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In this audio piece titled, "Noise from Gazmeter Machine A84", the listener is presented with an intriguing mix of sounds that are distinctive of a gazmeter machine, specifically model A84. The audio begins with a low hum, a constant undercurrent that sets the tone and paints an image of a quiet, dimly lit basement or cellar. As the recording progresses, the hum is joined by a series of rhythmic sounds, a series of mechanical clicks and clanks that are unique to the gazmeter machine's operation. The sound is repetitive, almost hypnotic, creating an ambience that is both familiar and alien. Interspersed with these are strange sounds, unexpected and jarring, that disrupt the monotony. These are the kind of sounds you might expect to hear from a machine that's been operating for a long time - creaks, groans, and the occasional squeak. These noises, strident against the constant hum and rhythmic clicking, create
