part i Audio Storytelling part ii Audio Story Reflection part iii. Eat Your Heart Out Beethoven ★★★★★ Part iv Daily Creates Archive...
Becoming an Auditory Storyteller
This week I learned how to tell stories through audio which is something that I was kind of scared of, but it ended up being more fun than I expected! First I watched and listened to different sources to learn about audio storytelling. Then, I listened to an episode of the podcast Modern Love...
An Exciting Drive!
Sound Effects Story On Sarah’s third day of her Iceland trip, her and her group were driving from Lundarreykjadalur to Akureyri. It was a beautiful, scenic drive along the coastline, and Sarah spend the drive relaxing and chatting with the her friends who were also on the trip. They also stopped at several places...
A Relaxing Day at Sky Lagoon
The morning sun was rising as Lily and Jake set out on their much-anticipated adventure to the Sky Lagoon. High in the mountains, the lagoon was a hidden gem, offering a breathtaking view of the world below. After around an hour of hiking, they finally arrived at the Sky Lagoon! Because they were so...
Modern Love
To learn more about audio storytelling, I listened to an episode of the NY Times podcast: Modern Love. The story was very well-told, and I recognized a few techniques that they used to enhance the story. The first technique I noticed was the use of music. Before the guest even started telling her story,...
Eat Your Hear Out, Beethoven
Project Description: Take an existing piece of mucis and and change the instrumentation. This could mean taking an a capella piece, and turning it into a piece for string quartet, or taking a beethoven piece and adapting it for electric guitar bass and drums. You could even take the alma matar and turn it...
Learning About Audio Storytelling
Part I: Radio Broadcasting This radio broadcast is a window into how life used to be. It is an example of how storytelling can transcend across time. The quality of the audio and the diction of the speaker highlight the differences between then and now Part II: Ira Glass Storytelling Talks Ira Glass discusses...
Listening to Stories
I listed to the season 1, episode 1 of the Spooked podcast. This is the first time I have ever listened to a podcast. Right from the beginning, the use of sound effects, such as rustling leaves and distant whispers, creates a unease, drawing listeners deeper into the story’s haunting atmosphere. Additionally, host Glynn...
Sunday Afternoon Inspirational Coffee Chats
On a tranquil Sunday afternoon in Reykjavik, the charming aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, enticing passersby into a cozy coffee shop nestled in the heart of the city. The café, with its rustic wooden furnishings and soft ambient lighting, provided the perfect sanctuary from the chilly Icelandic breeze outside. Seated...
April is Learning from Listening: Spooked Podcast
I had never really listened to a podcast before, so this was a great way to learn how to effectively use audio to tell a story. I decided to listen to the “Final Act” Spooked podcast, which was Season 1, Episode 13. Immediately when I started listening to the podcast, I noticed how well...