It may have taken one full year, but I finally managed to learn enough about the program "Audacity" to cut together my very first episode of Tenor Eleven Miles Away, The Podcast.
Recorded during the summer of 2010 while singing with Opera Fairbanks in their production of Don Giovanni, I had the chance to interview Keith Miller, the star of the show. Keith started out playing in the NFL and, at the time of this interview, he was singing the title role of our show. He'll explain his path from the gridiron to the stage and talk a bit about some of his other projects.
The theme music of this show was graciously allowed by Opera Fairbanks. It is the overture to our production performed live by the Opera Fairbanks Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Buchalter.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Small Bites. Chew Slowly.
After a glorious two-week vacation from the blog, I am happy to report that we are going to start a new project here.
Shortly after this "? of the Week" posts, I will be posting my very first podcast. It is an interview with Keith Miller, the star of last year's production of Don Giovanni with Opera Fairbanks.
It is hard to believe that a year has passed since I did the interview. When I began this idea, I had grand designs. I planned on being the next "This American Life" or "Radio Lab". I now have a far greater appreciation for the artistry that goes into making those types of shows. Learning how to edit was challenging. I still can't fix the pops and the crackles and mouse clicks, but I think I have some strategies for improvements in mind for episode two.
So what does that mean for our "? of the Week"? I suppose it is the realization that when I decide to try something new like a podcast, I should not try to do a big grand podcast with a story in three acts. Rather, I should start things off small, learn lessons along the way, and maybe someday it will be something of true artistry.
Hold on a second, this sounds vaguely like how I approach my opera career.
I hope you enjoy the podcast. I value your comments and feedback and any ideas that you might have for future episodes.
Shortly after this "? of the Week" posts, I will be posting my very first podcast. It is an interview with Keith Miller, the star of last year's production of Don Giovanni with Opera Fairbanks.
It is hard to believe that a year has passed since I did the interview. When I began this idea, I had grand designs. I planned on being the next "This American Life" or "Radio Lab". I now have a far greater appreciation for the artistry that goes into making those types of shows. Learning how to edit was challenging. I still can't fix the pops and the crackles and mouse clicks, but I think I have some strategies for improvements in mind for episode two.
So what does that mean for our "? of the Week"? I suppose it is the realization that when I decide to try something new like a podcast, I should not try to do a big grand podcast with a story in three acts. Rather, I should start things off small, learn lessons along the way, and maybe someday it will be something of true artistry.
Hold on a second, this sounds vaguely like how I approach my opera career.
I hope you enjoy the podcast. I value your comments and feedback and any ideas that you might have for future episodes.
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