So no, I have little (basically none) sympathy for the music industry, and I am hoping a big shakeout occurs whereby people will rediscover local and regional artists, and that the artists themselves can find a business model that will allow them to continue performing without the BS of the industry. The music industry is comprised of just too many types who use the current distribution system and payolla type schemes to maintain their extravagant lifestyles and act as gatekeepers for artists and fans alike. Downloading and burning music involves a significant investment of time and hardware. If CD's were priced at $5 instead of $20, the entire file-sharing culture would disappear.
Does it make any economic sense for a movie soundtrack CD to sell for more than the DVD of the same movie?
ok so where does each dollar go? Who gets how much of each dollar. The teamsters get a slice for trucking the CD. Where do the pennies go in each dollar? Who will loose if there is direct distribution?