Actually, I think you CAN do a better job....

Peter O'Connell

...therefore, I invite you to visit my blog to audition for the announcer position on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, currently woefully served (in my opinion only, not anyone else on the board) by Michael Douglas.

Open to professional male and female voice talents, I know that any of us can do a better job.

I'm really going to post these, so only serious takes need be submitted.

PS. You can hear all the auditions here

Peter O'Connell · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007, 16:30 (GMT) Post subject:

Well, I think I will put a cap on auditions as the blog is taking longer and longer to load with all the auditions. Nearly 50 over Christmas weekend proving that either voice talents are ALWAYS auditioning or some don't like their families (juuuust kidding).

So if you want to get in, get me something today (wed.) or early thursday.

THEN we'll start choosing the voice we THINK should be on the news open.

Thanks everybody!

- Peter O'Connell
audio'connell voice over Talent
Web: www.audioconnell.com
Blog: www.voxmarketising.com

Peter O'Connell · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007, 16:11 (GMT) Post subject: Voting is now OPEN!

Pick your choice for the new announcer for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams:

- Read the rules and pick your top three choices.

- Start HERE.

Thanks.

- Peter

Peter O'Connell · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007, 02:34 (GMT) Post subject:

This evening I received a call from a voice over friend of mine who is watching the the NBC Voice-Off voting on my blog with great interest and enjoyment. He said he wanted to make it even more interesting and asked if he could donate a prize.

I said that wasn’t really necessary but he cut me off and shut my mouth when he said the prize was a MXL 008 Large Gold Diaphragm USB Condenser Microphone. He wants to remain anonymous (what a character!) So this prize will be included to one of the top three vote getters. What a gracious and unexpected donation, thank you!

If you are a voice talent in this voice-off, right about now would be the time I’d start contacting friends, family and anyone who owes you a favor to LEGITIMATELY place their votes. The voting will be open for at least another week.

There isn't another professional I know of (that doesn't make you wear a collar or a habit) where folks are so damn generous like VO folks are. Simply wow.

Scott Greenia · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007, 12:24 (GMT) Post subject:

Oh sure... announce a prize AFTER the submission period is over! Laughing

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007, 14:53 (GMT) Post subject:

My thoughts, too, Scott. But that's okay. Problem is, I went to Peter's link and there must be 50 people who sent in their auditions. I love these folks but I can't sit thru 50 auditions to cast a vote.

Kara Edwards · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007, 16:11 (GMT) Post subject:

Scott,

I'll save you some time...you can skip mine Smile

Actually, since the clips are all so short- it doesn't take very long to go through them...and it is well worth it!

Lance Blair · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007, 17:08 (GMT) Post subject:

I didn't enter, so save your time (oh no I didunt!)

I haven't voted yet, but I've listened to about half of them (including Kara... Smile

). What strikes me is how superior most of the reads are to Mikey's in both terms of delivery and techinical quality of the recording.

I was visiting family last week and heard Mikey's "read" on several different home theaters. It sounds disgusting. No other way to put it. I hope they can save him from the sunken submarine in which he recorded it before he runs out of air.

Connie Terwilliger · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007, 23:01 (GMT) Post subject:

It's not the listening that takes the time, it's the narrowing down!

Colin Campbell · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007, 23:43 (GMT) Post subject:

Tough choice. I voted...

Souer
Whilkins
Miles

Rare that I'd put anyone above Thom but Souer can get it done.

Miles sounds close to the previous voice. Very "newsy."

September Day Leach · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008, 00:37 (GMT) Post subject:

I agree that the men are great....but it's past damn time for a woman to voice this!! Very Happy

Connie Terwilliger · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008, 01:49 (GMT) Post subject:

Super - I agree - just pop on over and vote for me!!!

I've been wanting a good USB mic - had to return that Snowball I tried out.

Allison Scussel · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008, 02:18 (GMT) Post subject:

ITA September.... A woman can do this job just as well as a man. Heck, we watch the news too!

Connie, you're audition was right on the money. Loved it.

September Day Leach · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008, 06:32 (GMT) Post subject:

My votes are in! Smile

Caryn Clark · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008, 19:35 (GMT) Post subject:

Hey, isn't the evening news really like the Disney World of news? Why not vote for a younger female voice... like Kara's or myself!! Smile

(though my take on that wasn't exactly my young sound).

Ha ha... just kidding. Though, I loved your take, Kara. I could see the smile and excitement right thru my headset!! Smile