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  1. I like the idea of releasing full Bruce concerts to fans and some of the moral outrage on Bruce fan sites is ridiculous and lacking in perspective (e.g. see http://stayhardstayhungry.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/total-disaster-as-springsteen-tries-to-sell-recordings-of-live-shows/#comments)

    Bruce as the artist is entitled to set a value on his work and going by Wrecking Ball stats, you could argue that an average of 28 songs per show at $40 ain't the worst value. Plus, he's probably owed a few quid for all the readily available free bootlegs already on the interweb.

    However, is there a practical point to the USBstick/wristband thingy in this? It does seem superfluous or am I missing something? Surely there is no need for a physical artefact in this operation.
    Would it not be simpler to issue a download code that can be used to download the full concert in mp3 format from some Boss site?
  2. even though others sell triple cd at 17,99$, 40$ could be a bit reasonable right for the triple cd with a good package and whatever; definitely not for mp3!

    ah i forgot we have to fatten live nation too
  3. Originally posted by TheRefugee:I like the idea of releasing full Bruce concerts to fans and some of the moral outrage on Bruce fan sites is ridiculous and lacking in perspective (e.g. see http://stayhardstayhungry.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/total-disaster-as-springsteen-tries-to-sell-recordings-of-live-shows/#comments)

    Bruce as the artist is entitled to set a value on his work and going by Wrecking Ball stats, you could argue that an average of 28 songs per show at $40 ain't the worst value. Plus, he's probably owed a few quid for all the readily available free bootlegs already on the interweb.

    However, is there a practical point to the USBstick/wristband thingy in this? It does seem superfluous or am I missing something? Surely there is no need for a physical artefact in this operation.
    Would it not be simpler to issue a download code that can be used to download the full concert in mp3 format from some Boss site?

    There's something special about owning a physical memory of a great show you attend. A guitar pick, a setlist, a drumstick, whatever. In this case, an official USB stick. Having the show instantly transfered after it's ended to a pendrive that you can carry even listen to in the comeback home doesn't seem like a bad option at all. But I agree with ronnie-clover, I think $40 is excessive for a lossy, non-physical, unedited recording of the show.
  4. The article by Erik Flannigan on the backstreets website quoting a 'source close to the tour' explains the thinking behind the USB wristband and seems to indicate that this is simply the first step by Bruce & Co. and is not the be-all and end-all of the concert download solution, but for now is just another item for the merchandise table. worth a look.
  6. That is splendid.
  7. "Pricing will match Pearl Jam's." - it's clear where they get the inspiration from
  8. .. and the title of the news .. "it's evolution baby!" hehehe

    happy he heard my advice ...


  10. They could just use footage from the world premiere, that would have been ok with me
  11. They should have also filmed it in Brisbane somewhere, in homage to the song's roots hehe
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