News R.E.M. releases open-source videos

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02/15/rem_releases_open-source_videos/1

R.E.M. is encouraging fans to download open-source licensed versions of its music videos and to remix them for distribution via YouTube.

 

I respect them more for doing this.

 

I've never been a big REM fan, but I applaud them for trying something new and I hope is succeeds. Remember, the alternative is more of the same **AA BS

 

Hehe, the RIAA must really hate the established bands right now, they seem to be pulling crazy DRM defying stunts. And if this works i can see more of the rebellious bands doing the same thing.

 

good move, unlike the riaa who knows no other answer than lawsuits and censoring these guys atleast give other options a go to see how they work.

 

and i bet that the RIAA will come out with a press release stating that it was a complete failure....... that R.E.M. lost money.... and that people are all pirates.....

but hurrra for R.E.M. for going open source

 

i bet they use linux software to record their next 'hit' record