Cadence

I've been addicted to old time radio broadcasts lately and been ingesting mass quantities of "Suspense", "X-1", "Inner Sanctum" and the rest.

The delivery is cheesy and the transcriptions are over the top but they help paint the mental picture. What I find intriguing about them is the vocal delivery, inflection and their timing. Think about the limitations of playing out a story without visuals accompanying you.

What I find most interesting is the use of cadence (the pregnant pause) in their delivery to make a point. It's something that's sorely lacking nowadays. Think about the most effective politicians and pitch men out there. Part of the delivery is the pause.

Something to munch on....