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Vocal Fry the Voice Actor Way

by Viking Radio Theatre

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    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.

    Special Thanks to the bonus track Sioux Deauxnym by Abnormal Psyche for all the help. We are very fortunate for all the help producing this album!
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    A hard copy of our album for all of our dedicated fans. We are not making many of these, but would like to extend them to those who have watched this group evolve over the ages.

    Comes in a lovely case with the Album Art, Most of the Lyrics, and a special thank you from the cast. Proceeds will go to the Safe Storage Program and to future generations of Viking Radio Theatre.

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1.
Out of Context 04:53
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I saw a meme recently Penguins on an Italian sofa with fudge Imagine this, but with CHEESE I know you’re a little bit of pure boy You can fight me later Jarod I brush my teeth like four times a day! You haven’t busted a phat enough rhyme Jarod Heaven is a cat cafe GRAMS Poop Journal: dignity is a myth Free is a price Death and love—what’s the difference? I don’t like guns but whiskey is nice This is what nothing looks like: a donut Flat Earthers are not a political party It’s a fuzzy space donut Oprah watches you while you sleep GRAMS [CHORUS] Just throw water on a grease fire: Good rule of thumb I surrender to the music god . . . If there is one Please let me tell you about giraffe Life sucks, and then you laugh These are all real things we’ve said Doesn’t mean we’re out of our heads The only reason they sound like nonsense Is because they’re said out of context (Out of context) GRAMS I’m not drunk—I had lemon water He’s not classy cause he pees on his leg You hate bugs and nut butters I can make a bread Skim milk is lying to you When you do calculus you die Meanwhile from the bathroom I held Nicolas Cage all night GRAMS [CHORUS] Just throw water on a grease fire: Good rule of thumb I surrender to the music god . . . If there is one Please let me tell you about giraffe Life sucks, and then you laugh These are all real things we’ve said Doesn’t mean we’re out of our heads The only reason they sound like nonsense Is because they’re said out of context (Out of context) GRAMS I know you don’t mean to diss me I thought it would be jazz but it’s this I love talking. I love talking when no one is listening. You’re a bug racist Hey guys wanna hear my new guitar solo? [kazoo solo] [CHORUS] Just throw water on a grease fire: Good rule of thumb I surrender to the music god . . . If there is one Please let me tell you about giraffe Life sucks, and then you laugh These are all real things we’ve said Doesn’t mean we’re out of our heads The only reason they sound like nonsense Is because they’re said out of context (Out of context) [repeat “out of context”] GRAMS
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Angel's 04:02
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-^(o_o)^-
3.
Lobster Life 02:43
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Diary of a Lobster Written by Madeline Virtue [sound effect: distance water filtration bubbles] DISEMBODIED VOICE: Day one - MR BUBBLE: It’s so bright in here, I can’t see very far without bumping into things. That’s probably my own bad. I have no idea what it is. There’s a bunch of us in here, I haven’t gotten everyone’s names yet. I tried to say “hi! I’m Mr. Bubble,” but no one paid attention to me. Except one. One of the other lobsters showed me around, pointed out some nice rocks, and shiny things in the distance. His name was Greg. I like Greg, Greg is nice. [pause for a good few seconds] DISEMBODIED VOICE: Day 3 – MR BUBBLE: Greg is gone. I don’t know where he went, but he’s gone. It’s like he never even existed. None of the others know where he went, and some even had the audacity to say, “oh, it happens all the time.” I don’t believe that. Something’s got to be going on. I’ve got to find my Greg. I can’t lose the one friend I’ve got. DISEMBODIED VOICE: Day 10 – MR BUBBLE: Someone else has gone missing. I have investigated every nook and cranny of this place. I have found there is a forcefield in every direction. Beyond, there are monsters. I cannot see their faces, but they’re there. DISEMBODIED VOICE: Day 14 – MR BUBBLE: I’ve made an ally, a new lobster named Conrad. He got here this evening, he has no idea how he got here. DISEMBODIED VOICE: Day 17 – MR BUBBLE: Conrad has disappeared. I’ve started talking to the others. No one remembers how they got here. A few remember an open ocean. Most remember a world much like this. DISEMBODIED VOICE: Day 19 – MR BUBBLE: I am the last left – none of the originals are here. It’s only me. The new ones, the young ones, have no idea what I’ve seen. I’ve seen claws; fleshy, pale claws reach into our waters. The force field does not protect us. Oh no, they’re approaching again, the ceiling has gone – [sinister bubble noises]
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Penguins (Lost?) 03:34
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We open with the sound of wind blowing across a barren tundra. It sounds cold and empty. There are some slow, scraping steps, as a HUMAN shuffles across the ice, searching for his/her friends. The steps pause for a moment as HUMAN becomes quiet. There should be a healthy, correct pause. HUMAN: Cameron? Pause. HUMAN: Cameron, where are you? Pause. HUMAN: I can’t be alone anymore. No more. I just can’t… Pause. HUMAN: Cameron? Pause. HUMAN: Please come back! We’ve had such good times together… Wind. HUMAN: I-I don’t think I could have survived two minutes out here if you hadn’t been with me. Pause. HUMAN: Remember how we just sat together and watched as the ship just vanished into the ocean? All those people that couldn’t make it out… Wind. HUMAN: But we’re still here! Breeze. HUMAN: Right, Cameron? Pause. HUMAN: Cameron? Extra-long pause. Contemplation. Wind. HUMAN wailing: CAMERON! Sobs. HUMAN quiet: I still have dreams for us, you know. We’re gonna start a family! Us and—and Genevieve! One big, happy family… Long pause. HUMAN: Remember… Remember how cold we were until you finally let me get close. Sniffle. HUMAN renewed wailing effort: CAMERON!!! Big sniff. HUMAN sadly: You know I can’t catch fish on my own! What will I eat? Long windy pause. HUMAN quiet, sad, resigned: Look, I’m sorry I brought up trying to get back to civilization. It was unfair of me to assume your priorities, but I know now…I know better… Wind. HUMAN again, wailing, but sadder and with less hope: Cameron! Why didn’t you wake me up before you left? Pause. HUMAN quietly: Cameron, please. Pause. HUMAN with growing volume and intensity: Genevieve? Anyone? Please. HUMAN absolutely breaks down, sobbing uncontrollably. There is lots of wind. When the sobbing finally cools down a bit, there is a quack (or whatever sound penguins make; I’m not sure. Quack is just appropriately succinct, so it’s what I’ll use). There is a silent, hopeful pause before there is another quack. HUMAN: Cameron? Quack. HUMAN: Cameron! Quack. HUMAN joyously, apologetically, overflowing: Cameron, I’m so sorry for what I said. Can you ever forgive me? Quack. HUMAN: Genevieve? Quack. HUMAN: Mitchell! Look everyone, I’m sorry I thought about going back, I’m sorry. This is my home now. You guys are my family. Slight pause before quack. HUMAN: And Cameron? Thanks for coming back. There is the sound of shuffling as the penguins begin to walk away. Possibly a quack. HUMAN: Hey, wait up! This family’s never getting broken up again! The End
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Ode to the Hipster 04:02
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Skinny jeans Lots of flannel Big non-prescription glasses Wide brim fedora A new pair of suspenders (shiny!) Oh look, more flannel Vans you scuffed to look old A summer scarf And even more flannel I’ve got a band; we’ll be the next Death Cab I’ve got a great style; yours is so drab I’ve got big plans; I’m gonna make a stir I’m not a hipster; I’m just a hip sir Whole Foods membership Craft beer in one hand, cold brew in the other Soy milk or almond milk or oat milk (Any milk as long as it’s not from a cow) Cruelty free kale Artisanal vegan gluten free organic Kimchi Juice cleanse Ramen and pho too I’ve got a band; we’ll be the next Death Cab I’ve got a great style; yours is so drab I’ve got big plans; I’m gonna make a stir I’m not a hipster; I’m just a hip sir Second hand guitar Second hand t-shirts Second hand music skills Second hand mason jars Second hand vinyl records Second hand cassettes (Wait, are hipsters into cassettes right now?) (noise of uncertainty) Second hand flannel (because you don’t have enough flannel) I’ve got a band; we’ll be the next Death Cab I’ve got a great style; yours is so drab I’ve got big plans; I’m gonna make a stir I’m not a hipster; I’m just a hip sir Three roommates in a studio apartment Useless degree that your parents paid for The frown on your father’s face Unwarranted snobbery Pretend you’re poor You’re not into voting ‘cause it’s cool now Can’t see your moustache behind the vape clouds Just another failed indie band I’ve got a band; we’ll be the next Death Cab I’ve got a great style; yours is so drab I’ve got big plans; I’m gonna make a stir I’m not a hipster; I’m just a hip sir [mandolin solo] I’ve got a band; we’ll be the next Death Cab I’ve got a great style; yours is so drab I’ve got big plans; I’m gonna make a stir I’m not a hipster; I’m just a hip sir I’m not a hipster; I’m just a hip sir
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Cosmetic Adjustments 02:22
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Cosmetic Adjustments Gag Commercial Written by Jennifer Harbick Pleasant music throughout. Perhaps rocking chair noises for GRANDMA. CHILD: (Sound of child running up.) Grandma, Grandma! I made you a drawing! (Noises of paper handling.) GRANDMA: Oh my goodness. That is the loveliest hand turkey I have ever seen. I’m so proud of you, Clarisse. (Child runs away.) UNCLE: (A few adult steps over.) Oh yeah, mom. I did too. (Paper noises.) GRANDMA: That’s nice dear. Your father could use some help out back. Why don’t you go there? ALL POWERFUL BEING: Are you tired of receiving insufficient love from your parents every holiday season? Wishing you could step back into the light of their affections by shoving your replacements down the nearest flight of stairs? Hi, I’m Sammy Shorthand of Cosmetic Adjustments. Every year, as you get older, you start to become less and less important in the eyes of your parents and grandparents. Here at Cosmetic Adjustments, we work to help you claim back the little things without resorting to physical violence. UNCLE: (Quick pencil scratch noises.) Hey, mom. I made you a drawing. GRANDMA: Wow, Tommy. This is a very realistic turkey. UNCLE: Thanks, mom! I traced it with my hand! (Horrible—yet subtle squishy schlorping sounds—maybe with some boney crunches.) GRANDMA (Shocked): (Maybe wooden chair scoot sounds.) Oh my God! What have you done to your hand??? ALL POWERFUL BEING: We know you’ll do anything to reclaim any kind of attention, so we listen carefully to whatever ideas you bring to our office and do our best to make your horrifying fantasies come to life! UNCLE (Now clearly in a different setting, probably awkwardly reading from a script.): Hi. I’m Thomas Walker. Ever since I came in to Cosmetic Adjustments, my relationship with my parents has never been the same. They turned my hand into the perfect turkey shape (probably more quiet schlorping during this.) without asking any awkward questions. Thank you, Cosmetic Adjustments! SLOGAN: Cosmetic Adjustments. It’s not mutilation if you pay for it. (nobody, no animal, no thing was hurt in the creation of this piece)
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VRT is Back 00:41
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8.
Bad Movies: A Love Song 02:36
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Bad Movies: A Love Song Written by Cora Shields It’s raining, it’s pouring So much for exploring Put away your raincoat and turn on the TV Grab that big blanket and snuggle up with me Let’s find a flick with terrific reviews— So many options! What should we choose? Horror, Action, Romantic Comedy They’re all overrated if you ask me Give me bad graphics Plot holes too deep to fix And altogether too many contrived conflicts I don’t want something witty: I want props from Party City And editing that forgets about continuity It’s raining, it’s pouring But we won’t be snoring We’ll be laughing our butts off at All the films that fell flat Who needs good movies when we can have fun Watching Superman throw some nukes at the sun? Drama, Adventure, Documentary They’re all overrated if you ask me Give me cheap rubber suits Red paint splattered cowboy boots And a handful of cringy Star Wars offshoots I don’t want award winners I want acting beginners And plots that couldn’t possibly be any thinner It’s raining, it’s pouring Days with you aren’t boring Why don’t you move a bit closer And lay your head on my shoulder? Today it’s just about you and me So forget the rain and put on a bad movie

about

Another Season of Viking Radio Theatre has come and gone...

But before we sign off, we want to celebrate with Vocal Fry the Voice Actor Way!

Viking Radio Theatre has been very blessed for putting content out for about five years now. Hosted in beautiful Bellingham, Washington; bringing radio theatre, dinner parties, multi-part episodes and a creative community for people to be theirselves.

However, now it is our turn to give back. Through this album, we are raising money to help build lockers for people experiencing homelessness. Many people take for granted being able to keep important documents and personal belongings safe. With winter creeping slowly around the corner, we hope to contribute as much as we can to build a better tomorrow.

To Learn more about the Safe Storage Program: www.gofundme.com/safestoragepnw
or basicspnw.org

Out of Context Quotes, some of our favorite shorts, an Ode to Hipster's, Bad Movies, and special appearances from the group Abnormal Psyche. The album art is a spoof on an old Rider's in the Sky album as a way to help immortalize some musicians who helped bring music to the imaginative world of radio theatre. Special thanks to everyone who was involved with this album, with season five of Viking Radio Theatre!

After Viking Radio Theatre developed more as a show, we aired on the local radio station KMRE 102.3 to the Bellingham community. Still going strong as it develops into a community driven station, dedicated to local music and stories.

We would also like to thank KUGS for allowing us to air our work on the college radio station. Not only is it the 45th anniversary of KUGS 89.3, but we have been honored to air our program alongside other great shows produced by students. The Associated Students and KUGS 89.3 have been a part of the greater community here at Western Washington University and Bellingham for quite some time. Thank you for all the support.

We also want to keep student produced content alive. Here at Western Washington University there are many other great clubs on campus expressing creativity in a variety of ways.

Film Production Club
Podcast Club
Dead Parrots Society
Poetry and Lyricist Society (PALS)
Stand-Up Comedy Klub (SUCK)
KUGS 89.3
KMRE 102.3
Outtales Audio
Digital Media Center
Fairhaven Audio Program

It’s a lot of work and vulnerable to produce art in all its forms. To any unmentioned clubs, student groups, and people; thank you for all the work you create.

For anyone interested in Voice Acting, Script Writing, Foley, and more; contact us at VikingRadioTheatre@gmail.com

To Learn more about the Safe Storage Program: www.gofundme.com/safestoragepnw
or basicspnw.org

“I decided that if I could paint a flower in a huge scale, then you could not ignore its beauty”
-Georgia O’Keeffe

credits

released August 7, 2019

Special Thanks everyone who helped out with this project!
-Charles Harper
-Chelsea Peter
-Cora Shields
-Jarin Johnson-Crow
-Jarod & Jacob Torres
-Jennifer Harbick
-Madeline Virtue
-Sarah Williams
-Sydney Thompson

To the musicians who helped with this album:
-Chelsea Peter of Abnormal Psyche
-Trevor Mansmith of Abnormal Psyche
-Jennifer Harbick of Dead Parrots Society
-Sam Burrows of Porchouse
-Cora Sheilds of the Poetry and Lysricist Society (PALS)

To the musicians who contributed to season five:
-Serafima Healy of The Mary Anns
-And Then The Rain
-Kaliane Van (as Scary Scampers)
-James Bonaci (as Scary scampers)


Others who helped revive Viking Radio Theatre for Season Five:
-Ardyn Honda
-Devon Chandler
-Lily Anderson
-Nick Gossage

As well as a special thanks to the people at:
KMRE 102.3, KUGS 89.3, and the Greater Bellingham Community.

And Special Thanks to Walter Lutsch for bringing Viking Radio Theatre to life with everyone who founded this exciting project.

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Viking Radio Theatre is a program bringing back the flair and unique theatrical thrill of radio drama to today’s airwaves.

Our shows dramatize theatrical scripts into an audio form, telling the story with voice and sound effect. During each program we try to bring a variety of scripts, so that each episode has something for everyone; be it comedy, suspense, drama or science fiction. ... more

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