Twenty Thousand Hertz Guess That Sound 2025: Youtube Channel Champs
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Dec 17, 2025 In a lively showdown, production sound mixer Carlos Torres, known for his work on popular shows like Jeopardy! and The Voice, joins Jake Hartsfield and John Michael Hinton for a fun sound guessing game. They dive into quirky sounds like airline chimes, boisterous bird calls, and iconic game music. Enjoy their banter as they decode nostalgic tones from AOL and arcade classics, while Carlos shares fascinating insights on unique instruments and their roles in media. Get ready to listen closely and test your own sound knowledge!
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YYZ Encodes 'YYZ' In Morse
- Rush's YYZ intro uses ringing bells that encode the letters Y-Y-Z in Morse code.
- The band linked the airport code for Toronto to a rhythmic, percussive bell pattern that became iconic.
Use Real Objects For Iconic Logos
- Record real-world objects to build memorable, characterful audio logos.
- Gary Rydstrom used lamp springs and bulb squeaks to craft the Pixar Luxo Jr. sounds.
AOL 'Drop' Sound Memory
- The water-drop sound 'drop' was a widely-used AOL Instant Messenger effect that chatters spammed in rooms.
- Jake identified it immediately and earned full points during the game.