The song may sound familiar at first. But, suddenly, the recording changes course. As the recording moves on, it is clear that the song is neither fish nor fowl; it is a crossbreed. It is something that is completely different, often illegal and, thanks to the Internet, becoming explosively popular.

"The best bootlegs don't sound like bootlegs; they work at a profound level, and actually sound like they are the original record."

"It is a case of bootleggers bootlegging bootlegs."