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The Distortion of Sound (2014)
Director: Jacob Rosenberg
Cast: Mike Shinoda, Quincy Jones, Slash, Snoop Dogg
Runtime22 min
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The last two decades have seen a striking decline in the quality of sound and listening experience. Compressed music, MP3s and streaming, have diminished the quality and flattened the emotion. Marketing gimmicks and convenience now take the place of excellence. The Distortion of Sound is an eye-opening exposé of the current state of sound starring Linkin Park, Slash, Quincy Jones and more. This documentary will open your ears and inspire you to reach for richer, more soul-stirring musical experiences.
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For fans of thought-provoking documentaries and the art of music production, 'The Distortion of Sound' from 2014 directed by Jacob Rosenberg is a must-see. This eye-opening film stars industry luminaries like Quincy Jones and Slash, exploring how the digital revolution has eroded the quality and emotional impact of recorded sound, inspiring viewers to seek out richer, more immersive musical experiences.
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The Distortion of Sound is a 2014 advertisement for Harman produced by Vice Media. The advertisement presents itself as a documentary on the decline of sound quality in music distributed with lossy compression algorithms. The ad features paid interviews with vocalists, guitarists, producers, writers, rappers, film composers, mixing engineers, mixers, music journalists, acoustic researchers, loudspeaker engineers and chief engineers—including such artists as Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Slash, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg and Steve Aoki.
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