First impression: In a realm of fantasy
In the distant future scientists have discovered a way to time travel. But the young Lea does not end up in the modern Paris, but in a medieval world full of magic, with no hope of return. The powerful wizards Malrik sees in it the person who can restore peace to Chelandra again ...
Retrying the radio play label Europa to place a fantasy series in the market, and shall in partially new ways: Only directly via the publisher's own shop and downloaded was "Dragon Bound" for the time being available. It tells the story of the young Lea and plays in a perilous world, truly exist in the magic and fantastic creatures - unfortunately, the whole thing looks pretty cobbled together, most of the elements are well known and easy to offer nothing new. The plot takes a quite successful arc that are nearly 80 minutes but not too long. Often one thinks that the story ends in a great cliffhanger to be still continued only after that. The advantage of this course is that you get a lot of radio play for his money. Overall, "The Prophecy" but not a bad radio play, the characters are well represented, the act is diversified. In particular, the threat that hovers over Lea and emanating from the prophecy, is a charming idea. "Dragon Bound" is not exactly innovative, but is quite entertaining to listen and has in some places exciting moments.
Writer Lea is spoken by Bettina Zoch that represents her figure with quite convincing speech and can offer a lot of variety in emotions. Wonderful Martin Sabel is as clumsy sorcerer's apprentice Dogo, he meets his character right to the point and ensures for ironic moments. Narrator of the radio play is Jürgen Kluckert. For my taste it carries on here thickish and wants to create drama where there is none. Other speakers include Christian Rudolf, Jann Oltmann and Robert Lenkey.
When it comes to acoustical design of the first part of this new series has been produced very solid. The music can be powerful, but also quite withdrawn and gentle. So discusses the individual scenes, supported by noises that make individual things believable, thereby results in a nice atmosphere.
Dark and mysterious, the cover has become. Leas half illuminated face emblazoned on one half, on the other, we get a fight between knight and dragon to see. The design in shades of blue and the successful lettering round off the cover. The small booklet offers evocative texts a few words about the main characters.
Conclusion: Well known is here only varies, nevertheless Dragonbound is entertaining and has got off to a bad start.
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Dragon Bound - 2. Seeschrecken
First impression: magical beings from the depths ...
Weakened by the dragon attack the ship on which Leah is in poor condition and has hardly a hope for a happy ending. Is as a mermaid on board pulled, the team is thoroughly shaken up. But also from the other side threatens highest risk ...
The new fantasy series from Europe, entitled "Drag Bound - The prophecy" comes shortly after the debut with "Seeschrecken" in the second round. With an intro scene that illustrates the danger for Lea and offers some background knowledge about the magical world, puts the result back to a good start. Also Leas travel on the ship with the quarrels that brings the Mermaid Lavinia with them, are not only entertaining, but also more exciting time. Lavinia is proof that diversity the world Chelandra harbors, but also that primarily known themes from other fantasy works are built that have been knitted together here to create something new. Those who mind do not mind, may engage in thoroughly entertaining 70 minutes radio play, but in which the modern language often seems strange and sometimes fitted. It's great that going on here, because the second part is worth listening.
As Lavinia, the bewitching mermaid, there was probably no better choice than Ulrike Stürzbecher. With its clear, friendly voice provides the Sneaky beings is good, but can be also the transformation of her character believable. As Sandrina, a ruthless bounty hunter, Claudia Urbschat-Mingues can convince completely with hard vocal coloration and intense stress. Christian Rudolf speaks Telon, Leas warlike companions, he also fits well into the magical world. Other speakers include Jann Ottmann, Bettina Zech and Bernd Hölscher.
Even the sound design of the second part, I am quite impressed. The musical accompaniment is often very present, can also retire at the right moments and let the speakers but the priority. Along with the diverse sounds results in a credible aand dense atmosphere. The title song "Hide" at the end of the radio play of Mytelle fits well with the somber mood and completes what is heard well from.
In the cover art of Anne Stokes a uniform picture was geschaen, the left and upper part are the same as its predecessor, while three smaller illustrations are seen with topics from the radio play on the right. The booklet can be found next to the main characters comments yet looking back on the previous result, which significantly simplifies the entrance.
Conclusion: The adventurous journey of Lea and their companions can convince in this Zwieten result with a good story. We'll see how it goes ...
