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Jodi Krangle
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:39 am    Post subject: Would love your honest critique ... Reply with quote

Hi guys. I've been working on my commercial demo for a while now .. and I think I have a mix that works. Thought I'd share it ... but I'm VERY open to any suggestions for improvement. So if you have 'em? Let me have it. Wink

http://www.voiceoversandvocals.com/sounds/JodiKrangle-CommercialDemo3.mp3

Thanks!
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Eddie Eagle
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the range, styles and personality mix. A little of everything which is what a good commercial demo is supposed to be. Not much duplication if any. Production value is pro.
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Jodi Krangle
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Eddie. Anything you'd change?

By the way - had a listen to your latest Audi commercial. LOVED it. Laugh Smooooth. Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great voice great performances.

Now, a couple of the more character type voices, over the top (OTT), took me by surprise and not in a good way. I know Deb is helping you with this and maybe she's privy to stuff I'm not but I might either add some of those OTT voice to a character demo and keep the commercial demo a bit more straight laced.

Now let me in the same post and without even breaking a sweat contradict myself by saying the OTT voice that you started the demo with really caught my attention, which of course is part of the game.

So if you're looking for an alternate suggestion from the 1st paragraph I guess I would say drop the Gatorade spot.

Hope this helps.
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Jodi Krangle
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It certainly does help, Peter. I'll be keeping all the suggestions in mind when I look at things again. Smile Thanks for your honest opinion! That's exactly what I wanted.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jodi,
As a consumer, a male and darn good listener, I loved your demo. Fantastic voice, variety, production values and just a good easy listen. As a novice in the biz, I'm afraid I couldn't and shouldn't make any suggestions about your performance.
I loved it though. Keep it up, girl.
-roger
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks so much, Roger. Smile Your opinion is definitely appreciated. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jodi,

Very tasty stuff and, though you didn't ask specifically, if I didn't know you're from Canada I don't think I would have been able tell. Peter's point about the "character" cuts is well taken, but they are few and far enough between that they don't bother me.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Bob. And thanks also for the comment about not being able to tell my nationality. I'm definitely trying to be hireable by anyone and everyone, so that does mean a lot. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just love it. Makes me jealous in a good way (I swear there is a good way!). The production value is as perfect and I'm in love with that. I think I'm showing some girlie love for Jodi, heee.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey - girly love is good. Smile (Ok. Get your minds out of the gutter, guys. Wink)

Thanks, Mandy. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think it's a really great range of sounds...nicely done.

Although I did in fact hear a little Canadian in there...it's in the 'o' Smile But I don't think it would keep somebody in the U.S. from hiring you. Unless they really hate Canadians. From Canadia.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I'm not from Canadia ... so no worries there. Laugh

Thanks, Lou. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Three words, Jodi...

Fab
You
Lus

Girlie love...pilin' on the girlie love!!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe add in sample of singing and/or jingle. No more than 10 sec. if you do 2. Maybe 1 at the front and one at the tail. A marketing ploy to surprise a prospect with your singing talent should they be in need. (Oh....she sings too?!) If you do, keep the order of your spots and only add a head or tail.

How big was his......kitchen? Gasp
Not sure how else I would change it without hearing allllllll of your other spots. I like it.
Thanks for the kind words on the Audi spot!
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