As of now bootlegging music is illegal. As I read the article by Pete Rojas at the end when he said should this type of music be only available to those able to pay licensing fee, I thought absolutely not. If this music is a genre like any other its the expression of the creator. Where the bits and pieces originated from isn't as interesting as what was made to create something completely different from its origins. He made some key ideas about the fear of the music industry, they shouldn't be attacking this new form of genre but help in its production to be available to listeners everywhere. Even though its seen as a threat there is potential for it to be a good thing if handled properly.
I think one of the points this article showed to me was, that bootlegging is an advancement in the creativity of music. Just as the internet will continue to increase in its possibilities, bootlegging creates the opportunity of old hits to once again be introduced to the new generations. There is an appreciation in how someone can mix some of the old hits with the new to create something new altogether. Even though the music industry is afraid of losing money, Pete goes over the fact that those who are creating the bootlegs are not altogether profiting financially. Bootlegging is just showing how people are able, to now interact and create with the music they know by means of technology.
Its a joke how these artists and producers are getting all bent out of shape about people using their stuff, when its actually free publicity. They must not put two and two together. its like once i hear a song in a remix, more then likely im gonna check out the original. and yea its crazy what people are able to do meow with computers and what not
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