Garth Brooks Launches New Digital Music Service

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Garth Brooks Launches New Digital Music Service, Details Release Of Digital Music
September 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM (PT)

GARTH BROOKS has finally announced the release of his music via digital platforms, but ITUNES will not be receiving the business. BROOKS has unveiled the beta launch of GHOSTTUNES, a full-service music store giving users the ability to listen to the music they purchase on the platform and device of their choice.

GHOSTTUNES ushers in the digital distribution debut of BROOKS' complete catalog. The bundle will include his existing music and videos as well as pre-order for his 2014 and recently announced 2015 album for the total sum of $29.99.

Highlighting the ability of artists to dictate the direction of the release of their music, GHOSTTUNES will offer the BROOKS mega-bundle, including all eight studio albums with full digital updates, a new "Double Live 25th Anniversary Edition" featuring 30 songs and 30 videos, and an instant download of the new single, "People Loving People." A bonus track, "Send 'Em On Down The Road" will also be available as an instant download with the bundle, and other songs from BROOKS' upcoming album will automatically arrive in the user's GHOSTTUNES "locker" as they are made available prior to the release of the complete album on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th.

"When I decided to 'go digital' I didn't find an existing way that really fit how I wanted to do it," stated BROOKS. "I shared my dream with some amazing minds and together have created something really special -- GHOSTTUNES. This is a site that treats music with the utmost respect, where our job every day is to offer music the way the artists want to share it to the listeners who live for and love it. That's a job I hope I can do every day."

GHOSTTUNES will utilize a new concept allowing users to listen to music from their personal "locker" upon purchase without downloading the content to a device. Purchases can also be downloaded to the phone, tablet, or computer and will interact with the player of your choice.

The new concept will allow artists to present music to fans in a manner of their choosing, allowing the artists to decide to offer a full album for purchase, singles only, or any other creative variation thereof. The result of the collaborations between GHOSTTUNES and artists of varying genres will include making music available from well-known artists besides BROOKS between now and the holidays.

GHOSTTUNES will offer a catalog of songs and products with music from some of the world's biggest labels, including the three largest: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, and WARNER MUSIC GROUP. Exclusive creative bundles will also be offered, along with albums at a range of prices and singles available for 99 cents and $1.29.

"Anyone familiar with the music industry knows the passion GARTH has for bridging the wants and needs of artists and fans -- something that the entire team has used as a guiding principle in the creation of GHOSTTUNES," said GHOSTTUNES CEO RANDY BERNARD. "Today is a great day for fans of music and those that create it, and just wait until you see what we have planned next -- you won't have to wait long."

Visit www.GhostTunes.com for additional information.

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[bat1990]

Sounds like the first steps in a new direction for digital music services, possibly away from major label/corporate control (???)

[KeepDeanWeird]

Garth's biggest public complain seems to be a la carte, but I suspect it's really about control. I can't imagine why iTunes, Amazon, Google Play would object to "album only" - they already do for all the NOW series, Beyonce was same for a couple of weeks, etc.. Frankly, it's not a big deal. Anyway, it will be interesting to watch this service and see if it gets any traction. Competition is good, which leads to more deals for consumers.

[HolidayGuy]

That's a pretty good deal for someone who may not have any of his material. Does he have two albums coming out between this year and next?

[onebuffalo]

Sept 8, 2014 12:19:55 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

That's a pretty good deal for someone who may not have any of his material. Does he have two albums coming out between this year and next?

Yes.

Wise decision?:

www.billboard.com/articles/business/6244029/garth-brooks-itunes-ghosttunes

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I don't know whether this is a smart move. The situation about not being able to purchase individual tracks is something that may drive away potential customers. I think they should evaluate that. I think it's great that artists look for new and creative ways to put out their music, but truth is that competition is really tough. Only time will tell if GhostTunes will have visibility or vanish like a ghost.

[YourFaveIsAFlop]

Well since the site has been down since their announcement, they're not exactly off to a great start.

[Caviar]

Sept 8, 2014 13:44:59 GMT -5 onebuffalo said:

Sept 8, 2014 12:19:55 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

That's a pretty good deal for someone who may not have any of his material. Does he have two albums coming out between this year and next?

Yes.

Wise decision?:

www.billboard.com/articles/business/6244029/garth-brooks-itunes-ghosttunes

Good article. I like the fact that BB touched on revenue instead of units sold when comparing new and old digital models.

[kanimal]

Sept 8, 2014 14:08:21 GMT -5 Musicguy said:

I don't know whether this is a smart move. The situation about not being able to purchase individual tracks is something that may drive away potential customers. I think they should evaluate that. I think it's great that artists look for new and creative ways to put out their music, but truth is that competition is really tough. Only time will tell if GhostTunes will have visibility or vanish like a ghost.

Didn't people like Jay-Z and Kid Rock have a similar issue a while back (regarding demanding that people buy the album in full)?  I feel like I remember that...