I solemnly swear that I am up to no good...

In 2008, J.K. Rowling wrote a short story prequel to the Harry Potter series, detailing a singular adventure of Marauder's Map creators: Messrs. Padfoot and Prongs, otherwise known as Sirius Black and James Potter.

Manehead Productions is proud to present J.K. Rowling's "Padfoot and Prongs," produced and read for you by Leon Popa.

Production Notes:

I recorded myself giving the narration and voice performance of the story using a Røde Microphone. In post, I built an ambient soundscape from the ground up using sound effects and foley - these sound effects ‘swaddle’ my vocal track and provide the listener with a sense of presence in the story. I also incorporated motifs of music from the film 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.' All of these elements were mixed with the intention of creating a ‘cinematic’ listening experience which encourages you to see a movie on your 'mental movie screen.'

Cover Art illustrated by Keith James (https://www.deviantart.com/thegeekcanpaint)

I hope you enjoy listening to this story as much as I enjoyed performing and producing it.

Mischief Managed!

'Padfoot and Prongs' by J.K. Rowling - Read by Leon Popa | Soundscape Audiobook

From the netherworld of the Force, an apparition of Obi-Wan Kenobi has spoken, instructing rebel warrior and fledgling Jedi Luke Skywalker to seek out the exiled Jedi Master Yoda.

In a devastating attack, the evil lord Darth Vader routed forces of the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Separated from his friends, young Skywalker has embarked on a solo mission to complete his Jedi training under the guidance of Yoda.

Luke now approaches Dagobah, a remote world of murky swamps and misty forests which conceal more than he is prepared to find on his quest…

Follow Luke on his journey in ‘The Jedi Way,’ an original audio drama by Manehead Productions, adapted from the screenplay of ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ and based on characters and situations created by George Lucas.

Step into a galaxy far, far away, brought to life for the mind’s eye with stereo mastering. Listen with headphones or a stereophonic sound system for an immersive aural experience.

Directed by Leon Popa
Narration and Voices by Leon Popa
Sound Mixing and Post-production by Leon Popa

Manehead Productions presents… ‘The Jedi Way’

Star Wars: 'The Jedi Way' | An Original Audio Drama

Celebrating and continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through rich productions in the audio medium.

Star Wars: 'The Jedi Way' | An Original Audio Drama

Manehead Productions

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