global voices

Coach Will Stephens commenting on the UNC-Duke football game.

Coach Will Stephens leading the Duke Men's Basketball team in stretching at a pre-game shoot around.

Shafali a UNC Music Voice Major demonstrating fast pace in Opera. Zoom H4N

Sound recorded of of Heads Mens Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Sound recording of Duke University strength and conditioning coach at the last workout of the season.

Maria Sheridan reciting a classic tongue twister to demonstrate vocal sibilance. Recorded on Zoom H4N.

Sound acquired from the Beijing olympics. The sound is the final few seconds of a race as the US and France battle for the gold medal. Acquired from youtube.

The sound is the sound taken from the start of an olympic race. This sound acts as a call ("take your mark"} and response (the swimmers diving off the blocks at the 'beep'). This sound is important because of the buildup the start has. It is dead silent, then a monotone voice says "take your mark" and the race is on.

David Bianculli hosts Fresh Air on NPR where he talks about Tom Waits's recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The excerpt includes commentary on Tom Waits's voice.

Recording of Tom Wait's live performance by the television series VH1 Storytellers. Tom Waits was featured in episode 34.