A Copyfighter’s Musings

Engadget posted JD Lasica’s lengthy interview with Napster CEO Chris Gorog (via PostPlay).  Two particularly interesting quotes:

In response to a question about music licensing: “[A] compulsory
licensing of the music publishing would be a tremendous windfall for
digital music. It would be
a win-win-win for everyone. It would get more content out there for
consumers to enjoy. It would help propel our
business, letting us get closer to that celestial jukebox. All of these
teeny little music publishers from all over the
world would have an opportunity for substantial income. Compulsory
licensing is being discussed in Washington, and we’d
love for it to happen.”  (See also: the recent hearing on the mechanical compulsory license, as well as my notes on last year’s hearing.)

In response to a question regarding Napster’s catalog depth: “85 to 90
percent of the top 100 searches on Napster are successful. Consumers,
nine times out
of 10, will find what they’re looking for.”

Filed by Derek Slater at 7:35 pm under General news