Wall clock sounds have been used in film, radio and online video for decades to establish a quiet interior and the passage of time without any dialogue. This recording, titled ChimeClock, captures the classic tick and hourly chime associated with pendulum and mechanical wall clocks once common in homes. As short-form editing grew, creators adopted the clip as a simple audio cue for waiting, boredom, deadlines and late-night scenes. Its recognisable rhythm needs no explanation, which is why it continues to work across languages and formats.