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Goodbye, Papa. It's hard to die. But the stars on the beach were just. No, the starfish on the beach were the stars I read.

goodbye, papa. it's hard to die. but the stars on the beach were just. no, the starfish on the beach were the stars i read.

moderate speed

ɡʊdbaɪ, pɑpʌ. ɪt'ɛs hɑɹd tu daɪ. bʌt ðʌ stɑɹz ɑn ðʌ bitʃ wɜ˞ dʒʌst. noʊ, ðʌ stɑɹfɪʃ ɑn ðʌ bitʃ wɜ˞ ðʌ stɑɹz aɪ ɹɛd.

quite noisy

slightly roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a slightly monotone tone, moving along at a moderate pace. The recording, however, is somewhat marred by a noticeable amount of background noise, while also featuring a slightly roomy sounding echo.

2

didn't have enough ESP. I was, when I was standing on top of the PA speakers on those columns, I was trying to do a solo like, you know, arena rock.

didn't have enough esp. i was, when i was standing on top of the pa speakers on those columns, i was trying to do a solo like, you know, arena rock.

slightly fast

'ti hæv ɪnʌf . aɪ wɑz, wɛn aɪ wɑz stændɪŋ ɑn tɑp ʌv ðʌ pɑ spikɜ˞z ɑn ðoʊz kɑlʌmz, aɪ wɑz tɹaɪɪŋ tu du ʌ soʊloʊ laɪk, ju noʊ, ɜ˞inʌ ɹɑk.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly fast pace with a rather monotone tone, set against a backdrop of a slightly noisy environment, suggesting a large and somewhat vacant room.

3

Yeah, probably. I think so. My father one time.

yeah, probably. i think so. my father one time.

slightly slowly

jæ, pɹɑbʌbli. aɪ θɪŋk soʊ. maɪ fɑðɜ˞ wʌn taɪm.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone and delivered at a slightly slow pace, set against a backdrop of moderate ambient sound. The audio sample seems to have been recorded in a quite confined space, giving it a somewhat echoey quality.

4

A few years ago, he wrote me a letter and he said, I would like, in one way or another, he said, you know, if it wasn't for.

a few years ago, he wrote me a letter and he said, i would like, in one way or another, he said, you know, if it wasn't for.

slightly fast

ʌ fju jɪɹz ʌɡoʊ, hi ɹoʊt mi ʌ lɛtɜ˞ ʌnd hi sɛd, aɪ wʊd laɪk, ɪn wʌn weɪ ɔɹ ʌnʌðɜ˞, hi sɛd, ju noʊ, ɪf ɪt 'ti fɔɹ.

quite clear

moderate reverberation

quite monotone

Kurt speaks at a slightly fast pace with a somewhat monotone voice, delivering his words in a room with moderate echo and a very clear recording.

5

It's just, you know, some environments are more restrictive than others. No, that was about the time.

it's just, you know, some environments are more restrictive than others. no, that was about the time.

slightly fast

ɪt'ɛs dʒʌst, ju noʊ, sʌm ɪnvaɪɹʌnmʌnts ɑɹ mɔɹ ɹistɹɪktɪv ðæn ʌðɜ˞z. noʊ, ðæt wɑz ʌbaʊt ðʌ taɪm.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly fast but maintains a very monotone tone, as if spoken in a quite roomy space. Despite the roominess, the recording is slightly clear.

6

Yeah, he made a compilation tape for me. I was commuting back and forth between Aberdeen and Monteceno. I was living in Aberdeen, and I was going to school in Monteceno, which is about thirty miles away.

yeah, he made a compilation tape for me. i was commuting back and forth between aberdeen and monteceno. i was living in aberdeen, and i was going to school in monteceno, which is about thirty miles away.

slightly fast

jæ, hi meɪd ʌ kɑmpʌleɪʃʌn teɪp fɔɹ mi. aɪ wɑz kʌmjutɪŋ bæk ʌnd fɔɹθ bɪtwin æbɜ˞din ʌnd . aɪ wɑz lɪvɪŋ ɪn æbɜ˞din, ʌnd aɪ wɑz ɡoʊɪŋ tu skul ɪn , wɪtʃ ɪz ʌbaʊt θɜ˞di maɪlz ʌweɪ.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone, delivering his words at a slightly brisk pace, set against a moderate level of ambient sound. The speech appears to be recorded in a relatively confined space.

7

together all the time. You know, we're best friends. She's my best friend. And so when she's playing music, I like to listen to it and maybe suggest some things. And she does the same thing with me, too. And.

together all the time. you know, we're best friends. she's my best friend. and so when she's playing music, i like to listen to it and maybe suggest some things. and she does the same thing with me, too. and.

slightly fast

tʌɡɛðɜ˞ ɔl ðʌ taɪm. ju noʊ, wi'ɹeɪ bɛst fɹɛndz. ʃi'ɛs maɪ bɛst fɹɛnd. ʌnd soʊ wɛn ʃi'ɛs pleɪɪŋ mjuzɪk, aɪ laɪk tu lɪsʌn tu ɪt ʌnd meɪbi sʌdʒɛst sʌm θɪŋz. ʌnd ʃi dʌz ðʌ seɪm θɪŋ wɪð mi, tu. ʌnd.

slightly clear

moderate reverberation

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast, yet his voice maintains a slightly monotone tone. The recording quality is slightly clear, with a moderate level of reverberation, suggesting a professional or well-controlled environment.

8

She's just, this was just an opportunity for her to, she came with us and her, and Patty, her drummer came too. It's just a vacation and so this was just a spontaneous thing for them to just make a few demos.

she's just, this was just an opportunity for her to, she came with us and her, and patty, her drummer came too. it's just a vacation and so this was just a spontaneous thing for them to just make a few demos.

slightly fast

ʃi'ɛs dʒʌst, ðɪs wɑz dʒʌst æn ɑpɜ˞tunʌti fɔɹ hɜ˞ tu, ʃi keɪm wɪð ʌs ʌnd hɜ˞, ʌnd pæti, hɜ˞ dɹʌmɜ˞ keɪm tu. ɪt'ɛs dʒʌst ʌ veɪkeɪʃʌn ʌnd soʊ ðɪs wɑz dʒʌst ʌ spɑnteɪniʌs θɪŋ fɔɹ ðɛm tu dʒʌst meɪk ʌ fju dɛmoʊz.

moderate ambient sound

slightly confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone, delivered at a slightly fast pace, and is slightly confined sounding, suggesting a small and somewhat enclosed space. There's a moderate level of ambient sound in the background, adding a touch of realism to the recording.

9

see what they're gonna do with that arnaldo baptista is that how you pronounce his name.

see what they're gonna do with that arnaldo baptista is that how you pronounce his name.

quite fast

si wʌt ðeɪ'ɹeɪ ɡɑnʌ du wɪð ðæt ɑɹnɑldoʊ bæptɪstʌ ɪz ðæt haʊ ju pɹʌnaʊns hɪz neɪm.

quite noisy

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered quite fast, yet his tone is slightly monotone. The recording appears to have been made in a slightly roomy environment, contributing to a sense of distance in the audio. Unfortunately, the quality is somewhat compromised due to the presence of noise.

10

who has a record label called Gassatanker Records, and he was in White Flag.

who has a record label called gassatanker records, and he was in white flag.

moderate speed

hu hæz ʌ ɹʌkɔɹd leɪbʌl kɔld ɹʌkɔɹdz, ʌnd hi wɑz ɪn waɪt flæɡ.

quite clear

slightly roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a moderate pace with a slightly monotone tone, yet the recording is quite clear, suggesting a well-maintained environment. The room has a touch of echo, giving a slightly roomy sound to the speech.

11

And he's friends with Red Cross. He's a very nice guy. He has a mustache.

and he's friends with red cross. he's a very nice guy. he has a mustache.

quite fast

ʌnd hi'ɛs fɹɛndz wɪð ɹɛd kɹɔs. hi'ɛs ʌ vɛɹi naɪs ɡaɪ. hi hæz ʌ mʌstæʃ.

slightly clear

slightly roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace with a slightly monotone tone in a room with a hint of echo, yet the recording is fairly clear.

12

all-girl Japanese band on tour with us in England. And they've been a favorite of ours for years, and no one really knows who they are in England or anywhere in Europe. And we've taken the Melvins on tour with us.

all-girl japanese band on tour with us in england. and they've been a favorite of ours for years, and no one really knows who they are in england or anywhere in europe. and we've taken the melvins on tour with us.

slightly fast

ɔl-ɡɜ˞l dʒæpʌniz bænd ɑn tʊɹ wɪð ʌs ɪn ɪŋɡlʌnd. ʌnd ðeɪ'vi bɪn ʌ feɪvɜ˞ɪt ʌv aʊɜ˞z fɔɹ jɪɹz, ʌnd noʊ wʌn ɹɪli noʊz hu ðeɪ ɑɹ ɪn ɪŋɡlʌnd ɔɹ ɛniwɛɹ ɪn jʊɹʌp. ʌnd wi'vi teɪkʌn ðʌ ɑn tʊɹ wɪð ʌs.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech slightly fast, yet his tone is very monotone, creating a sense of restraint. The audio quality is slightly clear, suggesting a moderately good recording, but the space where he is speaking seems very confined, giving the impression of a small, enclosed environment.

13

In the future, we hope to take Hall and Jesus Lizard and a bunch of other bands who we like.

in the future, we hope to take hall and jesus lizard and a bunch of other bands who we like.

slightly fast

ɪn ðʌ fjutʃɜ˞, wi hoʊp tu teɪk hɔl ʌnd dʒizʌs lɪzɜ˞d ʌnd ʌ bʌntʃ ʌv ʌðɜ˞ bændz hu wi laɪk.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly fast pace, yet his voice is very monotone, creating a sense of formality. Remarkably, the recording is quite clear, despite a somewhat confined sounding environment.

14

I mean, still, I can't think of anything else I'd rather do.

i mean, still, i can't think of anything else i'd rather do.

quite fast

aɪ min, stɪl, aɪ kæn'ti θɪŋk ʌv ɛniθɪŋ ɛls aɪ'di ɹæðɜ˞ du.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a very monotone tone, yet the recording is quite clear, suggesting a well-controlled environment. The pace is quite fast, making the content flow smoothly, despite the speech being in a very confined sounding space.

15

It's not as excited as everyone thinks. But it's getting harder for me to jump out in the audience now because the crowds are bigger and some of the people don't realize that.

it's not as excited as everyone thinks. but it's getting harder for me to jump out in the audience now because the crowds are bigger and some of the people don't realize that.

slightly fast

ɪt'ɛs nɑt æz ɪksaɪtʌd æz ɛvɹiwʌn θɪŋks. bʌt ɪt'ɛs ɡɛtɪŋ hɑɹdɜ˞ fɔɹ mi tu dʒʌmp aʊt ɪn ðʌ ɑdiʌns naʊ bɪkɔz ðʌ kɹaʊdz ɑɹ bɪɡɜ˞ ʌnd sʌm ʌv ðʌ pipʌl dɑn'ti ɹiʌlaɪz ðæt.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very monotone voice, with a slightly rapid pace, in a room with a noticeable echo. The ambient sound is moderate, contributing to a moderate level of background noise.

16

I don't know what they realize actually, because they're putting their hands in my pockets and trying to steal my money and my wallet, and they're hitting me really hard.

i don't know what they realize actually, because they're putting their hands in my pockets and trying to steal my money and my wallet, and they're hitting me really hard.

slightly fast

aɪ dɑn'ti noʊ wʌt ðeɪ ɹiʌlaɪz æktʃuʌli, bɪkɔz ðeɪ'ɹeɪ pʌtɪŋ ðɛɹ hændz ɪn maɪ pɑkʌts ʌnd tɹaɪɪŋ tu stil maɪ mʌni ʌnd maɪ wɔlʌt, ʌnd ðeɪ'ɹeɪ hɪtɪŋ mi ɹɪli hɑɹd.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his words slightly quickly in a very monotone tone, with a slightly clear recording that suggests a very confined space.

17

So, I don't know, after a while I'm probably not going to be able to do it anymore. That's too bad because it's a fun little bonding thing to do with the audience.

so, i don't know, after a while i'm probably not going to be able to do it anymore. that's too bad because it's a fun little bonding thing to do with the audience.

very fast

soʊ, aɪ dɑn'ti noʊ, æftɜ˞ ʌ waɪl aɪ'ɛm pɹɑbʌbli nɑt ɡoʊɪŋ tu bi eɪbʌl tu du ɪt ɛnimɔɹ. ðæt'ɛs tu bæd bɪkɔz ɪt'ɛs ʌ fʌn lɪtʌl bɑndɪŋ θɪŋ tu du wɪð ðʌ ɑdiʌns.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very fast pace with a very monotone tone, yet the recording is quite clear, suggesting a well-controlled environment. However, the speech sounds as if it was recorded in a very confined space.

18

that will be recorded on eight-track, go back to the Bleach sound. Because I really like the production of Bleach, and I don't know, I feel kind of weird straying so far away from it. There's definitely going to be some more abrasive songs on the next record.

that will be recorded on eight-track, go back to the bleach sound. because i really like the production of bleach, and i don't know, i feel kind of weird straying so far away from it. there's definitely going to be some more abrasive songs on the next record.

quite fast

ðæt wɪl bi ɹʌkɔɹdɪd ɑn eɪt-tɹæk, ɡoʊ bæk tu ðʌ blitʃ saʊnd. bɪkɔz aɪ ɹɪli laɪk ðʌ pɹʌdʌkʃʌn ʌv blitʃ, ʌnd aɪ dɑn'ti noʊ, aɪ fil kaɪnd ʌv wɪɹd stɹeɪɪŋ soʊ fɑɹ ʌweɪ fɹʌm ɪt. ðɛɹ'ɛs dɛfʌnʌtli ɡoʊɪŋ tu bi sʌm mɔɹ ʌbɹeɪsɪv sɔŋz ɑn ðʌ nɛkst ɹʌkɔɹd.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace in a somewhat confined space, with a moderate level of ambient sound. His voice is very monotone, lacking significant emotional expression.

19

violence and we don't even appreciate violence, but.

violence and we don't even appreciate violence, but.

quite fast

vaɪʌlʌns ʌnd wi dɑn'ti ivɪn ʌpɹiʃieɪt vaɪʌlʌns, bʌt.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a moderate pace, but his voice is quite monotone. The environment seems to have a confined sound, and there's a steady background noise present.

20

I don't give a shit if it's cliche or not, or if it's been done by bands before. I think.

i don't give a shit if it's cliche or not, or if it's been done by bands before. i think.

quite fast

aɪ dɑn'ti ɡɪv ʌ ʃɪt ɪf ɪt'ɛs kliʃeɪ ɔɹ nɑt, ɔɹ ɪf ɪt'ɛs bɪn dʌn baɪ bændz bɪfɔɹ. aɪ θɪŋk.

quite noisy

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

In a rather roomy and noisy environment, Kurt delivers his speech with a very monotone and quick pace.

21

And so we do everything in our power to keep it exciting, and sometimes that involves.

and so we do everything in our power to keep it exciting, and sometimes that involves.

slightly fast

ʌnd soʊ wi du ɛvɹiθɪŋ ɪn aʊɜ˞ paʊɜ˞ tu kip ɪt ɪksaɪtɪŋ, ʌnd sʌmtaɪmz ðæt ɪnvɑlvz.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a monotone tone, slightly hastily, in a space that sounds very confined and noisy.

22

any rock and roll band has those tendencies to do stuff like that, just to keep themselves sane.

any rock and roll band has those tendencies to do stuff like that, just to keep themselves sane.

slightly fast

ɛni ɹɑk ʌnd ɹoʊl bænd hæz ðoʊz tɛndʌnsiz tu du stʌf laɪk ðæt, dʒʌst tu kip ðɛmsɛlvz seɪn.

very noisy

slightly confined sounding

quite monotone

In a slightly confined space, Kurt delivers his speech with a somewhat monotone tone, moving at a slightly brisk pace. The recording is marred by a significant amount of background noise.

23

And then just going straight to the hotel afterwards to sleep and then start it all over again. And not eating regularly and driving on a bus for eight hours a day. It's really boring.

and then just going straight to the hotel afterwards to sleep and then start it all over again. and not eating regularly and driving on a bus for eight hours a day. it's really boring.

quite fast

ʌnd ðɛn dʒʌst ɡoʊɪŋ stɹeɪt tu ðʌ hoʊtɛl æftɜ˞wɜ˞dz tu slip ʌnd ðɛn stɑɹt ɪt ɔl oʊvɜ˞ ʌɡɛn. ʌnd nɑt itɪŋ ɹɛɡjʌlɜ˞li ʌnd dɹaɪvɪŋ ɑn ʌ bʌs fɔɹ eɪt aʊɜ˞z ʌ deɪ. ɪt'ɛs ɹɪli bɔɹɪŋ.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quite fast pace, maintaining a very monotone tone in a setting with moderate ambient sound. The recording appears to have been done in a quite confined space with minimal echo.

24

I mean, every time we've ever destroyed something, we've always been in a really happy, joking mood where we're drunk off our asses and then throwing things around and wrestling and having fun, you know?.

i mean, every time we've ever destroyed something, we've always been in a really happy, joking mood where we're drunk off our asses and then throwing things around and wrestling and having fun, you know?.

slightly fast

aɪ min, ɛvɜ˞i taɪm wi'vi ɛvɜ˞ dɪstɹɔɪd sʌmθɪŋ, wi'vi ɔlweɪz bɪn ɪn ʌ ɹɪli hæpi, dʒoʊkɪŋ mud wɛɹ wi'ɹeɪ dɹʌŋk ɔf aʊɜ˞ æsʌz ʌnd ðɛn θɹoʊɪŋ θɪŋz ɜ˞aʊnd ʌnd ɹɛslɪŋ ʌnd hævɪŋ fʌn, ju noʊ?.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is delivered in a very monotone manner, with a slight increase in speed, and is heard in a moderately noisy environment, reminiscent of a confined space. The sound is slightly echoey, suggesting a small room or enclosed area.

25

We appreciate beauty just as much as we appreciate.

we appreciate beauty just as much as we appreciate.

slightly fast

wi ʌpɹiʃieɪt bjuti dʒʌst æz mʌtʃ æz wi ʌpɹiʃieɪt.

slightly clear

moderate reverberation

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a slightly fast pace, maintaining a very monotone tone. The quality of the recording indicates a slightly clear audio, with a moderate amount of reverberation.

26

this musical is pop music as far as i'm concerned as long as it's good and it's catchy it's pop.

this musical is pop music as far as i'm concerned as long as it's good and it's catchy it's pop.

quite fast

ðɪs mjuzɪkʌl ɪz pɑp mjuzɪk æz fɑɹ æz aɪ'ɛm kʌnsɜ˞nd æz lɔŋ æz ɪt'ɛs ɡʊd ʌnd ɪt'ɛs kætʃi ɪt'ɛs pɑp.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace with a very monotone tone, yet the recording is slightly clear, suggesting a somewhat confined environment.

27

What kind of ugly answer can I give? I think the point that we're trying to put off in the beginning of when we were doing all those interviews when Nevermind was getting really popular was that we were really concerned with the people who wanted to come to see our shows and have a good time. We were.

what kind of ugly answer can i give? i think the point that we're trying to put off in the beginning of when we were doing all those interviews when nevermind was getting really popular was that we were really concerned with the people who wanted to come to see our shows and have a good time. we were.

slightly fast

wʌt kaɪnd ʌv ʌɡli ænsɜ˞ kæn aɪ ɡɪv? aɪ θɪŋk ðʌ pɔɪnt ðæt wi'ɹeɪ tɹaɪɪŋ tu pʊt ɔf ɪn ðʌ bɪɡɪnɪŋ ʌv wɛn wi wɜ˞ duɪŋ ɔl ðoʊz ɪntɜ˞vjuz wɛn nɛvɜ˞maɪnd wɑz ɡɛtɪŋ ɹɪli pɑpjʌlɜ˞ wɑz ðæt wi wɜ˞ ɹɪli kʌnsɜ˞nd wɪð ðʌ pipʌl hu wɔntɪd tu kʌm tu si aʊɜ˞ ʃoʊz ʌnd hæv ʌ ɡʊd taɪm. wi wɜ˞.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone and slightly fast, delivered in a rather roomy-sounding space with a hint of background noise.

28

You know, there's nothing worse than seeing some kid getting beat up on just because he got pushed over the side, you know.

you know, there's nothing worse than seeing some kid getting beat up on just because he got pushed over the side, you know.

slightly fast

ju noʊ, ðɛɹ'ɛs nʌθɪŋ wɜ˞s ðæn siɪŋ sʌm kɪd ɡɛtɪŋ bit ʌp ɑn dʒʌst bɪkɔz hi ɡɑt pʊʃt oʊvɜ˞ ðʌ saɪd, ju noʊ.

slightly noisy

moderate reverberation

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast, yet his voice is quite monotone. The recording quality is moderate, with a faint background noise, suggesting a less-than-ideal environment for recording.

29

It's too far beyond that now. I mean, it's been going on for so long, there's nothing we can do about it. That issue doesn't even come up. Well, when I said that.

it's too far beyond that now. i mean, it's been going on for so long, there's nothing we can do about it. that issue doesn't even come up. well, when i said that.

moderate speed

ɪt'ɛs tu fɑɹ bɪɑnd ðæt naʊ. aɪ min, ɪt'ɛs bɪn ɡoʊɪŋ ɑn fɔɹ soʊ lɔŋ, ðɛɹ'ɛs nʌθɪŋ wi kæn du ʌbaʊt ɪt. ðæt ɪʃu 'ti ivɪn kʌm ʌp. wɛl, wɛn aɪ sɛd ðæt.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a quite monotone tone, with a moderate speed, in a very roomy-sounding environment that has a noticeable amount of background noise.

30

Like I said, the main reason was to make sure that we could have a good time at live shows, you know? And we just weren't comfortable with it at the time, you know? And now that.

like i said, the main reason was to make sure that we could have a good time at live shows, you know? and we just weren't comfortable with it at the time, you know? and now that.

slightly fast

laɪk aɪ sɛd, ðʌ meɪn ɹizʌn wɑz tu meɪk ʃʊɹ ðæt wi kʊd hæv ʌ ɡʊd taɪm æt laɪv ʃoʊz, ju noʊ? ʌnd wi dʒʌst 'ti kʌmfɜ˞tʌbʌl wɪð ɪt æt ðʌ taɪm, ju noʊ? ʌnd naʊ ðæt.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly fast pace, yet his tone remains quite monotone. The recording is in a very roomy-sounding space, but there is a noticeable amount of background noise.

31

Now that it's been proven to us that there aren't any problems, it shows.

now that it's been proven to us that there aren't any problems, it shows.

quite fast

naʊ ðæt ɪt'ɛs bɪn pɹuvʌn tu ʌs ðæt ðɛɹ ɑɹʌn'ti ɛni pɹɑblʌmz, ɪt ʃoʊz.

quite clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a quick, yet monotone tone, with a sense of spaciousness in the recording, suggesting a large room. However, the quality of the recording is excellent, as the sound is quite clear.

32

Who said it was going to be heavier? Fuck, man. What would they know? I think we're going in more of an experimental new wave.

who said it was going to be heavier? fuck, man. what would they know? i think we're going in more of an experimental new wave.

slightly fast

hu sɛd ɪt wɑz ɡoʊɪŋ tu bi hɛviɜ˞? fʌk, mæn. wʌt wʊd ðeɪ noʊ? aɪ θɪŋk wi'ɹeɪ ɡoʊɪŋ ɪn mɔɹ ʌv æn ɪkspɛɹɪmɛntʌl nu weɪv.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

In a slightly roomy sounding environment, Kurt delivers his speech slightly quickly with a slightly monotone tone, amidst a touch of background noise.

33

type of direction. It's kind of hard to explain. Actually, have you heard the incesticide?.

type of direction. it's kind of hard to explain. actually, have you heard the incesticide?.

slightly slowly

taɪp ʌv dɜ˞ɛkʃʌn. ɪt'ɛs kaɪnd ʌv hɑɹd tu ɪkspleɪn. æktʃuʌli, hæv ju hɜ˞d ðʌ ?.

moderate ambient sound

slightly roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone and slightly slow in delivery, spoken in a room with a moderate amount of ambient sound. The recording has a slightly roomy quality to it.

34

man, what a bunch of gluttonous bastards, you know?.

man, what a bunch of gluttonous bastards, you know?.

slightly fast

mæn, wʌt ʌ bʌntʃ ʌv ɡlʌtʌnʌs bæstɜ˞dz, ju noʊ?.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly fast with a quiet monotone tone, delivered in a very roomy sounding space, yet the recording manages to maintain a slightly clear quality.

35

a hundred times more. They always sing during Lithium, which is kind of neat.

a hundred times more. they always sing during lithium, which is kind of neat.

very fast

ʌ hʌndɹʌd taɪmz mɔɹ. ðeɪ ɔlweɪz sɪŋ dʊɹɪŋ lɪθiʌm, wɪtʃ ɪz kaɪnd ʌv nit.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a very fast pace, yet the tone is quite monotone. The recording is in a very roomy sounding environment, contributing to a noisy background that slightly hinders the clarity of the speech.

36

sleep on the bus as much as possible because buses are kind of expensive so we're not staying in hotels as much as we would.

sleep on the bus as much as possible because buses are kind of expensive so we're not staying in hotels as much as we would.

quite fast

slip ɑn ðʌ bʌs æz mʌtʃ æz pɑsʌbʌl bɪkɔz bʌsɪz ɑɹ kaɪnd ʌv ɪkspɛnsɪv soʊ wi'ɹeɪ nɑt steɪɪŋ ɪn hoʊtɛlz æz mʌtʃ æz wi wʊd.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

In a rather spacious setting, Kurt's voice maintains a steady, monotone tone, delivering his words at a brisk pace. Despite the roominess, the audio recording is slightly muffled, resulting in a moderate level of background noise.

37

I remember a few years ago, you know, when we were lugging around our own equipment in a van, you know, like five people cooped up in a van with our own equipment.

i remember a few years ago, you know, when we were lugging around our own equipment in a van, you know, like five people cooped up in a van with our own equipment.

very fast

aɪ ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞ ʌ fju jɪɹz ʌɡoʊ, ju noʊ, wɛn wi wɜ˞ lʌɡɪŋ ɜ˞aʊnd aʊɜ˞ oʊn ɪkwɪpmʌnt ɪn ʌ væn, ju noʊ, laɪk faɪv pipʌl kupt ʌp ɪn ʌ væn wɪð aʊɜ˞ oʊn ɪkwɪpmʌnt.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, yet his voice is quite monotone. The room appears to be quite spacious, contributing to a roomy sound, and there's a moderate amount of ambient sound in the background.

38

What a waste. Those things must cost me-.

what a waste. those things must cost me-.

slightly fast

wʌt ʌ weɪst. ðoʊz θɪŋz mʌst kɑst mi-.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly fast pace, yet his voice is quite monotone. The room has a quite roomy sound, and there's a slight background noise.

39

That's the kind of band we used to be. We used to be more like Gang of Four, New Wave influence, like more experimental with more noise and different effects boxes and stuff.

that's the kind of band we used to be. we used to be more like gang of four, new wave influence, like more experimental with more noise and different effects boxes and stuff.

moderate speed

ðæt'ɛs ðʌ kaɪnd ʌv bænd wi juzd tu bi. wi juzd tu bi mɔɹ laɪk ɡæŋ ʌv fɔɹ, nu weɪv ɪnfluʌns, laɪk mɔɹ ɪkspɛɹɪmɛntʌl wɪð mɔɹ nɔɪz ʌnd dɪfɜ˞ʌnt ɪfɛkts bɑksʌz ʌnd stʌf.

moderate ambient sound

moderate reverberation

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a moderate pace with a slightly monotone tone, set against a backdrop of moderate ambient sound. The recording quality appears to be average, with a moderate level of reverberation.

40

you know, sound and see if we can get away with it. Because we love that kind of music. We like a lot of commercial music. It's good. It's old, old commercial stuff we like.

you know, sound and see if we can get away with it. because we love that kind of music. we like a lot of commercial music. it's good. it's old, old commercial stuff we like.

quite fast

ju noʊ, saʊnd ʌnd si ɪf wi kæn ɡɛt ʌweɪ wɪð ɪt. bɪkɔz wi lʌv ðæt kaɪnd ʌv mjuzɪk. wi laɪk ʌ lɑt ʌv kʌmɜ˞ʃʌl mjuzɪk. ɪt'ɛs ɡʊd. ɪt'ɛs oʊld, oʊld kʌmɜ˞ʃʌl stʌf wi laɪk.

moderate ambient sound

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace with a slightly monotone tone, set against a backdrop of moderate ambient sound and a slightly roomy acoustic environment.

41

It was just something to do. We're pretty much.

it was just something to do. we're pretty much.

slightly fast

ɪt wɑz dʒʌst sʌmθɪŋ tu du. wi'ɹeɪ pɹɪti mʌtʃ.

moderate ambient sound

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast, delivered in a mildly monotone tone, set against a backdrop of moderate ambient sound. The room seems slightly roomy, contributing to a slightly distant-sounding echo.

42

to write songs that had melody in them, total noise, aggression all the time. I just got really sick of that. Is there an ashtray around here somewhere?.

to write songs that had melody in them, total noise, aggression all the time. i just got really sick of that. is there an ashtray around here somewhere?.

slightly fast

tu ɹaɪt sɔŋz ðæt hæd mɛlʌdi ɪn ðɛm, toʊtʌl nɔɪz, ʌɡɹɛʃʌn ɔl ðʌ taɪm. aɪ dʒʌst ɡɑt ɹɪli sɪk ʌv ðæt. ɪz ðɛɹ æn æʃtɹeɪ ɜ˞aʊnd hiɹ sʌmwɛɹ?.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

In a somewhat echoey room, Kurt's voice sounds slightly monotone, delivering his words at a slightly brisk pace. The background noise is minimal but noticeable.

43

You know, yeah, it revolves in a circle all the time. You know, everything will always revert back to melody. I mean, because that's the most palatable thing to an ear.

you know, yeah, it revolves in a circle all the time. you know, everything will always revert back to melody. i mean, because that's the most palatable thing to an ear.

moderate speed

ju noʊ, jæ, ɪt ɹivɑlvz ɪn ʌ sɜ˞kʌl ɔl ðʌ taɪm. ju noʊ, ɛvɹiθɪŋ wɪl ɔlweɪz ɹɪvɜ˞t bæk tu mɛlʌdi. aɪ min, bɪkɔz ðæt'ɛs ðʌ moʊst pælʌtʌbʌl θɪŋ tu æn iɹ.

quite noisy

slightly confined sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt delivers his speech in a moderately paced, somewhat expressive tone, but the recording is slightly marred by a moderate level of background noise. The audio seems to have been captured in a space with a slightly confined acoustic quality.

44

I mean, already, I mean, obviously, the most popular alternative bands.

i mean, already, i mean, obviously, the most popular alternative bands.

moderate speed

aɪ min, ɔlɹɛdi, aɪ min, ɑbviʌsli, ðʌ moʊst pɑpjʌlɜ˞ ɔltɜ˞nʌtɪv bændz.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone, delivering his speech at a moderate pace. The room he's in seems quite roomy, creating a moderate ambient sound that slightly dilutes his words.

45

on a national commercial scale are more, you know,.

on a national commercial scale are more, you know,.

quite slowly

ɑn ʌ næʃʌnʌl kʌmɜ˞ʃʌl skeɪl ɑɹ mɔɹ, ju noʊ,.

moderate ambient sound

moderate reverberation

moderate intonation

Kurt delivers his speech quite slowly with a moderate intonation, set against a backdrop of moderate ambient sound. The recording quality seems to be decent, with a moderate level of reverberation.

46

I don't really like to think of us as just strictly one of those kind of bands who used to be punk rock and then went to a commercial.

i don't really like to think of us as just strictly one of those kind of bands who used to be punk rock and then went to a commercial.

very fast

aɪ dɑn'ti ɹɪli laɪk tu θɪŋk ʌv ʌs æz dʒʌst stɹɪktli wʌn ʌv ðoʊz kaɪnd ʌv bændz hu juzd tu bi pʌŋk ɹɑk ʌnd ðɛn wɛnt tu ʌ kʌmɜ˞ʃʌl.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly monotone tone at a very fast pace, reflecting a spacious and slightly echoing environment with a touch of clarity in the recording.

47

uh. option just for for you know.

uh. option just for for you know.

slightly slowly

ʌ. ɑpʃʌn dʒʌst fɔɹ fɔɹ ju noʊ.

slightly noisy

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly slowly delivered in a room with a slightly roomy sound, accompanied by a faint background noise. His voice has a slightly monotone tone.

48

I just wanted to try to do, because it used to be so much fun.

i just wanted to try to do, because it used to be so much fun.

very fast

aɪ dʒʌst wɔntɪd tu tɹaɪ tu du, bɪkɔz ɪt juzd tu bi soʊ mʌtʃ fʌn.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a rapid pace, yet his tone is quite monotone. The recording appears to be made in a large, echoing space, and while the background noise is minimal, it's not perfectly clear.

49

roll around all the way to the back and it's really fun it's like a celebration like everyone's.

roll around all the way to the back and it's really fun it's like a celebration like everyone's.

very fast

ɹoʊl ɜ˞aʊnd ɔl ðʌ weɪ tu ðʌ bæk ʌnd ɪt'ɛs ɹɪli fʌn ɪt'ɛs laɪk ʌ sɛlʌbɹeɪʃʌn laɪk ɛvɹiwʌn'ɛs.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt speaks very rapidly with a very monotone tone, delivering his words in a moderately roomy and somewhat noisy environment.

50

These kids just, some of them understand that. They're not used to that. So all they know how to do is to tear people apart.

these kids just, some of them understand that. they're not used to that. so all they know how to do is to tear people apart.

slightly fast

ðiz kɪdz dʒʌst, sʌm ʌv ðɛm ʌndɜ˞stænd ðæt. ðeɪ'ɹeɪ nɑt juzd tu ðæt. soʊ ɔl ðeɪ noʊ haʊ tu du ɪz tu tɛɹ pipʌl ʌpɑɹt.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

In a slightly roomy-sounding environment, Kurt delivers his speech with a slightly fast pace and a quite monotone tone, while a touch of background noise is present.

51

clubs. Reminiscing about the old days. You know, I used to be able to jump out in the audience, and then the audience would, like, carry me all the way to the back, and, like, like.

clubs. reminiscing about the old days. you know, i used to be able to jump out in the audience, and then the audience would, like, carry me all the way to the back, and, like, like.

very fast

klʌbz. ɹɛmʌnɪsɪŋ ʌbaʊt ðʌ oʊld deɪz. ju noʊ, aɪ juzd tu bi eɪbʌl tu dʒʌmp aʊt ɪn ðʌ ɑdiʌns, ʌnd ðɛn ðʌ ɑdiʌns wʊd, laɪk, kæɹi mi ɔl ðʌ weɪ tu ðʌ bæk, ʌnd, laɪk, laɪk.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very fast pace, yet his voice is quite monotone. The recording seems to have been made in a very roomy environment, but it's marred by a fair amount of background noise.

52

from the people that work with us to try to save me when I do stupid things like that. They're never prepared for it. It wasn't like before the show I said, I'm gonna do that, you know?.

from the people that work with us to try to save me when i do stupid things like that. they're never prepared for it. it wasn't like before the show i said, i'm gonna do that, you know?.

very fast

fɹʌm ðʌ pipʌl ðæt wɜ˞k wɪð ʌs tu tɹaɪ tu seɪv mi wɛn aɪ du stupʌd θɪŋz laɪk ðæt. ðeɪ'ɹeɪ nɛvɜ˞ pɹipɛɹd fɔɹ ɪt. ɪt 'ti laɪk bɪfɔɹ ðʌ ʃoʊ aɪ sɛd, aɪ'ɛm ɡɑnʌ du ðæt, ju noʊ?.

quite noisy

slightly roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a very fast pace, yet his tone is quite monotone. The audio sample suggests a slightly roomy sounding environment, but unfortunately, it's quite noisy.

53

I was really, for a long time, obviously, I was contemplating.

i was really, for a long time, obviously, i was contemplating.

very fast

aɪ wɑz ɹɪli, fɔɹ ʌ lɔŋ taɪm, ɑbviʌsli, aɪ wɑz kɑntʌmpleɪtɪŋ.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

In a rather roomy space, Kurt's voice is delivered at a rapid pace, exhibiting a slightly monotone tone. background noise is barely noticeable.

54

financial reasons and be played on the radio it was something that we sincerely wanted to do we really liked the stuff that we were trying to do at the time small way yeah it was more of a test more of a test for us actually to see if we had enough guts to um get away with.

financial reasons and be played on the radio it was something that we sincerely wanted to do we really liked the stuff that we were trying to do at the time small way yeah it was more of a test more of a test for us actually to see if we had enough guts to um get away with.

slightly fast

fʌnænʃʌl ɹizʌnz ʌnd bi pleɪd ɑn ðʌ ɹeɪdioʊ ɪt wɑz sʌmθɪŋ ðæt wi sɪnsɪɹli wɔntɪd tu du wi ɹɪli laɪkt ðʌ stʌf ðæt wi wɜ˞ tɹaɪɪŋ tu du æt ðʌ taɪm smɔl weɪ jæ ɪt wɑz mɔɹ ʌv ʌ tɛst mɔɹ ʌv ʌ tɛst fɔɹ ʌs æktʃuʌli tu si ɪf wi hæd ɪnʌf ɡʌts tu ʌm ɡɛt ʌweɪ wɪð.

moderate ambient sound

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast, delivered in a slightly monotone voice. The sound is slightly roomy, and there's a moderate level of ambient noise present in the recording.

55

Well, I think the only thing that I was inspired by was Chipmunk's Sing the Beatles album.

well, i think the only thing that i was inspired by was chipmunk's sing the beatles album.

slightly fast

wɛl, aɪ θɪŋk ðʌ oʊnli θɪŋ ðæt aɪ wɑz ɪnspaɪɜ˞d baɪ wɑz tʃɪpmʌŋk'ɛs sɪŋ ðʌ bitʌlz ælbʌm.

slightly noisy

slightly confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast, yet his delivery is slightly monotone. The recording seems to be from a slightly confined space, giving it a slight echo, and there's a hint of background noise present.

56

It's better than the Beatles. Better than the real McCoy. Sounds nice. Well, that's too bad. That's their problem.

it's better than the beatles. better than the real mccoy. sounds nice. well, that's too bad. that's their problem.

slightly fast

ɪt'ɛs bɛtɜ˞ ðæn ðʌ bitʌlz. bɛtɜ˞ ðæn ðʌ ɹil mʌkɔɪ. saʊndz naɪs. wɛl, ðæt'ɛs tu bæd. ðæt'ɛs ðɛɹ pɹɑblʌm.

quite noisy

moderate reverberation

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech slightly fast with a slightly monotone tone, but there's a noticeable background noise that makes the recording somewhat noisy. The audio has a moderate level of reverberation.

57

It says arena on a lot of the shows on the itinerary, but they're like five,zero, six,zero seat places. We wanted to for sure. I mean, we were determined about a year and a half ago after getting off of the grueling tour that we had that we wanted to play.

it says arena on a lot of the shows on the itinerary, but they're like five,zero, six,zero seat places. we wanted to for sure. i mean, we were determined about a year and a half ago after getting off of the grueling tour that we had that we wanted to play.

moderate speed

ɪt sɛz ɜ˞inʌ ɑn ʌ lɑt ʌv ðʌ ʃoʊz ɑn ðʌ aɪtɪnɜ˞ɛɹi, bʌt ðeɪ'ɹeɪ laɪk faɪv,zɪɹoʊ, sɪks,zɪɹoʊ sit pleɪsʌz. wi wɔntɪd tu fɔɹ ʃʊɹ. aɪ min, wi wɜ˞ dɪtɜ˞mʌnd ʌbaʊt ʌ jɪɹ ʌnd ʌ hæf ʌɡoʊ æftɜ˞ ɡɛtɪŋ ɔf ʌv ðʌ ɡɹuɪlɪŋ tʊɹ ðæt wi hæd ðæt wi wɔntɪd tu pleɪ.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a rather monotone tone, maintaining a steady pace, yet the roomy sounding acoustics introduce a slight background noise to the recording.

58

Well, first of all, we were going to put out a record that would completely, you know.

well, first of all, we were going to put out a record that would completely, you know.

slightly fast

wɛl, fɜ˞st ʌv ɔl, wi wɜ˞ ɡoʊɪŋ tu pʊt aʊt ʌ ɹʌkɔɹd ðæt wʊd kʌmplitli, ju noʊ.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech slightly fast, maintaining a somewhat monotone tone, in a room with a noticeable echo. The background noise is minimal, allowing for a slightly clear recording.

59

You have to try to play as big a place as you can if you're using this kind of production. I mean, we actually have a few, you know, we have a couple mannequins on stage, which is nothing compared to a big inflatable monster, you know, or an Eddie from Iron Maiden. Well, it is an ugly question, but.

you have to try to play as big a place as you can if you're using this kind of production. i mean, we actually have a few, you know, we have a couple mannequins on stage, which is nothing compared to a big inflatable monster, you know, or an eddie from iron maiden. well, it is an ugly question, but.

slightly fast

ju hæv tu tɹaɪ tu pleɪ æz bɪɡ ʌ pleɪs æz ju kæn ɪf ju'ɹeɪ juzɪŋ ðɪs kaɪnd ʌv pɹʌdʌkʃʌn. aɪ min, wi æktʃuʌli hæv ʌ fju, ju noʊ, wi hæv ʌ kʌpʌl mænʌkɪnz ɑn steɪdʒ, wɪtʃ ɪz nʌθɪŋ kʌmpɛɹd tu ʌ bɪɡ ɪnfleɪtʌbʌl mɑnstɜ˞, ju noʊ, ɔɹ æn ɛdi fɹʌm aɪɜ˞n meɪdʌn. wɛl, ɪt ɪz æn ʌɡli kwɛstʃʌn, bʌt.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is somewhat monotone, yet he delivers his words at a slightly brisk pace. The audio sample is captured in a very roomy-sounding environment, yet the background noise levels are quite high, making it a rather noisy recording.

60

I want to ask me about it. Just some images I've had in my mind for years. It's kind of a way of expressing our views on prejudice.

i want to ask me about it. just some images i've had in my mind for years. it's kind of a way of expressing our views on prejudice.

slightly slowly

aɪ wɑnt tu æsk mi ʌbaʊt ɪt. dʒʌst sʌm ɪmʌdʒʌz aɪ'vi hæd ɪn maɪ maɪnd fɔɹ jɪɹz. ɪt'ɛs kaɪnd ʌv ʌ weɪ ʌv ɪkspɹɛsɪŋ aʊɜ˞ vjuz ɑn pɹɛdʒʌdɪs.

quite noisy

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a rather monotone tone, yet the room seems quite roomy sounding. Despite the nearby background noise, his speech remains audible.

61

benefit to raise consciousness of the atrocities in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

benefit to raise consciousness of the atrocities in bosnia-herzegovina.

moderate speed

bɛnʌfɪt tu ɹeɪz kɑnʃʌsnʌs ʌv ðʌ ʌtɹɑsʌtiz ɪn bɑzniʌ-hɛɹtsʌɡoʊvinʌ.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a moderately monotone tone, reflecting a quiet and steady pace. The audio recording seems to have been made in a rather spacious environment, giving it a roomy sound. There's a gentle ambient sound in the background, contributing to the overall atmosphere.

62

some awful things going on down there. And so we decided to play Benefit.

some awful things going on down there. and so we decided to play benefit.

moderate speed

sʌm ɑfʌl θɪŋz ɡoʊɪŋ ɑn daʊn ðɛɹ. ʌnd soʊ wi dɪsaɪdɪd tu pleɪ bɛnʌfɪt.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone, delivering words at a moderate pace, yet there's a hint of expression. The recording is slightly noisy, suggesting a less than ideal environment, and the overall feel is that of a spacious room echoing his speech.

63

and I realized that it's not only just the front part.

and i realized that it's not only just the front part.

very fast

ʌnd aɪ ɹiʌlaɪzd ðæt ɪt'ɛs nɑt oʊnli dʒʌst ðʌ fɹʌnt pɑɹt.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very roomy sounding space, yet the background noise is quite noticeable. His tone is very monotone, and he speaks extremely quickly.

64

and we thought it would be really funny to test that out on.

and we thought it would be really funny to test that out on.

quite fast

ʌnd wi θɔt ɪt wʊd bi ɹɪli fʌni tu tɛst ðæt aʊt ɑn.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt's speech is delivered quite fast, yet his tone remains moderate in intonation. The audio sample features a moderate level of ambient sound, creating a somewhat roomy atmosphere.

65

a really challenging idea at the time because.

a really challenging idea at the time because.

slightly fast

ʌ ɹɪli tʃælʌndʒɪŋ aɪdiʌ æt ðʌ taɪm bɪkɔz.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech slightly quickly in a spacious room, with a slightly audible yet clear sound. His tone is slightly monotone.

66

I can sense it, and at certain times when.

i can sense it, and at certain times when.

moderate speed

aɪ kæn sɛns ɪt, ʌnd æt sɜ˞tʌn taɪmz wɛn.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt speaks at a moderate pace with a very monotone voice, delivering his words in a somewhat confined environment where there is a noticeable amount of background noise.

67

the lights turn on and I can see everybody jump up and down.

the lights turn on and i can see everybody jump up and down.

quite fast

ðʌ laɪts tɜ˞n ɑn ʌnd aɪ kæn si ɛvɹibɑdi dʒʌmp ʌp ʌnd daʊn.

slightly noisy

slightly roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a slightly monotone tone, with a slightly roomy sounding echo. The background noise level is slightly noticeable, and he speaks at a fairly quick pace.

68

the house lights come on during certain parts of the song, I can see everyone.

the house lights come on during certain parts of the song, i can see everyone.

very fast

ðʌ haʊs laɪts kʌm ɑn dʊɹɪŋ sɜ˞tʌn pɑɹts ʌv ðʌ sɔŋ, aɪ kæn si ɛvɹiwʌn.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, maintaining a very monotone tone, in a room with a large echo, while the background noise is slightly noticeable.

69

I think lithium is a good example because when we get into the distortion part,.

i think lithium is a good example because when we get into the distortion part,.

very fast

aɪ θɪŋk lɪθiʌm ɪz ʌ ɡʊd ɪɡzæmpʌl bɪkɔz wɛn wi ɡɛt ɪntu ðʌ dɪstɔɹʃʌn pɑɹt,.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very fast pace, yet his tone remains monotone and unvaried. The recording takes place in a large, open space, producing a roomy sound, and there's a slight background noise present.

70

on those kind of people they would be able to swallow.

on those kind of people they would be able to swallow.

very fast

ɑn ðoʊz kaɪnd ʌv pipʌl ðeɪ wʊd bi eɪbʌl tu swɑloʊ.

quite noisy

slightly confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a very fast pace, yet his tone remains slightly monotone. The audio sample appears to have been recorded in a somewhat confined space, resulting in a slight echo. Regrettably, there is a fair amount of background noise present in the recording.

71

It was just a natural thing for us to do. And having a new child and all the press coming down on us and stuff like that, I decided to.

it was just a natural thing for us to do. and having a new child and all the press coming down on us and stuff like that, i decided to.

slightly fast

ɪt wɑz dʒʌst ʌ nætʃɜ˞ʌl θɪŋ fɔɹ ʌs tu du. ʌnd hævɪŋ ʌ nu tʃaɪld ʌnd ɔl ðʌ pɹɛs kʌmɪŋ daʊn ɑn ʌs ʌnd stʌf laɪk ðæt, aɪ dɪsaɪdɪd tu.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered slightly fast with a slightly monotone tone, suggestive of a measured and deliberate pace. The room where the recording was made has a somewhat echoey quality, and while the audio is slightly clear, there's a hint of background noise that is barely noticeable.

72

Just use experiences from books and other stories instead of even dealing with. I mean, there's a little bit of my life, personal things in it, but for the most part it's just.

just use experiences from books and other stories instead of even dealing with. i mean, there's a little bit of my life, personal things in it, but for the most part it's just.

slightly fast

dʒʌst jus ɪkspɪɹiʌnsɪz fɹʌm bʊks ʌnd ʌðɜ˞ stɔɹiz ɪnstɛd ʌv ivɪn dilɪŋ wɪð. aɪ min, ðɛɹ'ɛs ʌ lɪtʌl bɪt ʌv maɪ laɪf, pɜ˞sɪnʌl θɪŋz ɪn ɪt, bʌt fɔɹ ðʌ moʊst pɑɹt ɪt'ɛs dʒʌst.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

slightly expressive

Kurt's speech is slightly fast, with a touch of expressiveness, and is delivered in a quite roomy environment. The sound quality is slightly clear, suggesting a decent recording.

73

It's very un-personal, impersonal.

it's very un-personal, impersonal.

slightly slowly

ɪt'ɛs vɛɹi ʌn-pɜ˞sɪnʌl, ɪmpɜ˞sʌnʌl.

quite clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his words in a slightly slow, monotone tone, suggesting a calm and measured demeanor. The recording appears to be made in a large, open space, as the sound is quite roomy. Remarkably, the recording is quite clear, allowing his words to be easily understood.

74

I think that'll be a surprise to a lot of people.

i think that'll be a surprise to a lot of people.

very fast

aɪ θɪŋk ðæt' bi ʌ sɜ˞pɹaɪz tu ʌ lɑt ʌv pipʌl.

slightly noisy

moderate reverberation

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a very fast pace, yet his voice maintains a slightly monotone tone. The recording quality is slightly noisy, and there's a moderate echo in the environment.

75

the album may not sell as much and so they were concerned with that you know but um.

the album may not sell as much and so they were concerned with that you know but um.

slightly fast

ðʌ ælbʌm meɪ nɑt sɛl æz mʌtʃ ʌnd soʊ ðeɪ wɜ˞ kʌnsɜ˞nd wɪð ðæt ju noʊ bʌt ʌm.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt's speech is delivered at a slightly brisk pace, with a moderate intonation, in a room with a very roomy sound. There's a gentle hum of ambient noise in the background, adding a touch of authenticity to the recording.

76

They never, ever once put any pressure on us. They just basically told us their feelings and their thoughts of what they thought of the record. Most people don't like the record. A lot of my friends don't.

they never, ever once put any pressure on us. they just basically told us their feelings and their thoughts of what they thought of the record. most people don't like the record. a lot of my friends don't.

slightly fast

ðeɪ nɛvɜ˞, ɛvɜ˞ wʌns pʊt ɛni pɹɛʃɜ˞ ɑn ʌs. ðeɪ dʒʌst beɪsɪkli toʊld ʌs ðɛɹ filɪŋz ʌnd ðɛɹ θɔts ʌv wʌt ðeɪ θɔt ʌv ðʌ ɹʌkɔɹd. moʊst pipʌl dɑn'ti laɪk ðʌ ɹʌkɔɹd. ʌ lɑt ʌv maɪ fɹɛndz dɑn'ti.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone and slightly fast-paced, delivered in a spacious room that lends a slightly distant, yet somewhat clear, echo to his speech.

77

All three of us are totally excited about it. We've achieved exactly what we've been wanting to achieve for the last two records. This is the sound that we've had in our heads.

all three of us are totally excited about it. we've achieved exactly what we've been wanting to achieve for the last two records. this is the sound that we've had in our heads.

slightly fast

ɔl θɹi ʌv ʌs ɑɹ toʊtʌli ɪksaɪtʌd ʌbaʊt ɪt. wi'vi ʌtʃivd ɪɡzæktli wʌt wi'vi bɪn wɑntɪŋ tu ʌtʃiv fɔɹ ðʌ læst tu ɹʌkɔɹdz. ðɪs ɪz ðʌ saʊnd ðæt wi'vi hæd ɪn aʊɜ˞ hɛdz.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a slightly fast pace with a slightly monotone tone, suggesting a somewhat reserved demeanor. The ambient sound in the recording is moderate, adding a natural touch, while the roomy sounding acoustics contribute to a spacious and open atmosphere.

78

one of those things that you do, you know, to relieve the pain, but.

one of those things that you do, you know, to relieve the pain, but.

moderate speed

wʌn ʌv ðoʊz θɪŋz ðæt ju du, ju noʊ, tu ɹɪliv ðʌ peɪn, bʌt.

very clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech with a rather monotone tone, yet the recording quality is excellent, with no background noise, in a large, spacious room.

79

You know, as I expected before I started doing heroin, I realized that.

you know, as i expected before i started doing heroin, i realized that.

moderate speed

ju noʊ, æz aɪ ɪkspɛktʌd bɪfɔɹ aɪ stɑɹtɪd duɪŋ hɛɹoʊʌn, aɪ ɹiʌlaɪzd ðæt.

very clear

very confined sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt delivers his speech in a room with a very confined sound, suggesting a small, enclosed space. Despite the environment, the recording is very clear with almost no noise. His tone is moderate in intonation and speed, making his speech easy to follow.

80

I knew it at the beginning that it would become just as boring as marijuana does. Like all drugs, after a few months, it's just as boring as breathing air.

i knew it at the beginning that it would become just as boring as marijuana does. like all drugs, after a few months, it's just as boring as breathing air.

moderate speed

aɪ nu ɪt æt ðʌ bɪɡɪnɪŋ ðæt ɪt wʊd bɪkʌm dʒʌst æz bɔɹɪŋ æz mɛɹʌwɑnʌ dʌz. laɪk ɔl dɹʌɡz, æftɜ˞ ʌ fju mʌnθs, ɪt'ɛs dʒʌst æz bɔɹɪŋ æz bɹiðɪŋ ɛɹ.

slightly clear

moderate reverberation

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a moderate speed with a slightly monotone tone, and the recording quality is slightly clear, with a moderate level of reverberation.

81

So I just don't want to try it. I've always lied about it because I didn't want to influence anybody. I didn't want anyone to even consider the thought of doing drugs because it's really stupid.

so i just don't want to try it. i've always lied about it because i didn't want to influence anybody. i didn't want anyone to even consider the thought of doing drugs because it's really stupid.

slightly fast

soʊ aɪ dʒʌst dɑn'ti wɑnt tu tɹaɪ ɪt. aɪ'vi ɔlweɪz laɪd ʌbaʊt ɪt bɪkɔz aɪ 'ti wɑnt tu ɪnfluʌns ɛnibʌdi. aɪ 'ti wɑnt ɛniwʌn tu ivɪn kʌnsɪdɜ˞ ðʌ θɔt ʌv duɪŋ dɹʌɡz bɪkɔz ɪt'ɛs ɹɪli stupʌd.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast and slightly monotone, delivered in a rather roomy sounding environment, with a slight hint of clarity in the recording.

82

for the recording of the album, and at that time we only had maybe six songs.

for the recording of the album, and at that time we only had maybe six songs.

moderate speed

fɔɹ ðʌ ɹʌkɔɹdɪŋ ʌv ðʌ ælbʌm, ʌnd æt ðæt taɪm wi oʊnli hæd meɪbi sɪks sɔŋz.

quite clear

slightly confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is delivered in a very monotone manner, maintaining a steady pace. The recording quality is quite good, as the sound is slightly confined, indicating a relatively small space, but the speech is crystal clear.

83

prior to recording, you know. I mean, at the time we had.

prior to recording, you know. i mean, at the time we had.

slightly slowly

pɹaɪɜ˞ tu ɹʌkɔɹdɪŋ, ju noʊ. aɪ min, æt ðʌ taɪm wi hæd.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt speaks slightly slowly with a quite monotone tone, delivering his words in a room with a quite roomy sounding echo, and the background noise is only slightly present.

84

Prior to that we wrote a whole bunch of songs, you know.

prior to that we wrote a whole bunch of songs, you know.

moderate speed

pɹaɪɜ˞ tu ðæt wi ɹoʊt ʌ hoʊl bʌntʃ ʌv sɔŋz, ju noʊ.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is very monotone in a room with a slightly detectable echo, delivering his words at a moderate pace. Despite the recording being slightly clear, there's a sense of being in a confined space.

85

during the last, during the week.

during the last, during the week.

moderate speed

dʊɹɪŋ ðʌ læst, dʊɹɪŋ ðʌ wik.

very clear

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is very clear, yet it carries a very monotone tone. The sound is reminiscent of a spacious room, suggesting a good recording quality.

86

Yeah, we did write new songs for Bleach. There were a lot of songs that were just written within the two weeks or even the last week.

yeah, we did write new songs for bleach. there were a lot of songs that were just written within the two weeks or even the last week.

slightly fast

jæ, wi dɪd ɹaɪt nu sɔŋz fɔɹ blitʃ. ðɛɹ wɜ˞ ʌ lɑt ʌv sɔŋz ðæt wɜ˞ dʒʌst ɹɪtʌn wɪðɪn ðʌ tu wiks ɔɹ ivɪn ðʌ læst wik.

very clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a very monotone tone, slightly fast, yet the recording is exceptionally clear, giving the impression that he is speaking from a very confined space.

87

There's nothing more embarrassing than a group of people walking up to you and shaking and clamoring and, you know, and praising you like you're some kind of fucking god or something. It's embarrassing.

there's nothing more embarrassing than a group of people walking up to you and shaking and clamoring and, you know, and praising you like you're some kind of fucking god or something. it's embarrassing.

quite fast

ðɛɹ'ɛs nʌθɪŋ mɔɹ ɪmbɛɹʌsɪŋ ðæn ʌ ɡɹup ʌv pipʌl wɔkɪŋ ʌp tu ju ʌnd ʃeɪkɪŋ ʌnd klæmɜ˞ɪŋ ʌnd, ju noʊ, ʌnd pɹeɪzɪŋ ju laɪk ju'ɹeɪ sʌm kaɪnd ʌv fʌkɪŋ ɡɑd ɔɹ sʌmθɪŋ. ɪt'ɛs ɪmbɛɹʌsɪŋ.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

In a roomy environment, Kurt's voice maintains a somewhat monotone tone at a quick pace, with a moderate level of ambient sound present.

88

I was a big heavy metal fan for years in junior high school, and I have nothing against heavy metal fans at all, you know, except for, you know, some of the.

i was a big heavy metal fan for years in junior high school, and i have nothing against heavy metal fans at all, you know, except for, you know, some of the.

moderate speed

aɪ wɑz ʌ bɪɡ hɛvi mɛtʌl fæn fɔɹ jɪɹz ɪn dʒunjɜ˞ haɪ skul, ʌnd aɪ hæv nʌθɪŋ ʌɡɛnst hɛvi mɛtʌl fænz æt ɔl, ju noʊ, ɪksɛpt fɔɹ, ju noʊ, sʌm ʌv ðʌ.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a slightly monotone tone, maintaining a moderate pace. The recording is slightly clear, but there's a noticeable roomy echo, suggesting a large space where the recording was made.

89

You know, for the most part, most heavy metal has always been pretty sexist. So, you know, there are a lot of areas in it that I don't agree with.

you know, for the most part, most heavy metal has always been pretty sexist. so, you know, there are a lot of areas in it that i don't agree with.

quite fast

ju noʊ, fɔɹ ðʌ moʊst pɑɹt, moʊst hɛvi mɛtʌl hæz ɔlweɪz bɪn pɹɪti sɛksɪst. soʊ, ju noʊ, ðɛɹ ɑɹ ʌ lɑt ʌv ɛɹiʌz ɪn ɪt ðæt aɪ dɑn'ti ʌɡɹi wɪð.

very clear

very roomy sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace with a moderate intonation, his voice sounding clear and echoing slightly in a spacious environment.

90

That's no reason to exclude a person.

that's no reason to exclude a person.

quite fast

ðæt'ɛs noʊ ɹizʌn tu ɪksklud ʌ pɜ˞sʌn.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered quite quickly in a rather monotone tone, set against a backdrop of moderate ambient sound in a quite roomy environment.

91

totally a relief. It just really helps. It's great. And we got this guy, Pat Smear, who's in the germs. The pleasure I get out of it is knowing that that many people like the music, you know.

totally a relief. it just really helps. it's great. and we got this guy, pat smear, who's in the germs. the pleasure i get out of it is knowing that that many people like the music, you know.

quite fast

toʊtʌli ʌ ɹɪlif. ɪt dʒʌst ɹɪli hɛlps. ɪt'ɛs ɡɹeɪt. ʌnd wi ɡɑt ðɪs ɡaɪ, pæt smɪɹ, hu'ɛs ɪn ðʌ dʒɜ˞mz. ðʌ plɛʒɜ˞ aɪ ɡɛt aʊt ʌv ɪt ɪz noʊɪŋ ðæt ðæt mɛni pipʌl laɪk ðʌ mjuzɪk, ju noʊ.

slightly clear

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech quite fast, maintaining a slightly monotone tone, as if speaking in a moderately spacious room. The recording quality is slightly clear, with minimal background noise.

92

But I was validated beyond any expectations when we were playing in clubs, you know, just to have that many people, just to have fifty or one hundred people say that.

but i was validated beyond any expectations when we were playing in clubs, you know, just to have that many people, just to have fifty or one hundred people say that.

slightly fast

bʌt aɪ wɑz vælʌdeɪtɪd bɪɑnd ɛni ɛkspɛkteɪʃʌnz wɛn wi wɜ˞ pleɪɪŋ ɪn klʌbz, ju noʊ, dʒʌst tu hæv ðæt mɛni pipʌl, dʒʌst tu hæv fɪfti ɔɹ wʌn hʌndɹʌd pipʌl seɪ ðæt.

moderate ambient sound

slightly roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a slightly fast pace with a rather monotone tone, yet the audio seems to have been recorded in a roomy space. There's a moderate level of ambient sound present in the background.

93

There's a level of connection that's a little bit higher than with anyone else that I've ever played with. It's amazing.

there's a level of connection that's a little bit higher than with anyone else that i've ever played with. it's amazing.

slightly fast

ðɛɹ'ɛs ʌ lɛvʌl ʌv kʌnɛkʃʌn ðæt'ɛs ʌ lɪtʌl bɪt haɪɜ˞ ðæn wɪð ɛniwʌn ɛls ðæt aɪ'vi ɛvɜ˞ pleɪd wɪð. ɪt'ɛs ʌmeɪzɪŋ.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone and slightly fast-paced, delivering his words in a slightly echoey, yet somewhat clear room.

94

I can appreciate them, you know? I mean, I've realized that, you know, the same people that like our band like their band, so why create some kind of.

i can appreciate them, you know? i mean, i've realized that, you know, the same people that like our band like their band, so why create some kind of.

quite fast

aɪ kæn ʌpɹiʃieɪt ðɛm, ju noʊ? aɪ min, aɪ'vi ɹiʌlaɪzd ðæt, ju noʊ, ðʌ seɪm pipʌl ðæt laɪk aʊɜ˞ bænd laɪk ðɛɹ bænd, soʊ waɪ kɹieɪt sʌm kaɪnd ʌv.

slightly noisy

slightly roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone, delivering his words at a quick pace. The recording seems to have been made in a slightly roomy environment, and there's a faint background noise present.

95

I don't know if I can see anything for the next five years.

i don't know if i can see anything for the next five years.

very fast

aɪ dɑn'ti noʊ ɪf aɪ kæn si ɛniθɪŋ fɔɹ ðʌ nɛkst faɪv jɪɹz.

quite clear

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, displaying a quite monotone tone. The room seems quite roomy, providing a clear and echo-free environment for the recording.

96

We still gam together every once in a while.

we still gam together every once in a while.

slightly fast

wi stɪl tʌɡɛðɜ˞ ɛvɜ˞i wʌns ɪn ʌ waɪl.

quite clear

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone but clear in a very roomy-sounding space, delivering his words at a slightly brisk pace.

97

I really wish we could just join bands. We wanted to have a title that related to.

i really wish we could just join bands. we wanted to have a title that related to.

moderate speed

aɪ ɹɪli wɪʃ wi kʊd dʒʌst dʒɔɪn bændz. wi wɔntɪd tu hæv ʌ taɪtʌl ðæt ɹɪleɪtɪd tu.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a slightly monotone tone, maintaining a moderate pace, but with a touch of expression. The recording is slightly noisy, likely due to some ambient disturbances, and the sound is set in a rather roomy environment, contributing to a distant quality.

98

more biographical of the way I felt a few years ago. I tell you the truth, it's not really as personal as a lot of people would like it to be. I actually had some themes on this album that don't have anything to do with my life at all.

more biographical of the way i felt a few years ago. i tell you the truth, it's not really as personal as a lot of people would like it to be. i actually had some themes on this album that don't have anything to do with my life at all.

moderate speed

mɔɹ baɪʌɡɹæfɪkʌl ʌv ðʌ weɪ aɪ fɛlt ʌ fju jɪɹz ʌɡoʊ. aɪ tɛl ju ðʌ tɹuθ, ɪt'ɛs nɑt ɹɪli æz pɜ˞sɪnʌl æz ʌ lɑt ʌv pipʌl wʊd laɪk ɪt tu bi. aɪ æktʃuʌli hæd sʌm θimz ɑn ðɪs ælbʌm ðæt dɑn'ti hæv ɛniθɪŋ tu du wɪð maɪ laɪf æt ɔl.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

slightly monotone

In a quite confined space, Kurt delivers his speech with a slightly monotone tone, maintaining a moderate pace. There is a moderate level of ambient sound present in the recording.

99

In a way, yeah, for a few songs.

in a way, yeah, for a few songs.

moderate speed

ɪn ʌ weɪ, jæ, fɔɹ ʌ fju sɔŋz.

quite noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone, delivered at a moderate speed, and the room seems quite roomy sounding. However, the recording is quite noisy, which makes it somewhat challenging to fully appreciate his speech.

100

at times who are blissfully happy. And a lot of those people aren't bothered with the complications of knowledge and everything else that life has to offer. I know a lot of people who are.

at times who are blissfully happy. and a lot of those people aren't bothered with the complications of knowledge and everything else that life has to offer. i know a lot of people who are.

slightly slowly

æt taɪmz hu ɑɹ blɪsfʌli hæpi. ʌnd ʌ lɑt ʌv ðoʊz pipʌl ɑɹʌn'ti bɑðɜ˞d wɪð ðʌ kɑmplʌkeɪʃʌnz ʌv nɑlʌdʒ ʌnd ɛvɹiθɪŋ ɛls ðæt laɪf hæz tu ɔfɜ˞. aɪ noʊ ʌ lɑt ʌv pipʌl hu ɑɹ.

slightly clear

slightly confined sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt delivers his speech with a moderate intonation, slightly slowly, in a slightly confined-sounding space that provides a somewhat clear audio quality.