Making a clock play a song
Hey, I'm a Computer Engineering student, with some minimal experience in Electrical Engineering so far. My friend asked me how I could make a clock, preferably mechanical, play a song (just one particular song, actually) at a particular time. Now she doesn't want a simple alarm clock or iPod dock, she would like me to actually make it, circuits or not. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Even if I get my hands on some sensors and stuff to detect the correct time, how do I translate that into playing the song? How do I play the song in the first place? How do you play a song in a circuit? Is it possible to harness the power of those electronic greeting cards that play songs? Thanks.
Yes, I know this is an absurd request/task, but any help would be appreciated.