Voice
My Current Song: John Hanlon, This is New York
Kiwi musician John Hanlon appeared on Sunday Morning a couple of weeks ago but sent us the demo versions of some of the tracks by accident. We thought it only fair to get John back on and showcase one… Audio
How voice cloning is revolutionising the way we communicate
Voice cloning software is able to replicate a person's voice speaking any words or sentences that are typed into a keyboard. Founder of VocaliD, Professor Rupal Patel joins us to discuss how the… Audio
Technology commentator Tony Grasso
Technology commentator Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to look at an AI system that can replicate your voice, including pitch, timbre and pace - but that are the scam implications. Research finds young… Audio
The world's first ever Christmas song for dogs
It's nothing new to see Christmas songs entering the music charts at this time of the year, but a UK company recently recorded a world first with the release of 'Raise the Woof' - a Christmas song… Video, Audio
Voicing an opinion
How do our voices sound to others and where does emotion come from in the voice? The University of New England's Dr Kristal Spreadborough researches the links between physiology and sound… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Amy Fletcher on Deep Fakes
Amy Fletcher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Canterbury. She offers her take on the pros and cons of Deep Fakes. Audio
The Voice Box (Part Two)
Clarissa Dunn looks at some of the most intriguing vocal virtuosi from opera singers to yodellers to beat boxers: those artists who’ve taken the vocal instrument to physical and imaginative extremes.
…The Voice Box (Part One)
From baby cries to flamenco cante, Clarissa Dunn looks at the extremes of pitch, the mysteries of vibrato and the expression of emotion through the human voice. Audio
Jimmy Barnes: "The best is yet to come."
Legendary Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes is back with another new album, My Criminal Record due out on May 31. He joins Jim in the studio explain why the best of Jimmy Barnes is yet to come. Audio
Poets pen verse on migration
In this episode of Voices, migrants share their own migration journeys in creative ways. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Vocal health 101
How do you sing without damaging your voice? What should you do to warm up and cool down? What about avoiding dairy before singing? Dr Irene Bartlett from the Queensland Conservatorium is a specialist… Audio
Pitch perfect: why some of us can hit the high notes
If you struggle to hit the high notes of Mariah Carey then our next guest may be able to help you out. Professor Ingo Titze, from the University of Utah, led a team of scientists to find out why some… Audio
Deep voice equals dominance
The pitch of your voice dictates whether you're dominant or submissive. Audio
Dr Louise Mahler - Speaking Up
Former opera singer turned voice coach who believes "the voice is a choice" and that we can all learn how to use our voices to better effect. She discusses her new book Resonate and gives some helpful… Audio
'Horses for courses' for radio voices
Radio New Zealand's Presentation Standards Manager Hewitt Humphrey on the public's criticism of some broadcasters' voices.
Could we be entering a post-password era?
How your voice can be used to identify yourself to the government, banks or other organisations. With Ed Pilkington, Clive Summerfield, Jared Mortlock and Souella Cumming. Audio