Audio Analysis
Radio
Drama
Mike
Bartlett’s ‘Cock’, starring Ben Whishaw: https://soundcloud.com/delilahdevinkaufman/bbc-radio-3-presents-mike
Sound Effects – Because
of this play’s naturalistic style and focus on the character’s relationships,
the background sound effects are not as visible as various other radio
plays. While in contrast, a radio play
would use sound to enhance the environment picture. But in this play it is used to a good effect
where the audience is more intrigued by what the characters look like and has a
decent idea of where they are.
Use of Music –
Similarly to the sound effects, there is little to no music in this radio play,
and this comes to a great effect. With
the minor uses of music and sound effects and the major use of vocal
performance, audiences are instantly engaged to the tone, characters, and
atmosphere of this play. This dark, and
rather depressing, matter that the play covers suits the silent and slowly
paced structure of the radio performance.
Effectiveness – I
felt that the audio performances were exceptionally effective. I was intrigued by the characters
relationships and their development throughout the play. Plus with the performer’s relationship to the
microphone, I really got the sense of the character’s surroundings and the
emotional weight that pushes the characters throughout the play.
Did the programme
hold your interest? – Yes, I wanted to know where the characters
were going to go, and what the conclusion would hold.
Did the programme
create the right atmosphere? – I personally pictured a dull atmosphere
that reflected and best suited the dark tone and character traits of the play.
Audio
Book
Audio Book
extract from the novelization of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv-WpM9Dvqc
Sound Effects – I
personally found that the use of sound effects in this audio extract was
over-used. While the audio quality isn’t
at the best of standards, I found it rather hard to contrast between the reader
and environment sounds. While the sound
effects were effective in the sense that they would help the audience picture the
fantasy environment. However they were
also a negative as they could distract the audience from the narrative and
story details spoken by the reader/narrator.
Use of Music –
Similarly to the sound effects, the use of music was over-used. While a little more effective, in the fact
that music built to enhance tension and the arrival of villainous characters,
all in all it still offered as a distraction to the main narration.
Effectiveness – While
the quality of the sound wasn’t up to high standards, and the quantity of
sounds effects were overused, I still found myself intrigued by the
narrator. I found his ability to
contrast vocally between narrator and character was used to a great effect
where I wanted to listen to more.
Did the programme
hold your interest? – Yes, the narrator’s vocal adaptability
was used to a great effect I wanted him to read on so I could hear the rest of
the story.
Did the programme
create the right atmosphere? – Yes, while overused the sound effects
and music did their purpose and created the environment of the fantasy
world. Backed up with the narrator
emphasis on key words or lines of dialogue I was rather invested in this story.
Talk
Show
Sound Effects – The
use of sound effects in this comedy radio talk show came to really good
effect. While on some occasions it may
be overused, I found it supported the shows light hearted tone and
environment. Often used during
transitions and/or for joke purposes, the sound effects I felt were used to a
very good effect.
Use of Music – In
contrast to sound effects, the use of music was brought to a minimal. While some music was used to introduce new
guests, or to enhance a joke, or take a break away from the interviews, it was
not as prominent. Again, I felt this was
to a good effect, because it kept audience members focused on the
interviews/conversations of focus.
Effectiveness –
Because of the performers attention to detail and vocal connection with the
microphones the comedy was only enhanced.
Did the programme
hold your interest? – Yes, I found myself enjoying the jokes
and conversations between these various personalities thanks to their
connection with the audience, or in this case the microphones. What I admired the most was their vocal range
and adaptability that was the perfect quit for this talk, all to the extent
where it wasn’t overwhelming for the audience.
Voice
Reel
Thomas
Martin RADA Student voice reel: https://www.rada.ac.uk/profiles?aos=acting&yr=2016&fn=thomas&sn=martin
Sound Effects – With
Thomas Martin’s vocal adaptability and infliction I personally found that there
was no need for sound effects. I was invested
by his performance, so much so, that I felt there was no need to enhance the
scene with the use of sound effects.
Use of Music –
Again, much like the sound effects, there was no music involved and/or needed.
Effectiveness – I was
particularly fond of Thomas Martin’s performance adaptability, in taking on a
range of various characters and settings, and his connection with the
microphone was used to an effective state where I wanted to see his performance
abilities in person. His character
infliction and projection range brought investment into the characters and
story, resulting in me wanted to hear more from the voice reel.
Did the programme
hold your interest? – Yes, I was amazed by Thomas Martin’s
vocal performance and enjoyed listening to the monologues/speeches.
Did the programme
create the right atmosphere? – Yes, I felt his performance ability was
used to an exceptional level that I had a clear image of each of the
monologues/speeches environments and I wanted to see/hear more. Plus I felt it was used to a good effect
where the environmental picture wasn’t distracting audiences from the main
purpose of the voice reel. The main
purpose being to show Thomas Martin’s vocal performance abilities, and it
succeeded.
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