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like Johnny Cash or something, you know? And it won't be a big joke.

like johnny cash or something, you know? and it won't be a big joke.

slightly fast

laɪk dʒɑni kæʃ ɔɹ sʌmθɪŋ, ju noʊ? ʌnd ɪt wʌn'ti bi ʌ bɪɡ dʒoʊk.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech with a slightly monotone tone, moving along at a slightly fast pace. The audio sample is recorded in a very roomy space, giving it a slightly distant sound, and there's a hint of background noise.

202

I was just mesmerized, you know. I was just like, oh, God, what would that sound like?.

i was just mesmerized, you know. i was just like, oh, god, what would that sound like?.

very fast

aɪ wɑz dʒʌst mɛzmɜ˞aɪzd, ju noʊ. aɪ wɑz dʒʌst laɪk, oʊ, ɡɑd, wʌt wʊd ðæt saʊnd laɪk?.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, but with a very monotone tone, as if speaking in a moderately confined space. Despite the background noise, his voice is still discernible due to the moderate ambient sound.

203

had the experience and since we played a bunch of shows like this there hasn't been any trouble.

had the experience and since we played a bunch of shows like this there hasn't been any trouble.

very fast

hæd ðʌ ɪkspɪɹiʌns ʌnd sɪns wi pleɪd ʌ bʌntʃ ʌv ʃoʊz laɪk ðɪs ðɛɹ 'ti bɪn ɛni tɹʌbʌl.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at an extremely fast pace in a rather spacious environment, with a background of moderate ambient sound. His voice is quite monotone in tone.

204

He had a few punk rock magazines, and I would look at them and just.

he had a few punk rock magazines, and i would look at them and just.

slightly fast

hi hæd ʌ fju pʌŋk ɹɑk mæɡʌzinz, ʌnd aɪ wʊd lʊk æt ðɛm ʌnd dʒʌst.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a slightly fast pace, yet his voice remains very monotone. The recording seems to be made in a confined space, giving a sense of distance to the listener, and there's a hint of background noise.

205

We haven't resorted to skinny ties, but we're gonna, I think our music's.

we haven't resorted to skinny ties, but we're gonna, i think our music's.

quite fast

wi heɪvʌn'ti ɹɪzɔɹtɪd tu skɪni taɪz, bʌt wi'ɹeɪ ɡɑnʌ, aɪ θɪŋk aʊɜ˞ mjuzɪk'ɛs.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone and delivers words at a quick pace, yet the speech is set against a moderate level of ambient sound in a space that sounds quite confined.

206

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

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a very fast pace with a very monotone tone, in a rather roomy-sounding environment where there's a moderate amount of ambient noise.

207

You're really limited, especially when you're a three-piece, because there's not much you can do.

you're really limited, especially when you're a three-piece, because there's not much you can do.

very fast

ju'ɹeɪ ɹɪli lɪmʌtʌd, ʌspɛʃli wɛn ju'ɹeɪ ʌ θɹi-pis, bɪkɔz ðɛɹ'ɛs nɑt mʌtʃ ju kæn du.

slightly clear

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a very fast pace with a slightly monotone tone, suggesting a lack of emotional expression. The recording is slightly clear, indicating a relatively good quality, and the room where he is speaking has a slightly roomy sound, adding a touch of echo.

208

We try to use our power. I mean, we really have been effective in certain ways.

we try to use our power. i mean, we really have been effective in certain ways.

quite fast

wi tɹaɪ tu jus aʊɜ˞ paʊɜ˞. aɪ min, wi ɹɪli hæv bɪn ɪfɛktɪv ɪn sɜ˞tʌn weɪz.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is quite fast and somewhat monotone, delivering his words in a confined space that adds a slight echo effect. The recording is quite clear, allowing for easy understanding.

209

Nirvana fans, you know, I think of myself as one of the only, you know, real true.

nirvana fans, you know, i think of myself as one of the only, you know, real true.

quite fast

nɪɹvɑnʌ fænz, ju noʊ, aɪ θɪŋk ʌv maɪsɛlf æz wʌn ʌv ðʌ oʊnli, ju noʊ, ɹil tɹu.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace, yet his voice is quite monotone, giving the impression of a scripted or formal presentation. The room where the recording takes place has a large, open sound, contributing to the overall sense of a spacious environment. Despite the moderate ambient noise, the recording remains quite clear.

210

It was a long distance recording. He had recorded his version and then I just.

it was a long distance recording. he had recorded his version and then i just.

quite fast

ɪt wɑz ʌ lɔŋ dɪstʌns ɹʌkɔɹdɪŋ. hi hæd ɹʌkɔɹdɪd hɪz vɜ˞ʒʌn ʌnd ðɛn aɪ dʒʌst.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a quick pace, yet it carries a somewhat monotone tone. Remarkably, the recording is quite clear despite the space sounding quite confined.

211

really like the music we'd just go to the shows to cause trouble we didn't want that you know.

really like the music we'd just go to the shows to cause trouble we didn't want that you know.

very fast

ɹɪli laɪk ðʌ mjuzɪk wi'di dʒʌst ɡoʊ tu ðʌ ʃoʊz tu kɑz tɹʌbʌl wi 'ti wɑnt ðæt ju noʊ.

quite clear

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, his voice maintaining a consistently monotone tone. The room appears to be quite spacious, contributing to a somewhat distant sound, yet the recording itself is very clear.

212

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

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

very fast

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

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

In a vast and echo-filled room, Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, exhibiting a somewhat monotone tone, while a slight background noise is present.

213

We attempted to mix it ourselves, but for a week and a half.

we attempted to mix it ourselves, but for a week and a half.

slightly fast

wi ʌtɛmptɪd tu mɪks ɪt aʊɜ˞sɛlvz, bʌt fɔɹ ʌ wik ʌnd ʌ hæf.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone and slightly fast, delivering his words in a quite confined sounding space. The ambient sound is moderate, suggesting a moderately busy environment.

214

junior high, and I've been playing guitar ever since. And the weight of the guitar has.

junior high, and i've been playing guitar ever since. and the weight of the guitar has.

very fast

dʒunjɜ˞ haɪ, ʌnd aɪ'vi bɪn pleɪɪŋ ɡɪtɑɹ ɛvɜ˞ sɪns. ʌnd ðʌ weɪt ʌv ðʌ ɡɪtɑɹ hæz.

quite noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

In a rather noisy environment, Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, with a slightly monotone tone. The sound seems to echo slightly, indicating a somewhat roomy setting.

215

And then I find myself having to come up with explanations for it, you know? So I thought I'd.

and then i find myself having to come up with explanations for it, you know? so i thought i'd.

very fast

ʌnd ðɛn aɪ faɪnd maɪsɛlf hævɪŋ tu kʌm ʌp wɪð ɛksplʌneɪʃʌnz fɔɹ ɪt, ju noʊ? soʊ aɪ θɔt aɪ'di.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

In a very confined space, Kurt delivers his words at a rapid pace, maintaining a quite monotone tone. The recording is quite clear, suggesting a good quality audio sample.

216

Is that the greatest hits album where he's going like this with his hat on, hand on his hat?.

is that the greatest hits album where he's going like this with his hat on, hand on his hat?.

very fast

ɪz ðæt ðʌ ɡɹeɪtʌst hɪts ælbʌm wɛɹ hi'ɛs ɡoʊɪŋ laɪk ðɪs wɪð hɪz hæt ɑn, hænd ɑn hɪz hæt?.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a very fast pace, yet his voice remains quite monotone. The recording is slightly marred by a bit of background noise, and the room seems quite roomy and echoey.

217

you know, turn us into big rock stars. I mean, I just don't feel like that.

you know, turn us into big rock stars. i mean, i just don't feel like that.

quite fast

ju noʊ, tɜ˞n ʌs ɪntu bɪɡ ɹɑk stɑɹz. aɪ min, aɪ dʒʌst dɑn'ti fil laɪk ðæt.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

In a rather confined space, Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace, exhibiting a somewhat monotone tone, yet the recording is slightly clear.

218

physically played the same notes that were on the tape already.

physically played the same notes that were on the tape already.

moderate speed

fɪzɪkʌli pleɪd ðʌ seɪm noʊts ðæt wɜ˞ ɑn ðʌ teɪp ɔlɹɛdi.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a moderately ambient sounding room with a very monotone tone, maintaining a moderate pace.

219

He's added his own style to the band now since we've started writing songs together.

he's added his own style to the band now since we've started writing songs together.

very fast

hi'ɛs ædʌd hɪz oʊn staɪl tu ðʌ bænd naʊ sɪns wi'vi stɑɹtɪd ɹaɪtɪŋ sɔŋz tʌɡɛðɜ˞.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

In a quite roomy space, Kurt's speech is delivered at a brisk pace with a very monotone tone, accompanied by slight background noise.

220

Obviously, people are behaving themselves. Maybe the message got across to them.

obviously, people are behaving themselves. maybe the message got across to them.

quite fast

ɑbviʌsli, pipʌl ɑɹ bɪheɪvɪŋ ðɛmsɛlvz. meɪbi ðʌ mɛsʌdʒ ɡɑt ʌkɹɔs tu ðɛm.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is quite fast and somewhat monotone, delivering his words in a very roomy-sounding environment, with a slightly discernible level of clarity.

221

I just feel sorry for the kids that have to decide on.

i just feel sorry for the kids that have to decide on.

moderate speed

aɪ dʒʌst fil sɑɹi fɔɹ ðʌ kɪdz ðæt hæv tu dɪsaɪd ɑn.

quite noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a slightly monotone tone, maintaining a moderate pace. The room seems quite roomy, contributing to a distant-sounding echo, while the recording is somewhat marred by a persistent, yet not overpowering, noise.

222

That's ridiculous. But I probably would have done that a year and a half ago.

that's ridiculous. but i probably would have done that a year and a half ago.

quite fast

ðæt'ɛs ɹɪdɪkjʌlʌs. bʌt aɪ pɹɑbʌbli wʊd hæv dʌn ðæt ʌ jɪɹ ʌnd ʌ hæf ʌɡoʊ.

slightly noisy

slightly confined sounding

quite monotone

In a slightly confined environment, Kurt's voice carries a slightly monotone tone, delivering his words at a quick pace. The background noise is present, but not overwhelming. The overall quality of the recording suggests a modest production setting.

223

I mean, you've probably read that somewhere, I've probably read it a million times.

i mean, you've probably read that somewhere, i've probably read it a million times.

quite fast

aɪ min, ju'vi pɹɑbʌbli ɹɛd ðæt sʌmwɛɹ, aɪ'vi pɹɑbʌbli ɹɛd ɪt ʌ mɪljʌn taɪmz.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

slightly expressive

Kurt delivers his speech in a roomy-sounding environment, with a slight echo, and there is a noticeable level of background noise. Despite the noisy conditions, his voice maintains a slightly expressive tone, and he speaks at a relatively quick pace.

224

Well, it's already out. It's just a ten-inch. It's just one story of his.

well, it's already out. it's just a ten-inch. it's just one story of his.

very fast

wɛl, ɪt'ɛs ɔlɹɛdi aʊt. ɪt'ɛs dʒʌst ʌ tɛn-ɪntʃ. ɪt'ɛs dʒʌst wʌn stɔɹi ʌv hɪz.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very monotone tone, moving along at a rapid pace. The recording seems to be from a very confined space, suggesting a slightly muffled sound. Despite the limitations, the recording is slightly clear.

225

you know, much after the fact, after we'd already been damaged to a point where it.

you know, much after the fact, after we'd already been damaged to a point where it.

very fast

ju noʊ, mʌtʃ æftɜ˞ ðʌ fækt, æftɜ˞ wi'di ɔlɹɛdi bɪn dæmʌdʒd tu ʌ pɔɪnt wɛɹ ɪt.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, but his tone is quite monotone. The recording seems to be from a confined space, with moderate ambient sound present in the background.

226

aren't that great because, you know, so I'm a better artist than.

aren't that great because, you know, so i'm a better artist than.

slightly fast

ɑɹʌn'ti ðæt ɡɹeɪt bɪkɔz, ju noʊ, soʊ aɪ'ɛm ʌ bɛtɜ˞ ɑɹtʌst ðæn.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly fast pace, yet his voice is quite monotone. The recording is slightly noisy and gives an impression of a very confined space.

227

already having a guitar and wanting to play with other people.

already having a guitar and wanting to play with other people.

slightly fast

ɔlɹɛdi hævɪŋ ʌ ɡɪtɑɹ ʌnd wɑntɪŋ tu pleɪ wɪð ʌðɜ˞ pipʌl.

quite clear

quite confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone, delivered slightly quickly in a quite clear, confined space.

228

making these bold negative statements about things like that. You know, we really.

making these bold negative statements about things like that. you know, we really.

quite fast

meɪkɪŋ ðiz boʊld nɛɡʌtɪv steɪtmʌnts ʌbaʊt θɪŋz laɪk ðæt. ju noʊ, wi ɹɪli.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

very monotone

In a quite confined space, Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace in a very monotone tone, with a slightly clear recording quality.

229

So it had gotten into a legal battle. We've always ended up just paying.

so it had gotten into a legal battle. we've always ended up just paying.

quite fast

soʊ ɪt hæd ɡɑtʌn ɪntu ʌ liɡʌl bætʌl. wi'vi ɔlweɪz ɛndʌd ʌp dʒʌst peɪɪŋ.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

slightly expressive

Kurt delivers his speech in a roomy-sounding environment, with a slight echo, and a slightly expressive tone. The background noise is minimal, but noticeable. His pace is quite fast.

230

We basically just played the songs that were on the tape, on the Fecal Matter tape.

we basically just played the songs that were on the tape, on the fecal matter tape.

very fast

wi beɪsɪkli dʒʌst pleɪd ðʌ sɔŋz ðæt wɜ˞ ɑn ðʌ teɪp, ɑn ðʌ fikʌl mætɜ˞ teɪp.

slightly noisy

slightly confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a blinding pace, his monotone voice barely varying in tone. The recording is slightly noisy, suggesting a less-than-ideal environment, and the sound of his voice is slightly confined, indicating a small or enclosed space.

231

you know, as far as for my personal listening pleasure.

you know, as far as for my personal listening pleasure.

moderate speed

ju noʊ, æz fɑɹ æz fɔɹ maɪ pɜ˞sɪnʌl lɪsʌnɪŋ plɛʒɜ˞.

quite noisy

moderate reverberation

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a moderate pace, characterized by a quite monotone tone. The recording features a moderate amount of background noise.

232

I mean, being in Europe for the first time was more romantic.

i mean, being in europe for the first time was more romantic.

slightly fast

aɪ min, biɪŋ ɪn jʊɹʌp fɔɹ ðʌ fɜ˞st taɪm wɑz mɔɹ ɹoʊmæntɪk.

quite clear

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone, yet clear in a quite roomy setting, with a slightly fast delivery pace.

233

Just garbage, you know, just stuff that would just spew out of me.

just garbage, you know, just stuff that would just spew out of me.

quite fast

dʒʌst ɡɑɹbɪdʒ, ju noʊ, dʒʌst stʌf ðæt wʊd dʒʌst spju aʊt ʌv mi.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a quick pace, but his voice is quite monotone in a noisy environment. The sound appears to be coming from a very confined space.

234

I can't see anything getting in the way to stop us from being friends.

i can't see anything getting in the way to stop us from being friends.

quite fast

aɪ kæn'ti si ɛniθɪŋ ɡɛtɪŋ ɪn ðʌ weɪ tu stɑp ʌs fɹʌm biɪŋ fɹɛndz.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered quite quickly in a roomy sounding space, with a slightly discernible clarity. His tone is quite monotone, giving the delivery a steady pace.

235

a singer and a songwriter rather than a grunge rocker, you know?.

a singer and a songwriter rather than a grunge rocker, you know?.

slightly fast

ʌ sɪŋɜ˞ ʌnd ʌ sɔŋɹaɪtɜ˞ ɹæðɜ˞ ðæn ʌ ɡɹʌndʒ ɹɑkɜ˞, ju noʊ?.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

moderate intonation

In a roomy environment, Kurt delivers his speech at a slightly fast pace with a slightly clear audio quality. His intonation is moderate and not particularly expressive or animated.

236

And everyone laughed. We had a few friends around us in their eightiethies.

and everyone laughed. we had a few friends around us in their eightiethies.

slightly fast

ʌnd ɛvɹiwʌn læft. wi hæd ʌ fju fɹɛndz ɜ˞aʊnd ʌs ɪn ðɛɹ .

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast, delivered in a slightly monotone tone, and takes place in a moderately noisy environment with a sense of being somewhat confined.

237

That's what our new music is sounding like. We're using a lot more effects boxes and we're.

that's what our new music is sounding like. we're using a lot more effects boxes and we're.

very fast

ðæt'ɛs wʌt aʊɜ˞ nu mjuzɪk ɪz saʊndɪŋ laɪk. wi'ɹeɪ juzɪŋ ʌ lɑt mɔɹ ɪfɛkts bɑksʌz ʌnd wi'ɹeɪ.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is very monotone, delivering words at a rapid pace in a confined space that gives a sense of closeness, yet the recording is slightly clear.

238

it's just too much, it gets in the way. People would overlook the music.

it's just too much, it gets in the way. people would overlook the music.

quite fast

ɪt'ɛs dʒʌst tu mʌtʃ, ɪt ɡɛts ɪn ðʌ weɪ. pipʌl wʊd oʊvɜ˞lʊk ðʌ mjuzɪk.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly monotone tone, moving at a quick pace, but the room seems quite roomy, resulting in a slightly distant sound. The recording is of decent quality, with a faint but clear audibility.

239

especially since I've been married. I mean, ever since I've been married and I've had a child.

especially since i've been married. i mean, ever since i've been married and i've had a child.

very fast

ʌspɛʃli sɪns aɪ'vi bɪn mɛɹid. aɪ min, ɛvɜ˞ sɪns aɪ'vi bɪn mɛɹid ʌnd aɪ'vi hæd ʌ tʃaɪld.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly monotone voice at a very fast pace, which is heard in a quite confined space, providing a slightly clear, yet echoey recording.

240

angle with our music. You know, they always want to read into it.

angle with our music. you know, they always want to read into it.

quite fast

æŋɡʌl wɪð aʊɜ˞ mjuzɪk. ju noʊ, ðeɪ ɔlweɪz wɑnt tu ɹɛd ɪntu ɪt.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his words at a quick pace, demonstrating a monotone tone, in a quite confined space, yet the recording is slightly clear.

241

The local record store only had top forty music.

the local record store only had top forty music.

moderate speed

ðʌ loʊkʌl ɹʌkɔɹd stɔɹ oʊnli hæd tɑp fɔɹti mjuzɪk.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a moderate speed with a very monotone tone, suggesting a serious or formal tone. The audio sample is slightly noisy, indicating a less than ideal recording environment, and the sound of his voice is very confined, perhaps due to a small recording space.

242

Women are totally oppressed in small towns like that, all over.

women are totally oppressed in small towns like that, all over.

slightly fast

wɪmʌn ɑɹ toʊtʌli ʌpɹɛst ɪn smɔl taʊnz laɪk ðæt, ɔl oʊvɜ˞.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered slightly fast, but in a slightly monotone tone, suggesting a lack of emotional intensity. The sound is very confined, indicating a small or enclosed space, and there's a moderate level of ambient noise present in the recording.

243

I would have rather seen them in a club or a theater.

i would have rather seen them in a club or a theater.

moderate speed

aɪ wʊd hæv ɹæðɜ˞ sin ðɛm ɪn ʌ klʌb ɔɹ ʌ θiʌtɜ˞.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a slightly monotone tone, at a moderate pace, in a setting with moderate ambient sound. The audio gives the impression of being recorded in a somewhat confined space.

244

with the bass lines and everything, I would show everyone what to play.

with the bass lines and everything, i would show everyone what to play.

quite fast

wɪð ðʌ bæs laɪnz ʌnd ɛvɹiθɪŋ, aɪ wʊd ʃoʊ ɛvɹiwʌn wʌt tu pleɪ.

slightly clear

quite roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone and he speaks rather quickly, delivered in a room that gives a slightly echoing, yet clear, sound.

245

I don't know, I personally like to wear dresses and I wear them around the house sometimes, so.

i don't know, i personally like to wear dresses and i wear them around the house sometimes, so.

very fast

aɪ dɑn'ti noʊ, aɪ pɜ˞sʌnʌli laɪk tu wɛɹ dɹɛsʌz ʌnd aɪ wɛɹ ðɛm ɜ˞aʊnd ðʌ haʊs sʌmtaɪmz, soʊ.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, yet his tone is quite monotone. The roomy sounding acoustics contribute a moderate amount of ambient noise.

246

same time. And I actually got to put out a record with him.

same time. and i actually got to put out a record with him.

quite fast

seɪm taɪm. ʌnd aɪ æktʃuʌli ɡɑt tu pʊt aʊt ʌ ɹʌkɔɹd wɪð hɪm.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace, but his tone is quite monotone, giving the impression of a confined space. There's a moderate amount of ambient sound in the background.

247

Everyone else accuses us of it, but the world seems a lot better.

everyone else accuses us of it, but the world seems a lot better.

quite fast

ɛvɹiwʌn ɛls ʌkjuzɪz ʌs ʌv ɪt, bʌt ðʌ wɜ˞ld simz ʌ lɑt bɛtɜ˞.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a reasonably fast pace, yet his tone remains quite monotone. The recording is slightly muffled, giving the impression of a very confined space, and there is a mild background noise present.

248

to beat up on people to keep them in line and stuff.

to beat up on people to keep them in line and stuff.

moderate speed

tu bit ʌp ɑn pipʌl tu kip ðɛm ɪn laɪn ʌnd stʌf.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is delivered in a very monotone manner, maintaining a moderate speed. The recording, though slightly clear, has a very roomy sounding quality, suggesting a large and somewhat echo-filled environment.

249

The main complaint was that the vocals weren't loud enough in every.

the main complaint was that the vocals weren't loud enough in every.

quite fast

ðʌ meɪn kʌmpleɪnt wɑz ðæt ðʌ voʊkʌlz 'ti laʊd ɪnʌf ɪn ɛvɜ˞i.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace, maintaining a slightly monotone tone. The room where the recording takes place seems quite spacious, contributing to a slightly distant sound. The audio quality, while not perfect, is slightly discernible.

250

a lot of the cities, you know, and I knew how, you know, I knew my limitations.

a lot of the cities, you know, and i knew how, you know, i knew my limitations.

very fast

ʌ lɑt ʌv ðʌ sɪtiz, ju noʊ, ʌnd aɪ nu haʊ, ju noʊ, aɪ nu maɪ lɪmɪteɪʃʌnz.

very noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a rather monotone tone at an extremely fast pace, yet his words are somewhat difficult to discern due to the surrounding noise and the somewhat roomy acoustics.

251

they're more aware of injustice.

they're more aware of injustice.

quite slowly

ðeɪ'ɹeɪ mɔɹ ʌwɛɹ ʌv ɪndʒʌstɪs.

slightly noisy

slightly confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly monotone voice, moving at a slow pace. The recording appears to have been made in a slightly confined space, as there's a hint of echo, and there's a low level of background noise present.

252

The majority of the themes that are on the album, which are mostly medical,.

the majority of the themes that are on the album, which are mostly medical,.

very fast

ðʌ mʌdʒɔɹʌti ʌv ðʌ θimz ðæt ɑɹ ɑn ðʌ ælbʌm, wɪtʃ ɑɹ moʊstli mɛdʌkʌl,.

slightly noisy

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, yet his tone remains somewhat monotone. The speech is slightly muffled, suggesting a rather noisy environment, while the room itself seems quite spacious, contributing to a somewhat distant sound.

253

some song? No. I don't think we're really under pressure. I mean.

some song? no. i don't think we're really under pressure. i mean.

quite fast

sʌm sɔŋ? noʊ. aɪ dɑn'ti θɪŋk wi'ɹeɪ ɹɪli ʌndɜ˞ pɹɛʃɜ˞. aɪ min.

slightly noisy

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace, displaying a slightly monotone tone. The recording features a slightly roomy sound, and there's a hint of background noise.

254

a bunch of guitar noises in the background and they mixed it somewhere else.

a bunch of guitar noises in the background and they mixed it somewhere else.

very fast

ʌ bʌntʃ ʌv ɡɪtɑɹ nɔɪzɪz ɪn ðʌ bækɡɹaʊnd ʌnd ðeɪ mɪkst ɪt sʌmwɛɹ ɛls.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very fast pace, with a very monotone tone, in a room that sounds very confined. The recording is slightly clear, but background noise is minimal.

255

kind of boring for us. You know, it's something we can't deny and we're not going to.

kind of boring for us. you know, it's something we can't deny and we're not going to.

very fast

kaɪnd ʌv bɔɹɪŋ fɔɹ ʌs. ju noʊ, ɪt'ɛs sʌmθɪŋ wi kæn'ti dɪnaɪ ʌnd wi'ɹeɪ nɑt ɡoʊɪŋ tu.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

In a hurried pace, Kurt delivers his words in a rather monotone tone, suggesting a lack of emotional investment, yet the recording is slightly clear, allowing his voice to be discerned amidst a somewhat confined sounding environment.

256

start playing acoustic guitars and be thought of as.

start playing acoustic guitars and be thought of as.

moderate speed

stɑɹt pleɪɪŋ ʌkustɪk ɡɪtɑɹz ʌnd bi θɔt ʌv æz.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt's speech is delivered at a moderate pace, with a moderate intonation that is neither monotone nor overly expressive. The room where the recording takes place has a slightly echoey quality, giving the overall impression of a fairly roomy sound. The ambient sound level is moderate, providing a discernible yet unobtrusive background noise.

257

Because I couldn't find any friends, male friends, that I felt.

because i couldn't find any friends, male friends, that i felt.

quite fast

bɪkɔz aɪ 'ti faɪnd ɛni fɹɛndz, meɪl fɹɛndz, ðæt aɪ fɛlt.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace with a relatively monotone tone, set against a backdrop of moderate ambient sound and a spacious-sounding room.

258

but initially we were just playing those songs off that tape.

but initially we were just playing those songs off that tape.

slightly fast

bʌt ɪnɪʃʌli wi wɜ˞ dʒʌst pleɪɪŋ ðoʊz sɔŋz ɔf ðæt teɪp.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast but maintains a very monotone tone, as if delivered in a somewhat confined space. Despite the recording being slightly clear, there seems to be a sense of echo in the audio.

259

I don't know, I just don't agree with old punk rock ethos of like,.

i don't know, i just don't agree with old punk rock ethos of like,.

very fast

aɪ dɑn'ti noʊ, aɪ dʒʌst dɑn'ti ʌɡɹi wɪð oʊld pʌŋk ɹɑk iθɑs ʌv laɪk,.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a very fast pace, yet his voice remains quite monotone. The recording is slightly clear, suggesting a somewhat confined space, yet there's still a hint of echo.

260

You have to starve to be a real artist. It's bullshit.

you have to starve to be a real artist. it's bullshit.

slightly fast

ju hæv tu stɑɹv tu bi ʌ ɹil ɑɹtʌst. ɪt'ɛs bʊlʃɪt.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a monotone tone, sounding slightly fast but with a slightly noisy background. The space he is in seems quite confined, contributing to a distant-sounding echo.

261

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 clear

slightly roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's speech is quite fast and delivered in a monotone tone, while the room he is in slightly echoes. The recording is of slightly clear quality.

262

On tour for three months and quite a few years.

on tour for three months and quite a few years.

moderate speed

ɑn tʊɹ fɔɹ θɹi mʌnθs ʌnd kwaɪt ʌ fju jɪɹz.

slightly noisy

slightly roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is delivered in a slightly monotone manner, maintaining a moderate pace. The recording, although not perfect, has a slightly roomy sound with a touch of ambient noise.

263

abusive words. I'd spit on axles.

abusive words. i'd spit on axles.

slightly slowly

ʌbjusɪv wɜ˞dz. aɪ'di spɪt ɑn æksʌlz.

quite clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly monotone tone, moving at a slightly slow pace. Remarkably, the recording manages to capture the words clearly, despite the speech sounding as if it originates from a very confined space.

264

when bands do it now, even when we do it, it's so.

when bands do it now, even when we do it, it's so.

slightly fast

wɛn bændz du ɪt naʊ, ivɪn wɛn wi du ɪt, ɪt'ɛs soʊ.

very noisy

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a slightly fast pace, with a slightly monotone tone, but it's set against the backdrop of a very noisy environment, giving the impression of a less than ideal recording.

265

you know, prevent that this time and actually have an explanation.

you know, prevent that this time and actually have an explanation.

very fast

ju noʊ, pɹɪvɛnt ðæt ðɪs taɪm ʌnd æktʃuʌli hæv æn ɛksplʌneɪʃʌn.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

In a very small space, Kurt delivers his words at a rapid pace in a monotone tone, yet the recording is slightly clear.

266

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 in a very fast pace, yet his voice is very monotone and lacks expression. The recording was done in a very roomy space, resulting in a slightly noisy background.

267

I mean, we were pretty much just stuck with whatever was our.

i mean, we were pretty much just stuck with whatever was our.

quite fast

aɪ min, wi wɜ˞ pɹɪti mʌtʃ dʒʌst stʌk wɪð wʌtɛvɜ˞ wɑz aʊɜ˞.

slightly noisy

moderate reverberation

very monotone

In a room with moderate echo, Kurt delivers his words at a fairly quick pace, maintaining a very monotone tone, and the recording features a slight background noise.

268

People, they weren't treated with respect, especially because of.

people, they weren't treated with respect, especially because of.

slightly fast

pipʌl, ðeɪ 'ti tɹitɪd wɪð ɹɪspɛkt, ʌspɛʃli bɪkɔz ʌv.

slightly clear

slightly confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone, yet slightly expressive, delivered at a slightly fast pace. The recording is of a slightly confined space, creating a subtly echoed effect, and the sound quality is slightly clear.

269

You know, how dare someone bring a child into this life, you know?.

you know, how dare someone bring a child into this life, you know?.

quite fast

ju noʊ, haʊ dɛɹ sʌmwʌn bɹɪŋ ʌ tʃaɪld ɪntu ðɪs laɪf, ju noʊ?.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt speaks quite fast in a slightly monotone tone, delivering his words in a confined space with slightly clear audio quality.

270

As we do if they choose to take that attention if they want it.

as we do if they choose to take that attention if they want it.

quite fast

æz wi du ɪf ðeɪ tʃuz tu teɪk ðæt ʌtɛnʃʌn ɪf ðeɪ wɑnt ɪt.

quite clear

slightly roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his words at a brisk pace with a very monotone tone, yet the recording is quite clear, suggesting a slightly roomy acoustic environment.

271

Um, they're just more aware. They're more jaded and cynical.

um, they're just more aware. they're more jaded and cynical.

quite fast

ʌm, ðeɪ'ɹeɪ dʒʌst mɔɹ ʌwɛɹ. ðeɪ'ɹeɪ mɔɹ dʒeɪdʌd ʌnd sɪnɪkʌl.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech quite fast, yet in a rather monotone tone, suggesting a lack of emotion. The recording is slightly clear, but the sound appears to be from a quite confined space, suggesting a less than ideal recording environment.

272

like fifth generation cassette copies of our new album.

like fifth generation cassette copies of our new album.

slightly fast

laɪk fɪfθ dʒɛnɜ˞eɪʃʌn kʌsɛt kɑpiz ʌv aʊɜ˞ nu ælbʌm.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt speaks slightly fast, yet his voice is very monotone, echoing from a very confined space, with a slight hint of background noise.

273

So it's something that's totally satisfying for Courtney and I, but.

so it's something that's totally satisfying for courtney and i, but.

very fast

soʊ ɪt'ɛs sʌmθɪŋ ðæt'ɛs toʊtʌli sætɪsfaɪɪŋ fɔɹ kɔɹtni ʌnd aɪ, bʌt.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

In a quite roomy setting, Kurt delivers his speech at a rapid pace, maintaining a slightly monotone tone, with moderate ambient sound providing a subtle background.

274

It's something like, tries to protect people.

it's something like, tries to protect people.

moderate speed

ɪt'ɛs sʌmθɪŋ laɪk, tɹaɪz tu pɹʌtɛkt pipʌl.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

In a very confined space, Kurt's voice maintains a steady, monotone tone, with a moderate ambient sound in the background.

275

or Pearl Jam's record, you know, that's a lot of money for kids to.

or pearl jam's record, you know, that's a lot of money for kids to.

very fast

ɔɹ pɜ˞l dʒæm'ɛs ɹʌkɔɹd, ju noʊ, ðæt'ɛs ʌ lɑt ʌv mʌni fɔɹ kɪdz tu.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a very roomy sounding space, yet the background noise is quite prominent. His voice is delivered in a very monotone, rapid pace.

276

and at least ten to fifteen other bands who are.

and at least ten to fifteen other bands who are.

moderate speed

ʌnd æt list tɛn tu fɪftin ʌðɜ˞ bændz hu ɑɹ.

slightly clear

slightly roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a slightly roomy-sounding environment, suggesting a somewhat large space, yet the recording is relatively clear. His tone is very monotone, indicating a lack of emotional variation throughout the speech.

277

grossest periods of music in history.

grossest periods of music in history.

slightly slowly

pɪɹiʌdz ʌv mjuzɪk ɪn hɪstɜ˞i.

slightly noisy

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt speaks in a slightly monotone tone, delivering his words at a slightly slow pace. The audio recording has a slightly roomy sound, suggesting a medium-sized space, and there's a hint of background noise.

278

first tour that we did was Sonic Youth.

first tour that we did was sonic youth.

moderate speed

fɜ˞st tʊɹ ðæt wi dɪd wɑz sɑnɪk juθ.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a moderately paced, yet quite monotone manner, with a distinctly confined sounding quality, suggesting a small and enclosed space. Remarkably, the recording is quite clear despite the environment's acoustic characteristics.

279

I hate that idea because I've always wanted to fight.

i hate that idea because i've always wanted to fight.

quite fast

aɪ heɪt ðæt aɪdiʌ bɪkɔz aɪ'vi ɔlweɪz wɔntɪd tu faɪt.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt delivers his words at a brisk pace, with a slightly monotone tone, in a rather spacious environment that offers a moderate level of ambient sound.

280

You know, three-chord guitar rock. Two is Devo.

you know, three-chord guitar rock. two is devo.

moderate speed

ju noʊ, θɹi-kɔɹd ɡɪtɑɹ ɹɑk. tu ɪz .

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 the audio space is quite roomy, creating an expansive sounding environment.

281

to shell out all of a sudden. I couldn't have afforded it when I was.

to shell out all of a sudden. i couldn't have afforded it when i was.

quite fast

tu ʃɛl aʊt ɔl ʌv ʌ sʌdʌn. aɪ 'ti hæv ʌfɔɹdʌd ɪt wɛn aɪ wɑz.

moderate ambient sound

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech exhibits a monotone tone and a quick pace, delivered in a rather roomy-sounding environment with moderate ambient noise.

282

punk rock in the mid-eightiethies, yeah, it became.

punk rock in the mid-eightiethies, yeah, it became.

moderate speed

pʌŋk ɹɑk ɪn ðʌ mɪd-, jæ, ɪt bɪkeɪm.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt speaks at a moderate pace with a somewhat monotone tone in a room with a noticeable echo, and the recording is slightly clear.

283

I'm probably exaggerating it, but I still can't see.

i'm probably exaggerating it, but i still can't see.

quite fast

aɪ'ɛm pɹɑbʌbli ɪɡzædʒɜ˞eɪtɪŋ ɪt, bʌt aɪ stɪl kæn'ti si.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

slightly expressive

Kurt delivers his speech slightly quickly with a hint of expression, yet the recording is slightly muffled, suggesting a very confined space. The background noise is minimal, but just barely audible, making the recording slightly clear.

284

irritation, but I have scoliosis.

irritation, but i have scoliosis.

quite slowly

ɪɹɪteɪʃʌn, bʌt aɪ hæv .

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt speaks quite slowly with a rather monotone tone, set against a moderate level of ambient sound, as if the recording is from a very confined space.

285

because then I might be able to take advantage of that when I'm older.

because then i might be able to take advantage of that when i'm older.

very fast

bɪkɔz ðɛn aɪ maɪt bi eɪbʌl tu teɪk ædvæntɪdʒ ʌv ðæt wɛn aɪ'ɛm oʊldɜ˞.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

moderate intonation

Kurt's speech is delivered at a rapid pace with a moderate intonation, yet it's slightly muffled by a very roomy sounding environment. The recording, while not perfect, still allows for a somewhat clear understanding of his words.

286

right now because I have a mental block of exactly what it stands for.

right now because i have a mental block of exactly what it stands for.

very fast

ɹaɪt naʊ bɪkɔz aɪ hæv ʌ mɛntʌl blɑk ʌv ɪɡzæktli wʌt ɪt stændz fɔɹ.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is quite monotone as he delivers his words at a rapid pace, yet the speech is set in a moderately noisy environment. The sound of his voice seems to come from a very confined space.

287

in order to expose ourselves to.

in order to expose ourselves to.

slightly slowly

ɪn ɔɹdɜ˞ tu ɪkspoʊz aʊɜ˞sɛlvz tu.

moderate ambient sound

quite roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech in a somewhat slow pace, with a fairly monotone tone, in a room that sounds quite roomy. The ambient sound is moderate, contributing to a moderate level of background noise.

288

of the formula we've been using, you know? It's like grunge is.

of the formula we've been using, you know? it's like grunge is.

very fast

ʌv ðʌ fɔɹmjʌlʌ wi'vi bɪn juzɪŋ, ju noʊ? ɪt'ɛs laɪk ɡɹʌndʒ ɪz.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a very rapid pace, with a monotone tone, in a room that sounds very confined. Although the recording is slightly clear, there's a noticeable lack of expressiveness in his voice.

289

A lot of stations in the States got a hold of our.

a lot of stations in the states got a hold of our.

quite fast

ʌ lɑt ʌv steɪʃʌnz ɪn ðʌ steɪts ɡɑt ʌ hoʊld ʌv aʊɜ˞.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace, yet his voice is quite monotone. The audio sample suggests it was recorded in a rather confined space, with a moderate level of ambient noise present.

290

We want to have fun, and it's really boring to be in.

we want to have fun, and it's really boring to be in.

quite fast

wi wɑnt tu hæv fʌn, ʌnd ɪt'ɛs ɹɪli bɔɹɪŋ tu bi ɪn.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers his speech at a quick pace, yet his tone remains monotone and lacks expression. The audio sample is slightly muffled, suggesting a confined space, and there's a faint background noise present.

291

That doesn't say anything if you compare it to.

that doesn't say anything if you compare it to.

moderate speed

ðæt 'ti seɪ ɛniθɪŋ ɪf ju kʌmpɛɹ ɪt tu.

slightly noisy

very roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly monotone, delivering words at a moderate pace. The recording is slightly noisy, suggesting a less than ideal environment, while the audio itself seems to originate from a rather spacious area, giving it a roomy sound.

292

We have. We're being effective as much as we can.

we have. we're being effective as much as we can.

slightly fast

wi hæv. wi'ɹeɪ biɪŋ ɪfɛktɪv æz mʌtʃ æz wi kæn.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's voice is slightly fast, yet quite monotone, and his words are delivered in a confined-sounding space. The recording is slightly clear, allowing some of his speech to come through, despite the background noise being minimal.

293

been going on for years and years and years and I don't understand why it's.

been going on for years and years and years and i don't understand why it's.

very fast

bɪn ɡoʊɪŋ ɑn fɔɹ jɪɹz ʌnd jɪɹz ʌnd jɪɹz ʌnd aɪ dɑn'ti ʌndɜ˞stænd waɪ ɪt'ɛs.

slightly clear

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt delivers a very fast speech in a large, empty space, giving a slightly clear but very monotone impression.

294

that that's pretty much how I do it. Yeah, and so.

that that's pretty much how i do it. yeah, and so.

slightly fast

ðæt ðæt'ɛs pɹɪti mʌtʃ haʊ aɪ du ɪt. jæ, ʌnd soʊ.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

Kurt speaks slightly fast with a somewhat monotone tone, delivering his words in a moderately confined space with a background of moderate ambient noise.

295

and they basically just help with stress.

and they basically just help with stress.

moderate speed

ʌnd ðeɪ beɪsɪkli dʒʌst hɛlp wɪð stɹɛs.

quite clear

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered at a moderate pace, with a slightly monotone tone, and is set against a backdrop of a slightly roomy sounding environment. Remarkably, the recording quality is quite clear.

296

being together, because we're good friends, and we play music.

being together, because we're good friends, and we play music.

very fast

biɪŋ tʌɡɛðɜ˞, bɪkɔz wi'ɹeɪ ɡʊd fɹɛndz, ʌnd wi pleɪ mjuzɪk.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

In a small, confined space, Kurt speaks very quickly with a very monotone tone, while a slight background noise is present.

297

by the time it's dark and you sound check and.

by the time it's dark and you sound check and.

slightly fast

baɪ ðʌ taɪm ɪt'ɛs dɑɹk ʌnd ju saʊnd tʃɛk ʌnd.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

In a slightly confined space, Kurt delivers his speech in a very monotone tone, with a slightly fast pace. The ambient sound is moderate, providing a subtle background to the speech.

298

the call with like saying I consider myself one of the only.

the call with like saying i consider myself one of the only.

very fast

ðʌ kɔl wɪð laɪk seɪɪŋ aɪ kʌnsɪdɜ˞ maɪsɛlf wʌn ʌv ðʌ oʊnli.

quite noisy

very roomy sounding

very monotone

Kurt's voice is delivered at a very fast pace, yet it maintains a very monotone tone. The recording is set in a large, roomy space, contributing to a distant, echoing sound, while the background is quite noisy.

299

beautiful ambience. Hell yes.

beautiful ambience. hell yes.

slightly slowly

bjutʌfʌl æmbiʌns. hɛl jɛs.

very noisy

very roomy sounding

quite monotone

Kurt's speech is delivered in a quite monotone tone, with a slightly slow pace, yet the recording quality is poor due to the significant amount of noise present. The environment in which the recording was made seems quite roomy, contributing to a distant-sounding quality.

300

We don't want to over-practice the new song.

we don't want to over-practice the new song.

slightly fast

wi dɑn'ti wɑnt tu oʊvɜ˞-pɹæktʌs ðʌ nu sɔŋ.

slightly clear

moderate reverberation

slightly monotone

Kurt's speech is slightly fast and slightly monotone, delivered in a space with moderate reverberation. The recording is of slightly clear quality, with minimal background noise.