The Affective Power of Audio

Authors

Siobhan A. McHugh, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

90851

Publication Details

McHugh, S. A.. The Affective Power of Audio. Wheeler Centre. 13 February. 2014.

Additional Publication Information

Public talk at the UNESCO City of Literature cultural centre.

Abstract

Oral historian Siobhán McHugh talks us through the primal and intimate nature of soundscapes, sharing her favourite ‘driveway moments’ and showcasing the power of audio storytelling. With carefully curated links to some of the most powerful and affecting moments she’s experienced in the medium, this piece just might convert you to the spoken (but unseen) word – if you’re not hooked on it already.