0:00guitar closeup audible logo
The scene opens with a grainy, high-contrast black and white close-up shot focused on the fretboard and tuning pegs of an electric guitar, held by a person whose left hand is positioned on the fretboard. The background is a dark, indistinct blur, suggesting a dimly lit stage or performance setting. A bright orange, hand-drawn-style swoosh animation sweeps across the upper-right portion of the frame, encircling a small, bright yellow Audible logo, which is stylized with a waveform icon. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the texture of the guitar and the musician's hand, while casting the rest of the scene into deep shadow. The overall color palette is monochromatic with a vibrant orange accent from the animation. The mood is raw and authentic, hinting at musical creativity.
0:01eddie vedder portrait quote
A medium shot features a black and white portrait of musician Eddie Vedder, seated and holding an acoustic guitar. He looks directly at the viewer with a thoughtful, slightly reserved expression, featuring a prominent mustache and beard. He wears a collared shirt, possibly an army green utility shirt, with its sleeves rolled up. The background is dark and blurred, suggesting an indoor setting with subtle reflections. On the right side of the frame, there's a ragged, torn paper border, giving the impression of an old, distressed photo or scrapbook page. White text overlays the image in a bold, sans-serif font: 'SOMETIMES YOU PUT THINGS INTO SONGS AS REMINDERS.' The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right corner. The lighting is soft but directed, highlighting his face and the guitar. The overall aesthetic is rustic, intimate, and reflective.
0:03eddie vedder illustration ukulele
This scene presents a stylized illustration on a textured, muted dark gray background. The main subject is a side profile silhouette of a man, likely Eddie Vedder, standing and looking downwards, holding a ukulele in his right hand. Behind him is a larger, faded white outline of his head, creating a layered, ghost-like effect. Abstract, hand-drawn-style lines in gold and purple sweep across the frame, adding dynamic movement. The gold lines are textured, resembling glitter or distressed paint. In the upper right, a handwritten quote fragment, '“Sometimes you as reminders,' is visible. The 'audible' logo is small and discreetly placed in the bottom right corner. The lighting is implied by the silhouettes and textures, creating a contemplative and artistic mood. The color palette is dominated by dark grays, white, gold, and a touch of purple.
0:06sand texture transition
The scene transitions to a clean, light beige, slightly textured background. A torn, irregular horizontal strip of golden, sandy texture appears at the bottom of the frame, resembling a patch of beach or desert. Above it, a simple, thin golden line forms a loose, organic swirl, adding a delicate, fluid element to the minimalist composition. The background suggests a natural, earthy feel. The lighting is soft and even, without harsh shadows. The color palette is very light, dominated by beige and a warm golden hue. This scene acts as a clean visual break before introducing a new subject.
0:08janis joplin collage quote
A black and white, highly textured and grainy photograph of a woman, reminiscent of Janis Joplin, takes center stage. She is singing passionately into a microphone, her head thrown back, long dark hair flying, and eyes closed in emotion. Her face is captured in a wide, joyful expression, showcasing her teeth. She wears a dark leather jacket and a necklace. The background is a light, cream-colored, subtly textured paper. Framing this central image are abstract, wavy, hand-drawn-style lines in vibrant pink, deep gold, and dark gray, creating an organic, layered border around her. On the left, partially obscured, is a handwritten text fragment: 'three feelings that I was told I couldn't feel as a young girl'. The 'audible' logo is visible in the bottom right. The lighting is dramatic, focusing on the expressive face of the singer. The color palette is primarily black and white with strong, energetic accents of pink and gold, evoking a powerful, rock-and-roll vibe.
0:10alanis morissette collage quote
A black and white medium shot of Alanis Morissette singing into a microphone dominates the frame. She looks towards the right, her eyes open, a gentle smile on her face, and her long, dark, curly hair flowing around her shoulders. She wears a dark top or jacket. Behind her, a large, vibrant red silhouette of a female head creates a striking background, enhancing her presence. Around the central figure, a collage of abstract, hand-drawn elements includes vertical ripped paper strips in white and black, and dynamic orange lines that form an open rectangular shape. Handwritten text snippets, 'Three feelings that I was told I couldn't feel as a young girl were angry, sad and scared,' are visible. Her name, 'ALANIS MORISSETTE,' appears below her. The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right. The lighting is soft but direct, highlighting her features. The color palette combines monochromatic tones with a strong, passionate red and warm orange accents, creating an artistic and emotional atmosphere.
0:13common portrait quote
The scene opens with a clean, light beige, textured background, featuring a torn horizontal strip of golden, sandy texture and a looping golden line animation. This quickly transitions to a vibrant, multi-layered collage centered around a black and white medium shot of rapper and actor Common. He stands facing the camera with a confident, open smile, his hands clasped together at his waist. He is bald and has a neatly trimmed beard. He wears a stylish bomber jacket over a collared shirt. The background is a graphic, stylized cityscape in black, outlined against a bright yellow, torn paper shape. Pink text overlays appear: 'THIS IS WHERE I NEEDED TO BE.' and 'For me, it was like a personal REVOLUTION.' The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right. The lighting is bright and even, giving the image a clean, polished look. The color palette is striking with black, white, bright yellow, and accents of pink, creating a modern, urban, and inspiring mood.
0:16common singing dynamic
A dynamic, close-up black and white shot of rapper Common singing intensely into a microphone. His head is tilted upwards, eyes closed, with sweat visibly glistening on his bald head and neck, conveying powerful exertion and emotion. His right hand holds the microphone close to his mouth. The background is an abstract blend of white and black shapes, with energetic, hand-drawn gold lines and white, angular shapes quickly swiping across and around him. The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right. The lighting is dramatic and harsh, emphasizing the sweat and texture of his skin. The color palette is high-contrast black and white with vivid gold accents, creating an urgent, passionate, and raw aesthetic.
0:18sting portrait quote
A black and white medium close-up portrait of musician Sting. He looks directly at the camera with a calm, steady gaze and a slight, knowing smirk. He has short, graying hair and a distinguished goatee. He wears a dark, possibly black, crew-neck shirt. The background is a clean, off-white, subtly textured paper. Overlaying the image are several thin, wavy, abstract lines in vibrant cyan, yellow, and black, crossing the frame horizontally and diagonally, adding a modern, artistic touch. His name, 'STING,' appears in white text in the bottom left. The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting his mature features. The color palette is mostly monochromatic with cool and warm abstract line accents, creating a sophisticated and thoughtful mood.
0:21sting bass illustration
This scene is a dynamic, stylized illustration on a light beige, subtly textured background with faint horizontal lines. A dark silhouette of a man (Sting) is depicted mid-jump, playing an electric bass guitar. He wears a white tank top, dark pants, and rugged boots, with a golden, abstract, brushstroke-like texture filling his head and hair. Swirling, hand-drawn gold lines animate around him, emphasizing movement and energy. On the left side, white vertical lines and torn black paper-like strips extend from the bottom, creating a jagged border. Faint, handwritten text is visible in the background, specifically a quote fragment. The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right corner. The lighting is implied, focusing on the contrast between the silhouette and the light background. The color palette combines light beige, black, white, and energetic gold, creating a vibrant, high-energy, and artistic depiction of a rock performance.
0:23words music title transition
The scene features a dynamic, abstract composition with a dark, textured background that has faint handwritten text. Numerous vertical strips of torn paper, some plain white and others with a distressed gold texture, move rapidly across the frame, creating a sense of unfolding and revelation. In the center, the title 'WORDS + MUSIC' appears in bold, white, sans-serif typography, standing out against the moving strips. The motion of the paper strips is energetic and fluid, suggesting a transition or the revealing of information. The lighting is flat, focusing on the textures and the clear text. The color palette is dominated by dark tones, white, and gold, conveying a sophisticated and intriguing atmosphere.
0:24beck album art
A stylized album art cover appears, set against a warm, textured yellow background that has faint, handwritten white text. At the top, 'WORDS + MUSIC Vol. 28' is displayed in a clean, black serif font. Below, the artist's name, 'Beck,' is prominently featured in large, bold, dark grey sans-serif letters, underscored by a subtle black line with a small, hand-drawn flourish. Beneath that, the title 'Dear Life' is written in a simpler, dark grey font. The 'audible' logo is positioned in the bottom right corner. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the textures of the background. The color palette is predominantly warm yellow, black, and white, creating an inviting, artistic, and vintage feel, reminiscent of old paper or album sleeves.
0:25chuck d album art
Another stylized album art cover, similar in style to the previous one, is shown on a warm, textured yellow background with faint, handwritten white text. At the top, 'WORDS + MUSIC Vol. 26' is displayed in black serif font. The artist's name, 'Chuck D,' is prominently featured in large, bold, dark grey sans-serif letters, underlined by a subtle black line. Below, the title 'Songs That Shook the Planet' is in a simpler, dark grey font. The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right. The lighting is soft and even. The color palette is consistent with the previous scene, dominated by warm yellow, black, and white, maintaining a cohesive series aesthetic.
0:26eddie vedder album art
The third stylized album art cover in the series is presented on a clean, light beige, subtly textured background with faint handwritten text and abstract black lines. At the top, 'WORDS + MUSIC Vol. 24' is displayed in black serif font. The artist's name, 'Eddie Vedder,' is prominently featured in large, bold, dark grey sans-serif letters, underlined by a subtle black line with a more complex, angular black graphic extending from it. Below, the title 'I Am Mine' is in a simpler, dark grey font. The 'audible' logo is in the bottom right. The lighting is soft and even. The color palette is light beige, black, and white, maintaining the artistic, vintage series aesthetic while shifting slightly in background color.
0:28audible words music series outro
The final scene is a clean, minimalist graphic on a plain white, subtly textured background. At the top, 'audible ORIGINAL' is written in black serif font. The central focus is the title 'WORDS + MUSIC' in prominent black sans-serif letters, underlined by a short, vibrant orange horizontal line. Below this, the phrases 'THE GROUNDBREAKING' and 'SERIES FROM AUDIBLE' are highlighted in stark black rectangular blocks, creating a strong visual emphasis. At the bottom, 'LISTEN FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME' is displayed in a smaller black font. The lighting is bright and uniform, giving a crisp, clean presentation. The color palette is predominantly white and black, with a striking orange accent, conveying a clear, promotional, and impactful message.
