For my creative audio project, I’ve decided to make a “拼好歌” Track with Only Remixed Memes sound.
I set myself a rule:
I can only use already-remixed audio.
That means I’m not allowed to sample the original version of any meme song or sound effect. I can only sample versions that have already been remixed, reposted, sped-up, mashed-up, or glitched out by internet users.
The goal is to create something that sounds like a chaotic “拼好歌” (more on that term in a second)—messy, noisy, meme-heavy—but also weirdly catchy and somewhat listenable.
Basically: high-effort low-quality.
In recent Chinese short video culture (especially on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok), 拼好歌 (pīn hǎo gē) has become a joking term for mash-up tracks that sound aggressively DIY. These are usually created by amateur users who stack meme sounds and remixed vocals on top of each other, often without much concern for things like harmony, rhythm, or clarity. But that’s part of the appeal—they’re intentionally messy, meme-saturated, and made to sound viral.
They often include recognizable meme voices, sped-up audio, heavily compressed samples, and random drops or transitions that feel more chaotic than musical. Yet somehow, when done right, they slap.
Instead of composing or sound designing from scratch, I’m collecting recent viral audio memes from Douyin, focusing on samples that have already been remixed by others. Some of my main source material includes:
1. 来财 (lái cái)
This is the central meme for my track. Originally from a Chinese song with the lyrics “来财啦!” (meaning “money’s coming!”), it became a viral sound because of its upbeat, slightly ridiculous energy. In remix culture, people have turned it into all kinds of versions: trap beats, eurobeat remixes, vocal chops, even chipmunk-style edits.
2. Hatsune Miku sings ‘Lái cái’
Someone took the vocaloid voice of Hatsune Miku (the iconic Japanese virtual singer) and made her sing the “来财” lyrics. It’s absurd but very on-brand for remix culture, and it adds that artificial, synthesized voice texture I want.
3. 娜艺娜 (Nà yì nà)
Na Yi Na (那艺娜) is a Chinese internet personality who became famous for her exaggerated live-streaming performances. She’s known for her dramatic, over-the-top style—often singing loudly, wearing flashy outfits, and acting in eccentric ways to attract attention. While some find her entertaining, others criticize her content as chaotic or low-quality. Her fame reflects China’s unique online entertainment culture
4. Tung tung tung sahur
“Tung Tung Tung Sahur” is originally from a viral Indonesian Ramadan clip (as mentioned earlier),A man was recording his pre-dawn meal (sahur) when his spoon accidentally hit the bowl three times—“tung tung tung!”—making a rhythmic sound. The clip became a meme because it was unexpectedly catchy, and people remixed it into songs, jokes, and even dance challenges. But it was later adopted by “American Shan Hai Jing” (美国山海经), a fictional internet persona parodying mythical creatures. This character humorously claims to be a “documentary” (sic) about U.S. folklore, mixing absurdity with AI generated images. (【tung tung tung tung sahur 4k高清版】 https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1XGdmYvEgf/?share_source=copy_web&vd_source=64cf0bbbe19e5dbc407cface6e4090a9)
The meme became popular because of its randomness—imagine someone pretending to be a “monster” from American legends while shouting the spoon-banging sound.