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Connection Concealed Part 36: Hummingbird (+ Soundscape Tour!)

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39 responses to “Connection Concealed Part 36: Hummingbird (+ Soundscape Tour!)”

  1. Sigrid
    Sigrid

    ****SPOILER ALERT***** DON’t READ THIS UNTIL AFTER LISTENING****

    Some personal comments on this one:

    It was a very emotional one for me to write, record and produce. It felt like a moment I’ve been working towards the whole year.

    Because of…the writing:

    In a way, this is the first finale moment in the story. It’s the moment where Louise proves to herself (and El) that she has truly changed. This is the type of moment that makes or breaks a story, I think.

    It was important to me that El and Louise both do the right thing, separate from each other and yet together.

    My favorite moment is when you find out what Louise wrote on the bandana, while El speaks out, inspired by Louise’s words.

    For me, this is where their love really comes to fruition.

    Because of the editing:

    I got to really show what I can do in this episode. I’m sure I can find a million things I want to do better by the time I wake up tomorrow, but this truly was the best I could do right now.

    In that regard, it was a finale for me too. 3 years of recording and producing experience coming together in this episode. When I heard it all coming together more or less like I had imagined it would, I got all emotional. 🙂

    Because of…the ending:

    I know. You hate me, right?

    PS: count the bandana sentences 😉 There are supposed to be 4…

    1. Peggid
      Peggid

      Yes! What was the fourth sentence Louise scribbled on the bandana? ‘You told me how you felt?’ El said to Louise. But what exactly. I’ve read and listened to both hummingbird and stunned episodes again and again. I couldn’t really figured it out though. Am i missing something?

  2. KayJay
    KayJay

    Thought going through my mind while I was listening to the episode with my eyes closed to minimise distractions: “Damn, Sigrid, I don’t know how you do it but you keep getting better and better with each episode!”

    And then I watched the video and read the final comment.

    Wow. I am having trouble finding words to express my feelings. Personally this is an incredible treat for me, getting to see how you put together an episode. It’s like watching magic happen! I love it 😀 I can’t thank you enough for sharing the backstage and even your own thoughts on writing with all of us.

    And you know what? Cliffhangers are evil, but endings (happy or sad) are not. This is a “proper” episode ending and I, for one, don’t hate you one bit for it ;D Death to cliffhangers, rawr!

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Haha, ending seems a cliffhanger to me too 🙂

      Thank you for your kinds words about the episode! Means a lot to me.

  3. Thea

    It’s hard to describe what I am feeling right now! This episode stirred up all kind of emotions! And the ending… OMG! (Everything is going to be ok , right?)
    You outdid yourself once again, Sigrid!
    Also sharing your thoughts about the episode and the making-of part was a real treat! Thanks! 😁

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Hehe, it did for me too! Thank you, Thea 🙂

      Good to know my thoughts and the peeks behind the scenes are something many of you enjoy! I might have to sneak in some more!

  4. Marcie53

    Oh my heart

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Mine too 🙂

    2. Skylar
      zizichan

      I can’t even… (is my heart still beating?)

  5. Skylar
    zizichan

    Sigrid, thank you for this piece of your writing for this new episode: “You see, independence is not something you gain overnight. It is not won by a single battle. It is a way of living. It is something we earn by making brave choices every day.”

    It has touched me in a way that would be hard to explain.

    *standing ovation *
    This episode deserves it!

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Thanks so much 🙂 Writing the speech was a challenge! I wanted it to have value as a stand-alone thing. Luckily, I’ve been working on the story for quite some time now and I know what El wants to share with the world. Doesn’t matter if it’s in 2019 or 2061!

      1. Skylar
        zizichan

        Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  6. Marcie53

    I loved the extra. Still recovering. Masterpiece. Thanks for doing the soundscape video.

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Sorry I did that to you 😉 Happy ou enjoyed the extras! I do love sharing about my process.

  7. JennyT
    JennyT

    That was brilliant Sigrid! I was wondering when our missing scientist was going to show up… was it dr yang? ( I will have to go back and listen to the first binge file again)

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Haha! I did not expect this comment, to be honest! Good catch 😉 Stay tuned, haha.

  8. JennyT
    JennyT

    “I love you” right?

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Stay tuned 😉

  9. Romi

    DSigrid, feeling all kinds of emotions here. 🤭 You have created a true work of art! Loved the in-depth soundscape! Amazing to see all that goes into one scene let alone an entire episode. Now to go listen again..

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Thank you, Romi! Means a lot to me 🙂

  10. Kro
    Kro

    OMG! Sigrid this is the best episode I’ve listened so far!! Thank you so much for the dedication and congratulations for the amazing work!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹🌹

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Thank you :):)

  11. Sam
    Sam-jj

    This episode was amazing, I was listening with my eyes closed and could imagine everything that happened. Can’t wait to now what happens next.

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Thank you! 🙂 Excerpt on Wednesday… 😉

  12. Chris
    Chris

    I’m not sure if this is the last episode of the story, if so, awesome. I love the guts it takes to do that, but no complaints if the story goes on.

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Haha! I think you would be the only one, or one of the few, who thinks that! 4 more to go 😉

  13. Sara
    Sara

    Brilliant work, Sigrid! Very movie-like. It was so cool to notice the crowd noises and El’s voice over the microphone /speakers effect and then get your soundscape tour right after highlighting those things I marveled at! The music and singing in the last part was perfectly paired with the scene to evoke just the right emotions.
    Wow. I could go on and on… thank you for sharing your craft with us! 💜

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      *beams* Thank you, Sara!

  14. Meg
    Meg

    SPECTACULAR.

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      *big grin* Thanks Meg!

  15. Misthios
    Misthios

    I got so many chills listening to this episode- I could feel everything that you put into it. Truly one of my favorites <3

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      ☺️😊 Thank you so much!

  16. Kate
    Kate

    So emotional! I have actual tears!

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Thank you. I consider that a huge compliment. (I was emotional about this one too!)

  17. Peggid
    Peggid

    What was the fourth sentence? Please help me or atleast drop a hint. I’ll die out suspense 😅

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      😀 It’s in part 37.

      https://www.lesbianromantic.com/chapter-37-of-connection-concealed-stunned/

      It’s not spelled out, but implied. Maybe reading the script makes it more clear! (Link above)

      1. Peggid
        Peggid

        Hurray finally 🤯! Thankyou soo much.🥳🥳🥳💛

  18. Kat
    Kat.

    I know I’m kind of late to the party but just came across the Soundscape Tour and WOW 🤯!! I did think that making these episodes must be a lot of work but I didn’t imagine just how much goes into it. You’re really good at this. And I loved the episode 😊!

    1. Sigrid
      Sigrid

      Thanks so much, Kat! 🙂 Yeah, things can get complicated during production… 😀

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