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I've been lengthening a lot of my music (including the stuff from Sonny) with the goal to release it all on CD at some time. I've been thinking, though, that maybe releasing my music on iTunes would be a better idea. Here's why:

* Mastering, Producing, and Distributing a CD requires a huge amount of time, and require a large investment upfront before I started to see any return. I'd have to share a large portion of the revenue with CD distributing companies that I figure I'd have to sell at least 250 CD's before I'd even break even (that's each CD selling for $15 plus s&h)!
* A lot of people have iTunes accounts, and find it much more convienient to buy music off of iTunes rather than buy through an online retailer.
* It's cheaper for you, and I see more of the money. Even If the CD had 12 full length tracks (I'm guessing the number would be closer to 10), you'd end up paying at least $1.75 per track once you factor in shipping, whereas on iTunes you'd likely only pay $0.99.
* You can choose exactly what you want to buy, and not have to pay for anything you don't want to hear!

Ultimately, I think an iTunes album would make far more sense, but what do you think? Would you buy my music on iTunes?

On my website (www.davidorr.net) there's a poll where you can answer the question. I'd love it if you took a second to let me know!

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Feb. 12, 2008 | 3:40 PM stickmaster1782 says:

WOOOOOTTTT! 1'st comment!

Feb. 12, 2008 | 7:12 PM DavidOrr responds:

Yeeahhh!

Feb. 12, 2008 | 3:42 PM stickmaster1782 says:

I would totally your music on iTunes! Your music is the best on newgrounds! No, best in the U.S!

Feb. 12, 2008 | 7:13 PM DavidOrr responds:

Thanks! :)

Feb. 12, 2008 | 8:31 PM punk7890 says:

I would totally buy this, I'm a biiiiiiiiiiig fan of your songs ;). Keep on making more! I'm sure one day you will get into music industry.

Feb. 12, 2008 | 10:11 PM DavidOrr responds:

Thanks, I hope so!

Feb. 12, 2008 | 11:24 PM Lacrioso says:

Yes David, I would feel it as my obligation to buy your music! I would feel much better about downloading your tunes if I paid for them. : D

Do it, and I'll be the first to buy it.

Feb. 13, 2008 | 9:21 AM DavidOrr responds:

Thanks man!

Feb. 16, 2008 | 2:29 AM keatnisher says:

hey i commented on ur site and uhm YES DUH i think everyone should get a chance

Feb. 17, 2008 | 1:37 AM DavidOrr responds:

haha thanks!

Feb. 19, 2008 | 8:00 PM Kaiyae says:

Totally agree. iTunes is the way to go!

Feb. 21, 2008 | 12:38 PM DavidOrr responds:

Glad you agree!

Feb. 23, 2008 | 8:37 PM GreenShadow says:

I would definitely buy your music from iTunes!
But what about the music on Newgrounds?

Feb. 24, 2008 | 10:21 AM DavidOrr responds:

Well, that's all free for download, this would be completely new stuff!

Feb. 25, 2008 | 7:50 AM EvilSeed says:

meagghhh.... i cant buy anything form the internetz, i live in an under developed third world country without paypal service, and i dont have acces to credit card...

Feb. 25, 2008 | 12:20 PM DavidOrr responds:

I'm trying to find a way to make my music accessible to as many people as possible, so if you know of any services that you would be able to purchase music from, let me know!

Feb. 27, 2008 | 9:27 PM metaknighttu says:

you know, i think putting it on itunes would be good cause then ppl can make thier own cds of whatever they like.

Mar. 7, 2008 | 3:00 PM SAROTH says:

I would DEFINETLY but it on iTunes, Especially Dawn Of the Sunset. (Can't get enough of that song) Also Dancing with the Spirits/Aincients. You Rock!

Your newest fan,

-Sa'th

Mar. 22, 2008 | 12:08 PM XxdeathpriestxX says:

can't we just listen to it here? or are you going to make exclusives?

Mar. 26, 2008 | 9:24 AM DavidOrr responds:

All of the stuff here I wouldn't put on intunes, since you can alreay download it here for free. The stuff on iTunes would be all new stuff.

Apr. 3, 2008 | 9:24 PM QuadroKitsune says:

Yes, I would.

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:05 PM DavidOrr responds:

Awesome!

Apr. 6, 2008 | 11:11 AM x-Exodus-X says:

I would.

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:05 PM DavidOrr responds:

thanks!

Apr. 6, 2008 | 7:50 PM maverick-mechanic says:

Well, I dislike the program (and Apple products in general), but I would be willing to make a personal sacrifice to get this music. It is well worth the trouble iTunes has caused me in the past.

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:04 PM DavidOrr responds:

awesome, thanks man!

Apr. 10, 2008 | 8:36 PM JohnnyUtah says:

yeah dude, you easily deserve it

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:03 PM DavidOrr responds:

Thanks Johnny!

Apr. 18, 2008 | 2:29 PM StormSeer says:

I think it would be awesome to be able to buy this stuff on iTunes.
I would also like to know what program you use to create this stuff, because it's sounds a lot better then other music programs I've heard.

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:02 PM DavidOrr responds:

I use Cubase to sequence my music, and various sounds designed by East West. Thanks!

Apr. 22, 2008 | 4:42 PM Kaizerwolf says:

David, I would most definatly download your songs off of Itunes. I got a 15$ giftcard for Itunes, and I would certainly spend some of it on the music from Sonny.

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:01 PM DavidOrr responds:

Awesome man, I've already finished Heroic Confrontation, so you'll be able to find that in the stores!

May. 11, 2008 | 1:12 PM Kyuusei16 says:

I would get it from Rap. if you had it there aaaaaaaaand if i could buy it from there that's where i got most of my cd music since it's cheeper that way but yeah if i see it ill try to buy it

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:00 PM DavidOrr responds:

Awesome, thanks for the support!

May. 14, 2008 | 8:09 PM DawnOfDusk says:

If we buy it could we use it for something?
(Flash related)

Jul. 1, 2008 | 7:00 PM DavidOrr responds:

It could be use for anything that's non-commercial!

May. 19, 2008 | 8:23 AM watmat1 says:

now!

Jul. 1, 2008 | 6:59 PM DavidOrr responds:

I'm going as fast as I can!

May. 22, 2008 | 3:24 PM Alias-Visk says:

I'd buy it on iTunes if that was the only way to get it; I don't trust Apple. No qualms about buying your stuff, though, that'd be money well spent!

Jul. 1, 2008 | 6:59 PM DavidOrr responds:

I know how you feel about Apple, I have a few issues with them myself. You'd be able to find my stuff in Napster, Amazon, and CDBaby, as well as other places.

May. 24, 2008 | 10:57 AM Sagamage says:

Your music is my favorite... if you have any new ones comming out will you please email me at zubat-6556@hotmail.com... your music is 10/10

Jul. 1, 2008 | 6:58 PM DavidOrr responds:

Keep an eye on my website/Newgrounds blog for new releases!

May. 24, 2008 | 10:58 AM Sagamage says:

Yes i would defineitly buy it on itunes

Jul. 1, 2008 | 6:57 PM DavidOrr responds:

Awesome!

May. 28, 2008 | 8:36 AM xeriuno says:

DEFINITELY. Your music is awesome!

Jul. 1, 2008 | 6:57 PM DavidOrr responds:

THANKS!!

Jun. 11, 2008 | 7:36 AM TheSoulMan says:

yikes

Jul. 1, 2008 | 6:57 PM DavidOrr responds:

yikes!

Jun. 15, 2008 | 3:41 PM RexKwanDo says:

I think I would definitely buy your music on iTunes, but would it remain under a Creative Commons license? I love to be able to incorporate songs from here on Newgrounds into stuff I make, and I know I could use some of your songs in a video for Youtube.

Jul. 1, 2008 | 6:56 PM DavidOrr responds:

I think I'd keep it under the general Creative Commons License, that being that my music can be used in any non-commercial flash, free of charge.

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