Truth Or Lie: Are There Free Authorized Music Downloading Web Sites

By Author: Isaiah Henry
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If you are a great lover of music, a collector, or just occasionally listen to your favorite songs, consider using the internet to get your music. Because of the ability to download free legal music online, many stores (once called �record� stores) are doing poorly or going out of business. The convenience the internet offers really just cannot be beat. You do not have to worry about opening or closing times to make your purchases. The internet is at your service around-the-clock, every single day of the year.

When first starting out, many people are amazed at how much music is available from downloading sites. It is not an exaggeration to say that almost every song (performed by every artist) is available if you search long enough. Searching the internet for your favorite songs is a simple process too.

If you are new at the music downloading process, there are a few things you should know upfront. The vast majority of sites do charge a small fee per song � sometimes as little as twenty-five cents. Some sites claim you can download free, legal music to your heart�s content. In ...
... most cases, that is simply not true. If you are given access to download hundreds of songs at no cost, you may be dealing with an illegal website or vendor.

These illegal free music download sites try to operate under the radar. Many times they are successful; other times they are not. The music they are making available at no cost to the public is actually considered stolen � you will also hear of it referred to as music that has been pirated or hijacked. Many states and countries around the world now prosecute citizens caught downloading hijacked music. So, be careful if you are new at this � know who you are dealing with and exactly what they have to offer.

If you are visiting a site that promises �all music downloads free all the time�, beware, you may be dealing with an illegal website. These sites don�t actually own the music, so it is not theirs to give away. Some years back, many people got their music downloads this way; that is not the case any longer. Due to stricter laws now in place, people caught downloading music illegally can be prosecuted by law enforcement.

It hardly seems rational to break the law to obtain free music downloads, when you can buy legal versions at very reasonable prices. What do we mean by reasonable? Well, many sites offer packages (usually per month) where songs can cost as little as $0.25 to download. Other sites offer downloads at a cost of about $0.99 per song (without a package plan) and that is still really cheap. You can download songs to your Mp3, cell phone or laptop and have favorite tunes with you wherever you go.

You can save the song to a CD and play it in your car. While carrying a �transistor radio� once was the only way to take your music with you, the internet (through music downloading sites) has changed that forever.