Uncanny Japan -- Thersa Matsuura

Bedtime Story Format Question (Patreon)

Published:

2020-06-26 07:01:41

Imported:

2020-06

Tags:

poll

Poll

Bedtime Story Format Question

No music, no sound effects, just the story told, like an audiobook. 2
A single music bed that continues from beginning to end, like we used to do at the very beginning. 15
Music interspersed with quiet, with the music changing with the mood of the story, like This American Life. 28
No music, but some sound effects for atmosphere, like Richard did on "The Hell Carrot" animation on Youtube. 5
Music and sound effects used for effect, like Levar Burton Reads. 32

Content

Okay. So Richard and I have been studying audio production and different things you can do to make a story more immersive or emotional or just relaxing for that matter.

We've learned that Audible (ACX) doesn't want any background music or sound at all because it distracts from the story. They say some listeners really dislike anything other than the reading.

Then listening around to different podcasts, we found some use a single music bed straight through the piece, some change up the music with moments of silence. Then, of course, there are sounds effects, something like we did on the "Amabie" and "Cursing your Enemies" episodes.

We've got so much in our heads right now, we aren't sure which is the best way to continue with the Bedtime Stories. Most important, though, is we want to make them the way you want to hear them.

So if you have a minute or two, could you answer the poll? More than one answer is fine, too. Feel free to comment with any ideas, opinions, advice, anything we haven't thought of.

Thank you!

terrie