Who would you choose to sound like?

12 years ago

Paul Robeson.

Or James Earl Jones .. (voice of Darth Vader)

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Paul Myers 12 years ago

David,

Paul Robeson.

Coooooooollll.

James Earl Jones, with a bluesy twist. Says stuff aboutcha.

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whateverpedia

12 years ago

Robert Plant, or Ronnie James Dio - for obvious reasons.

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12 years ago

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Paul Myers 12 years ago

ringo or george harrison, maybe john lennon

You only get one, dude. Choose.
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- hardraysnight 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Paul Myers
  
  You only get one, dude. Choose.
  
  only me, dude?
  
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hardraysnight 12 years ago

Originally Posted by hardraysnight

ringo or george harrison, maybe john lennon

ok

tiny tim - feeling macho today
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Hogre

12 years ago

Off the top of my head...this guy.

Ted Williams-Homeless man with a voice for radio - YouTube

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Dennis Gaskill

12 years ago

For singing, maybe John Kay. For speaking, I like John B. Wells voice a lot...

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Second choice might be Earl Nightingale.

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Devid Farah 12 years ago

Don LaFontaine.
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12 years ago

Johnny Cash

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12 years ago

Pitbull if i had a chance to get the voice of someone he must be PITBULL

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HeySal

12 years ago

Hmmm.......while there are probably those here that would think it was funny to strap me with Edith Bunker's voice, if I get to chose, it would be Gracie Slick unless I have to chose one that nobody is still using. Then I think I'd switch over to Janis Joplin's.

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ProfitLinx Evaldas

12 years ago

Of course Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad's Jessey).

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barbling

12 years ago

Macgyver of course.

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BigFrank

Banned 12 years ago

A dead heat. Either John Facenda (legendary Philly broadcaster and voice of NFL films - when they used film) or ubiquitous documentary VO talents Peter Coyote or David Ogden Stiers (yes, from MASH). The best 3 voices on the planet (one deceased).

Cheers. - Frank

P.S. Sorry to our fearless leader. Just saw the "one" requirement. Going with John Facenda, but still slipping the other two in. lol

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Paul Myers

12 years ago

Barb,

Macgyver of course.

You with Richard Dean Anderson's voice would be a lot like me sounding like Susan Sarandon. Sure, they're pleasant enough voices, but they'd be... odd, in the context.

Devid,

Don LaFontaine

The voice everyone knows, and almost no-one can put a name to.

I didn't make the connection, for example. Looked him up on YouTube, and thought, "Oh, that's who that is!" He seems like a pretty cool guy.

Frank,

The "Choose one" was more because those 3 are so different. Not that Peter Coyote and David Ogden Stiers are exactly vocal twins, but they share a lot of traits.

For what I'm wondering, a single choice is more interesting, though.

Sal,

Edith? Umm... No. Not hardly. I'd have gone with Loretta Swit, personally. Or a 1960s Lauren Bacall. For you, that is. Not me. 'Cause, you know, that would be silly.

Th idea hit me when my friend mentioned that she hated hearing recordings of her voice. We went through the "That's because you don't hear yourself the way everyone else does" part, and into other stuff. A whole "external representation of yourself" thing.

That got me rambling down a new track. Always a dangerous proposition...

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sbucciarel

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

For what I'm wondering, a single choice is more interesting, though.

If you take commercial interest out of the equation, my choice would be different. I chose Amy because I love her singing voice and could make a bundle of cash with it, as she did.

If it's just a "talking" everyday voice, I'd choose Lauren Bacall. It's not too far from my real voice except that she's more sultry and seductive.

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Paul Myers

12 years ago

Suzanne,

If you take commercial interest out of the equation, my choice would be different.

That's kind of what's got me curious.

Voices represent something to us. The same one can be different things to different people, so you can't really learn much by the choice someone else makes (unless they choose Phyllis Diller...). Still, it would be interesting to know what the chosen voice means to the person choosing, and whether that's how they see themselves or how they'd like to.

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Kay King 12 years ago

I chose Dion over Streisand because I also like Celine's quirky speaking voice. Her voice with it's slight accent has a cadence I find interesting.

But also, I've been a singer and I'd love to open my mouth and have THAT voice flow out!
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BigFrank

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Suzanne,That's kind of what's got me curious.

Voices represent something to us. The same one can be different things to different people, so you can't really learn much by the choice someone else makes (unless they choose Phyllis Diller...). Still, it would be interesting to know what the chosen voice means to the person choosing, and whether that's how they see themselves or how they'd like to.

Paul

I based my choice on the "commercial" aspect. Having been deeply involved in radio, TV and theatre most of my adult life and not having been blessed with "golden pipes," I was going after what could have greatly advanced my career in the aforementioned disciplines.

If not for that, I'd have gone with Fran Drescher for her unique ability to annoy so many people simply by opening her mouth, regardless of the words spoken. That, my friend, is talent.

Cheers. - Frank

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Paul Myers 12 years ago

Frank,

If not for that, I'd have gone with Fran Drescher

Great. Just great.

I have this talking head video running through my mind now of you and Claude having a conversation, using your chosen voices.

I can't decide whether to laugh or run screaming into the night...

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sbucciarel

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Suzanne,That's kind of what's got me curious.

Voices represent something to us. The same one can be different things to different people, so you can't really learn much by the choice someone else makes (unless they choose Phyllis Diller...). Still, it would be interesting to know what the chosen voice means to the person choosing, and whether that's how they see themselves or how they'd like to.

Paul

Well, when I was a kid and watched movies with her in them, I wanted to sound like her, but only if I also looked like her. I wanted to BE her. Can't really have one without the other. What good is a sultry, seductive voice on a ... oh never mind.

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12 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Suzanne,That's kind of what's got me curious.

Voices represent something to us. The same one can be different things to different people, so you can't really learn much by the choice someone else makes (unless they choose Phyllis Diller...). Still, it would be interesting to know what the chosen voice means to the person choosing, and whether that's how they see themselves or how they'd like to.

Paul

I chose Cary Grant because his voice is melodic, sexy, and authoritative when needed. My other choices had the same quality. Gregory Peck for one. Jimmy Stewart is in the ballpark but not as eloquent as Grant and Peck. Denzel Washington has that type of voice too. So does Morgan Freeman. If I'm going to get any kind of complement these days it's for my voice. A few people have told me I should be doing voiceovers.

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ThomM 12 years ago

Levon Helm.

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- HeySal 12 years ago
  
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  Levon Helm. Levon Helm - On His Early Influences - YouTube
  
  Actually, if you adopted his accent, you would already sound kinda like him.
  
  Paul - your choices may be better. I'm not any good at these kinds of games.
  
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BigFrank

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Frank,

The "Choose one" was more because those 3 are so different. Not that Peter Coyote and David Ogden Stiers are exactly vocal twins, but they share a lot of traits.

For what I'm wondering, a single choice is more interesting, though.

Agreed. Mr. Facenda is in a class by himself. Cheers. - Frank

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Banned 12 years ago

Piece of cake ... Amy Winehouse RIP

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candoit2

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Talking with a friend, and she said something that made me think. This one might be interesting...

You've lost your original voice forever, but you get to choose the voice of some other person. Whose would it be?

Sean Connery, even though he is much older and I'd keep the accent.

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MissTerraK

12 years ago

For me, I think I would choose the voice of Mariah Carey simply because of the crazy range in her voice. I love the lower range she speaks naturally in. I've always wanted a lower tone in my voice, lol!

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Joe Stewart

12 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

For me, I think I would choose the voice of Mariah Carey simply because of the crazy range in her voice. I love the lower range she speaks naturally in. I've always wanted a lower tone in my voice, lol!

Terra

You have a great voice, Terra. I've listened to some of your voice overs because I was actually thinking of doing something like that myself. You sound great! :-)

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thunderbird

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Joe Stewart

You have a great voice, Terra. I've listened to some of your voice overs because I was actually thinking of doing something like that myself. You sound great! :-)

Good luck trying to talk in a high voice. Not easy for a dude. Ray Charles could pull it off, though his voice is not normally in the higher registers.

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Joe Stewart 12 years ago

Originally Posted by thunderbird

Good luck trying to talk in a high voice. Not easy for a dude. Ray Charles could pull it off, though his voice is not normally in the higher registers.

I was just complimenting her because she said she wished her voice was lower. I didn't mean that I wanted to talk/sound like her. LOL
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- thunderbird 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Joe Stewart
  
  I was just complimenting her because she said she wished her voice was lower. I didn't mean that I wanted to talk/sound like her. LOL
  
  You know I was just messing with you, lol.
  
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  Joe Stewart 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by thunderbird
  
  You know I was just messing with you, lol.
  
  Whew! LOL
  
  Nothing personal, Terra. You've got a great voice for YOU, just not for the "Joe man". :-)
  
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MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Joe Stewart

You have a great voice, Terra. I've listened to some of your voice overs because I was actually thinking of doing something like that myself. You sound great! :-)

Thank you, Joe, for the compliment.

Waaay back when, I did do some broadcasting and acting. Ten years after that my hubby and I did a ministerial radio show as well.

It's just that when I get excited or am in a hurry, my voice goes much higher. As a matter of fact, two of the doctors I used to work for would put their hand on my shoulder and say, "Terra, say that again, but this time, not in Minnie Mouse Mode.", Hahaha!

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Joe Stewart

12 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Thank you, Joe, for the compliment.

Waaay back when, I did do some broadcasting and acting. Ten years after that my hubby and I did a ministerial radio show as well.

It's just that when I get excited or am in a hurry, my voice goes much higher. As a matter of fact, two of the doctors I used to work for would put their hand on my shoulder and say, "Terra, say that again, but this time, not in Minnie Mouse Mode.", Hahaha!

Terra

I can relate to the excitability. My wife does that when she gets excited, whether it's happy or (gulp!) mad. Scary person! I'd take "Minnie Mouse Mode" any day. LOL

I could tell that you've done it for awhile because of the control in your voice and the fluctuation when speaking. It sounds natural and not canned, even though you're obviously reading someone's material.

I've been told that I have a radio voice. I have a deep voice. I've worked on the phone for years and done many sales presentations both in homes and businesses. I've also had people tell me that I have good communication skills. That was an area where I scored very high while in the military.

I've been thinking about doing webinars recently, but I'm not sure what topic I'd be comfortable teaching, what I'd sell on the backend, if anything, or if I'd just sell the webinar as a product. I'm so confused. LOL

Anyway, just keep doing what you're doing. :-)

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travlinguy

12 years ago

Cary Grant. Yeah.

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Kay King 12 years ago

Celine Dion - her voice pays better than mine
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Claude Whitacre 12 years ago

Phyllis Diller.

Dan Riffle. And then I would spend the rest of my life making crank calls claiming to be him.

OK, seriously? Gilbert Gottfried.

By the way, did you know that Gibert Gottfried's voice is actually pleasant, and he doesn't squint in real life. The closest I can compare it to is Misterme's voice, here on the forum. Just a calm, pleasant voice. Weird, eh?

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12 years ago

I don't know but definitely not Justin Bieber,

Maybe Enrique Iglesias by any chance?

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Khemosabi

12 years ago

Mother Nature.

No, not the lady who did the commercials for margarine...

Imagine having a voice that could make flowers grow, winds blow, fallen snow and animals know.

TADA!

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Joe Stewart

12 years ago

Clint Eastwood. "Go ahead, make my day..."

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MikeTucker 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Joe Stewart

Clint Eastwood. "Go ahead, make my day..."

:-)

My first reaction was Toshiro Mifune

...and I've been told I sound like Michael Wincott, but
choosing myself would be egotistical even for me.

So after some thought, my choice is absolutely Tony Jay:

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12 years ago

Jeremy Irons. I could listen to him speak for hours. And he's not a bad singer, either.

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Dennis Gaskill 12 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

If it's just a "talking" everyday voice, I'd choose Lauren Bacall. It's not too far from my real voice except that she's more sultry and seductive.

How could she be more seductive than a chick with a big ol' stogie hanging out of her mouth.

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Still, it would be interesting to know what the chosen voice means to the person choosing, and whether that's how they see themselves or how they'd like to.

I chose John B. Wells because his deep voice comes across (to me) with a soothing authenticity that makes what he says seems believable, which is quite a paradox because he has some very strange, on-the-fringe beliefs that are far removed from what I believe.

I might have chosen Earl Nightingale if the recording quality back in his day was as good as it is now.

Actually Paul, if I recall correctly, your voice has a similarly deep, resonant quality that those guys have.
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- Paul Myers 12 years ago
  
  Dennis,
  
  Actually Paul, if I recall correctly, your voice has a similarly deep, resonant quality that those guys have.
  
  Most days, yeah.
  
  My pick was Sam Elliott, without even a second option.
  
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  Joe Stewart 12 years ago
  
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  Dennis,Most days, yeah.
  
  My pick was Sam Elliott, without even a second option.
  
  Paul
  
  My wife would go nuts.
  
  Sam Elliott when he was younger in "Mask" and even later on in "Road House". She gets goose bumps every time she hears a "Coors" commercial. LOL
  
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  Dennis Gaskill 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Paul Myers
  
  My pick was Sam Elliott, without even a second option.
  
  That's a choice I could live with, too. Actually there are quite a few people whose voice I wouldn't mind having.
  
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Claude Whitacre 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Hopeless Bromantic

Jeremy Irons. I could listen to him speak for hours. And he's not a bad singer, either.

I get the Jeremy Irons thing.

Maybe Charlton Heston. As Moses in the movie The Ten Commandments.

Russell Croww has a voice like that. He's going to be Noah in the movie...well...NOAH here soon.
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- Joe Stewart 12 years ago
  
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  Maybe Charlton Heston. As Moses in the movie The Ten Commandments.
  
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  I forgot about that performance.
  
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wyatt2011

12 years ago

Oleta Adams! She can sing anything, (gospel, Jazz, and the blues).
Still waiting for her to put another album out since I can't sing like her.

Angela