Would you hire this voice?

[roger]

Constructive criticism, please.
-roger

[JoeActor]

Hello Roger, nice to meet you.

If you would be so kind, please post a brief introduction in the Welcome / Introduction area (http://www.voice-overs.com/forum/welcome-introductions/). This will give us a better idea of your background and goals, and hopefully give you better feedback on your demo. Always nice to say "Howdy" before asking an opinion...

On to the demo. I like your vocal quality. You've got an easy delivery that comes across as relaxed, and the tone and pacing also follow suit.

I'd like to hear less "reading" and more "emotion" in the demo. I personally don't hear a connection to the copy, character or the person you're speaking to ("to whom you're speaking" for you linguists out there ;-).

You seem to have all of the technical details down pat. Maybe a good improv group, play or a brush-up acting course would help.

Just shooting from the hip, though, since I'm a little fuzzy on your info.

Hope to hear much more from you on the forums... Welcome!,
Joe J Thomas
Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio (http://www.JoeActor.com)

[Scott Greenia]

I'm thinking a little radio'ish, but not bad. There's some levels that popped my ears a couple times...something to watch out for... "PARking tips, and much more" "TUcked away in downtown..."

I like your voice and range.

[roger]

Joe and Scott,
Nice to make your acquaintance.
Sorry, Joe, about getting the cart before the horse and posting the demo before introductions.
Thanks for the quick and informative replies, complimentary and instructive.
You guys are uncanny in your observations and you'll see why when you read my meet and greet post.
Thanks and I look forward to hangin' here a while.
-roger

Oh, Scott, the golf spot speaks about pocket-tips and I don't know what those are, but obviously I still didn't make it obvious with my enunciation.

[Julie Williams]

Hi Roger,

I like your range too. Not bad at all. Could use just a smidgen more of feeling what you're saying. It'[s like...almost there...so close...but not quite there. Like JS says, improv might help, or just concentrating on beign more real. Less polished.

Welcome to the forum, by the way. We're glad you're a part of our community.

Julie

[roger]

Julie,
Thanks for the very honest and accurate evaluation. I'm going to begin private coaching in a month to narrow that gap between "polish" and "real".
I appreciate your comments and am glad to be here.
-roger

[Robert Jadah]

Roger:

Sorry to be so late to your coming-out party here; I'm having some trouble finding my way from room to room.

You've a nice, easy-going tone and delivery, which your demo opening well reflects. But then it settles into a sleepy sameness until the very last piece.
Methinks you need show a little more range, like a short bit of narrative or heart-tugging charity appeal or two-person chat" anything to break the general homogeny of the bit.

A little more Pzazz on the production wouldn't hurt either.

Go get 'em.

[roger]

Robert,
Never too late. Thanks for the response, the compliment and the great pointers. All welcome.
Listened to your demos. Good looking website and killer pipes, man. The Canadian air?
Loved that song about you written in the '40s. Jadah, Jadah, Jing, Jing, Jing. You're probably too young to even know what I'm talking about.
Anyway, your remarks are much appreciated and I hope you have a wonderful holiday with friends, family and food and, of course Moosehead (too bad that doesn't start with "f" to keep the alliteration alive).
-roger

[chucktaylor]

...hope you have a wonderful holiday with friends, family and food and, of course Moosehead (too bad that doesn't start with "f" to keep the alliteration alive).
-roger
Try it this way..."friends, family, and food and, of course a FROTHY Moosehead" then you get that alliteration! CHEERS!

ct

[roger]

Chuck,
First and foremost, a formidable fill-in for a frustrating failure to find the fitting, favorable functionary.
Fank you,
-roger