Summary of the music industry

Summarise what you have learned about the state of the music industry of 2011.

I believe that the music industry has now become very technical, using technology to even play music, not many recording companies use actual instruments for every song they record and produce. Simply because the music industry has evolved, making it a lot easier for the listeners to illegally download music off the internet and therefore not paying for it. Because of this, the music artists are forced to get a profit out of their music albums by promoting their self through touring a lot more now than music artists did in the 1990's.
I also believe that the music which is seen as mainstream seem to be all pop music with the one off alternative songs in the charts. It disappoints me to how the music industry has evolved from bands in garages having a dream to express their lyrics, prove that they are talented through hard work and dedication. To the reality t.v shows of singing 'competitions' that win you fame such as X factor and Pop idol. Many successful (not all) artists in the music industry have had the easy way into the charts by the help of television shows or schools that aim to throw you into the industry such as Brit school. It has become more about the fame and glamour than it is the actual spirit and desperation to express their songs and share their stories inside their lyrics.
Overall, in 2011, the industry surrounds itself in online downloads from either iTunes, Youtube etc. Making the music industry a difficult career if they are aiming for a rich a famous lane as their are literally million dreamers. 50% of them are most likely to be yearning for the fame more than the actual excitement and amazing opportunity it would be to perform your own songs and music in front of hundreds of people.