Kingdom Hearts Novelization: Dramatised Audiobook
LaurelanneHardy for Narrator
I filled in as Narrator for the explainer video in order to check the pacing, it isn't an indicator of how I expect the lines to be delivered. Make the role your own and, of course, feel free to ask further about the role, if anything feels unclear.
It's been confirmed by Tetsuya Nomura that Mickey is the voice speaking to Sora throughout the first game. Since he doesn't fit the typical mould for an omniscient presence, I feel the same can go for the voice of the reader, you don't have to be a richly resonant, deep-voiced, middle aged man. However a dynamic and tonally aware delivery is important, along with good mic technique. A good reference for this role might be Stephan Stanton's recording of Treasure Island (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y4FuHiZTSY&list=PL_tOOJaoMSNUiAQDL5_pv4SGcxjAoqE-u).
The lines for this audition are quite long so if you are unable to create .mp3 files (and therefore cannot fit every set of lines into the submission) at least include the third set of lines. This role relies on your ability to read fluently and add flavour to prevent listeners from losing interest. The third set of lines are the best way for you to demonstrate that ability.
Payment will be adjusted to compensate instances of re-recordings and production delays.
[Warm Introduction of Disney characters] Donald strode past them, chest puffed out, tail waddling to and fro. As the royal magician, his first order of business for the day was to greet the king. [p.29]
[Foreboding/Concern] The rain started to come down harder. Showers after sunset weren’t that rare here. The ocean here was usually calm, but once in a while, there would be downpours or storms. Still… [p. 32]
[General/Descriptive] The man who came up to the counter had goggles on his head, a cigarette hanging from his lip, and a bellyband over his T-shirt—a middle-aged man, hardly the sort of person Sora would have expected to find running the Accessory Shop. [p.39]
I'm not sure if I succeeded in eliminating any crackling from the mic, as I'm still new to all of this voice acting stuff and don't quite have the hang of all the technological aspects of it! I did try to slow down and breathe when delivering lines more!
2nd Feedback (06/09/2020); Ooh very nice, whatever you did it sounds great, not sure whether it’s different settings or a new mic, but you sound a lot better in this version. Great work
Thank you! I’m slowly figuring this whole recording/editing/voice acting thing out haha