Best place to give away free products

[newbeats4u]

Just released a free product called the E-CD.

You get 10 MP3's and a snazzy booklet that is aiming to add art back into music.

I really like the concept and it shows what can be done to improve the music experience in downloaded music.

I am looking to distribute this to the masses. It is completely free and no sign up anything is required.

Does anyone have an idea where the best places would be to target. Is anyone on here interested on having as a download for their customers?

I have started to put it in places but would like a larger list and people thoughts and experiences when trying to give away freebies.

[LicensedToTrade]

A collection of around 10 songs with some artwork you say?

I've heard of a product similar to this before, now let me remember what it is called...oh that is right...an album, you can download them from places like napster, itunes, play.com etc etc.

What kind of rights-management is there for these mp3 files? Are they something you have made?

[newbeats4u]

Yes they are called albums.. but this one is a 10 track compilation of different artists from around the world.

You don't just get the songs and you don't just get artwork you get a full booklet like the old days with CD's.

The reason behind it - When you were shown a music collection what were you treated too? A collection of LP's and CD's. You could sit there for hours flicking through the booklets while you listen to the music. Music was not just about sounds it was high impact visual material. Music back then you could sit down immerse yourself in an afternoon of reminisce of the good old LP's period. Remembering all the crazy artwork and the looks of the band.

What you going to do 40 years from now? Click on a track name and be done with it. Where is the experience in that.

So we did a PDF booklet to go with our album :Inspiration - Ispartio. Each band has a double page which tells you their story, It allows the listener to engage with them and the music in another level.

Then it has all the important information, lyrics and contact information.

A ten track mp3 does not sound special but add the booklet and hear/see music how it should and was intended to be listened too.

I have all the rights to distribute this music, via this album. Ourselves and the musicians have written agreements and they are all thrilled in being involved in something different.

It was an absolute pleasure working with them putting this together, now I just want the world to see it and give those bands something back.

So if you are intrigued download it, does not cost you nothing apart from 3minutes of your time.

[LicensedToTrade]

Yes they are called albums.. but this one is a 10 track compilation of different artists from around the world.

You don't just get the songs and you don't just get artwork you get a full booklet like the old days with CD's.

The reason behind it - When you were shown a music collection what were you treated too? A collection of LP's and CD's. You could sit there for hours flicking through the booklets while you listen to the music. Music was not just about sounds it was high impact visual material. Music back then you could sit down immerse yourself in an afternoon of reminisce of the good old LP's period. Remembering all the crazy artwork and the looks of the band.

What you going to do 40 years from now? Click on a track name and be done with it. Where is the experience in that.

So we did a PDF booklet to go with our album :Inspiration - Ispartio. Each band has a double page which tells you their story, It allows the listener to engage with them and the music in another level.

Then it has all the important information, lyrics and contact information.

A ten track mp3 does not sound special but add the booklet and hear/see music how it should and was intended to be listened too.

I have all the rights to distribute this music, via this album. Ourselves and the musicians have written agreements and they are all thrilled in being involved in something different.

It was an absolute pleasure working with them putting this together, now I just want the world to see it and give those bands something back.

So if you are intrigued download it, does not cost you nothing apart from 3minutes of your time.

Music from around the world you say...what you mean like 'Now that's what I call Music'?

Why can't I just download an album and then go onto google/wikipedia or the artist's own website and look at lyrics and more up to date info there?

I'm still not sure I understand the USP of this album...are the artists on your 10 track collection well known?

[newbeats4u]

These are acts are not superstars no.

If that is what you want to do then do that, it is not the same as having a booklet to keep or collect is it?

One or two of the musicians on the album don't have a website, don't have a wikipedia. That does not mean they are no good. They just have not been able to get the word out yet. Or they can not afford websites etc.

A website page changes and booklet will not- it is something to collect something that is yours - putting art back into music.

My argument is that the booklet attached is an extension from the band to the listener. Now I have been discussing this concept and the concept of downloads and advantages and the extensions bands have now. If you are on linkedin I would gladly show you the divide in thinking over the fact the way music is downloaded now is ruining music.

This booklet will not change and will be specific to this time and this era. A website changes daily and it is not say the band will split and it will all be lost.

Think of all the one hit wonders out there, if they didn't have physical products they would be forgotten - expect there big song.

When your kids or even you got to show off your music collection - you will have to click a song title and there comes up the song- great how easy is that - but you lose the experience of getting to the grips with the band in that era. websites are an extension yes, but a different one. Albums and music is better when it is accompanied by something. The musicians can either use to show of art or words. It creates a full music experience.

I am not claiming it to be the answers just my contribution on securing that the way used to be listened to is not forgotten today

[newbeats4u]

This current one has also given a chance for these bands to do this. Otherwise they may have concentrated on just the music and not got anything to back up their image or have an extension

[Moneymakingmummy]

Hi
If you would like some help promoting your free items, I am happy to do it for you, I can post them on my website that promotes freebies, I would also be happy to promote this in forums for you.

Just let me know thanks t

[cmcp]

I think your approach is all wrong. Why would someone want to download your E-CD? It takes time.

I want to download is things that I want, things I desire. I find music through many channels, not normally though a compilation CD with no hooks to get me in.

If you are on linkedin I would gladly show you the divide in thinking over the fact the way music is downloaded now is ruining music.

Just to add to this - there's never been a better time for an artist to have an international platform for expressing themselves.

Downloading is killing the music industry. Good. It exploits bands and artists. The problem in the music industry all along has been the middle man. Now bands don't need the middle man the industry is in chaos.

Things are changing, not being ruined.

[estwig]

Bittorrent.

:)

[skyhi2]

Hush your mouth Estwig,youll have the legal boys n girlys on yer back :D

I`ll pop in and have a looksee newbeats,i like your site.

Skyhi2.

[Bettingleague]

Hi,

If you are giving away freebies, I see a lot of people do this in London. Just stand outside a tube station, although I do not know if you need permission for this.

[David White]

I have the perfect place for you, we work with a digital magazine called 'Fan the Fire' which mixes art and music in the content. They have an average of over 140k readers every month and the rates start from £99 for a half page advert so it is really low-cost. PM me if you want more info.

[newbeats4u]

I am not trying to be the middle man but the full site will try and avoid the middle man putting the artists in touch with the right people at the right price for their standard.

Granted you may not of downloaded this stuff if you had not seen it on the telly or heard it on the radio. But it is not just about the music. The concept is to give these acts a further extension that stays a constant throughout their existence. It is about the visual experience as well as the sound experience.

When I say ruining music I mean, music is losing that complete experience. It is good that bands have a better chance of getting heard but the way the music is listened to has changed which is a shame because you can not beat going through someone's LP collection or even CD and looking through the memorabilia. It is something that is constant and does not change. It is collectable and adds that visual experience. People argue you get this from a website but you don't. Yes you can read about the band look at pictures. But websites change over time, band members change, music style changes, booklets whether it be old style printed or digital, stay constant.

I would hope the notions above would at least be intriguing enough to tempt a download. The fact that it is legitimately free and boasts some up and coming talent.

To sum things up, I down want to stop downloading and I am not saying it is not the way to go - because it is. Download is quicker and easier for the consumer to get onto their MP3 players which where most people listen to music now. But what I am saying with a download you are not getting the full experience that CD provides you with. I just don't want to show off my music collection to my kids on hard drive full of mp3. I want them to have the same experience I had of immersing myself into the visual aspect as well as the music. That is the downloaded music experience.

Thanks skyhi. I will get in contact with you makingmoneymum. As it is downloaded product the cost to put it into cd would be high. The best way to do it would be to print download cards but at the moment finances do not allow me to do that just yet.

I will have a think about the paid advertising but for the above reason I dont think it is possible just yet. Thank you for the information though