Podcast Summary
Discovering Delights in Unexpected Places: Kroger's Meal Options and Muzak Communities: Kroger's affordable meal options and digital savings, along with the resurgence of 'muzak' communities, show the value of exploration and the enduring appeal of diverse choices in food and music.
Kroger offers an extensive range of delicious meal options with everyday low prices and additional savings through digital coupons and fuel points. Meanwhile, there's a growing appreciation for "muzak," or elevator music, among younger generations, who have formed a community dedicated to archiving and rediscovering this often-maligned genre. The World Trade Center Muzak community specifically focuses on the music played during the Twin Towers' existence, shedding new light on this once-dismissed musical style. Despite initial skepticism, the combination of these seemingly disparate groups highlights the power of discovery and the enduring appeal of both diverse food choices and unexpected music tastes.
Identifying the music in the 9/11 attacks with the help of the Internet: The Internet enabled a global community to collaborate, share information, and identify songs heard in 9/11 attacks footage, resulting in the discovery of several tunes played in the Twin Towers.
The Internet played a crucial role in the formation and operation of the World Trade Center Muzak community. A Discord user named Wasp, intrigued by the music playing in a YouTube video of the 9/11 attacks, started the community to identify the music in the Twin Towers. With the help of the Internet, members were able to collaborate, share information, and search for the elusive songs heard in the footage. They scoured various sources, including other media and music companies, to find matches for the faint notes heard in the video. This community could not have existed without the Internet, as it facilitated communication, collaboration, and information sharing among individuals from all over the world. The group's persistence paid off, and they were eventually able to identify several of the songs played in the Twin Towers on that fateful day.
A group of young people bonded over their fascination with 9/11 and the song 'Ice Cream': Young people born after 9/11 or far from America find connection through shared interest in historical event and song.
The "Ice Cream" group is a community of young people, many of whom were born after 9/11 or have never even been to America, who are deeply interested in the historical event. One member, Dylan, is an exception as he was born on Long Island and vividly remembers the day. The group's shared interest began with the pursuit of a song called "Ice Cream," and through this quest, they have formed a community. The event's impact on American history and culture has resonated with them, and they are dedicated to preserving its memory. Despite their young age or geographical distance, they have found connection through this shared interest.
The Emotional Impact of the Twin Towers: The Twin Towers hold deep emotional connections for people, whether formed before or after their fall. Cherishing the past and appreciating the present is a meaningful way to remember their impact.
The Twin Towers hold significant emotional connections for people, regardless of their age or personal experiences. For some, like the speaker, these connections were formed before the tragic events of 9/11. For others, like Yuri, the Twin Towers became symbols of interest and appreciation through their absence. The discovery and archiving of Muzak from the Twin Towers has become a meaningful way for Yuri to cherish the past and appreciate the present. The speaker's personal story and Yuri's passion for the Twin Towers' music demonstrate the enduring impact of these structures on people's lives. Time serves as a reminder to cherish every moment, as it never comes again.
Discovering a lead towards the 'ice cream song': The emotional significance of a mysterious song from 9/11 attacks led a group to reach out to its filmer, sparking a journey to uncover its origins and preserving historical artifacts.
On April 4, 2023, Wasp, the leader of a group of young people archiving the elevator music of the original World Trade Center, discovered a song that put him on the right path towards finding the mysterious "ice cream song." This discovery came as the group debated whether to reach out to Jack Talerchio, the man who filmed footage of the 9/11 attacks that included the mysterious song. Jack, who had previously ignored requests to discuss the attacks, responded with a sad face emoji to a comment about the music in his footage. This interaction highlighted the emotional significance of the music and the events it was associated with. The group's efforts to uncover the origins of the song underscore the importance of preserving and understanding the cultural artifacts of significant historical moments.
The search for the 'ice cream song' takes an unexpected turn: Despite uncertainty, the World Trade Center Muzak community remains determined to uncover the music played at the Twin Towers, even when faced with potential discrepancies.
The search for the "ice cream song" from the World Trade Center Muzak community took an unexpected turn when it was discovered that the music in a viral video might not be the original. Jack, the video's owner, was initially certain it was Billy Joel and a Bee Gees tune, but upon further review, he admitted that the music might have been added later. However, this revelation did not dampen the group's spirits, as they continued to investigate and even gained a new member in Jack. Wasp, the community's founder, had started the search when he heard a song called "Elizabeth's Lullaby" by Mike Strickland and contacted him, eventually discovering that the song "On the Wind" from Strickland's 1998 album was a closer match but not an exact one. Despite the setback, the community's determination and curiosity remained undeterred, and they may have uncovered music that was played frequently at the Twin Towers.
A forgotten song's discovery during 9/11: A musician's expertise led to the identification of a long-lost song played during the 9/11 attacks, connecting people to history through music.
The meticulous efforts of a musician named Wasp led to the discovery of a long-lost song, "On the Wind" (also known as "Windlass"), which was played during the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center. The song, which had been forgotten by its composer, Mike, was crucial to completing the musical puzzle of the events that day. Despite the song being a minor detail to the layperson, Wasp's expertise as a musician allowed him to recognize its significance. The discovery and sharing of this song on the World Trade Center Muzak Communities YouTube channel have resonated with many people, highlighting the power of music to evoke emotions and connect us to important moments in history. Now that the community has confirmed the music from Jack's footage, they continue their search for pre-9/11 muzak, demonstrating the enduring significance of this project.
Discovering Lost Muzak from the World Trade Center: Volunteers unearth rare Muzak recordings from the World Trade Center, offering a glimpse into pre-9/11 life and inviting listeners to share their own untold stories.
A community of volunteers is working to preserve the history of Muzak played at the World Trade Center before the 9/11 attacks. This music, which is rare and not commonly heard anymore, provides a glimpse into what it was like to be at the complex during the nineties. The discovery of these recordings feels like recovering history that was thought to be lost. The music may seem insignificant, but it represents a time before heightened security measures and global terror threats became a daily part of life. Endless Thread, a podcast produced by WBUR, is exploring this story and invites listeners to share their own untold histories, mysteries, or wild stories from the Internet. The music played on the last day of the century's innocence is a poignant reminder of a time before the world changed forever.
