LEADS AND READS - WEEK OF 2/25 TO 3/02

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

Now, Colin -- you are not going to bring your grammar hang ups into this thread, too, are you? Laughing

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

"He did The Mash"....

He did The Monster Mash.......

(instructions) We need a voice with the same quality, style and timing ability as Boris Karloff when he narrated "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"

The script needs to be read with that poetic, inflection-rich quality all Doctor Seuss shows were narrated with - but especially the Grinch show.

Kent, I think you might have been a bit too salesy, with your attempt. I went more for the character. Of course, the seeker decides what they like!

Colin Campbell · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008, 16:31 (GMT) Post subject:

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

I think Kent's "Fluent" read was very Dr. Seuss-ish, and the way I would want it if I were in charge. But I opted to do it more like David because they asked for a "Boris Karloff style and timing."

Here's mine. (I didn't read the whole thing, although I liked it too.)

Scott Pollak · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008, 17:19 (GMT) Post subject:

Re: the Boris Karloff Fluent read... I was lucky enough to recently do a job for these folks (Fluent) and they're GREAT to work with! Whoever lands this is in for a good experience. And what this company is working on is very, very exciting. I can't wait to see how it works.

Next...
Here's the video they were referencing:

Kent: While I truly LOVED your read - as I do pretty much EVERYTHING you deliver, I'm not sure it's going to fit with what they had in mind. But who knows?

David: You went the direction I had to try to avoid: somewhat ghostly, since that's what we always think of when we think of Karloff (or Vincent Price).

Lee: To my ears you came the closest to the feel (sound) of the video they referenced.

And since I'm here badgering everyone about it, here's my take on it.

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

Liked your character approach, David and Lee.

David, you may have dropped out of it here and there -- it's tough to sustain throughout. I also think it needed more basso voce to pull it off. But lovely delivery, well inflected.

Lee -- yours was delightful, though I think slowing it down more, and a little bit bigger, as if reading to children, might have made it a home run.

Scott -- just listened to yours. Now, I spent some years reading Dr. Seuss books to young kids, and there's a definite sound that makes it sing. I'm afraid it's not what you delivered here, with too much Southern showing in it. I don't think it's in your wheel box.

(And, Colin -- are you perhaps then implying that Scott is not down with the street lingo!?! Wink

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Jacob Keebler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 329

Hooray! I've been let off Smartcaste probation. I got a bundle of invitations this morning WARNING NSFW!

Also,
Nice Witches and Karloffs all!!
Seriously too close to call.

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

Jacob, love your slate, bra. I auditioned for the east coast, gulf coast, and the announcer on the "Go Coastal" lead but figured I'd leave the west coast up to someone hipper. I have half a mind to cut that part and then assemble the whole thing, just for fun. I sure hope they don't think they're going to end up with a 60 second commercial. It's going to be at least 90 and maybe even 2 mintues when all is said and done.

Jacob Keebler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 329

Yeah Lee. Exactly. I'm not sure how they are going to assemble that "Joes" commercial either. After seeing all their invitations I'm beginning to wonder or if it is even a commercial at all. I'll have to look at the lead again.

Jacob Keebler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 329

Turns out those accents are going to be part of an online quiz.

Dave DeAndrea · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008, 00:10 (GMT) Post subject:

You're a mean one... Mr. DeAndrea...

Travis . · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 55

Everyone's having too much fun with the Karloff read (you can tell 'cause they're done so well)... It finally arrived in my inbox this afternoon.

Here's mine...

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

Deby Cedars · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1482

Travis I liked your secret sauce thing. The music was perfect for it.