The Storyletter - Showcase: Sentinel Creatives
Dear Reader, I’ve finally gotten around to a new type of post called “Showcase”. It’ll function as a sort of review section of The Storyletter where I’ll pick something I’m enjoying (I like to keep it positive) and share why I think it’s great. This could include people, places, products, entertainment, companies and experiences. I hope you like this format and we’ll see where it goes. DiscoveryI don’t personally know anyone from Sentinel Creatives, but I’ve had a few interactions with them online, mainly Twitter and Instagram. They seem like nice folks. Based on the info from their official website, they are a small team based out of Cape Town, South Africa. I stumbled across Sentinel Creatives one day after listening to the Arthadian Anthologies podcast. I want to say that Spotify had recommended it based on my recent listening habits. The thing is, I really like audiobooks. I actually might have a problem with sitting in one place for any extended period of time. I still read physical books, but in short bursts of 15 minute increments. So whenever I see a way to listen to a story instead of reading it, I pounce immediately. Upon recognizing the very Lovecraftian tones and the available backlog of stories, I was extremely intrigued to say the least. When I started listening to the first story, I realized it was far more than just your average audiobook experience. That’s when I was hooked. What is immersive audio?Bit of backstory; I had an idea for audio storytelling utilizing sound effects back in 2009 when my dad was sleeping through an episode of Battlestar Galactica. I didn’t know anything about the show, but as I was writing in the other room I heard the intense action sequences and found myself following along with the story. I was almost more interested in the show because I couldn’t see it and I was imagining what the characters and action scenes looked like. In 2015, I discovered a company called GraphicAudio working on full-cast recordings of best-selling novels with music and sound effects. I’ve been listening to Brandon Sanderson’s Elantris from GraphicAudio and it’s so distinct and memorable (I’m also biased to anything Sanderson though). This deterred me from pursuing the nutty idea since it seemed that someone had already cracked it wide open. Cut to 2021, that’s where Sentinel Creatives comes into the picture. After finding their profile on Spotify, I followed them on their social media and saw that they were developing an audio series to be released weekly called, “The Meridian Watch”. I listened to the first episode and was blown away by the voice acting, soundtrack, and implementation of sound effects. Here is a summary of what it is about:
The Style of SentinelAnother element of why I like their content is the strong thematic leanings toward cosmic horror and the distinct Lovecraftian feel. They have a wonderful catalog of immersive stories that I listened to while waiting between weekly episodes of The Meridian Watch.
How to Show SupportI discovered that they have a Patreon. On their Patreon, there are several tiers for patrons, one of which you can even be a minor voice role in one of their productions. That’s so cool! They are also on Audible, so throwing some credits their way would be really beneficial. Or simply listening to them on Spotify or YouTube, and then sharing your favorites with friends and family would probably be the most effective way to enjoy and support their content.
Final ThoughtsI label myself of fan of their work. The future potential of the audio landscape is growing at a rapid rate. I would like to see more indie companies take up recording as it has become extremely accessible and widely-distributable over the past decade. With their available catalog, Sentinel Creatives has a great foundation for new listeners to discover what they have to offer and I anticipate great things in the near future. As some of you know, I’m recording my own stories from The Storyletter with music and sound effects, but I’m learning the process and am nowhere near the production level of Sentinel Creatives. However, I’m working on a new YouTube channel and will likely change access to paid-only episodes from exclusive to early access instead in order to reach a wider audience. Let me know what you think about Sentinel Creatives down in the comments. I’m very eager to chat about audiobooks and the future of immersive audio. What is your experience with recording and do you like it? Happy Wednesday everyone! ~ WM You’re a free subscriber to The Storyletter. For the full experience, become a paying subscriber. Thanks for reading! Until next Storyletter ~ WM |
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