George Michael to allow free downloads

marvinbarcelona · 10th March 2004, 20:01

George Michael is to retire from the music business. He will continue to make music, but will offer it free to download on the internet. He will ask people to make a donation, which he will then give away to charity.

Michael has said he has made more than enough money.

Don't like his music, but fair play to the man.

Story

Cylob · 10th March 2004, 20:08

I don't believe it.

But then, he's had more than his share of trouble with Sony. Well done George.

Mrs_Mia_Wallace · 10th March 2004, 20:14

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Originally posted by marvinbarcelona
Don't like his music, but fair play to the man.

My thoughts exactly, I think it is a nice gesture - if he will really do that - and may other artists follow in his footsteps!

Mia

lostonline · 10th March 2004, 22:00

Same here, I don't like his music but good move that others should follow

Xerxes · 11th March 2004, 09:11

I think his music is no longer commercially viable... this move makes sense.

Twilightseer · 11th March 2004, 10:10

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Originally posted by Xerxes
I think his music is no longer commercially viable... this move makes sense.

Ditto. I wouldn't even download his crap if I was paid money for that

Triton4 · 11th March 2004, 14:01

I am one who actually likes his music

horse-fly · 11th March 2004, 14:36

i like his stuff too...

Rovastar · 11th March 2004, 15:10

hehe I was speaking to a music producer a few months ago now and many record compnaies were hesitant to offer Geogre Michael a recoring contract. So he release a single or two without major backing if they sold really well he would have got offered a decent record deal.

They did not sell well. And now George says he has enough money and want to give away free....so nothing to do with the fact the record companies did not want him then.

Mr Jones · 11th March 2004, 15:11

How can you say that however when he has a Sony recording deal in his back pocket and a new album due out some time in '04?

I can't say I'm a George fan, Mrs Jones has a few of his albums, some of his later stuff is ok and quite listenable, and good for getting the ladies in da mood for lurve, which is strange when you consider...

Cylob · 11th March 2004, 17:22

In the realms of pop, one of the greatest albums of all time:

If you say you don't like it, you..... are..... lying!

NJK · 12th March 2004, 07:27

if he can't sell it anymore he should consider making a lot of people happy by ending his career and never make another album again.

that would please me far more than giving away his awfull music for free.

and for a title to his next album ( seen above in one of the posts)

how about "songs about picking up guys in public bathrooms" just a random thought about a title for it

10th March 2004, 20:01	#1
marvinbarcelona Major Dude Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: m/cr, UK Posts: 1,143	George Michael to allow free downloads George Michael is to retire from the music business. He will continue to make music, but will offer it free to download on the internet. He will ask people to make a donation, which he will then give away to charity. Michael has said he has made more than enough money. Don't like his music, but fair play to the man. Story It's been said that I could start an arguement in an empty room.....I see no reason to disbelieve this.

10th March 2004, 20:08	#2
Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	I don't believe it. But then, he's had more than his share of trouble with Sony. Well done George. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

10th March 2004, 22:00	#4
lostonline Where am I? (Major Dude) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 680	Same here, I don't like his music but good move that others should follow Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try. -- Homer Simpson

11th March 2004, 15:10	#9
Rovastar Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: London, England Posts: 3,632	hehe I was speaking to a music producer a few months ago now and many record compnaies were hesitant to offer Geogre Michael a recoring contract. So he release a single or two without major backing if they sold really well he would have got offered a decent record deal. They did not sell well. And now George says he has enough money and want to give away free....so nothing to do with the fact the record companies did not want him then. "Rules are for the guidance of wisemen and the obedience of fools" Visuals - Morphyre www.Morphyre.com

11th March 2004, 17:22	#11
Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	In the realms of pop, one of the greatest albums of all time: If you say you don't like it, you..... are..... lying! Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

11th March 2004, 09:11	#5
Xerxes Capitalist Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: my 4 Houses on Park Place Posts: 8,688	I think his music is no longer commercially viable... this move makes sense.

11th March 2004, 14:01	#7
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	I am one who actually likes his music

11th March 2004, 14:36	#8
horse-fly Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,360	i like his stuff too...

11th March 2004, 15:11	#10
Mr Jones Nothing to say... Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: UK Posts: 23,098	How can you say that however when he has a Sony recording deal in his back pocket and a new album due out some time in '04? I can't say I'm a George fan, Mrs Jones has a few of his albums, some of his later stuff is ok and quite listenable, and good for getting the ladies in da mood for lurve, which is strange when you consider...

12th March 2004, 07:27	#12
NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,104	if he can't sell it anymore he should consider making a lot of people happy by ending his career and never make another album again. that would please me far more than giving away his awfull music for free. and for a title to his next album ( seen above in one of the posts) how about "songs about picking up guys in public bathrooms" just a random thought about a title for it Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

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