Podcasts are episodic series of audio files. As the term developed I realised the scale of different genres involving podcasts. During my radio project, I realised the importance of the voice. A human voice is a key instrument that many many people begin to forget. When recording a podcast or audio project the voice must fit the aesthetic and theme of the piece. Like an electric guitar to a rockbound, the vocal aspect is a jigsaw puzzle in the overall performance. When the voice is less suited I found that layering the piece with sound effects and different levels became a way of masking this. However, when the vocals are suited, the piece only needs minimalistic sounds added on top for effectiveness. In future, I will consider this and ensure that my vocals used are always suited to the aesthetic of my art piece.
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