Author: Clair Wholean

Audiobooks have been around since the first one was made in 1932 in a recording studio dedicated for resources for the blind. Nowadays audiobooks are available for a variety of books, providing a dynamic auditory experience for the listener. Audiobooks can create a more immersive experience for the listener, as the tone and emotion of… Continue reading AudioBooks

I have grown curiouser to what makes a sound a trending one. TikTok and Instagram feature music, sound bites, and audio samples that are used to create funny videos and memes to be shared across the world. The sound itself often determines if a TikTok will go viral. Research has showed that 88% of users… Continue reading Trending Audios on Social Media

Kanye West released “All of the Lights” on his fifth album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). The song received overwhelming praise and is still popular today, most recently performed live at last years Super Bowl Halftime show where Rihanna sang her verse. In terms of production, the song has many elements, including 14 vocalists,… Continue reading All of the Lights

The first StoryCorps I watched was titled, “What’s for Dinner?”, featuring a dialogue between husband and wife, Angela and George Yu. Together they conversed on the story of how they met as a recalled memory. The video started with some upbeat music (brassy sounds) presented with some notes for background on what the viewer was… Continue reading StoryCorps – Clair Wholean