The Queen, My Lord, Is Much, Much Better, is a 15-minute video, which Bob narrates, from an essay by Lionel Hale written in the 1950s that imagines bit-part actors disrupting Shakespeare plays. The wit and dry humor of the article makes it a great vehicle for Bob’s voice.
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Selling Spices
A little bit of the exotic in the voice, trading on deep, rich, smooth, warmly resonant tones to enhance the image of the product. This fun piece definitely trades on the spiciness of Bob’s voice — one might describe the delivery as sultry, sexy, or alluring … spice up your life. Download Spice Hunter
Shakespearean Sonnet
What more can one say about the Bard? A fluid, intelligent, and emotionally charged reading of Sonnet 29. Download Sonnet 29
Terracotta Warriors
Bob recorded half a dozen travelogs for chinatour.com. This excerpt, about the amazing terracotta warriors of Xi’An demonstrates Bob’s ability to bring history/archeology to life. [/audio]Download Xi’An sample.
Tibet
A museum guide narration, which shows how a delivery can be both authoritative and warmly enthusiastic. Hushed, awed tones — definitely museum-docent voice! Download Tibet
The Sword of Liberty
Here’s a dramatic clip, full of energy, urgency, and excitement, from a radio commercial promoting an action thriller. Download The Sword of Liberty
A Very British Airline
The British accent: now not just for snobs! This pitch sounds warm, neighborly, and natural, while retaining more than a touch of class. Download British Airways
Video Game Characters
Here are samples of 2 characters from a fantasy video game. Download Veto (Sage) or Badyakar (General)
Your Medical Team
Reassuring patients is an important part of communicating with them. That takes a combination of warmth and authority. This snippet provides just that. Download Your Medical Team