Bluey's Brisbane Sounds Of The City - Dan Brumm on Bluey, Brisbane & Uncle Stripe
Mar 15, 2021
Dan Brumm, the sound designer for Bluey and voice of Uncle Stripe, shares fascinating insights into his journey with the beloved series. He recounts personal stories behind creating characters, like Uncle Stripe's questionable parenting. The challenges of capturing Brisbane's vibrant soundscape, including its lively bird life, are also discussed, along with the impact of COVID on audio recording. Dan highlights the emotional resonance of sound design and its key role in storytelling, making Bluey a heartfelt experience for viewers of all ages.
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Bluey's Beginnings
- Dan Brumm recalls his brother Joe's initial one-minute pilot idea for Bluey in 2015/2016.
- It featured Bandit pushing his kids on a swing, possibly at the same park where they recorded the podcast.
Uncle Stripe: Art Imitating Life
- Dan Brumm voices Uncle Stripe, a character he describes as making "poor parenting choices."
- His real-life nickname, Stripe, inspired the character, blurring the lines between art and life.
Recording Squash Sounds
- To create realistic squash sounds for the episode "Squash," Dan Brumm booked a court and recorded himself hitting balls.
- He aimed to capture the unique sounds of squash, like squeaking floors and reverberating hits, which are hard to replicate.