EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 3 MIN
Not what you need
from Cities and Memory - remixing the world · host Cities and Memory
I walked into my local market one day, out of sorts, and I came across a freezer in the back of the store that sounded like it was malfunctioning. I could very much relate.I had my recorder with me that day so I thought it would be a cool sound to use in my music making.I recorded the loud, mechanical sound while my partner patiently waited for me. I kept recording as I turned to walk out and I also captured the music that they were playing in the market. It was an old pop song by INXS called "What You Need" which I found to be amusing. After spending some time recording a grinding, mechanical sound in a dark register, it made me laugh to turn and face the catchy, upbeat song. And that is why I named my recording "Not What You Need".The rest of the recording is a snippet of a conversation, the noise of the check out and me opening the door to the street as a car rumbles by.By the way, I never did get around to sampling the sound. Maybe someday.Recorded in Baltimore by Bill McKenna.
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