The group participated in our second audio production challenge in April, in which we had to produce an audio piece by the end of the month. It could not exceed 5 minutes in duration and it had to be around the theme of "Spring".
Below is a roundup of the pieces that members are ready to share publicly. We hope you enjoy these short pieces of audio.
Below is a roundup of the pieces that members are ready to share publicly. We hope you enjoy these short pieces of audio.
Member: Christopher Green
Title: New Life (Could it be Spring?)
Description: I've had fun making songs lately as a way to process thoughts and feelings. So I decided to approach the subject of spring along the lines of new life, and the idea of having a chance to restart. As we age we have regrets or life becomes mundane and I was thinking about this idea with this song. There are elements based on real life for me, including the photo in the lyric video which I took at the mountain I was referring to in the song.
Title: New Life (Could it be Spring?)
Description: I've had fun making songs lately as a way to process thoughts and feelings. So I decided to approach the subject of spring along the lines of new life, and the idea of having a chance to restart. As we age we have regrets or life becomes mundane and I was thinking about this idea with this song. There are elements based on real life for me, including the photo in the lyric video which I took at the mountain I was referring to in the song.
Member: Micah Touchet
Title: Hope Springs Eternal
Description: It’s never too late to hope — springtime is coming.
I thought about what spring means and the juxtaposition of hope and regrets from the perspective of a man who has regrets but still has hope to make a change. I did have to cut a lot from the script to hit the 5:00 mark. Originally, I was at 5:45. Some great stuff on the edit floor...
Title: Hope Springs Eternal
Description: It’s never too late to hope — springtime is coming.
I thought about what spring means and the juxtaposition of hope and regrets from the perspective of a man who has regrets but still has hope to make a change. I did have to cut a lot from the script to hit the 5:00 mark. Originally, I was at 5:45. Some great stuff on the edit floor...
Member: Austin Peachey
Title: Ordinary Joe
Description: The way I followed the prompt was to make the word “spring” an acronym. Early on, I knew I wanted to do something with superheroes. The biggest challenge for me this time was writing something more serious and heartfelt. I’m more comfortable writing comedy than I am drama. Also, this was my first time writing a superhero story.
Title: Ordinary Joe
Description: The way I followed the prompt was to make the word “spring” an acronym. Early on, I knew I wanted to do something with superheroes. The biggest challenge for me this time was writing something more serious and heartfelt. I’m more comfortable writing comedy than I am drama. Also, this was my first time writing a superhero story.
Member: Clint Brahms
Title: Springing Up!
Description: The piece has a certain Spring feel to it, but it primarily applies the prompt by "springing" into a more upbeat pace halfway through each section (there are five sections).
Title: Springing Up!
Description: The piece has a certain Spring feel to it, but it primarily applies the prompt by "springing" into a more upbeat pace halfway through each section (there are five sections).
Member: Jonathan Cooke
Title: Rise and...Yikes.
Description: I've always been a huge Looney Tunes fan, and when I saw the theme was "Spring," instantly what came to mind was the middle section of the William Tell Overture used in many cartoons to depict a cheerful morning or springtime day. I knew I had to start with that, and I knew that if I did, it had to be something cartoony and pretty silly, and the rest just kind of fell into place.
In pondering on spring, it made me think of things in nature waking up and coming to life, and, "What if it was more of a rude awakening?"
What I really wanted to try for this challenge was creating/recording as much of the foley and effects as I could. So, aside from the background ambience, birds, and the buzzing bumble bee, all the footsteps, movement, etc., were created specifically for this.
A special thanks to Alicia Hansen for voicing the Young Bunny. I asked for assistance, and she "hopped" right on it. :D
Title: Rise and...Yikes.
Description: I've always been a huge Looney Tunes fan, and when I saw the theme was "Spring," instantly what came to mind was the middle section of the William Tell Overture used in many cartoons to depict a cheerful morning or springtime day. I knew I had to start with that, and I knew that if I did, it had to be something cartoony and pretty silly, and the rest just kind of fell into place.
In pondering on spring, it made me think of things in nature waking up and coming to life, and, "What if it was more of a rude awakening?"
What I really wanted to try for this challenge was creating/recording as much of the foley and effects as I could. So, aside from the background ambience, birds, and the buzzing bumble bee, all the footsteps, movement, etc., were created specifically for this.
A special thanks to Alicia Hansen for voicing the Young Bunny. I asked for assistance, and she "hopped" right on it. :D
Member: Alicia Hansen
Title: The Eyes of Spring
Description: I originally intended to compose a music piece for this theme, but ran into some technical issues with recording it, so I had to change my direction entirely. With just a few days left before the deadline, I didn't think I'd make it in time, so I was about to forgo the challenge. But after a few ADA members encouraged me to stick with it, I gave it a shot. And then, I got inspired.
This piece is about a woman named Spring, who experiences personal growth in her life as she deals with tragedy. This story represents new life in more ways than one.
I've personally grown myself while producing this. I enjoyed writing it and connecting with the character emotionally, and I tried some new things from a technical aspect, such as EQ and cleaning lines. Thank you to my dear friend, Jonathan Cooke, for lending his incredible voice to this project.
Title: The Eyes of Spring
Description: I originally intended to compose a music piece for this theme, but ran into some technical issues with recording it, so I had to change my direction entirely. With just a few days left before the deadline, I didn't think I'd make it in time, so I was about to forgo the challenge. But after a few ADA members encouraged me to stick with it, I gave it a shot. And then, I got inspired.
This piece is about a woman named Spring, who experiences personal growth in her life as she deals with tragedy. This story represents new life in more ways than one.
I've personally grown myself while producing this. I enjoyed writing it and connecting with the character emotionally, and I tried some new things from a technical aspect, such as EQ and cleaning lines. Thank you to my dear friend, Jonathan Cooke, for lending his incredible voice to this project.
Member: Bethany Baldwin
Title: Mysteries of Spring
Description: Ancient Greece: Damaris prepares to dedicate herself in service to Persephone, goddess of Spring, but is interrupted by encounters with a pig and a mysterious stranger.
The Eleusinian Mysteries were an initiation to join the cults of Persephone and Demeter. These two Greek goddesses were known for their connection to the earth and life. For Damaris, a farmer's daughter, life is important, for raising healthy crops sustains her family. Spring is a time associated with life and Persephone, and while the actual Mysteries probably took place in the fall, that theme of life connected to springtime is one we can all understand. As Christians, we know that there is a greater meaning to life than what grows upon the earth and that true life has nothing to do with a goddess known as Persephone, but from the One who gives all life: God Himself, Jesus Christ.
Title: Mysteries of Spring
Description: Ancient Greece: Damaris prepares to dedicate herself in service to Persephone, goddess of Spring, but is interrupted by encounters with a pig and a mysterious stranger.
The Eleusinian Mysteries were an initiation to join the cults of Persephone and Demeter. These two Greek goddesses were known for their connection to the earth and life. For Damaris, a farmer's daughter, life is important, for raising healthy crops sustains her family. Spring is a time associated with life and Persephone, and while the actual Mysteries probably took place in the fall, that theme of life connected to springtime is one we can all understand. As Christians, we know that there is a greater meaning to life than what grows upon the earth and that true life has nothing to do with a goddess known as Persephone, but from the One who gives all life: God Himself, Jesus Christ.
Member: Betsy Nicholson
Title: Appalachian Tales: Bonnie Kate
Description: After watching a video on Appalachian Culture I wanted to focus on incorporating a story set in the heart of local Appalachian History. The story of Bonnie Kate happened in the late 1700s at Fort Caswell later renamed Fort Watauga. There are two forms of the word "Spring" in this Micro-Audio Drama. I hope you enjoy a taste of local Tennessee History!
Title: Appalachian Tales: Bonnie Kate
Description: After watching a video on Appalachian Culture I wanted to focus on incorporating a story set in the heart of local Appalachian History. The story of Bonnie Kate happened in the late 1700s at Fort Caswell later renamed Fort Watauga. There are two forms of the word "Spring" in this Micro-Audio Drama. I hope you enjoy a taste of local Tennessee History!
Member: Tamara Green
Title: RE: SPRING
Description: "RE: SPRING" is a philosophical allegory relating passion week, salvation and the afterlife to major seasonal events.
Title: RE: SPRING
Description: "RE: SPRING" is a philosophical allegory relating passion week, salvation and the afterlife to major seasonal events.
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