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" MP3: The Meaning of a Format is, in many ways, the resolution of Diederichsen's story of the musical commodity. Sterne sees the MP3 as a format with the radical potential to model new forms of exchange, beyond the commodity. "

"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. "