The Evolution of Legal Music Downloads
By Morgan Hamilton
Music companies and artists were enraged years ago by Napster, a website that allowed online enthusiasts to download and share without any charge. As a result record sales dipped and many companies lost millions. People figured that since you can get songs from the internet, there was no reason to buy CDs. Cases were filed at Napster and many people were charged for stealing music. After finally being closed down by record companies, Napster and similar websites have been revamped to provide legal musk download.
Although many online sites still offer free downloads, most of these downloads are littered by spyware and virus. These sites are illegal and can wreck havoc to you computer. You may choose to download from these sites but do at your peril. After being reincarnated Napster is now a safe and legal download site that offer free membership. Restrictions have been placed on some songs but these are meant to protect the rights of the companies and the singers who made the song.
Today legal download sites have replaced the illegal sites of the past and are becoming more popular. After realizing that paying for downloads help the industry, many people have become comfortable with paying for the songs they want. MP3 players have also contributed to the rise of modern digital and legal downloads. Those who still chose to defy the law to acquire free are finding
Lead Events & Jinro present DENNIS SHEPERD (GERMANY)
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<p>For the very first time on New Zealand soil.</p><p>DJs: <strong>Dennis Sheperd (Germany), Mark Emerson, Tom McGuinness, Darren Knight, Deepan, Chris Em, Adil, Rama Dhonanto</strong></p>
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He has remixed tracks for Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond and Gareth Emery. He has been dubbed 'Germany's most promising newcomer'¦' by kings of electronica, Kyau & Albert. His track 'Fallen Angel' with Cold Blue, featuring talented vocalist Ana Criado, enjoyed chart-topping success on Beatport and was one of the biggest club anthems of 2011. His recent work with Markus Schulz on 'Go', delivering blistering leads and pounding beats, was finally unveiled to the world during a live broadcast of the 'A State of Trance 550' extravaganza in Kiev.Today, Lead Events is excited to announce, for the very first time in New Zealand'¦ DENNIS SHEPERD (Euphonic Records '" Germany).Since his debut in 2007, Dennis Sheperd has become a recognised and reputable name in the world of dance music. Well known on the German clubbing circuit, Dennis has spent the last few years amassing a loyal and devoted following. Now, with an impressive and extensive catalogue of original productions and remixes to his name, along with a successful artist album, 'A Tribute to Life', Dennis is, as described by Gareth Emery, a 'hot name to watch for the future'.<strong>V.I.P</strong>Lead Events will be giving 50 lucky V.I.P ticket holders the opportunity to get to know Dennis during an exclusive pre-event soirée, with a 9pm warm-up set from the man himself. Enjoy Jinro cocktails, have photos taken with Dennis and get your hands on some great merchandise. Plus enjoy the Jinro V.I.P area all night with your V.I.P Lanyard.V.I.P from 8pm at 4:20 Venue.This exclusive pre-event affair with Dennis Sheperd is strictly limited to only 50 V.I.P Tickets. Don't miss out!<strong>TICKETS ON SALE NOW</strong>iTicket: <a href="http://bit.ly/dennisexpress1-Night.co.nz:">http://bit.ly/dennisexpress1-Night.co.nz:</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/dennisnightJoin">http://bit.ly/dennisnightJoin</a> Dennis and the Lead Events crew for one show only, in an intimate club setting at 4:20 Venue, K'Rd, on 19 May 2012. Strictly an R18 event. Doors open 10pm.Special Thanks:Jinro Soju, Pioneer DJ, Biggie.co.nz, 1-Night.co.nz, iTicket.co.nz, Snapstarlive.com, Locknloadpaintball.co.nz, Euphonic Records & George FM
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out the hard way that the risks of downloading through illegal means can be costly mistakes.
The risks of downloading on sites that are not for legal download far outweigh the gains. With each song you download you also receive a bonus of spyware, malware, and viruses to infect your system. You cannot rely on firewalls and antivirus programs to protect you every time you download free music. Sure, they will be able to detect a few corrupted files but for how long? To be on the safe side and to avoid spyware, virus, and legal charges, support legal download sites to enjoy junk free music.
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