This character needs no introduction.
The reason I love revisiting Gandalf’s voice from time to time, is that it always gives me a good idea of how my own vocal range has changed over the years. Trying to reproduce even some of the most well know lines of J.R.R. Tolkien’s character is no joke. Especially when we’re talking about Sir Ian McKellen’s incarnation.
Still, I feel much more comfortable experimenting with the voice now, in my late twenties, than I did back in my late teens. Proper vocal technique has greatly reduced the level of effort necessary for me to deliver a believable line. The strain on my vocal cords has also lessened significantly with practice. So much so, that I no longer feel like Sauron has used his spiky, metal-plated arm to shove an unpeeled pineapple down my throat, all the way up to his elbow, after I’ve been recording for an extended period of time.
Day 5 – Gandalf (Ian McKellen) – The Lord of the Rings film trilogy
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Posted on August 14, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Update
Hello everyone,
If you’ve been following VVO this August, you know I’ve been putting up wacky character voice impersonations for the past two weeks. In case you missed out, and are just now boarding the personality disorder freight train, you might want to start at the beginning.
Those of you who have been stopping by on days one through twelve might very well be thinking “What gives? Where’s number 13?” Read More
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Posted on August 12, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 12 – Master Yoda
Day 12 – Master Yoda (Frank Oz) – Star Wars
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Posted on August 11, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 11 – Dwarf Adventurer
Straight out of the archives.
Day 11 – Dwarf Adventurer (Sycamore Rockwell) – Generic
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Posted on August 10, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 10 – Snakerton
Today’s little bugger is actually one of the first character voices I’ve had to build up myself, based on producer direction.
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Posted on August 9, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 9 – Aku
Wherever you are Mr. Iwamatsu, I know you’re having one hell of a good time with Mr. Tony Jay, Mr. Robin Williams, and all of the other talented folk, whose voices will be remembered for generations to come.
Day 9 – Aku (Mako Iwamatsu) – Samurai Jack
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Posted on August 8, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 8 – Illidan Stormrage
Day 8 – Illidan Stormrage (Liam O’Brien) – World of Warcraft: Legion
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Posted on August 7, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 7 – Chen Stormstout
Day 7 – Chen Stormstout (Keone Young) – World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria
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Posted on August 6, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 6 – Zeratul
Had to bring out the effects for this one. And I’ve got Glennhofman to thank for that.
In his step-by-step Zealot Audacity tutorial, Glen covers the sequence of effects one needs to apply to their track, in order to achieve a wicked Protoss sound.
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Posted on August 5, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 5 – Gandalf
This character needs no introduction.
The reason I love revisiting Gandalf’s voice from time to time, is that it always gives me a good idea of how my own vocal range has changed over the years. Trying to reproduce even some of the most well know lines of J.R.R. Tolkien’s character is no joke. Especially when we’re talking about Sir Ian McKellen’s incarnation.
Still, I feel much more comfortable experimenting with the voice now, in my late twenties, than I did back in my late teens. Proper vocal technique has greatly reduced the level of effort necessary for me to deliver a believable line. The strain on my vocal cords has also lessened significantly with practice. So much so, that I no longer feel like Sauron has used his spiky, metal-plated arm to shove an unpeeled pineapple down my throat, all the way up to his elbow, after I’ve been recording for an extended period of time.
Day 5 – Gandalf (Ian McKellen) – The Lord of the Rings film trilogy
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Posted on August 4, 2018 by Sycamore Rockwell
A character a day 30-day imitation challenge: Day 4 – Turel
Today’s entry contains major plot spoilers. Proceed with caution.