Plunderphonics

Plunderphonics emerged in the 1980s, primarily from the minds of avant-garde musicians who believed that originality was overrated and stealing was the sincerest form of flattery. This genre is distinguished by its clever use of sample-based compositions that might leave you wondering whether you just heard a Beethoven symphony or a cheeky remix of chart-topping pop whilst navigating an auditory scavenger hunt. Its cultural impact is significant, as it challenges notions of authorship and copyright, proving that what’s old is simply repurposed in a slightly more fashionable way.