Magnatune

FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds EntertainmentSan Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
edited October 2004 in Off-Topic
Hey guys,

I found this incredible music site that really has their act together. The guy that started it understands a lot more about the music industry then most publishers, has a real ear for talent, and put together one very high-quality site.

I just wanted to help get the word out there to as many people as possible, in order to support good music.

<a href='http://www.magnatune.com' target='_blank'>http://www.magnatune.com</a>

Some of my current favorites:
<a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/music/World/Magnatune%20Compilation/World%20Fusion/02-Stellamara_%20Del%20Mar%20Rojo-Magnatune%20Compilation.m3u' target='_blank'>Stellamara_ Del Mar Rojo</a> (wow)

<a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/music/Middle-Eastern/Solace/Rhythm%20Of%20The%20Dance/Rhythm%20Of%20The%20Dance-http.m3u' target='_blank'>Solace, Rhythm of the Dance</a> (especially <a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/music/Middle-Eastern/Solace/Rhythm%20Of%20The%20Dance/08-Sword%20Dance%20(Routine)-Solace.m3u' target='_blank'>Sword Dance</a>)

<a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/music/Folk/Shira%20Kammen/The%20Castle%20of%20the%20Holly%20King/The%20Castle%20of%20the%20Holly%20King-http.m3u' target='_blank'>Shira Kammen, The Castle of the Holy King</a> (especially <a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/music/Folk/Shira%20Kammen/The%20Castle%20of%20the%20Holly%20King/11-A%20Counting%20Song-Shira%20Kammen.m3u' target='_blank'>A Counting Song</a>)

Enjoy, and if you have some extra money, send it their way.
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  • TheWizardTheWizard Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10553Members, Constellation
    I'll be sure to check it out when I get home. Thanks for the info.
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  • TheDestroyerTheDestroyer Tooobah Join Date: 2003-07-12 Member: 18123Members, Constellation
    Took a look at that. Pretty cool stuff. And I like the concept: shareware music.

    As a musican, I think this is a great idea. Music should be ment to entertain, not for profit. Yay for this company!
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  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    edited October 2004
    <b>**EDIT** Actually I am really liking all the songs you suggested. I'm for thinking that this whole site seems to be packed with good stuff.</b>

    Thanks for the recommendation. Someone should add this to Crono's thread.

    As destroyer said, incredible concept.
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  • DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    Nice. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    Well, now I have a new #1 reason to re-hookup the internet at my place.

    Thanks Flayra. :-)
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  • GrillkohleGrillkohle Join Date: 2003-12-23 Member: 24695Members, Constellation
    I just loaded of the Metal Section, and boy, they have some good stuff, and quite alot (just up to 300 songs). I'll certainly try some more.
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  • WitherWither A Bugged Life Join Date: 2002-12-24 Member: 11513Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    Scrolling through it now, from what I've heard this is pretty awesome. Nice find.
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  • TheWizardTheWizard Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10553Members, Constellation
    How much stuff is on the site?
    Are we talking 30-40 artists or 300-500?


    Can anyone explain how it works to me? (Can't go to music sites from this computer).
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  • GrillkohleGrillkohle Join Date: 2003-12-23 Member: 24695Members, Constellation
    edited October 2004
    <a href='http://www.magnatune.com/artists/' target='_blank'>http://www.magnatune.com/artists/</a> shows all the artists; to listen to their stuff, you just choose a genre and then the songs are listed for you, just click one and WinAmp should open up (or whatever you are using).

    Also, I love the banner:
    <img src='http://he1.magnatune.com/artists/images/logo.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
    'We are not evil.'
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  • kidakida Join Date: 2003-02-20 Member: 13778Members
    That's really good stuff and it's also different which is always a welcome. It almost reminds me of old russian folk music.
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  • FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds Entertainment San Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
    Wizard, here's the summary from their front page:

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    We're a record label. But we're not evil.

    We call it "try before you buy." It's the shareware model applied to music. Listen to 326 complete MP3 albums we've picked (not 30 second snippets).

    We let the music sell itself, because we think that's the best way to get you excited by it.

    Our selection is intentionally small: we never waste your time with mediocre music.

    If you like what you hear, download an album for as little as $5 (you pick the price), or buy a real CD, or license our music for commercial use.

    Artists keep half of every purchase. And unlike most record labels, our artists keep all the rights to their music.

    No major label connections and no venture capital.

    We are not evil.
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  • DivWDivW Join Date: 2003-06-23 Member: 17640Members
    Wow, thanks Flayra!
    This site and record label is awesome!

    Question: Don't they have to pay HUGE bandwidth bills because of all the people listening to the albums first?
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  • TheWizardTheWizard Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10553Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Flayra+Oct 28 2004, 01:34 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Flayra @ Oct 28 2004, 01:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Wizard, here's the summary from their front page:

    --
    We're a record label. But we're not evil.

    We call it "try before you buy." It's the shareware model applied to music. Listen to 326 complete MP3 albums we've picked (not 30 second snippets).

    We let the music sell itself, because we think that's the best way to get you excited by it.

    Our selection is intentionally small: we never waste your time with mediocre music.

    If you like what you hear, download an album for as little as $5 (you pick the price), or buy a real CD, or license our music for commercial use.

    Artists keep half of every purchase. And unlike most record labels, our artists keep all the rights to their music.

    No major label connections and no venture capital.

    We are not evil. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Very interesting and thanks for the summary. It is about time that some record label attempted a new business model. I am particularly intrigued by their stance on commercial use. This is perhaps one of their biggest selling points. I know of many smaller companies who have a need for commercially licensed music/samples yet cannot afford to do business with the traditional labels.

    I really like the 50% of the profits go to the artists. That is a huge number in the music world. I would imagine they will attract quite a large creative base with such an attractive offer. That might make up for their lack of promotion capabilities.


    Very interesting business model indeed.
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  • That_Annoying_KidThat_Annoying_Kid Sire of Titles Join Date: 2003-03-01 Member: 14175Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Flayra+Oct 28 2004, 10:12 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Flayra @ Oct 28 2004, 10:12 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Enjoy, and if you have some extra money, send it there way. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I still need to send <b>you</b> some of my extra money >_<

    and like wizard says, it's an interesting business model, hopefully they will succeed, I for one will pass this link on

    and half the profits + keeping the rights? they really aren't evil!
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