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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 2 MIN

The Untuned Bell

from Cities and Memory - remixing the world · host Cities and Memory

The Untuned Bell sound installation in Radhusplassen in Oslo. This 1.4-ton bell (anno 1949) was removed from the bell tower of Oslo City Hall because it was no longer in tune with the other 48 bells. The artist found the bell lying silent on the ground and restored its voice. From its new home on Radhusplassen, here outside the City Hall, the bell can once again interact with the bells in the tower. By putting your foot on a Cry Baby wah pedal nearby, you can activate the untuned bell. Recorded in September 2025 by Cities and Memory. 

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