Bottom Quote by Colin Meloy
“Music has been already devalued by the consumer. There's an expectation that it should be free so the race to the bottom has already been won.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Industry Commentary, 2015
Consumer expectations treat music as free, driving prices down and devaluing the art form.
In simple terms: Music is seen as free, lowering its value.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair compensation for artists.
Themes
music economics
consumer culture
valuation
digital distribution
artist rights
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
social
economic
When to use this quote
- concert pricing
- fan subscription models
- artist licensing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Copyright law
streaming royalties
price elasticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives can encourage paying for music?
- How can artists sustain income in a free‑access market?
A Different Perspective
Free expectations may persist despite advocacy.
![“Of course the concept is to give people samples to get them hooked, I get that. But to continuously give away our music, that's the reason why you don't see [many] rap award shows anymore, the reason that you don't see rappers in commercials anymore; because we have allowed our music to be devalued.” quote by David Banner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/855/david-banner-27948_award-shows_of-course-the-concept-is-to-give-people_1908939.jpg)
