Now for something completely different

Gary Johnston · **Voice Talent** Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 57

After leaving broadcasting 15 years ago I've only done sporadic voice-work, perhaps 6 to 12 projects a year. I'm trying to make a concerted effort to get back into it more but my hit ratio here is nil. I've picked up some private leads from another site but no successful bid here yet.

I've tried a number of different demos and I'd like some feedback on the newest. I'm always trying to find a different way to produce a demo. It's the producer in me, I'm afraid. When a private lead wanted a demo to show the possibilities for some clients I came up with this. Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome. Wow - it's a little scary actually pressing the submit button..be gentle.

Gary

Paxton Greene · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 91

Hey Gary!

You have a good voice, but I'd suggest taking the Mercedes & BMW spots and making them 2 pieces on your demo. A bit repetitive as you have it now, and most producers don't want to hear a demo with 2 spots that repeat. Just my 2 cents.

Pax

Colin Day · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006, 10:17 (GMT) Post subject:

Scott Pollak · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006, 12:30 (GMT) Post subject:

Hi Gary,

Hate to sound repetitive, still, but yup... it sounds all like just one demo.
That being said, whatta voice and great interpretation! You're not Larry Wayne's identical twin are you????? The sound is really similar.

Another thing... I listened twice to your demo and each time the word EE-pitomizes jumped out at me. I'm not a pronunciation expert, but dictionary.com pronounces it with a short 'i' sound at the front, which is how I've always heard it. Just sounded odd to me.

I suspect you have a TON of amazing spots and I'd love to hear more of them and more versatility.

All the best!

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

Gary:
Happily afforded a couple of good listens, and think you may be one of V123's best at moving up and down the voice range for maximum impact. You do bring it.
On the nagging side, I feel your sibilants are a trifle strong. It may be your stopper; or maybe you should trail off the mike on those 's' sounds. Also, there's a few too many seconds of ineffectual music at a dead spot after the Benz clip.
But those are bagatelles. It's good. You do us all proud.
Robert Jadah

Gary Johnston · **Voice Talent** Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 57

Thanks guys, that's exactly the feedback I was looking for. This was an experiment that sounded really cool late one night when I finished it - and then I had to go post it here Smile

I've taken your sage advice and gone back to the traditional approach, although I lifted a couple of bits from this one. Thanks for the kind words as well and I'll try some experiments with sibilant "s"s, Robert. I'm glad you brought it to my attention so I can track it down.

Scott, don't bother researching any further...my bad Embarassed

My brain knows that it's pronounced iptomize but apparently my mouth is confused. Would you believe me if I said it was a play on E Class that obviously didn't come through? I didn't keep that part...