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Marilyn Taylor · **Voice Talent** Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 400

I RECEIVED AN 'INVITATION' FOR A NARRATION FOR A PBS TYPE SHOW...I'D LOVE A CRITIQUE FROM ANYONE WHO HAS A MINUTE...THANKS...BE TOUGH ON ME!

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007, 17:42 (GMT) Post subject:

I just responded to the same one over on voices-dot-com, Marilyn. Here's my take.

Your volume is REALLY low on your demo. Not sure why, but man I had to crank it up for a listen.

Marilyn Taylor · **Voice Talent** Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 400

SCOTT I CAN'T BELIEVE YOURS IS THE SAME VOICE THAT I JUST LISTENED TO DO THE GHOST THING...WHAT VERSITILITY..
NICE JOB...

QUESTION...WAS MINE TOO SING SONGY.?

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007, 17:53 (GMT) Post subject:

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

Well, if I had opened this thread before I recorded my audition, I could have saved myself some time at the mic! Oh well. Here's my take anyway!

Marilyn, I didn't think yours was sing-songy. But I'm curious, can you relax your voice out of your nose a little bit? I think that would be a great sound for you!

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007, 17:59 (GMT) Post subject:

I liked your read quite a bit, Amy. Don't even begin to short-sell yourself!

Marilyn Taylor · **Voice Talent** Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 400

SCOTT...YOUR ROUNDKICK PIECE WAS PROBABLY RIGHT ON THE MONEY AND SHOWED YET ANOTHER SIDE OF SCOTT POLLAK...BUT..... IT WAS A BIT MUCH TO LISTEN TO Very Happy

AMY...THANKS....NOW I KNOW I DON'T HAVE A CHANCE TO GET THE JOB... Very Happy

YOUR A REAL PRO!

Amanda Geyer · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 245

I'm going to be editing down my version later this afternoon. GuaranteedPaycheck is taking priority. I'm really impressed (and intimidated!) by the demos already posted, but... dang it, I'm throwing my hat into the ring (if it's still open, later), too!

It was a fun read, but is that script a bit long for a custom demo?

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

They don't expect the whole script read-- it's just there for your information. Just pick out about :30 and go for it!

Good luck everyone! Cool

Amanda Geyer · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 245

(Looks at the dozen or so tracks of the full script read)

Oh. Well... that makes it easier! I've got a vast array of 3 takes per section, so I can pick and choose the best bits! Yay!

Colin Campbell · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007, 19:21 (GMT) Post subject:

Everyone wants to read for the PBS....

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

Another stellar read!

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007, 19:45 (GMT) Post subject:

Colin, you are SO WELL-SUITED for reads like that! It sounds so comfortable to you. Your tonality, pacing.... it all works. I'd say that I hope you get that one, but I need the work right now!

Wink

Colin Campbell · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007, 19:53 (GMT) Post subject:

I think part of it is I like those kind of things. I guess when you like something, you will naturally do better at it. I don't like the sound of the mic I was on there. I am not at home.

Nonie Craige · **Voice Talent** Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 46

I guess this is old news but my feed back:
Amy you sounded good and nailed the read! Warm and clear message.
Scott and Colin loved both, but I felt Scott's was a little warmer, more real feel and Colin, your's sounded like an anchor reading the news, and your voice always sounds good.
Marilyn yes, too sing songy and as I believe Scott said like a local mom talking.