The Sounds of CDMX

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Post by feross » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 11:49 AM UTC

The Sounds of CDMX
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Post by [deleted] » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 12:45 PM UTC

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Post by ljoshua » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 1:53 PM UTC

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). A fun way to learn about another culture though.

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Post by jollofricepeas » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 2:12 PM UTC

“Se compran … colchones … tambores … refrigeradores … estufas … lavadoras … microondas … o algo de fierro viejo que vendan!”

If you know, you know ;)

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Post by [deleted] » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 2:15 PM UTC

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Post by onli » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 2:16 PM UTC

ljoshua wrote: post #3

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.

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Post by classified » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 2:23 PM UTC

What a lovely way to present contemporary culture. I'm enamored.

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Post by hombre_fatal » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 2:23 PM UTC

I never understood the organ grinders. Why would you ever want a North Korean general cranking a music box while you eat? Thankfully everyone under age 50 agrees.

Great website.

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Post by e4e5 » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 2:28 PM UTC

The Organ Grinders are the worst! When I visited some of them were so out of tune that it hurt to listen to them. Couldn't help but feel happy when the website said they're losing popularity

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Post by trentearl » Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 2:39 PM UTC

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.