Is there such a thing as an original idea? This question pops into my mind when I think of sampling. Sampling is the technique of digitally encoding music or sound and reusing it as part of a composition or recording. When we think of sampling, Claude Shannon sparks the idea that information can be digitalized. Sampling has moved into forms such as records and digital audio. An example that we viewed in class as a form of sampling was Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode”, performed in the movie “Back to the Future” by Micheal J. Fox.  In my mind, why would sampling be such a popular idea? Are artists trying to bring back popular songs from the past or are most artists aren’t as creative as we think? Honestly, I did not know that sampling was an actual concept and I certainly did not know it was an issue among several artists. After learning about sampling, its hard to determine originality among artists I hear on the radio every single day. I think if individuals knew if the song was original or not, then it would help define better authenticity for the artists themselves.

Why is it so popular?