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The Sounds of CDMX

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Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by dimmke »

jollofricepeas wrote: post #4

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)

This is so interesting. I was just in CDMX for an entire week. I rented a condo on the fifth floor of a tower. I couldn't hear any noise and I was right on one of the main streets (Insurgantes).

I also didn't see an organ grinder once. I had no clue that was even a thing. Though plenty of street-side vendors. CDMX is an amazing city. I kind of want to live there for a bit.

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by lobo_tuerto »

trentearl wrote: post #10
jollofricepeas wrote: post #4

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)

Exactly what I thought of, I always thought it would be a good addition to Mexican rap song.

Maybe something like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yitoITlNcKs

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by xtracto »

jollofricepeas wrote: post #4

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)

In my city, there is a version of that that says I addition something like "if you are embarrassed to come, send your kid to the truck with your junk" . I find that pretty funny.

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by murki »

gomox wrote: post #26

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 camotero is there! In the free play map at the end, you just have to find him and click on him

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by muststopmyths »

yayitswei wrote: post #21
jollofricepeas wrote: post #4

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)

If anyone is like me and wondering what they're referring to (it's linked in the website): https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000004701928...

Hah! Good to finally know why they all (the vendors recordings)sound the same

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by KAMSPioneer »

dariusm5 wrote: post #18
jollofricepeas wrote: post #4

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)

I lived in CDMX and this sound (among several others) made me resent the city. All the Mexican's I knew didn't mind it and seemed to tune it out. If you like peace and quiet, living in Mexico City is not for you.

Glad I'm not the only one! I visited with my girlfriend recently (she lived there a few years ago) and I immediately hated that recording. She seemed somewhere between indifference and endeared.

I actually really liked CDMX, but I also resent that sound.

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by dyeje »

jollofricepeas wrote: post #4

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)

I was so confused by this recording I asked a local to explain it to me.

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by ngokevin »

dariusm5 wrote: post #18
jollofricepeas wrote: post #4

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!” If you know, you know ;)

I lived in CDMX and this sound (among several others) made me resent the city. All the Mexican's I knew didn't mind it and seemed to tune it out. If you like peace and quiet, living in Mexico City is not for you.

Lived there for a month. Maybe it wasn't long enough, but that sound makes me nostalgic.

Re: The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by notdang »

gomox wrote: post #26

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.

Well, these sounds are all over Mexico and Mexico is not reduced to its capital.
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