I wrote this short piece a while ago. I thought I might try recording it to see if I could use it as a template for more recordings. My friend the Music Producer did the techy stuff.
His verdict? I need to slow down and pause more and act better. Oh and distinguish the characters more.
My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
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Take what you’ve learned from this experience and give us more! Oh, and I believe Dog cares deeply. He is simply pretending so as not to make your head swell.
It’s always difficult the first few times and, yes, I agree on the slowing down a touch. We can’t all act, but a useful comparison of reading styles can be found between Jim Dale and Stephen Fry here:
I enjoyed your first foray into the audio world. Looking forward to more. Good luck!
Since I did a stint as a professional broadcaster and voice-over actor I thought you did quite well. It would be fun to hear more. (no notes from me, Just keep listening to your recordings and you will discover what needs to be done.)
Hmmm. Been pretty busy. I started broadcasting in college and then when I retired the first time I went back into it. I still had My license and went on an interview. Still had the voice so I was hired. Did it while also consulting. Fun stuff.
I have absolutely no clue as Steve is a song writer and music producer and his wife a professional singer so I was in their recording studio surrounded by mixers and about 5 computer screens. I stood in front of a v techie looking Mike and spoke when cued…
I thought it was pretty good. I listened to a man reading The Great Gatsby recently and the way he did the female voices was very cringy. Yours was good even when not compared to that!
Maybe a little slower, yes.
I think you did very well, Geoff. Speed was okay for me, as were the characters. I think it’s better to not put on too many voices. It can be hard to keep track of them. My daughter always complained when I put on voices. 😂
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I thought it sounded good. You may be able to give up your day job!
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Ha! I’m not sure I’m allowed to leave. Thank you for the feedback.
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I enjoyed it , I see why he said you could define the characters more but apart from that I really enjoyed it ☺️
Hi Dog 💜
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Thanks. It’s in need of Polish but a first attempt always needs that
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Yes indeed nothing is simple, it will be a Vlog next ?
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I think you can make this a regular feature – loved it! This wouldn’t have happened anywhere near Titweaking (sp?), would it?
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It should have but no, on the Kent coast
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Take what you’ve learned from this experience and give us more! Oh, and I believe Dog cares deeply. He is simply pretending so as not to make your head swell.
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Yes he’s very sensitive to my easily expandable ego..
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I think that was a great first attempt!
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Thank you. I need to find a way to practice.
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Keep recording your shorts like this!
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I might
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It’s always difficult the first few times and, yes, I agree on the slowing down a touch. We can’t all act, but a useful comparison of reading styles can be found between Jim Dale and Stephen Fry here:
I enjoyed your first foray into the audio world. Looking forward to more. Good luck!
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Thanks Peter. So true about Dale and Fry
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Since I did a stint as a professional broadcaster and voice-over actor I thought you did quite well. It would be fun to hear more. (no notes from me, Just keep listening to your recordings and you will discover what needs to be done.)
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That’s helpful John. Is there any career you haven’t had?
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Hmmm. Been pretty busy. I started broadcasting in college and then when I retired the first time I went back into it. I still had My license and went on an interview. Still had the voice so I was hired. Did it while also consulting. Fun stuff.
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You need to meet your publics craving to hear your voice!
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At 81 is is a crackling, wheezing figment of it’s former self. Best kept to ruminating over a bourbon neat by the fire.
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It’s my knees that crackle most. It’s like they’ve been squatted by wannabee watches..
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Durhh witches
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I think it’s always best to do things your own way. I remind you of Frank Sinatra’s who did this best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQzdAsjWGPg
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You’re very classy if ott when it comes to flattery…
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Hehe
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Sounds very professional, Geoff. What a good idea? May one ask what tech you used?
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I have absolutely no clue as Steve is a song writer and music producer and his wife a professional singer so I was in their recording studio surrounded by mixers and about 5 computer screens. I stood in front of a v techie looking Mike and spoke when cued…
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I thought it was pretty good. I listened to a man reading The Great Gatsby recently and the way he did the female voices was very cringy. Yours was good even when not compared to that!
Maybe a little slower, yes.
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Thanks. I need to be more natural apparently…
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It isn’t something which comes easily to most people and may take a little while…
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I think you did very well, Geoff. Speed was okay for me, as were the characters. I think it’s better to not put on too many voices. It can be hard to keep track of them. My daughter always complained when I put on voices. 😂
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That’s v encouraging. Thank you.
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Loved it, Geoff. For a first attempt, you did very well. I think you’re a natural audio storyteller.
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And you are a professional flatterer…
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Your voice sounds as I imagined in my head. I mean that as a compliment. Carry on, Geoff.
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Will do!
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