Garrison Keillor Project – Special 01
So much for a couple of episodes a week, huh? Here it is almost two weeks later with episode three. Oh well.
Between the last episode and this one, I’ve been experimenting more with recording and voice acting. I had thought that recording Edgar Allen Poe’s short story “The Tell-Tale Heart” would be a good test. As it turns out, no. Because of the language difference, and his style of writing, I struggled to get the emphasis right on all the parts while maintaining the right tone. I did several different recording sessions but none seemed good enough. However, I felt I needed to post something.
This episode is special. I used the basic plot and tone of “The Tell-Tale Heart” as a base. I expanded and updated it but kept as close as I could to the story. I would highly recommend reading the original work before listening. I borrow heavy from wording in places but also add my own spin on things. It’s more of a remix than anything else.
(This may be a new trend. I’m considering doing a reading of another short story soon. Well, a remix of the story actually.)
Garrison Keillor Project – Part 2
I had really hoped to get another episode out sooner. With the recent holiday and having people over today, I was just too tired to attempt anything. Anyway, here is a slightly better second episode.
I’m still declaring that this is a project in process. This second time was easier all around but I know I have things to work on with the recordings. For one, I need a microphone stand. I’ve been trying to hold a microphone and talk. It is just not working. Oh well. Maybe I’ll have it fixed before I try another episode.
I’ll give anyone who plans to listen to this a heads up right now. The sound levels vary widely. I get really quiet in sections and then really loud. I apologize for that. I’ve listened to the track several times now. I know it is not balanced. I do not yet know how to fix that and would rather have something out in the mean time.
GKP 02 – Getting too old for this
If anyone has suggestions for story ideas: I welcome them. Turns out it fairly hard to think up original content every few days. Any help would be appreciated.
