Astral Audio Productions is teaming up with Zack the Mothman Daggy to bring his novel Project 31 to life. This is the first of three novels in the Dark Worlds Trilogy and I can’t wait to help Zack unleash the audio version upon the masses. We are looking for voice talent who would be interested in participating in this podcast novel. Astral Audio Productions will be in charge of much of the production and making this vision a reality. If all goes according to plan, we are shooting for an October 31 release date of the first episode.
For the audition file requirements and where to send them, visit the contact page and follow the instructions given. If you have any questions, please contact me on Twitter or email me. Lines are due March 27, 2010; the results will be released on here and also on the Moth Pod at a later date. Read more
8
Mar
It is early in the morning and I find myself contemplating what I want to do in the next couple of months as far as the main Astral Audio Productions website is concerned. Already, I have some ideas. Mostly, this is content related. There a nice group of people behind the scenes waiting to be heard and I haven’t given them the proper credit they deserve. So once the next few planned podcast episodes roll out, I plan on haulting any podcast creation for the near future or at least cut down to one a month or so. I want to really buckle down and improve what you see when coming here. This means more about the actors – who they are, noteable roles they’ve been in, recent projects etc – more about myself, my personal thoughts on issues, my goals, and the random cool bits of info I find on a regular basis – more about podcasting in general, defining and showing examples of podcasts that influence us here at Astral Audio Productions – an. . . .
What do you want to see? Seriously, you come for the podcast episodes or because someone told you to check this place out. But what do you want from us to keep your interest?
The Boom Effect Special (Right click, download, and experience.)
This episode is different in the sense that it highlights one gender. Female vocalists are an awesome bunch when you find the right mix, and this episode dedicated to Sonic Boom showcases quite a few. As I explained to one of the artists:
Women play a huge role and often get overlooked in the mass media markets as far as music. And unfortunately, the ones who do get noticed frankly don’t catch my ear. I wanted to show that in independent circles, women can not only sound good but be just as diverse. For example, Klaryssa from Chamber of Echos had to find out the hard way what happens if you let others have creative control of your work, but with the songs I played, she was given creative rights and showed how enveloping she could make each song; as if it were an audible onion full of different layers. Your song and several others also had this characteristic for the most part. And the fact the podcast starts out with a dig on Hollywood and ends with a song on someone who thinks they have it all, it makes the overall experience that much more ironic.
We hope you enjoy and don’t forget to spread the experience! (This episode was recorded in time for most of the auction but do to extenuating circumstances could not be released until after the event. Find out how the auction did after the break.) Read more
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18
Feb
Jared Axelrod » Appropriate Questions To Ask Oneself While Writing.
This jumped out at me today and is definitely appropriate for the overall writing process I am undertaking. It is also good for those of you who are writing single episode audio dramas, short stories, you name it. What questions do you ask yourself as you write? How can the questions mentioned in this post help you improve your work? Something to think about.
12
Feb
Indeed, it isn’t often that your Executive Producer comes under the weather; constant coughing, runny nose, dripping sinuses, you name it. Such are the fortunes I am dealt with for now. As a result, all the nifty little episodes I have planned for this month are delayed; this includes content to promote The Boom Effect. I will update you all when I am free from these chains that hold me fast to the spot. Until then, stay safe, be well, and don’t forget to enjoy Valentine’s Day on Sunday.
22
Jan
Tomorrow night marks the recording date of a new podcast series. We have the concept, but not a really cool, in your face theme. Here is where you come in. Suggest a band or artist you want me to check out that we might use for the intro and outro for Mind Fuck. Leave a comment here on this post with your suggestion(s). Just remember a couple things:
1. This band or artist must be podsafe or have their work released under a creative-commons license.
2. This band or artist must have material as recent as last year.
Now, feed us your pick(s) for the band or artist you want us to use.
18
Jan
Experiencing Tristame (Rightclick, download, and experience.)
A full-length album brought to you by . It is an interesting journey that I think you will enjoy. Be sure to find out more about the album by visiting http://www.tristame.com/presskit.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:05 — 51.6MB)
This is your chance to shine. As one of our own has come under personal and financial difficulties, we can band together as one voice to lift him up and show how much we care. Tee Morris is synonymous with playing Shakespeare in Chasing The Bard, and it is with this in mind that we are going to do a reading of John Donne’s Holy Sonnet X. What we need from you is simple, a quick comment on this post telling me that you’d like to be a part of this project. Pip and I will break down who will say which line. And what is more, the rest can say the entire poem and will be added in as a background chorus of sorts. At the end of the reading, there will be a call to action for the listener to donate to the Chip In fund as well as a declaration of our emotional support to Tee Morris.
Update Sat Jan 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM CST — Due to the overwhelming support and volunteers, we are going to also do a reading of A Psalm of Life by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for the auction for Sonic Boom so if you aren’t used for the first poem, you will be used in the second! Read more