Change Quote by Ryuichi Sakamoto
“In the old days, people shared music; they didn't care who made it. A song would be owned by a village, and anyone could sing it, change the words, whatever. That is how humans treated music until the late 19th century. Now, with the Internet, we are going back to having tribal attitudes towards music.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Interview on Music and Culture, 2020
Historically music belonged to communities, not individuals, and modern digital sharing revives that collective ownership mindset.
In simple terms: Music used to be communal; now the internet brings back that vibe.
Key Takeaway
Embrace sharing while respecting creators.
Themes
community
ownership
digital culture
tradition
collectivism
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
cultural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- folk festivals
- online streaming platforms
- collaborative songwriting
- public performances
Key Concepts
cultural diffusion
intellectual property
social media
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor communal music traditions while supporting artists?
- What policies protect both creators and community sharing?
A Different Perspective
Balancing open sharing with fair compensation is challenging.
![“It ain't this big I, little You. Music is to be shared. Music is not a hustle. [Hip hop's become] cultural stripmining [by the major labels]. Some people get into this music to make a killing but music is a way to make a living.” quote by Chuck D](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/chuck-d-2065_bigs_it-ain-t-this-big-i-little-you-music-is_1548865.jpg)
