Exploring the Evolution of Music Distribution: From CD Audio to Online Sharing

The video discusses the CD audio sample rate of 44.1 kHz, explaining its importance in accurately representing sound. It explores the music industry's initial reluctance to embrace online sales due to fears of illegal file sharing, and the subsequent rise of legitimate music downloads. The video also highlights Japan's unique music market, the Arctic Monkeys' internet-fueled success, and provides a technical explanation of audio sampling.

Explain how the Arctic Monkeys utilized the Internet to gain popularity.

What is the significance of sampling sounds at a rate at least twice that of the highest frequency?