Freeing the natural voice
by Kristin Linklater · first published 1976
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"Describes the mechanics of the voice and obstacles of spontaneous, effective vocal expression and details exercises for developing and strengthening the voice as a human and actor's instrument."
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…the narrator than to the story itself, which is a problem, as it is the story that has to transcend. If you are curious, one of the classics to read are Cicely Berry's books "Voice and the actor" and "Freeing the natural voice" from Kristin Linklater.
on “A Great Audiobook Narrator Finds Her Voices” ↗…acting. For the link between psychology and vocal production, see Jennifer Hamady's "The Art of Singing". The classic text on acting voice production and the psychology behind it is Kristin Linklater's "Freeing the Natural Voice", which also draws from neuroscientist Antonio Damasio's work such as "Descartes' Error" which provides a scientific basis for how our mind is reflected in our body. In terms of bodywork, start with Mary…
on “Some unexplained physical symptoms may be caused by unresolved emotional trauma” ↗…contribute supporting evidence (that I don't recall being discussed in the book). I've taken and taught voice for theatre, following what's called the 'Natural Voice' method. (Look for a book called "Freeing the Natural Voice", by Kristin Linklater, though other practitioners have augmented that since.) To summarize: bodies have natural resonating chambers, that act like the sound-box of a guitar or violin; tension in the…
on “What is trauma? The author of "The Body Keeps the Score" explains [video]” ↗