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Mat’s second jingle for Mark Painter at Quaywest FM.
Mat’s second jingle for Mark Painter at Quaywest FM.
Mat’s first jingle for Mark Painter at Quaywest FM.
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In the first of our showcase series of articles – we’ve chosen to focus on audio producer “Dark Smile”.
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“Dark Smile Productions are valiantly fighting to keep the flame of genuine quality audio theatre alive. In a world dominated by the tyranny of the image they will not let the most potent storytelling medium be overlooked.”
Dirk Maggs
Dark Smile has a diverse range of shows in its cataogue, from spine chilling supernatural tales, to sci-fi, drama, documentaries and more! They have shows available on CD or to listen online. Their most recent show is the excellent sci-fi pilot:
You can also listen to their ongoing series (in collaboration with Made In Manchester and The Independent) on The Independent website. Here are the direct links and a quick blurb on each show:
Turing’s Test Listen Now
Turing’s Test examines the scientist’s legacy in the field of artificial intelligence and the personal tragedy of his suicide through a deathbed dialogue with a “machine” played by actor Paul Kendrick.
Suzie Pugh and the Monster Too Listen Now
It was very very nearly, almost just about the time for Christmas, and far above the birds and the clouds and the aeroplanes – something was coming to earth. Something big and wobbly and incredibly strange…
Death In Genoa Listen Now
In the week of the 109th anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s death, The Independent is giving you an exclusive chance to listen to and download a new drama by Made in Manchester/Dark Smile, written by Thomas Wright, about the 19th Century writer, wit and raconteur.
We hope you enjoy Dark Smile’s output. And don’t forget to follow them on Facebook
Stay tuned for a future episode of “The Nothing Chronicle” and our “audio round-up” of the shows we’ve been listening to, including some of Dark Smile’s work!
Not a new episode – sorry about that. We have a show recorded (just need to edit it!). In the meantime, I thought I’d post up this Star Trek Online Audio Short.
What can I say – I’m excited about Star Trek Online and when I learned about The Hailing Frequency competition to win a copy I just had to take a shot at it! This audio short is my entry.
Hailing Frequency by the way is a brilliant Star Trek website that’s doing a ton of stuff about STO at the moment. Honestly, some of the stuff they’re running with live broadcasts, chat and user interaction is pretty incredible – must take a ton of technical know-how and organisational skill.
Be sure to visit the mighty Hailing Frequency
Rik
DISCLAIMER: This short uses sound effects and music from the Star Trek shows and movies – and is therefore breaking the law. However, it should be considered “fan-fiction” (my first attempt at this!) and from what I understand the Star Trek People (hey you guys!) are fairly relaxed about fans creating work that includes licenced material – so long as it’s non-profit – which this is.
If you Star Trek legal bogs (hi there!) have any problems – the mp3 can be taken down quite easily.
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It’s gonna be fun! Like a fun quest…or something.
Rik & Mat
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Nova Star Hunters review by Alexa Chipman HERE. Alexa also writes and produces her own show HMS Lydia. There are thousands of people producing audio shows online just for you – a great place to start finding some would be The Audio Drama Directory
New shining light of comedy (MP Harriet Harman) wows another audience.
A Not The BBC extra.
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Science Fiction. This show contains some language and themes that may be unsuitable for younger listeners.
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The metaverse hots up in the season finale of Nova Star Hunters…coming soon!
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The first trailer for Nova Star Hunters brings new listeners up to date on the story in the run up to the release of Episode Four.