The 'MP3 to MIDI Remix' meme refers to the glitchy, often horrifying auditory results of using automated software to convert complex audio files into MIDI format. Because MIDI can only trigger specific notes, the software attempts to translate every frequency into a piano key, resulting in a dense wall of sound often described as 'digital screaming' or 'mechanical chaos.' This trend gained massive traction on platforms like YouTube and Tumblr, where creators would take popular songs—ranging from pop hits to anime themes—and transform them into unrecognizable, terrifying piano compositions. It is frequently used to represent sensory overload, internal panic, or the feeling of one's brain short-circuiting under extreme pressure.