores leave you hungry, tuck into this musical buffet. Pop gluttons will love Rhapsody's all-you-can-eat subscription service, which lets you download as many songs as you like for $9.99 a month. (Though the tracks will vanish from your hard drive when you stop paying. And it won't work with an iPod.) Another draw is the playlists, the most creative and well thought-out of any MP3 store. Their genre mixes go way beyond the obvious into left-field genres like ''pub-rock explosion'' and '''80s paisley underground.'' And somebody on staff obviously has a sense of humor: ''Yacht rock'' features smooth-sailing soft pop (Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald) fit for a day of sipping Cape Codders down at the marina.
GREAT FIND Firefall's ''Just Remember I Love You''
5 Myspace.com
There's a lot to dislike about MySpace. It's uglier than a Commodore 64, the music tracks are slow to load, and it has been co-opted by record labels, which pay for prime placement. Still, with more than 1.8 million bands offering their own homepages, it's impossible to ignore — it seems like every act you've ever heard of (and countless unsigned acts you haven't) posts free songs here. Read about a band? Head to MySpace and you're basically guaranteed to get something for your time: a prerelease album preview, a new single, or even a raw demo. Weezer and Nine Inch Nails debuted their latest albums here, and Fred Durst recently posted a rant about former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland. Maybe that's not a compelling advertisement, but hey, there are at least 999,999 non-Durst bands on there, too.
GREAT FIND Love Is All's ''Talk Talk Talk Talk''
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1195793,00.html 18th May 2006
Music Video Agreement for Blighters
If its too small read below
Blighters -
Hi guys,
No worries on using the song, would like to see the finished product!
Cheers Jamie
Us -
Hi Im using an old account just to send you a quick message. We are looking to use the song 'Boys in motion' as part of our year 13 media studies coursework for our A levels. This involves creating a music video and flyer to promote an unsigned band. We really love your music and recently went to your gig in norwich and really enojoyed it. This does not involve you in anyway but we just need your permission to use the song to promote your band. Cheers Jake and Ryan
Apple Sales figures for 2007
Here is a table showing the Sales figures of Apple for 2007. The important figures to pick out from this is under Subtotals CPU, showing the amount of iPods they have sold and the revenue they have received from that. Furthermore, the yearly change for the sales show how well they have done for the year. Lastly, the Operating Segments show how well they have done across the world and show how dominant Apple are globally.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Music download sales double, says BPI
Turns out that alongside the sky-rocketing popularity of illegal download services also comes a doubling in the popularity of legal ones. The BPI has announced that 9.5% of the population bought music downloads in 2008, compared with 5.1% in 2007.
The likely reason for the rapid growth is the removal of DRM from the last major label standouts in January 2008. It means that music downloads bought from anywhere can now be played on any device.
Digital singles now account for 95% of the market, selling 110 million copies in 2008 (42% up on 2007) and 10 million digital albums were sold - 65% up on the previous year.
Lastly, the BPI claims that 23% of those surveyed between the ages of 16 and 54 used illegal filesharing networks, with two-thirds of them using the networks as often as every month. As the BPI has a history of suing filesharers, it's possible that some of those questioned declined to reveal this info, so the real figure might be much higher.
Next year's statistics will be interesting, as the effects of services like Spotify, Comes with Music and Last.fm are likely to start to be felt in the numbers. Analysts believe that with over a million UK residents using Spotify, digital sales figures could soon begin to dip once more, due to the "access vs ownership" trend.
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/24158/music-download-sales-double-bpi
The likely reason for the rapid growth is the removal of DRM from the last major label standouts in January 2008. It means that music downloads bought from anywhere can now be played on any device.
Digital singles now account for 95% of the market, selling 110 million copies in 2008 (42% up on 2007) and 10 million digital albums were sold - 65% up on the previous year.
Lastly, the BPI claims that 23% of those surveyed between the ages of 16 and 54 used illegal filesharing networks, with two-thirds of them using the networks as often as every month. As the BPI has a history of suing filesharers, it's possible that some of those questioned declined to reveal this info, so the real figure might be much higher.
Next year's statistics will be interesting, as the effects of services like Spotify, Comes with Music and Last.fm are likely to start to be felt in the numbers. Analysts believe that with over a million UK residents using Spotify, digital sales figures could soon begin to dip once more, due to the "access vs ownership" trend.
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/24158/music-download-sales-double-bpi
iTunes sales figures for 2008
Apple's annual SEC 10K filing showed that music-related sales increased by US$844 million (or 34%) to $3.34 billion in fiscal 2008, up from US$2.5 billion in 2007. Apple cited "heightened consumer interest in downloading third-party digital content" as the reason for the hefty increase.
Apple noted increased net sales from the iTunes Store in each of its geographic regions. An increase in the amount and types of content available at the iTunes stores was pegged as part of this growth.
Apple is the largest U.S. music seller, having knocked Wal-mart from the #1 spot in April of 2008. The revenue figures for the music-related business do not include iPod or iPhone sales.
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/11/06/apples-10k-filing-shows-3-34-billion-in-2008-itunes-sales/
Apple noted increased net sales from the iTunes Store in each of its geographic regions. An increase in the amount and types of content available at the iTunes stores was pegged as part of this growth.
Apple is the largest U.S. music seller, having knocked Wal-mart from the #1 spot in April of 2008. The revenue figures for the music-related business do not include iPod or iPhone sales.
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/11/06/apples-10k-filing-shows-3-34-billion-in-2008-itunes-sales/
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