Marc Wielage Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 A long time ago, I recorded Mel Blanc for a charity film. I put the mic over him, put my phones on and I heard the real Bugs Bunny say to me: "Ehhhhhhh, how's the sound, Doc?" There's an unforgettable voice. Doh! I must be getting old, because I also recorded Mel Blanc for several commercials back in the late 1970s. I got to know his son Noel a little bit. Noel would come in, prop up his father in a chair, help with directing him, and we'd roll a few takes until Mel got tired. Noel told me some great stories, including how exhausting it was for his father to do the voice of Yosemite Sam -- which required Mel to get all worked up, angry, and (literally) red in the face. Ted Cassidy ("Lurch the Butler" in the old Addams Family show) had one of the deepest, richest voices I ever heard. I actually coached him a little bit prior to a coffee commercial, and the producers were so impressed, they gave him the job on the spot and we recorded the commercial right then and there. Sadly, he passed away about six months later. The guy must've been 7 feet tall, at least (or seemed to be to me). I remember PT Anderson's dad's voice from ABC when I was a kid. Very nice. Ernie Anderson was quite a character. I often use him as an example of a guy who still had a "million-dollar voice," even if you recorded him on a $50 microphone! He actually sounded like that guy right in front of you: God-given pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Tuzo Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I wouldn't say he is my favorite voice to listen to, but I'm working with Russell Crowe right now, and his voice has great presence. Our first day with him had us literally swapping mics to see if the boom working opposite him had an issue. He moves a good amount of air even when he's mumbling. William Hurt is also in this one. His first day with us, he asked a PA to bring him to the sound cart before coming to set. He introduced himself and said "Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need more level out of me". Working with professionals who understand and appreciate the craft is fantastic. I love working with stage actors, too... again, they just know how to project without sounding scream-y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Pert Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Two best voices I've ever worked with are voice over guys not actors. Scott Rumnel and Ashton Smith. Talk about deep and rich voices! Wow! You don't know heir names probably bu you have been hearing their voices for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Of all the voices I've recorded... +1 Peter O'Toole. +1 Issac Hayes. Donald Sutherland (despite his "issues") Kevin Spacey Willliam Hurt Of all the voices I would like to record... Morgan Freeman Joe Pesci Sean Connery Judi Dench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Jeremy Irons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Woodcock Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Of all the voices I've recorded... +1 Peter O'Toole. +1 Issac Hayes. Donald Sutherland (despite his "issues") Kevin Spacey Willliam Hurt Of all the voices I would like to record... Morgan Freeman Joe Pesci Sean Connery Judi Dench I worked with Judi Dench recently she has a lovely voice and is a pleasure to work with. You have a nice list William Hurt and Peter O'Toole having amazing voices I would love to work with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormadeaudio Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 A great thread for a few reflective moments before we enter this next year... so, some of the more memorable voices I've recorded thus far: Anne Archer, Antonio Banderas, Peter Coyote, Peter Dinklage, Sam Elliot, Miguel Ferrer, Angie Harmon, Salma Hayek, Samuel Jackson, Richard Jenkins, Harvey Keitel, Delroy Lindo, Ray Liotta, John Carroll Lynch, Annette O'Toole, Joe Pantoliano, Ving Rhames, Rusty Schwimmer, French Stewart, James Woods, Steve Zahn... ...a well-rounded, well-projected voice is a Sound Person's best friend. If I had to pick one so far... Peter Coyote -- I swear that guy could sound good even if the mic was in an adjacent room. I almost got to work with Morgan Freeman -- hope I still get that chance. Here's to working - period - in 2013 : ) Cheers! ~tt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I forgot the Vinnie Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I've been lucky enough to cut dialogue on tons of voice actors. My favs in terms of sound and editing are Steve Blum Tara Strong John Dimaggio Gary Oldman Nikka Futterman Kim Mai Guest Michael Bell Peter Reneday Nolan North Michael Gough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFsound Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Jeremy Irons in the 2002 remake of "The Time Machine"…what a voice. But my all time fav talent that I had on mic was Michael Caine. I could hear his voice cutting through a crowd from almost half a block away as he approached the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Palmer Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Off the top of my head: Vincent Price Christopher Lloyd +1 Keith David +1 Morgan Freeman (of course) +1 Jeremy Irons Alan Rickman +1 Kevin Spacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Ernie "Ghoulardi" Anderson Ernie was a terror in the VO booth! But man, he had The Pipes of God. He had one of "those voices" that would sound good on a $79 mic -- though we always used a U87 on him. I also recorded Don LaFontaine many times, but didn't even remember until people started to make fun of those "in a world" commercials. I never recorded Hal Douglas (sometimes referred to as the "East coast Don LaFontaine"), but he was great, too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanmc Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Jack Palance was an interesting ADR session. Very breathy and distinctive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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