The Distortion of Sound

The Distortion of Sound

This documentary will open your ears and inspire you to reach for richer, more soul-stirring musical experiences.

2014•22m•7.5/10

DocumentaryMusic

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7.5/10(4)

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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Cast

Mike Shinoda

Mike Shinoda

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Slash

Slash

Self

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Self

Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas

Self

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

Self

Kate Nash

Kate Nash

Self

A.R. Rahman

A.R. Rahman

Self

Neil Strauss

Neil Strauss

Self

Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington

Self

Brad Delson

Brad Delson

Self

Steve Aoki

Steve Aoki

Self

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