In recent times, the music industry worldwide has been suffering from obtaining the right pathway for marketing their products. The reach of internet for most people makes illegal music download much popular. This results a big drop in sales of CDs worldwide. Statistic shown a 15% drop per annum on CD sales and a 30% increase in illegal download per annum. This shouldn't be continued. However, east asia telecommunication giant Maxis Corporation are making millions through music sales over their website www.maxis.com.my / www.hotlink.com.my. A very small royalties were given to the prime producer of the music after a significant amount being paid to the Internet Service Providers. This shouldn't be continued as some other companies deals with entirely different industries gains the profit from music sales. Music producers, artist, singers, musicians are cracking out their heads on a new sources of music marketing with no other biggies 'companies' involved. Some artist local artist have tried out some different ways of marketing their music. (Not selling). The well known Karen Kong markets here voice through websites such as friendster.com. People start liking her voice and of course her look and thats how she becomes famous now. Sites like youtube has been a source of music marketing for some International artist like Yogi B. However these are just newly invented marketing options. But, its time for the entire industry to find a new source of music selling. These are questions running up on my brain ever since I met Mr Roodney from FUSE Records, Petaling Jaya a few weeks back. It was a pleasure talking to him and discuss about the various issues related to the so called 'dying' music industry in Malaysia. Unlike other countries that can still survive. Mr Roodney, thanks for the time shared and the wonderful ride to HELP with your "sound blasting" BMW.
