According to the Wall Street Journal's Loretta Chao
--Internet users in China can search for songs by singer, song or album title on Google's search page and then download licensed music files for free.
Under the experimental business model, the companies would provide high-quality recordings of licensed music for free, which is unprecedented in China. Read the full article click here.
In 2007 we talked about the New Music Business Model and the various revenue streams that embodied it. You'll want to view the New Music Business Model to see how nearly 12 months later how the information is coming full circle and being attempted on a very large scale. Additionally, there's details on how some are using technology to monetize their intellectual property ie music. The Make Money Online video speaks to this dynamic.
How will Orphan Legislation and offering music for free help and/or hurt musicians, recording artists, music producers and music publishers?
