Right. It is confusing.

Further, I don't think any of us had in mind what YouTube has done when we signed up for CD distribution. Why would anyone buy tracks now, if they can just get them off YouTube for free? Google may have made a way for this to be legal, but it's a serious nail in the coffin of musicians who are not benefiting.

I've been fortunate in my career to play with the best in the world, but also to be able to do something else for a living. Stuff like this confirms the decision.


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