

The Distortion of Sound
2014-07-10 · 22 min · ★ 7.5
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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- Jacob Rosenberg
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Mike ShinodaSelf
Quincy JonesSelf
SlashSelf
Snoop DoggSelf
Lianne La HavasSelf
Hans ZimmerSelf
Kate NashSelf
A.R. RahmanSelf
Neil StraussSelf
Chester BenningtonSelf
Brad DelsonSelf
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