How sampling transformed music Mark Ronson

TEDTalks Musik by TED

May 9, 201400:16:40Music

Sampling isn't about "hijacking nostalgia wholesale," says Mark Ronson. It's about inserting yourself into the narrative of a song while also pushing that story forward. In this mind-blowingly original talk, watch the DJ...

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