global voices

Sound recording of Will Want singing You need me, I don't need you demonstrating tone production and vocal speed of the artist in producing lyrics. Recorded at Duke University Recording Studio using Samson C01 Studio Condensor.

Sound Recording of Will Want singing "Bella Donna" by the Avett Brothers, emphasizing the artists focus on tone and pitch quality to create an intimate mood. Recorded at Duke recording studio using samson C01 studio condensor.

Sound recording of Will Want singing "Ain't no rest for the wicked" using the vocal fry technique and vocal flips between registers. Recorded at the Duke Recording Studio using Samson C01 studio condensor.

This sound depicts the high pitch tone of a whistle able to get the attention of swimmers. The whistle is used often in swimming for cheering, therefore it serves as a positive sound.

Sound recording on Zoom device explaining the hows and whys of audience participation in spoken word.

Recording of the song "I Can't Quit You Baby" by Willie Dixon. Obtained from a Youtube clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpxNJcNRwFA. accessed November 23, 2014.

Jason Fotso, a spoken word poet, recited an stanza of his original poem, "Reach," with a rap-like rhythm, and was recorded with a Zoom audio recording device.

Sound recording on Zoom audio recorder of Destiny Hemphill performing spoken word poetry and receiving snaps from the audience as a form of appreciation.

Recording of the song "I Can't Quit You Baby" as performed by Otis Rush

Drake's verse, which exercises the vocal technique of both a fluid flow and then pauses in pace (without the background instrumental), is an excerpt from the rap song "Forever," which was released as a single from the soundtrack of the "More Than a Game" documentary, centered around professional basketball player LeBron James. While the original recording took place in a studio session, this audio clip was accessed from YouTube (see "Source" for details).