Now Hear This! - 2009, May (May Day! May Day!)

Will Helton · 05-06-2009, 03:40 AM

Scott,

Hahaha, thanks! I really appreciate the feedback you sent me.

Chad,

Thanks for your kind comments and very valid critique. I think I went a bit wild on the articulation exercises that day! :)

I'm originally from Alabama, so find I can over compensate for all the swallowed consonants and elongated vowels at times. Listening to this again just now I winced when I suddenly noticed how I said "boat". Ow! :)

It's all part of the adventure!

Take care,

Will

Chrisrice · 05-06-2009, 09:13 AM

Here's one for a Kidsfest at Dollywood... the announcer v-o copy doesn't start until a couple of kids say their lines, hence the awkward "but underground" first line.

alexrain · 05-06-2009, 09:35 PM

Chris, I think your read was spot-on! Nice job!

PierceVoice · 05-08-2009, 01:01 AM

Ass-kicking, Chris! Incidentally, an absolutely gorgeous part of the world that Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN area is. My GOD.

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I'm pretty sure this one's shaky enough NOT to be considered, but I'm so happy with my progress from even late last year I wanted to post. I can hear more of what "that sound" will be when I'm finally "there"... it's a really invigorating feeling!

Thanks to you all for the amazingly educational inspiration you post here!!

chadd

Jodi Krangle · 05-08-2009, 01:09 AM

Hey there, guys. Been really enjoying (and been inspired by) the reads I've been hearing here. :) Keep up the great work!

I couldn't resist posting this as Chadd just posted his take (and you have a *great* sound for that, Chadd!) ... Mine's a bit different... But it was a fun commercial to work with.

RickEvans · 05-08-2009, 01:11 AM

Hey guys, my first post so need to be gentle. Here's a quick read I did for a sponsorship line.

Love to get some feedback.

Thanks

Rick

Jon Morss · 05-08-2009, 02:14 AM

Rick - Nice read. You have a nice quality about your voice. For me, it is a bit like an announcer, which is something that I know all too well. Without know what the direction was for this, I would try to make it more real as if I were talking to a friend, having a casual conversation and sharing this with them for the first time. Maybe add some quiet excitement about it and relax into the read. Be more natural. That's me though.

Not bad though.

RickEvans · 05-08-2009, 02:34 AM

Thanks, I needed to hear that. I have a tendency to lean on the "broadcasters" mic a bit when I do these.
Its a tourism promo, trying to get people here for the area's tranquility.

Thanks for the quick response!!

R

Mike Sommer · 05-08-2009, 03:15 AM

Yep, too much announcer.

Tranquility is the key word here. Pull back on the projection, try whispering it a little, play with the words... roll 'em around a bit -romance them. Don't be in a rush on this spot.

You also don't need to be thinking necessarily about New Brunswick Parks. Put yourself in that special place that makes your relaxed and tranquil. For me it might be a nice soothing topical beach with blue skies, crystal clear water, gentle ocean breeze... "aaah total tranquility." Be in that Place, whatever that place may be for you. Then figure out who you are talking to, and talk to them "appropriately" in that setting.

Scott Pollak · 05-08-2009, 06:27 AM

Yeah, what they said!

05-06-2009, 09:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
alexrain Rainman Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE Texas, USA Posts: 150	Chris, I think your read was spot-on! Nice job! __________________ Alex Rain www.alexrain.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "My brain has a mind of it's own."

05-08-2009, 02:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jon Morss Jon Morss Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 643	Rick - Nice read. You have a nice quality about your voice. For me, it is a bit like an announcer, which is something that I know all too well. Without know what the direction was for this, I would try to make it more real as if I were talking to a friend, having a casual conversation and sharing this with them for the first time. Maybe add some quiet excitement about it and relax into the read. Be more natural. That's me though. Not bad though. __________________ Jon Morss "You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." -- Zig Ziglar

05-08-2009, 06:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scott Pollak Warm, Real, Natural Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,881	Yeah, what they said! __________________ Scott R. Pollak Warm, Real, Natural... The Voice of NPR Atlanta www.voicebyscott.com

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05-06-2009, 03:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
Will Helton User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wiltshire, England Posts: 74	Scott, Hahaha, thanks! I really appreciate the feedback you sent me. Chad, Thanks for your kind comments and very valid critique. I think I went a bit wild on the articulation exercises that day! :) I'm originally from Alabama, so find I can over compensate for all the swallowed consonants and elongated vowels at times. Listening to this again just now I winced when I suddenly noticed how I said "boat". Ow! :) It's all part of the adventure! Take care, Will

05-08-2009, 02:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
RickEvans Rick Arseneault Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Riverview, Canada Posts: 17	Thanks, I needed to hear that. I have a tendency to lean on the "broadcasters" mic a bit when I do these. Its a tourism promo, trying to get people here for the area's tranquility. Thanks for the quick response!! R

05-08-2009, 03:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
Mike Sommer User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,158	Yep, too much announcer. Tranquility is the key word here. Pull back on the projection, try whispering it a little, play with the words... roll 'em around a bit -romance them. Don't be in a rush on this spot. You also don't need to be thinking necessarily about New Brunswick Parks. Put yourself in that special place that makes your relaxed and tranquil. For me it might be a nice soothing topical beach with blue skies, crystal clear water, gentle ocean breeze... "aaah total tranquility." Be in that Place, whatever that place may be for you. Then figure out who you are talking to, and talk to them "appropriately" in that setting.