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Humans + Love + Stories

We create heirloom-quality audio stories and meaningful ceremonies that preserve a person’s voice and legacy for the next generation.

LEGACY AUDIO

Legacy Audio

Legacy Audio is a professionally recorded and guided conversation where the interview subject shares life stories, wisdom, values, and heartfelt messages.

This is an opportunity to pass down the voice — not just memories — for generations to come.

Preserve Your Voice. Share What Matters.

Legacy Audio is a gentle and inclusive way to preserve legacy and voice.

  • Engaging Conversation, Not a Chore

  • Voice Offers Emotional Resonance to Loved Ones

  • Durable & Portable & Accessible For All Generations

We are honored to serve individuals, families, and communities by capturing and creating heirloom-quality legacy audio keepsakes.

Three Ways to Create a Meaningful Legacy Keepsake

Legacy Real - $477

For someone who wants real raw conversation about life and legacy.

This single-session recording experience tackles big questions without any frills. Available in person or remotely.

Includes:

  • Initial consultation and recording preparation;

  • Up to three hours of recording time;

  • Professional recording;

  • Digital delivery of the audio;

  • Private distribution link and QR code;

  • USB Drive with recording;

  • PDF transcript.

Legacy Guided - $1763

For someone who wants added production value.

A professionally recorded interview with light polish: musical transitions, custom intro, and download-ready files.

Available in person or remotely.

Includes:

  • Initial consultation and recording preparation;

  • Up to four hours of recording time;

  • Audio editing, cleanup, and mastering;

  • One round of reasonable editorial revisions;

  • Digital delivery of the finished audio;

  • Private distribution link and QR code;

  • USB drive with finished legacy recording and raw audio;

  • PDF transcript of finished legacy audio recording.

Legacy Refined - From $4428

For individuals desiring a polished legacy keepsake.

A multi-session recording experience that captures each subject’s unique nature and every moment that mattered edited into a moving professionally polished keepsake.

Includes:

  • Initial consultation and recording preparation;

  • Up to six hours of recording time;

  • Coordination and involvement of family and friends for questions they want answered by the subject;

  • Narrative shaping edited for clarity to make subject shine;

  • Audio editing, cleanup, and mastering;

  • Introduction + Music Transitions;

  • Bonus content (humor/bloopers);

  • Two round of reasonable editorial revisions;

  • Includes unedited raw audio;

  • PDF transcript of final audio recording;

  • PDF Flyer with QR Code to audio;

  • Digital and Physical (USB drive) keepsake delivery;

  • Private link to share with friends/family on socials.

  • ADD-ON: Private ‘silent disco-style’ listening premiere event/experience with introduction and facilitated talk-back.

Available in person or remotely.

Professional Legacy Audio Recording based in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Located on the traditional and contemporary homeland of the Dakota people. This is the land where the waters reflect the skies.

Humans Love Stories provides personalized legacy audio recording services throughout the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Remote recording options are also available for individuals and families outside the Twin Cities.

Hours
Open Daily

Phone
(612) 568-3382

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A legacy audio recording is a professionally recorded and guided conversation where the interview subject shares life stories, wisdom, values, and heartfelt messages.

    It’s a way to pass down a voice — not just memories — for generations to come.

  • This guided interview process is designed with immediacy and deep respect for the interview subject.

    Prior to the recording session the interview subject (or representative) will receive a one-page PDF document instructing to be rested, intentional, and have reflected on legacy topics.

    Interview subjects will not have to write or research anything prior to the recording session.

    The recording process is comfortable and conversational, meaningful and enjoyable.

  • Our process is relaxed and conversational to ensure your voice is captured full of wisdom and life. Professionally recorded to ensure a polished beautifully real sound.

  • Every individual has their own stories and unique way of sharing; some talk fast and others are more contemplative.

    We offer three types of legacy audio recording sessions:

    • Legacy Refined: Up to six (6) hours of audio recording split between multiple interview sessions;

    • Legacy Guided: Up to four (4) hours recording time;

    • Legacy Real: Up to three (3) hours recording time.

  • Yes, with the interview subject’s permission.

  • Yes. Remote recording options are also available for individuals and families outside the Twin Cities.