Barry Seymour Demos - Suggestions/Input Welcome

Barry Seymour · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 60

I've posted my demos here before but am looking for more compliments.
KIDDING.
Seriously, any input or suggestions would be welcome. I'm looking at re-doing some demos, but would like some input before I do.
http://barryseymour.voice123.com
- Barry

Chip Hinshaw · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 65

Really good performance, Barry! My only criticisms pretty much center on your production - some of your spots are really poppy on the "P's" (character reel I think). Also, overall your demos were pretty loud - to the point of a little clipping at points, I think.

You are definitely "there" with your voice and performance. Just a little touch-up on the demo quality (at least your online demo) and you're in great shape.

Paxton Greene · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 91

Hey Barry!

I really like your voice. What I love about your demo is that energy that you possess. It makes your reads come across so natural. Best to you.

Pax

Gary Johnston · **Voice Talent** Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 57

Hi Barry,

You have a great voice and can interpret a wide range of copy. I don't think there's a lot you need to change on the commercial demo, if anything. I agree with Chip that there were a lot of noisy hard consanants on the character and production demos. Plus the volume across the mix was a little uneven. After those minor blemishes are cleaned up you're golden.

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

Barry:
I came, I heard, you conquered.
Can add nothing to our esteemed voice brethren above. I agree. You good.
I might leave out the Johnson clip at the end. It runs the demo a tad long-ish and adds nothing that you hadn't already nailed previously.
Super job.
Robert Jadah

Barry Seymour · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 60

Many thanks to all for the input.

I guess I do tend to push things a bit in the volume; it's a holdover I have from analog days where you try to max out the volume in an attempt to improve the signal to noise ratio. I'll work on toning 'em down.

Thanks everyone!

Scott Pollak · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006, 17:08 (GMT) Post subject:

Barry,

I love your demo, your voice, your style and your interpretations. I think you have one of the best demos out there, truly. You have good range, GREAT delivery, wonderful emotiveness.... great stuff. Not to mention your voice quality is unique in a very good way. I didn't even really pick up on any popping Ps, but then I'm half deaf. The ONLY thing that I caught was that you really rushed thru the line "They have kennel service there". Very rushed and somewhat slurred. Other than that I wish it was MY demo!

Super, super job!