Thursday, May 3, 2012

Searching For Great Music Which Is Legal And Does Not Cost Anything

By William Stanway


You can find a lot of different sources for some great music. It will not cost anything, and it is completely legal. Here are some sources that you may wish to consider.

Classical Music

You may be able to find any different classical selections as you search the Web. Many of these beautiful creations are hundreds of year old, and are in the public domain. When something enters public domain, there is no copyright protecting it. It is free to record and enjoy, as you wish. A lot of websites like Classiccat have a great deal of selections to choose from. They are free to download and enjoy, and you can search by title or composer.

Streaming Audio

There are many good songs and albums that you can listen to, as long as you are online. Streaming audio allows you to listen to songs from an Internet source. Some are of high quality and very up to date. However, streaming media cannot be downloaded or copied to hard drives or MP3 players. You must listen to it from the Internet.

A lot of sites offer the opportunity to stream audio recordings to your computer. You can go to a site like Altsounds and listen to all kinds of recordings. You can also read reviews about your favorite artists and their new releases. Although a few songs can be downloaded, most can only be received by streaming audio.

Indie

Indie stands for independent recording artists that do not record on major labels. Often times, well known artists will promote songs and albums, and you may be able to download or listen to many songs for free. Some may have a fee, but it is still possible to find a great deal of songs without cost, this way. Two examples of websites that feature and review independent artists, are Indierockcafe, and Dmusic.

New Artists

A lot of new bands and artists are just getting started in the business. As a promotion, they often offer their songs online, free of charge. This will help them become known, and may create a demand for their services. Websites like Unsignedbandweb is an excellent way to check out some of the new and upcoming talent in the industry. You might get free songs from a band that will someday be a household name.

Just For Kids

Small children enjoy music as much as anyone else. The good thing about many children songs is, many are in public domain. This will make is much easier to find free versions to download or stream to your computer. There are also sites dedicated to providing quality content for small children. One such website is Freekidmusic.

Conclusion

There is a great deal of songs and audio recordings on the Web. Some of them may be enjoyed without cost, and are perfectly legal. For those that are fond of classical creations, there are many selections that are in public domain. This makes downloading much easier to do. Streaming media is another way to enjoy songs and videos. However, you must be connected to the Internet and they cannot be downloaded. Indie websites feature independent artists that do not work for major companies. Some of their work is available for no charge. Many new bands offer their albums and songs as a promotion, so they can become well-known. You may also find a lot of websites that features songs for small children. Many of these sites will have great music for kids, and it will be free.




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