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Rick Riley

I know that one person’s opinion will directly contradict another person’s opinion, but I’m putting this out there anyway, just to get a general consensus. It’s time for a demo update. Does this have a good feel or not? That’s all I want to know. Does it keep you from front to back and you end up saying, ‘Yeah, he’s ok...’

I think my few VO friends are tired of me asking for opinions, so I'm putting it here where I won’t be offended if you tell me to just take a hike, instead of like a good friend telling me to take a hike.

Here’s the updated commercial demo... Hit or Miss?

https://soundcloud.com/rickriley-1/rick-riley-commercial-demo
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Bruce · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:01 am Post subject:

Some might say put something very natural like the "sundown" clip up front but I'm not some. I think this'll git you a bit of work, so I'd run with it.

Super nit picky, but I'd like to hear a tiny bit of space between the clips. They slam right into each other. I mean keep the background music and such but give the brain a moment to savor each clip.

That is all.

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Bob Bergen · CM Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 976

GREAT!!!!!!

And this is why asking for demo critiques can drive you nuts. If you ask 20 different people you get 20 different ways to make it better.

What I actually love about it is the editing! Great contrasting spots/intents/energies next to each other with no space/fading/music between. Keeps the demo moving and leaves the listener asking for more.

Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:22 pm Post subject:

Well it's CLASSIC RILEY! I'll buy.

ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:44 pm Post subject:

Well, dang, that's good stuff. Keeps churning the rich warm sound right to where it needs to be.

(Every once in a while I hear Tom Selleck in there.)
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Rick Riley · Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:33 am Post subject:

Thanks for the input. I know that each of you are pro’s and I value your opinion.

To Bruce... My goal IS to hit them over the head. No stops to let them have a reason to go somewhere else.

To Bob... It was really nice to see your positive comments on the editing. When making a demo I listen to a lot of clips of projects I’ve done. My goal is having a lot of different ranges and dynamics that can blend together for a seamless piece. To have you affirm that was all I needed.

And thanks to Philip and Connie for your positive comments as well!
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Jen Gosnell · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:12 pm Post subject:

I see I am late to this party, but I really like it. Now reading the comments, I agree that it's classic YOU, Rick! And I love the edits.

It's funny, I don't necessarily like that kind of edit when I'm watching TV or movie trailers, for a variety of reasons. But for VO, I absolutely do, and seems to me you nailed it. Not a surprise, but regardless -- well done! Laugh

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Rick Riley · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:23 am Post subject:

So if you're interested after all this, a friend of mine suggested I bounce this off my agents. After all, they sell me, so they know what sells. And being in LA, they are in the center of the industry. Why didn't I think of that.

So I did and it was suggested I flip the opening and second clips. The reasoning was that the open kind of hits you over the head and might pigeon hole me into one type of read. I followed that advice and totally agree. I pass that along because it's good advice for those who might be making or updating their demos. This is the intention I'll be sending out...

https://soundcloud.com/rickriley-1/rickrileycommdemov2
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