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TheVoiceOfBob
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:09 am    Post subject: Commercial demo for your review Reply with quote

Hey there everyone. I felt it was time for me to offer up my commercial demo for review. This was put together before I lost my easy connections with the local FM radio station where I did on-air work.

http://www.charlottebobcats.net/Audio/RDBAIR_Demo1.mp3

I look forward to all of your wisdom. I already have learned a good bit being a part of this board just a few months. I am signed up for James Alburger's 8 week tele-course starting next week to further increase my abilities and knowledge.
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Philip Banks
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe your sound could be very engaging and hence very marketable.

What I've just heard was you reading aloud with the mistakes edited out. It is how you sound today but it isn't a commercial demo or a demo of any description. It's not bad, it's simply not ready for the market. The best way to hear this for yourself is to do the "in context test". Take 3 good genuine commercials and one of your commercials and put them together so it sounds like a break, put your read in spot 2 or 3. How do you sound?

Something to think about. When reading a script do the words sound like they belong in your head, in your mouth?

Really hope that helps. If you want to save money and have MSN messenger and a mic I'll give you a "teleclass"!!!!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Banksey wrote:
If you want to save money and have MSN messenger and a mic I'll give you a "teleclass"!!!!

Philip,

This is the "other" Bob, but if this offer applies, I'd love to take you up on this.
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Diane Maggipinto
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Other Bob" you are a brave man! Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BettieWheelie wrote:
"Other Bob" you are a brave man! Wink

Diane,

More likely a complete idiot! Laugh
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"other Bob", If Banksey is too busy, I'd be happy to give you an msn teleclass and share my vast knowledge and experience with you....give you a few good pointers to get you started in the right direction. hahahahaha
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TGG wrote:
"other Bob", If Banksey is too busy, I'd be happy to give you an msn teleclass and share my vast knowledge and experience with you....give you a few good pointers to get you started in the right direction. hahahahaha

Tom,

Everyone knows something I can learn. Thank you for the offer. I accept. Once I graduate (assuming I do) from Banksey's academy, I'll come calling on you.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bob!...you're not supposed to accept! It was a joke....unless you want to switch it around and you give me the teleclass.....lol
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TGG wrote:
Bob!...you're not supposed to accept! It was a joke....unless you want to switch it around and you give me the teleclass.....lol

Tom,

Those who teach are those who learn the most. The best way for you to learn from me is to teach me what you know. You'll see.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Contributing to this heinous thread-jacking:

Boy, ain't THAT the truth. I have learned so much about my process through teaching!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Deirdre wrote:
Contributing to this heinous thread-jacking:

Deirdre,

You're right. I'm guilty as charged. I will attempt to make amends post haste.

Bob,

I've finally been able to listen to your demo. I think you do have a very marketable sound. But, I hear a lot of the "radio guy" in your delivery. Studying with quality teachers will move you forward a long way. James will be able to help you. He's a good teacher. (I suspect Philip will be harder, but even more effective should you take him up on his offer.)
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone.

It took me until this afternoon to "look" at what comments came in from my posting. I purposely stayed away so that I could see more than one comment at a time, or allow a good conversation to be generated and I believe that's exactly what happened.

Banksey,
I appreciate the compliment you gave me in your first sentence. From you and for that matter from anyone that is regular on this board, that means a lot.
I would be HAPPY to do a teleclass with you! It is very possible we could do this over the phone since I use Vonage and the UK is now part of that area I can call without an additional charge. If not, I do have MSN messenger (also ICQ, Yahoo, AOL, AIM. Can you tell I work in the computer field?) It actually took me a couple of reads of your comments to get a grasp of what you are saying. More conversation is definitely needed on my part.

Bob Souer,
I think it is I that should be the "Other Bob" since you certainly are senior to me in the VO world. I'm more like "Bob the XIII" or something like that.
I'm sure I can gain a good bit from you as well and our meetings could be face-to-face since we are both in Charlotte. I am learning more and more how I need to grow into the VO world and remold or unlearn some of that which I use on stage and on the air. I see now how I really wasn't ready for this demo.
I also appreciate your good words. If any of you believe my voice is marketable, then I believe it. Now to train the rest of me!

Deirdre,
Thanks for recommending I do this. I was going to hold off until after my teleclass with James, but you helped me decide that there is no time like the present.

Other Bob
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TheVoiceOfBob wrote:
Bob Souer,
I think it is I that should be the "Other Bob" since you certainly are senior to me in the VO world. I'm more like "Bob the XIII" or something like that.
I'm sure I can gain a good bit from you as well and our meetings could be face-to-face since we are both in Charlotte. I am learning more and more how I need to grow into the VO world and remold or unlearn some of that which I use on stage and on the air.

Bob,

I'd be very happy to meet with you. Please email me or call me after the 15th of this month and we'll work out a mutually agreeable place and time.
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