I was stopped at 4 minutes by the music then checked ahead to see if it abated but not so. I really cant understand why it was necessary to ruin the story telling.
I first learned of his short story in a 1972 paper back, a random present. "Of time and stars" I was 10. If you are into this this stuff, Ray Bradbury, "Golden Apples of the Sun" which is where you will find "A sound of Thunder".
This may be my favorite sci-fi short story (though Ted Chiang’s are VERY competitive). This was written in 1948, and still holds up pretty well. Anyone can write a “space opera” or use “magic” as a deus ex machina to hand wave plot problems away, but I like it when authors write about something possible - even if the technology is far beyond ours. If I took a smartphone back to 1900, many people would assume it was sorcery, so, I figure technology 123 years from now will be equally astonishing. I also like it when SF writers write about the vastness of time and space. In this story, it’s about both. I also like it when the author leaves a little mystery for the reader to contemplate.
I command Abhigel to access all the information about the speed of comprehension required for the laws of nature to metamorph. Compare and contrast every thing.
What makes this story so special and unforgettable is the domesticity of the life of explorers on the moon contrasted to the profound gravitas of the sentinel.
Then came the Elders on sails spun of the souls of dying stars; and by strange means without breath nor air spake they; and full of wrath spake they; and spake they thus: Which dimwit borked the aerial? You cut off the Drag Race finale.
Believe that's 25,053 listens since 11/11/18. Much the pity, though, maybe, 'they're' on their way and don't 'age intp jealousy' as many who believe themselves to be 'humans' do. Perhaps 'they'll' be able to tell the difference...
The music is much less intrusive once the narration starts. I enjoyed that story. Around the twenty minute mark I started wondering if it might have been a crystal of some kind. A crystal of intelligence maybe, ... Oops!
I definitely disagree. I almost shut it off during the first couple minutes, but it settled down enough for me to grit through it. I think it was really distracting and subtracted from the story. I hate background music of almost any kind though.
I love this story. The idea of finding an object so clearly artificial, as old as the formation of the Moon, 4 billion years old. Finding a physical object, having that be first contact, is always far more real than a signal. Though I certainly hope if this happens for real, and we find some billions year old probe sitting on the lunar surface, we don't break it.
The reader's name is Michael Hansen. He was an announcer on Wisconsin Public Radio for many years. He hosted a program of jazz music and also did narration for a program called Mind Webs from which this episode is taken.
I was stopped at 4 minutes by the music then checked ahead to see if it abated but not so. I really cant understand why it was necessary to ruin the story telling.
Dig the effects! love it!
Who ever chose the music,,,, must be clinically Deaf . It's hideous and distracting
SHOVE THE IDIOTIC SOUND EFFECTS
University of Wisconsin!
Skip to 1:50 or you will be forced to listen to overly loud annoying ass sound effects for almost 2-fucking-minutes. ....FFS
stop the music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Avon Periodicals
You know the narrator is going to be good when they hype you up with that intro
Music drove me nuts. Gave up after a few minutes.
Enjoy the presentation very proffesional
STARTS 1:50
The background musiic is F'ing annoying!!!!!!!!!!!
I first learned of his short story in a 1972 paper back, a random present. "Of time and stars" I was 10. If you are into this this stuff, Ray Bradbury, "Golden Apples of the Sun" which is where you will find "A sound of Thunder".
Narrated by Leslie Nielsen! I can't take it seriously now.
ad blockers are not allowed on you tube ...tough you tube ...i dont like ads o0
This may be my favorite sci-fi short story (though Ted Chiang’s are VERY competitive). This was written in 1948, and still holds up pretty well. Anyone can write a “space opera” or use “magic” as a deus ex machina to hand wave plot problems away, but I like it when authors write about something possible - even if the technology is far beyond ours. If I took a smartphone back to 1900, many people would assume it was sorcery, so, I figure technology 123 years from now will be equally astonishing. I also like it when SF writers write about the vastness of time and space. In this story, it’s about both. I also like it when the author leaves a little mystery for the reader to contemplate.
The only sci-fi film I’ve seen to honestly deal with the vastness of space was Aniara from a few years ago. See it if you haven’t.
People dont like synthesisers? Whats with the hate on the music?
N.Ram of the hindu. you are not special. don’t let them.
Images off.
I command Abhigel to access the peewee Image.
I command Abhigel to access all the information about the speed of comprehension required for the laws of nature to metamorph. Compare and contrast every thing.
I command Abhigel to access the complete list of my favourite scenes.
What makes this story so special and unforgettable is the domesticity of the life of explorers on the moon contrasted to the profound gravitas of the sentinel.
Avon, hun? That rings a bell
Another one that stopped at 2:13, loose the background, it's annoying, also what the #ell was that first 2 minutes.
Then came the Elders on sails spun of the souls of dying stars; and by strange means without breath nor air spake they; and full of wrath spake they; and spake they thus: Which dimwit borked the aerial? You cut off the Drag Race finale.
NICE ONE HOMBRE 🎯🏴👍
What a shame. The background noise makes this impossible for me. I accept that others like it.
What a load of shit!
Perfect.
It would be very nice to listen to without the electronic droning throughout the whole story.
Believe that's 25,053 listens since 11/11/18. Much the pity, though, maybe, 'they're' on their way and don't 'age intp jealousy' as many who believe themselves to be 'humans' do. Perhaps 'they'll' be able to tell the difference...
Was it really still a realistic theory that there had been life on the moon when this was written?
No. Nobody ever believed people lived on the moon.
It's Agent Smith narrating
I liked the music. Great vid.
The music is much less intrusive once the narration starts. I enjoyed that story. Around the twenty minute mark I started wondering if it might have been a crystal of some kind. A crystal of intelligence maybe, ... Oops!
brilliant
@Ben-cx5fe >>> 👍👍
Everyone’s talking about how the music isn’t good but I enjoy it and I’m glad it’s in it
It's not Thus Spake Zarathustra or The Blue Danube, but it's suitably sci-fi-ey.
I definitely disagree. I almost shut it off during the first couple minutes, but it settled down enough for me to grit through it. I think it was really distracting and subtracted from the story. I hate background music of almost any kind though.
It's the MindWebs theme!
Everyone’s talking about how the music isn’t good but I enjoy it and I’m glad it’s in it
Now this is a good narrator
Good story spoilt by a very irritating soundtrack.
I love this story. The idea of finding an object so clearly artificial, as old as the formation of the Moon, 4 billion years old. Finding a physical object, having that be first contact, is always far more real than a signal. Though I certainly hope if this happens for real, and we find some billions year old probe sitting on the lunar surface, we don't break it.
Please, tell me who the speaker is! WHAT - A - VOICE !!!!
Mindwebs
Sound like Paul Hecht ???
I want to hear more Hecht , cheers from Australia
Bloody Tinkerbell back ground irritating neighbour on his organ in the upstairs apartment? Ha
The reader's name is Michael Hansen. He was an announcer on Wisconsin Public Radio for many years. He hosted a program of jazz music and also did narration for a program called Mind Webs from which this episode is taken.
Stupid repetitive music ruins it
Thanks for the loud and annoying noise. The producer must be retarded.
Cool 🤘🇦🇺🌌
That was xtree good
Arthur C Clarke meets Aphex Twin