How To Download Cheap And Legal MP3 Files?
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For $0.99, you can get a song at Napster, iTunes and other MP3 store that sell DRM protected music. Then you would have to download an extra software: agent or client (download manager full of spyware), deal with DRM issues, worry about compatability with your MP3 player or iPod. Moreover you can not preview a song (or have only 30-sec preview in low quality). And you would have to pay $0.99 a song! Does it worth it? That makes it cost about $4,000 to fill up your 20 gig player!
But there are now several MP3 sites out there that change it! My favorite one is MP3Panda. You don't need to install any program, you are able to use just your regular web browser. An average song costs just $0.10. Which means you could fill that 20Gig iPod for only $120 or that 80G iRiver for $200. Doesn't that seem more reasonable? Unlike most other music downloading services the presented files are not protected at all. You can do whatever you want with the music files: burn audio CDs, share it with friends, transfer music to your portable mp3 player, phone etc. - there are no limits. Completely DRM free, the way music should be.
If you've never heard of it, you might have some questions: How can it be so cheap? Is it legal? Is it safe to pay by credit card?
How Can it Be So Cheap? Most of the sites are based in Russia and follow Russian copyright laws--and the Russian market. An average legit CD in Russia costs about $1 in U.S. Dollars. Copyright law in Russia makes sure some of that money goes to the artist and publisher. Just as you could stock up on cheap music in Russia, or cheap film in Singapore, these sites let you buy MP3s at Russian rates and import it into the U.S, or any other country.
Is it Legal? Yes, it is. It abides by all copyright and customs laws of Russia and the U.S. It is legal both for the sites to sell mp3s and for International consumers to purchase those songs without any fear of repercussions.
All of these sites has signed agreements for this with Rightholders Federation for Collective Copyright Management of Works Used Interactively (FAIR). According to license the Internet-projects, have the right to use musical compositions by providing downloads. Under the license agreement they pays out fees to FAIR for downloaded materials that are subject to the Russian Federation Copyright And Related Rights Law. FAIR manages intellectual rights in the Russian Federation. All third party distributors licensed by FAIR are required to pay a portion of the revenue to the FAIR. FAIR in turn, is obligated to pay most of that money (aside from small portion it needs for operating expenses) to artists. Both Russian and foreign.
Is it safe to pay by credit card? Credit card payments are processed by a third party payment processors. These companies are verified by companies like Visa and Mastercard (and you can check it on the sites). No one has ever reported credit card abuse as a result of payments made to them. You are quite safe using your credit card with these companies.
My favorite websites providing legal and cheap mp3 music are:
1. MP3Panda
2. Soundike
3. Legalsounds
More information and detailed review of every site I found interesting you can see at my blog "Comparing MP3 downloading services"
More about Cheap Legal MP3 Downloads
- MP3Panda is Down: Official Announcement
Couple of days ago, official representative of MP3Panda (also known as MP3Fiesta for a long time) said that the site is 'no longer active', and they decided to 'give up'. Reasons are still unknown, but some say it's all about RIAA fight against so called 'Russian MP3 Sites' - dozen of resources providing cheap and legal mp3 music run by russian enthusiasts. That means that we have lost one of the largest mp3 resources. MP3Panda is down, but don't be down! There are several mp3 sites out there to become a real alternative to the site (remember allofmp3?) - you can find good reviews of cheap and legal mp3 sites at Badbee site. Stay tuned for more information on MP3Panda and other MP3 sites.
- Download Christmas Music
If you didn’t notice yet, it’s December and Christmas is just around the corner. That means it’s about the time to get into the right mood for the Holidays. So drop the shopping bags, lean back, relax, and listen to some good seasonal music. I have collected some pages that provide online Christmas music downloads. Some of them are free, others are cheap, so you can get that Holidays emotions. Feels Like Christmas The first page provides free online Christmas music downloads, primarily from independent artists. Songs are gathered into the categories “Contemporary Vocal” and “Traditional Vocal“. To download an mp3 file, go to the respective category, right-click on the Download button and select “Save Link As…” from the context menu. New Christmas Music At New Christmas Music you will find Christmas songs, traditional Christmas carols, Christmas plays and Christmas CDs.Songs are available in up to three different formats: mp3, wma, and midi. To download an mp3 file, right-click on the Download button and select “Save Link As…” from the context menu.Christmas MPFree This page contains mp3′s, midis and scores. You can browse songs by the categories traditional vocal or instrumental, contemporary vocal or instrumental, and midi. Recently added files are featured on the start page.You can listen to the songs through Winamp by clicking the respective button. To download, proceed as described before. Top Christmas Songs THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS ALBUMS Now That's What I Call Christmas 3 Price: $3.24 Download The Christmas Collection Price: $0.90 Download 101 Christmas Songs Price: $8.55 Download Christmas Hits Price: $5.40 Download Christmas Songs Price: $1.08 Download James Taylor at Christmas Price: $1.08 Download Merry Christmas Price: $0.99 Download WOW Christmas Price: $2.70 Download Elvis Christmas Album Price: $1.08 Download More Christmas albums:Christmas Greetings from MP3Sale Classic Xmas Songs album from Soundike
- MP3Fiesta Alternatives
While MP3Fiesta is down for maintenance (hopefully they're updating music library, or implementing a new bonuses, or preparing major sale ;) - you can use one of the following alternative mp3 providers: 1. MP3Panda (mp3fiesta mirror) 2. Soundike (great bonuses) 3. Legalsounds (great music library) 4. MP3Sale (discounts) more mp3 websites and new ones are described and compared at Compare MP3 Websites blog
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