This has nothing to do with musicians getting paid. I am a professional musician (read:not wedding musician) and love Seeqpod. Ever wanted to find out that random song you heard somewhere, but don't actually like it or want to purchase it? Ever feel like playing that old song that you used to like back in the day at some party, but would be mortified to actually posses it? It was a godsend when I was teaching guitar lessons. Seeqpod is handy. And unarguably has helped artists gain new listeners and exposure, not to mention just to let people hear more than the first 10 seconds of some random tune to see if they like it.

The issue here is hosting vs. search capabilities linked to copywritten material.
I personally believe that search engines should not be restricted in any way. I'm trying to look for something - not be given an "approved" list of "safe" search results. It's the internet for godsake's not a kindergarten playground. If it's out there (including copywritten material) I should have some way of searching/finding it. Plus, Seeqpod never actually gave you the song. Not only did they not host it, but they did not allow you to download it or actually own a digital copy (which in my eyes is where the actual copywrite gets broken, not just playing it with no actual hard or soft copy)

It sickens me to find the record industry clearly floundering in the face of new technological opportunities. Big labels seem content to make some big money grab now- at the hands of their own fans, customers and would-be potential business partners- instead of having the forethought to evolve and adapt to a new market and new technology. Did any of these labels approach Seeqpod about a potentially profitable mutual business agreement? No, they'd rather just grab their money on the way to the bottom.

It is so important to see that musicians get the money due them. I play live and also record with other artists.  Musicians must continue to fight for the right to get paid for our creativity and originality and talent.