The Limits of Plunderphonics

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Plunderphonics is a genre of music in which the artist repurposes samples of other music in order to construct new tracks. In essence, using the music of other artists as their instrument to create new original works. While this approach was a key element in the development of vaporwave, is there such a thing as “too much plunderphonics?” At what point does sampling simply become slowing down another song wholesale? We tackle these questions in the context of Barber Beats, a relatively new sub-genre that relies heavily on plunderphonics.

Music Sampled

手遅れに実現 lp by haircuts for men
Red Hook by LeBron
ネクロマンサー by Macroblank

Relevant Links

Night Clerk Radio - Episode 5 - Discussion on Plunderphonics
WhoSampled.com - Haircuts for Men
r/Vaporwave Discussion of Haircuts for Men
Did Olivia Rodrigo steal from Paramore? (analysis) by Adam Neely
Why the Katy Perry/Flame lawsuit makes no sense by Adam Neely

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Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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