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the most mysterious and expensive album of all time was announced by the Wu-Tang Clan as a protest against the devaluation of creativity in the age of the inter
by WarOnPrivacy 2y ago
the most mysterious and expensive album of all time was announced by the Wu-Tang Clan as a protest against the devaluation of creativity in the age of the internet
In regards to a top-earning artist with a secure position, "devaluation" here sounds a lot like "demonetization".
So was WTC protesting how the internet negatively impacted gatekeeping and artist anointing - and how the internet allows more small artists to get a foothold?
- throwawaycities 2y agoI posted because the entire thing is so fascinating from distribution, legal rights, to the unimaginable chain of custody/ownership (which included the Department of Justice who auctioned it to the current owner). In addition to what you quoted it is said it was also inspired by musical patronage in the Renaissance. I’m sure there is some truth to all of the above but also just marketing. It originally sold at auction for $2M, and I would imagine/hope they could have made multiples that through a standard release.
- WarOnPrivacy 2y ago> It originally sold at auction for $2M, and I would imagine/hope they could have made multiples that through a standard release. It is my experience that once folks achieve wealth thru copyright, they fixate on controlling their IP. Both money and control override nuance-based sense and social good but control will commonly trump money. I don't know WTC and am not speaking to their specific motivations - beyond suggesting this copyright profile could be in play.