The inaugural episode of Audio First is comprised of five works, short stories and poetry: Want/Need written and voiced by Georgia Biggs; Journey written and voiced by KL Morris; I Drive Cars Better Than My Own Body written and voiced by Leon Horscroft; The Woods written and voiced by Caitlyn Gibbs; Phycophyta written by Leon Horscroft, voiced by Leon Horscroft and Ryan Pritchard. Sound Design for each of the five works and the episode overall is by Jack Morton.
All sounds used and not recorded for the episode are used under a Creative Commons license and drawn from the excellent site freesound.org.
Attributions
Busabx (2024) Swing guitar with ride [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/busabx/sounds/733152/
Want/Need
ArcTis (2016) Hardstyle (bass) kick 9 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ArcTis/sounds/351223/
BaDoink (2021) Tape malfunction [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/BaDoink/sounds/587818/
Deleted_user_2104797 (2015) Crowd laugh [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/deleted_user_2104797/sounds/324894/
Frankum (2013) Kick and bass techno 1 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/frankum/sounds/208514/
Hongiboy (2020) Foley_slamming_wall_processed_ [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/hongiboy/sounds/542708/
JoeDinesSound (2023) Bar brawl – next room [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/JoeDinesSound/sounds/691587/
Kyles (2017) Traffic medium Middle East busy street echo throaty cars motocycles horn
honks2 Gaza 2016 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/406871/
Kyles (2018) Bottle beer glass drop fall smash on floor or concrete [sound effects]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/450780/
Loveburd (2016) Concrete_female_heels [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/LOVEBURD/sounds/343390/
Madcowzack (2023) Text type send receive iPhone [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/madcowzack/sounds/686640/
Magedu (2016) Elevator_doors_open_close [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/magedu/sounds/341534/
Matrixxx_ (2020) Elevator ping 02 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/MATRIXXX_/sounds/514865/
Mrrap4food (2022) Boisterous crowd laugh [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/mrrap4food/sounds/618978/
Soundmary (2011) Footsteps on stone patio 1 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/soundmary/sounds/117628/
Studiogreenhill (2024) Sliding_doors [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/studiogreenhill/sounds/726355/
Talitha5 (2023) Busy street in Spain [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Talitha5/sounds/690596/
TRP (2021) Sirens, fire, police, close pass, distant, urban, Calgary, 2011 [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/TRP/sounds/577312/
Visionear (2020) Quiet calm night with soft crickets distant freeway ambience car rev at
middle [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/visionear/sounds/550313/
Journey
Aevans67 (2022) Shopping centre atmos southland front [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/aevans67/sounds/625635/
Alukahn (2012) Bike riding across shell road [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/alukahn/sounds/144140/
Bruno.auzet (2023) Seagulls in town [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/bruno.auzet/sounds/690332/
Chungus43A (2023) Type D train horn [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/chungus43A/sounds/690495/
Craigsmith (2018) G47-09-steam train leaves station [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/438758/
C_Rogers (2018) 370973_waweee_coffee-shop-ambience_remastered [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/C_Rogers/sounds/453074/
Deleted_user_7020630 (2017) School bell [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/deleted_user_7020630/sounds/378394/
DslainteC (2014) Lawn.mower_with.shut.off. [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/DslainteC/sounds/245790/
Dtmendes (2021) Dog barking and making noises [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/dtmendes/sounds/591137/
Duesenbert (2017) Car_start_drive_1 [sound effect].freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Duesenbert/sounds/404430/
Ehohnke (2014) LockerOpenClose [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ehohnke/sounds/242227/
Ehohnke (2014) LongChuckle1 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ehohnke/sounds/242232/
Fredelisle (2017) Bike click [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/fredelisle/sounds/378211/
FunWithSound (2021) Train passing by 84 with chugging, track noises [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/FunWithSound/sounds/591977/
Garuda1982 (2021) Laughing chattering young women ride by by bike [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/Garuda1982/sounds/582364/
Garuda1982 (2021) Small steam locomotive hiss and honk sound effect [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/Garuda1982/sounds/575649/
Gennasimon26 (2016) Milk steamer [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/gennasimon26/sounds/333123/
Hudehel (2021) Train station announcement [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/hudehel/sounds/565103/
InspectorJ (2019) Bike, bell ding, single, 01-01 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/484344/
InspectorJ (2019) Bike, chain spinning, fast, 02-01 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/484470/
Jakobhandersen (2014) Hairdryer [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/jakobhandersen/sounds/213910/
Joelcarrsound (2020) Skateboarding [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/joelcarrsound/sounds/521835/
JosephSardin (2019) Waves and seagulls [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/JosephSardin/sounds/500355/
Kyles (2018) Crowd int high school hallway light short [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/450457/
Kyles (2018) Folding wood door with inlaid glass close thud rattle push sometimes various
on offmic +distant ext through crack left [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/450349/
Loveburd (2016) Concrete_female_heels [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/LOVEBURD/sounds/343390/
Lyndseymel (2014) Snipping 02 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/lyndseymel/sounds/241363/
Mario1298 (2013) A gentle breeze, wind 6 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/mario1298/sounds/181255/
Maretty21 (2018) CoffeeMachine_Short [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Maretty21/sounds/439939/
Mlivick (2021) 12-string-135bpm [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/mlivick/sounds/571988/
PhilllChabbb (2014) Midnight train horn, with a dose of crickets [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/PhilllChabbb/sounds/254270/
Pixanaut (2014) Skateboarder_02 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Pixanaut/sounds/238973/
Pp87 (2016) Door open 01 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/pp87/sounds/341299/
Reikun (2014) 2 Persons walking on stonefloor [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Reikun/sounds/220335/
Richwise (2017) Carpark ambience [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/richwise/sounds/407585/
Richwise (2024) Inside the carriage of a steam train #2 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/richwise/sounds/721970/
Seth_Makes_Sounds (2023) Tranquil lofi beat [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Seth_Makes_Sounds/sounds/688285/
Shortiefoeva2 (2017) Peaceful hip hop [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/shortiefoeva2/sounds/411080/
Soundstack (2017) Bustling grocery store checkout [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/soundstack/sounds/385087/
Speakingmusic (2021) Seagull [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/speakingmusic/sounds/586831/
SpliceSound (2014) 01-21 footsteps, sneakers on gravel and leaves [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/SpliceSound/sounds/218304/
TheSupremeMuffinPooter (2016) Train [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/TheSupremeMuffinPooter/sounds/333521/
TRP (2021) Tree, leaves, shaking, rhythms, hitting, drumming, field, summer day, NOTL, 10
[sound effect]. freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/TRP/sounds/576964/
Tukyo.eth (2021) Coffee (ft. brahne) – 124bpm [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/tukyo.eth/sounds/608355/
ValentinPetiteau (2022) Train station – ambiance – quiet French walla – line for tickets
[sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ValentinPetiteau/sounds/656623/
Vedas (2017) Steam train sound effect [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/vedas/sounds/387871/
Vkrajcin (2023) Waves on Janic beach [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/vkrajcin/sounds/671271/
Vrymaa (2024) Somnium [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Vrymaa/sounds/722400/
Wubitog (2014) Steam/hiss [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/wubitog/sounds/234782/
200154michaela (2020) Car driving past [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/200154michaela/sounds/542446/
775noise (2019) Shop door bell [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/775noise/sounds/494565/
I Drive Cars Better Than My Own Body
Bichoraro (2022) Glitch9 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/bichoraro/sounds/666833/
Bojan_t95 (2020) Reverse bicycle gears [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/bojan_t95/sounds/507013/
Craigsmith (2018) G39-23-steam hiss [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/438640/
Craigsmith (2023) S19-17 exterior pistol shots; medium distance [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/675649/
DAN2008 (2023) No battery [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/DAN2008/sounds/710280/
Deleted_user_229898 (2014) Radio34 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/deleted_user_229898/sounds/244216/
Deleted_user_3667256 (2015) Old FM radio tuning by sielxm3d [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/deleted_user_3667256/sounds/319846/
Denalwa (2019) Battery compartment spring 01 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/denalwa/sounds/472478/
Editboy23 (2019) Import car revs on chassis dyno with turbo [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/editboy23/sounds/496171/
Eduardogon (2017) Pressure cooker [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/eduardogon/sounds/383368/
Epichero (2012) Fast handcrank generator [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/epichero/sounds/155391/
Felix.blume (2017) Piston sound [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/414055/
Fractanimal (2022) Screeching tyres / tires [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/fractanimal/sounds/614627/
Gis_sweeden (2022) Twelve-tone music 6 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/gis_sweden/sounds/647158/
Greatsoundstuble (2022) Gear select [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/greatsoundstube/sounds/629324/
Hinchinbrook (2019) Metallic groan [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/hinchinbrook/sounds/496836/
H0p1r4e7o (2023) Glitch SFX – 0.46 sek [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/h0p1r4e7o/sounds/673771/
Ivolipa (2017) Welding_2_long_take [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ivolipa/sounds/385992/
KBZNTRST (2017) Chanchito 17.05.12 00.12 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/KBZNTRST/sounds/392332/
Kinoton (2018) Alarm siren, fast oscillations [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Kinoton/sounds/420661/
Kyles (2018) Auto performance car ext int start idle with revs and pull away [sound effect].
freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/450772/
Kyles (2018) Metal crank groan [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/453333/
Kyles (2018) Gears Mitchel animation table mechanism turn metal rattle5 [sound effect].
freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/452238/
Logicogonist (2021) Bassed multistricken light-metal-crash 44.1 kHz [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/Logicogonist/sounds/585730/
Mincebeats (2022) Classic car dolomite pedals interior [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/mincedbeats/sounds/630541/
Mrrap4food (2022) Clock ticking on a mantle [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/mrrap4food/sounds/618985/
Newagesoup (2016) White_noise-10s [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/newagesoup/sounds/349315/
Osvoldon (2022) Big structure collision heard from inside [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Osvoldon/sounds/653294/
Patchytherat (2020) Switch 7 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/patchytherat/sounds/531391/
SomeoneCool15 (2018) Click 2 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/SomeoneCool15/sounds/423770/
Thomasanthony321 (2023) Running footsteps on pavement [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/thomasanthony321/sounds/682771/
Timgormly (2012) Wind-up4 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/timgormly/sounds/162804/
Tt_runscript (2024) 1U Rackmount server fan sounds (long) [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/tt_runscript/sounds/732704/
ValentinPetiteau (2021) Grains – seeds – crackling – pop – steel pan with lid [sound effect].
freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/ValentinPetiteau/sounds/611680/
Wax_vibe (2022) Glitch sci fi – 12 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Wax_vibe/sounds/635863/
Wubitog (2014) Steam/hiss [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/wubitog/sounds/234782/
Yehdawgo (2024) Cracking spaghetti [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/yehdawgo/sounds/720068/
7h3_lark (2015) Alien drone – deep oscillating bass [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/7h3_lark/sounds/268577/
The Woods
Busabx (2023) Clean wind sometimes howling in stereo [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/busabx/sounds/716293/
Florianreichelt (2019) Footsteps on hollow wood [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/florianreichelt/sounds/459970/
Harryscary (2015) Cicada insects 8_25_13 10_09 PM [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/harryScary/sounds/268953/
Jeffreys2 (2015) Wind_heulen_wind howling_2 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Jeffreys2/sounds/327771/
Jetsmith88 (2013) soft_chords_F# [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/JetSmith88/sounds/206065/
Mario1298 (2013) A gentle breeze, wind 6 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/mario1298/sounds/181255/
Omsomaque (2021) Tree bark stepping cracking [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/omsomaque/sounds/584889/
Profispiesser (2021) FX sasc wood chair periodic creaking squeak movement [sound effect].
freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/Profispiesser/sounds/583286/
TRP (2021) Tree, leaves, shaking, rhythms, hitting, drumming, field, summer day, NOTL, 10
[sound effect]. freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/TRP/sounds/576964/
Yin_Yang_Jake007 (2018) Boots crunching on gravel [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Yin_Yang_Jake007/sounds/435359/
Phycophyta
Alexanderdanner (2017) Ironing board [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/alexanderdanner/sounds/398658/
Ani_music (2012) Steel chain being dropped [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ani_music/sounds/167373/
Brokkolix (2023) Noisy old fluorescent light [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Brokkolix/sounds/676841/
Busabx (2024) Water and bubbles soundscape [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/busabx/sounds/736970/
Busabx (2024) Water and bubbles soundscape 02 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/busabx/sounds/736969/
Colloyilett (2024) Steps on dry grass [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/colloyilett/sounds/726887/
Daddy_z (2024) Park atmosphere [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/daddy_z/sounds/735303/
DBlover (2020) Wooden shoes [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/DBlover/sounds/541323/
DefySolipsis (2020) Crackle (8) [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/DefySolipsis/sounds/531278/
DRFX (2016) Some background I made for my game ambient music [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/DRFX/sounds/341807/
Fission9 (2021) Distant thunder 3 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Fission9/sounds/581124/
Fthgurdy (2020) Geese and some pigeons [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/fthgurdy/sounds/528945/
Fugu1652 (2024) Tense background atmosphere [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Fugu1652/sounds/730347/
Harryscary (2015) Cicada insects 8_25_13 10_09 PM [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/harryScary/sounds/268953/
Hitrison (2013) Chain drag floor [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Hitrison/sounds/191513/
IanFSA (2022) Mosquito 1 edit [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/IanFSA/sounds/662970/
J1987 (2010) Puddlewalk [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/j1987/sounds/106395/
Kaitlynne (2021) Creepy eerie music [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Kaitlynne/sounds/581622/
Kyles (2022) Door metal knock heavy bang from other side [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/637480/
LampEight (2015) Old padlock [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/LampEight/sounds/277155/
Maestro_Himself (2021) Carton_boxes_clattering_dropping_floor [sound effect], Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/Maestro_Himself/sounds/581242/
Mario1298 (2013) A gentle breeze, wind 6 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/mario1298/sounds/181255/
Nickymaysoundmusic (2024) Chickens_waiting_to_be_fed_farm_light_wind_bird_song
[sound effects]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/nickmaysoundmusic/sounds/724216/
Olliehahn12 (2015) Traffic light with ambulance [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/olliehahn12/sounds/264317/
Owen_Garcia (2024) Duck flapping wings [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Owen_Garcia/sounds/719107/
Pillonoise (2015) Mallard and mandarin ducks (with take off) [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/pillonoise/sounds/263104/
ProdMultimediasHQI (2020) Rain on a shelter’s plastic roof [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ProdMultimediasHQI/sounds/513334/
Reikun (2014) 2 Persons walking on stonefloor [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Reikun/sounds/220335/
Ricardi (2006) Fast forward2 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/ricardri/sounds/23158/
RyanKingArt (2023) Rain, lightning, thunderstorm [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/RyanKingArt/sounds/714582/
Saha213131 (2024) Mudsteps [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/saha213131/sounds/730197/
Seamonster (2023) Ducks and cockatoos [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Seamonstar/sounds/681772/
Skyhigh57 (2024) Water over rocks [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/Skyhigh57/sounds/737347/
SoundsLikeYukon (2024) Swans at marsh lake_01 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/SoundsLikeYukon/sounds/732882/
Szegvari (2022) Dark ethno folk synth drone atmo amb scary sad mood soundscape
cinematic surround [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/sounds/638261/
TRP (2021) Fluorescent light fixture, buzz, clicks, noisy, lofi, 2011 [sound effect]. Free
sound.org. https://freesound.org/people/TRP/sounds/577277/
TRP (2021) Tree, leaves, shaking, rhythms, hitting, drumming, field, summer day, NOTL, 10
[sound effect]. freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/TRP/sounds/576964/
Vacuumfan7072 (2017) Clang3 [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/vacuumfan7072/sounds/396030/
Vkrajcin (2023) Waves on Janic beach [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/vkrajcin/sounds/671271/
Wekya (2024) Dripping noises [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/wekya/sounds/734298/
Xkeril (2021) Drone/SFX beginning of a nightmare [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/xkeril/sounds/612797/
Xkeril (2023) Footsteps stone + sneaker [sound effect]. freesound.org.
https://freesound.org/people/xkeril/sounds/677069/
