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Josh wrote: "It's one thing when I hear Kale's voice while I'm writing Sam and Jason. It's another when I hear it no matter what I'm writing! :-D"

It happens to me when I listened to a really good narrator and then switch to a diffrent story to read and in my mind I hear the narrator also for the voices of the new story. :-D
And he is defenitely one who's voice sticks in the ear for some time.

I was just listening to the bit in The Mermaid Murders when the meet Dr. Jeremy Keyser. And he narrates him so soft spoken and even a bit timmid and knowing what happens later, it's just so creepy. So. Good.

Calathea wrote: "Josh wrote: "It's one thing when I hear Kale's voice while I'm writing Sam and Jason. It's another when I hear it no matter what I'm writing! :-D"

It happens to me when I listened to a really good..."

I know! He's got such good instincts. The way he handled the end of Monet was really clever. So easy to have gone overboard, but he didn't.

Katie wrote: "Josh wrote: "Katie wrote: "The Monuments Men Murders playlist! I’ve been playing it on repeat this week. Absolutely love “Someone You Loved�� and “The Night We Met��. After having read the book (and ..."

Yes, mostly the songs are from Jason's POV, but the Night We Met is another one where I could feel Sam's weariness and a wishing for not knowing as much as he now does.

Josh wrote: "So much that I had to make a conscious decision to use some other narrators this year. ."

That sometimes happens to me too when I'm fancasting character images when I read. One pairing in particular is really strong in my head right now, so I'm seeing them in almost every story, and they're such versatile actors that I can see them with a lot of different personalities and relationship dynamics. But reading the anthology helped! I had a lot of different images running through my head for almost every story.

Finally started Fadeout, and this narrator is amazing!

Jordan wrote: "Finally started Fadeout, and this narrator is amazing!"

Who is the narrator??

Speaking of narrators, did any of you listen to Seance on a Summer's Night? I'm curious about what you thought of Matt Haynes.

I’ve not heard of him before, but he’s good. I find myself unable to turn the book off, even when I need to go do something else. Lol.
Narrated by: Keith Szarabajka

Jordan wrote: "I’ve not heard of him before, but he’s good. I find myself unable to turn the book off, even when I need to go do something else. Lol.
Narrated by: Keith Szarabajka"

Oh, I looove his voice. Had such a crush on him when he was on The Equalizer with Edward Woodward (rather a long time ago...).

He’s a little rougher than I imagined Dave, but it works. Also, he does really well with Billy’s voice in the first book, and with Billy’s mother’s voice. Those two I think would be hard since Mom is always drunk off her butt, and Billy has a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Tough voices to do, but he does them well!

Jordan wrote: "He’s a little rougher than I imagined Dave, but it works. Also, he does really well with Billy’s voice in the first book, and with Billy’s mother’s voice. Those two I think would be hard since Mom ..."

I didn't find Hansen's Fadeout on Audible. Where did you purchase it, Jordan? I must have missed this information.

Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "He’s a little rougher than I imagined Dave, but it works. Also, he does really well with Billy’s voice in the first book, and with Billy’s mother’s voice. Those two I think would be ..."

Johanna, it is on Audible, maybe U.S. only?


Series (available so far):

It's up next on my "to hear" list. :)

Karen wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "He’s a little rougher than I imagined Dave, but it works. Also, he does really well with Billy’s voice in the first book, and with Billy’s mother’s voice. Those two I..."

Thank you for your response, Karen.

I have Audible.com account, but when I click your links, no Joseph Hansen books show. So, it must be area/country restrictions. Which is unfortunate for me. :-(

Oh no! I’m so sorry you’re not finding them, Johanna! They’re sooooo good! At least book one is.

He voices Madge really well!

Josh wrote: "Speaking of narrators, did any of you listen to Seance on a Summer's Night? I'm curious about what you thought of Matt Haynes."

I thought he did well. I really liked his Artemus voice. He captured Artie's disgust and sarcasm well.

I have been listening to Shelter in Place by The Nora with my mom. We listen to it on the way to doctor appointments and meal times. It's a hard listen at times, but overall very good. We've shared quite a few chuckles. I love Nora's male characters. I wish i could find one. I have to laugh at myself sometimes. In her trilogies, the male characters will be together bonding, goofing off, putting their arms around the others shoulders. I keep expecting them to embrace and kiss. So disappointing when they don't.

Johanna wrote: "Karen wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "He’s a little rougher than I imagined Dave, but it works. Also, he does really well with Billy’s voice in the first book, and with Billy’s mother’s voic..."

Darn! Maybe they'll be added later. Or next time you're in the U.S. maybe they can be purchased/downloaded to your phone or reader?

There you go! Dave Brandstetter can be the excuse to bring you back to the states! :-P

Karen wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Karen wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "He’s a little rougher than I imagined Dave, but it works. Also, he does really well with Billy’s voice in the first book, and with Billy..."

Oh, I didn't come to think of that. I don't have any idea if it would be possible just because my phone or iPad are concretely in U.S. ground. I doubt it, but I definitely need to check it out next time!

Jordan wrote: "There you go! Dave Brandstetter can be the excuse to bring you back to the states! :-P"

:-D :-D :-D

I'd easily travel even further for Dave Brandstetter! :-)

Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "There you go! Dave Brandstetter can be the excuse to bring you back to the states! :-P"

:-D :-D :-D

I'd easily travel even further for Dave Brandstetter! :-)"

And these audiobooks are worth it! Well, at least the first one is so far. :-)

Brenda wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I’ve not heard of him before, but he’s good. I find myself unable to turn the book off, even when I need to go do something else. Lol.
Narrated by: Keith Szarabajka"

Oh, I looove hi..."

Oh my gosh! That's why that name was familiar.

Loretta wrote: "Josh wrote: "Speaking of narrators, did any of you listen to Seance on a Summer's Night? I'm curious about what you thought of Matt Haynes."

I thought he did well. I really liked his Artemus voice..."

I'd like to use him again, I think. I liked his voice a lot and I liked his range.

Josh wrote: "Loretta wrote: "Josh wrote: "Speaking of narrators, did any of you listen to Seance on a Summer's Night? I'm curious about what you thought of Matt Haynes."

I thought he did well. I really liked h..."

Just listening to it now, I think Matt Haynes is a great find. Couldn't agree more - lovely voice and excellent range. I hope you get the chance to use him again.

LJ wrote: "Josh wrote: "Loretta wrote: "Josh wrote: "Speaking of narrators, did any of you listen to Seance on a Summer's Night? I'm curious about what you thought of Matt Haynes."

I thought he did well. I r..."

Oh good! I'm so glad. I agree!

It's always bewildering to me when I discover new good songs, after almost 76 million people did so...

Antonella wrote: "It's always bewildering to me when I discover new good songs, after almost 76 million people did so...

Hozier - Someone New"

Nice. Someone has to be 76000001. :)

I don't go to a lot of concerts, but whenever I do, I love it. There's just nothing like live music. My city puts on a great cheap outdoor concert series every summer with well know bands and we went the other night and it was awesome being outside on a hot night listening to great music by Young the Giant. They put on a great show and were super energetic. I loved it. I've been listening to their music all day today.

Here's a few catchy tunes by Young the Giant:

Something to Believe In


Superposition


Heat of the Summer

That’s cool!

Antonella wrote: "It's always bewildering to me when I discover new good songs, after almost 76 million people did so...

Hozier - Someone New"

I know!!

Two great musicians live. By the way they are able to play almost all instruments. I found «Wayfaring Stranger» (the first song) especially beautiful:

Alison wrote: "I don't go to a lot of concerts, but whenever I do, I love it. There's just nothing like live music. My city puts on a great cheap outdoor concert series every summer with well know bands and we we..."

I like the sound. Will listen to this some more. :-)

Antonella wrote: "It's always bewildering to me when I discover new good songs, after almost 76 million people did so...

Hozier - Someone New"

He's great live too. Saw him jn concert last year. Just beautiful music. All of it. :-)

Here's The Menzingers' catchy new song, which also has a great video.

America (You're Freaking Me Out) by The Menzingers

Alison wrote: "Here's The Menzingers' catchy new song, which also has a great video.

America (You're Freaking Me Out) by The Menzingers
"

Wow! Love this (but it's freaking me out)... :)

Karen wrote: "Alison wrote: "Here's The Menzingers' catchy new song, which also has a great video.

America (You're Freaking Me Out) by The Menzingers
"

Wow! Love thi..."

For sure. I love the title. :)

Alison wrote: "Here's The Menzingers' catchy new song, which also has a great video.

America (You're Freaking Me Out) by The Menzingers
"

Well put, The Menzingers.

I've been having ear worms from the past! Here're a couple of my Finnish favorites from the turn of the century. Both songs are by The Crash whose singer's, Teemu Brunila's, voice I find endlessly fascinating. And for a 20-year-old video I think Sugared is still pretty brilliant and even classy (if you watch all the way to the end).

Johanna wrote: "I've been having ear worms from the past! Here're a couple of my Finnish favorites from the turn of the century. Both songs are by The Crash whose singer's, Teemu Brunila's, voice I find endlessly ..."

Loved the singer, both songs, and especially loved the Sugared video from this new-to-me group.

Karen wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I've been having ear worms from the past! Here're a couple of my Finnish favorites from the turn of the century. Both songs are by The Crash whose singer's, Teemu Brunila's, voice I..."

I'm so glad you like them! :-) The Crash ceased to exist a long time ago, but along other music projects their singer Teemu Brunila has been part of another group called Studio Killers. They're described as electropop virtual band made up of the fictional characters: vocalist and designer Cherry, keyboardist Goldie Foxx, DJ Dyna Mink, and manager Bipolar Bear. Studio Killers have never revealed their real names, but it's known that the band is British-Danish-Finnish—and when one listens to their music it's pretty obvious that Teemu Brunila is their vocalist, Cherry. He has such unique, distinct voice! I'll link here a couple of their songs in case you want to check them out. It's not the kind of music I usually listen to, but their songs are catchy for sure and I love their animation videos.

Johanna wrote: "Karen wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I've been having ear worms from the past! Here're a couple of my Finnish favorites from the turn of the century. Both songs are by The Crash whose singer's, Teemu Brun..."

I was listening to the other songs you posted (nice!) and fell down the Studio Killers hole. Fun stuff. I do like his voice.

I’ve been thinking of getting a Tibetan singing bowl after seeing, and hearing, one at a conference last month. They sound so beautiful! And I imagine meditating to them would be easier than without. Meditation, being something else I think I should get into.

But, in researching singing bowls today, trying to find just the right one, I stumbled upon tank drums! OMG, so beautiful! In looks and sound!

This short video nearly had me in tears:

And now I really want one, but they’re pricy. The one I want, without looking further than what the guy in the video sells, are not cheap, and ship from Russia. Lol. This might have to be a Christmas present to myself. :-)

Jordan wrote: "I stumbled upon tank drums! OMG, so beautiful! In looks and sound!."

Wow! That's gorgeous! I've never seen/heard anything like that. Thanks for posting the link!

Right?! I’ve been enjoying all of his how-to videos. And I looked up other tank drums, sometimes called steel tongue drums, and his are by far the nicest!

I went to an amazing concert recently--Cosmo Sheldrake. It was unusual and really fascinating and killer good. He's a delightful young man who's a one-man-band and who plays a heap of instruments and uses found sounds in his songs. He uses his computer and some electronics and he makes amazing music that's wonderfully layered and whimsical. I love that many of his songs feature poetry, like bits of the Jaberwocky and William Blake and Edward Lear and more.

For many of the songs he would tell us what the sounds were, such as the bass rhythm is a Cold-War-era naval recording of an ocean fish expelling water at speed and a parrotfish crunching coral and a pig in England, and the high notes are a cuckoo and a raven and a piece of slate shattering and the static on a TV in Bulgaria, and so on and so on. It was fascinating and I loved it! He was so nice and so interesting and he put on a truly excellent show.

Here's some music by Cosmo Sheldrake.

Come Along


The Moss


Pelicans We (live)


Rich--Live at the Pig Sty (he is actually in a barn and this features very cute pigs)


And a sexy remix...
Wriggle (Mr. Jukes Edit)

Fadeout, Joseph Hansen’s first Dave Brandstetter Book in audio. Beautiful writing beautifully read. It does pull me into a melancholy place through. I think that’s in part due I’ve become a bit older along with every reread. The writing never gets old though. :)

Oh yeah... I haven’t yet listened to the second book, but I LOVED Fadeout in audio! And yes, the story doesn’t age, which is amazing.

Footsteps in the Dark: An M/M Mystery-Romance Anthology audiobook. :)

After some other two million persons I discovered this video of the Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara:



And this, which was seen only 1,5 million times ;-):

Karen wrote: "Footsteps in the Dark: An M/M Mystery-Romance Anthology audiobook. :)"

I still haven't heard it! Granted, it's almost 30 hours, so that's quite a listening commitment. I hope it's good! With Kale and Joel, I don't know how it could be anything else.