What's this kind of talking/singing music called, and what else is like it? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Sep 24, 2009 - 26 answers

I want to see more movies that feature a storyteller, similar to movies I've seen recently like "The Man From Earth" and "The Wild Blue Yonder"... Know of some? [more inside]
posted by smitt on Feb 18, 2009 - 22 answers

I'm looking for suggestions for a cheap mic I can plug into my MacBook to record spoken word into GarageBand or Audacity. [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Jul 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for similiar music recomendation so far i can only think of two songs in this type of genre which are LAZYBOY Underwear Goes Inside The Pants and Everybody's Free (to wear sunscreen) Baz Lurhman. I know there is a few type of rap song that are in this genre that are spoken word stuff that is design to make you think set to a beat i am hoping other in the hive mind might be able to share a few recomendations.
posted by Rolandkorn on May 5, 2007 - 24 answers

Where can I find more podcasts like the TED talks? [more inside]
posted by alby on Mar 18, 2007 - 19 answers

I have the latest PowerBook G4 and would like to set something up in my home to record spoken word. I'm looking for recommendations on preamps, microphones and maybe software. From what I have read GarageBand can record vocals just fine. Does anyone have any experience they could share on that subject as well? Cost isn't really an issue, but I don't need anything super fancy or complicated.
posted by whatevrnvrmind on Mar 17, 2005 - 7 answers

Did people really speak in such formal, flowery language in the 18th and 19th century? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Jan 18, 2004 - 11 answers