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“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)
“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)
The shouts of vendors in the street is why I avoid cities in Mexico, especially CDMX. The noise levels in Mexico are so abrasive to me.
This is a really fun, interactive experience. And the rest of the site is worth exploring too for its unique presentations. Having lived in Mexico City myself and returning there a few times a year right now, this is definitely a pretty accurate representation of many of the sounds you'll see/hear (with the exception that the folks playing the sounds aren't always as smiley as the way the cutesy art makes them look).…
It seems to me it gets the sounds right, but not the volume. Mexico City is so loud, from the music in the metro to the calls of the vendors to especially the constant traffic jam and the incredible amount of cars. The site sounds like the areas outside of the city. Not at all how experienced the city itself.
The buildings and vegetation seems to seal noises to their area.
Of course the quietness is never permanent as no street is off limits for the wandering merchants.
Was just there and I ended up enjoying the sounds by the end of the trip so much, they became comforting. One of the most wonderful cities I've been to
There are definitely places to go for quiet away from the main streets. Sometimes too quiet!
A glaring omission in my opinion is the camote (sweet potato) steam whistle, which has a PTSD-worthy volume even when heard from half a block away.
Awesome. I find myself frequently trying to explain the fact that CDMX's sounds are so iconic. This site does a much better job than I ever could. A glaring omission in my opinion is the camote (sweet potato) steam whistle, which has a PTSD-worthy volume even when heard from half a block away.
The only reason I haven't done it is that today's social media wouldn't provide a means for my work to be seen. On Facebook for example if I post anything with external links it covertly censors my content so that even my own friends cannot see it. Nowadays they downrank pretty much anything that isn't a "Reel", my still photographs are now only shown to a very small subset of my friends. Sound-only content isn't really attractive to news sites either so I just don't know how I'd publish it effectively.
Awesome. I find myself frequently trying to explain the fact that CDMX's sounds are so iconic. This site does a much better job than I ever could. A glaring omission in my opinion is the camote (sweet potato) steam whistle, which has a PTSD-worthy volume even when heard from half a block away.
I've been wanting to do a project like this for a long time, there are lots of places I have travelled and lived that have unique sounds that I'd like to share. The only reason I haven't done it is that today's social media wouldn't provide a means for my work to be seen. On Facebook for example if I post anything with external links it covertly censors my content so that even my own friends cannot see it. Nowadays t…
For a creative that gets validation from simply having things seen, consider buying a more popular account on instagram and rebranding it. Theyve already done the work of growing the account with real users. You don't need to participate in that popularity rat race, just buy your own art gallery but with the mailing list of the prior owner.
Awesome. I find myself frequently trying to explain the fact that CDMX's sounds are so iconic. This site does a much better job than I ever could. A glaring omission in my opinion is the camote (sweet potato) steam whistle, which has a PTSD-worthy volume even when heard from half a block away.
It was all very delicious and satisfying in the end, like finding the pot at the end of the rainbow.
The experience of standing next to a personal steam engine, on a street at night, in Mexico, being served platano covered with condensed milk and cinnamon is one of the reasons why I enjoy travel.
Really, you should give it a go. Find people to meet or small places to go to beforehand, preferably themed. If you're into say, music, go to music museums, find community groups, local concerts and just do that.