While my iTunes gently weeps, Beatles music deal at impasse |
The on again off again licensing deal between The Beatles releasing their music digitally on iTunes is stalled according to Paul McCartney.
An EMI spokeswoman said: "We have been working hard to secure agreement with Apple Corps. to make the Beatles’ legendary recording catalog available to fans in digital form. Unfortunately the various parties involved have been unable to reach agreement but we really hope everyone can make progress soon."
Please somebody tell me this newest impasse has nothing to do with Jacko. No, it has to do with piracy concerns and also the long running trademark dispute between Apple Corps and Apple the company. McCartney wants their music on iTunes to happen but it’s not only up to him.
Meanwhile, the Rock Band game featuring The Beatles is moving full steam ahead, with the blessing of McCartney, Starr and Apple Corps and should be available by holiday season 2009.
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It’s always the suits who want to restrict access for money’s sake. Meanwhile a whole generation of potential new fans never heard of the Beatles because they aren’t on iTunes.
Comment by Sterling Camden — November 25, 2008 @ 4:59 pm PST
I’m bummed as well….it’ll happen eventually.
Comment by Matt Wardlaw — November 26, 2008 @ 9:49 am PST
Good point, Sterling. Suits shackling the music are only hurting themselves. They have tried to resist just about every avenue of change and the train has already left the station. I guess we know by this that buying the Beatles in DRM-free format is still a long ways off.
Comment by TDavid — November 26, 2008 @ 9:53 am PST
Woah I had no idea that there were artists not on itunes - is this just the Beatles or are there hundreds in a similar situation? It seems crazy that people will want to be buying this stuff to make all those arguing over it more money!
Comment by CC — November 28, 2008 @ 2:36 am PST