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Henderson and Havner: episode 23!
Henderson and Havner, episode 23 – “The Status Quo Returns”
In today’s episode:
H&H get their snoop on with Captain and Chiefy, and uncover surprising information! Also Dr. Anderson is around for some reason.
Listen to episode 23 of this exclusive series from Pendant Productions:
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Brown Derby Jump (cover song)
Brown Derby Jump
This week I’m posting a cover version of “Brown Derby Jump” by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.
I like to keep my singing chops on par, so I try to challenge myself with new material. On this song, I found the timing of the words and music to be very interesting.
Hope you enjoy it!
Brown Derby Jump (cover song by Joe J Thomas)
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Additional Voices
Additional Voices
If you look through my IMdB page you might notice a couple of roles that just say “Additional Voices”. Believe it or not, those are some of my favorite gigs. The other cast members on these productions usually tend toward the stellar. Here’s a few examples where you’ll only see “Additional Voices” in the credits:
- Walla Work
When movies and TV shows need filler voices and miscellaneous noises in the background, that’s called Walla. A group of people known as a “Loop Group” are all in one session and become all of the people in a restaurant, or at a county fair, or even running from a Kaiju. (Yeah… It’s a lot of fun!) - Minor Characters
These may be characters in the script with only a handful of lines. They interact with the main characters and move the story along. The shopkeeper. The waiter. Old artist at the park. It’s a great way to play a variety of roles in one session. - Voice Matching
When the original actor is not available for pickups in the post-production phase of movies and TV, an impersonator may be hired to fill in. This also happens when studios want to try a variety of different dialog as scratch tracks before calling in the star to record. It is a very niche field, to be sure. Always a challenge and really exciting to perform. Since the original actor gets the credit for the main role, the impersonator is often credited as “Additional Voices”
So… I’m proud to be “Mr Additional Voices”!
All content written and voiced by Joe J Thomas online at: JoeActor.com
The Improv Trick
The Improv Trick
Hey Voice Actor gang!
I’m always recommending Improv as a great tool for voice acting. It helps you to quickly interpret copy, build characters, react to situations and more.
So, if you’re near Los Angeles, check out “The Improv Trick“. It’s run by Second City alum Bill Chott (IMDB page here), and has classes in Sherman Oaks and Pasadena.
Anyone can take the sample class for $20 to try it out. PLUS! If you sign up for the Lifetime class and showcase you can take it again whenever you’d like FREE!
They also have periodic Improv Jam sessions that you can jump in on to practice.
Check out the website for more info at: www.TheImprovTrick.com
… and if you’re not in LA, be sure to look into Rebecca’s Improv for VO (ImproVO), run via Skype at: LoveThatImproVO.com
All content written and voiced by Joe J Thomas online at: JoeActor.com
Henderson and Havner: episode 22!
Henderson and Havner, episode 22 – “A Short Tropical Interlude”
In today’s episode:
What could possibly ruin the perfect honeymoon? The stars of our show, of course.
Listen to episode 22 of this exclusive series from Pendant Productions:
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Puppet Flamenco
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Puppet Flamenco (click any picture for full-size) All content written and voiced by Joe J Thomas online at: JoeActor.com
Vacation Time
Vacation Time
When’s the last time you took a real vacation?
I know it’s been way too long for me. But based on my history, that’s par for the course. I’ve never been one to regularly take weeks off. Just the occasional long weekend.
So, I’ve got a real vacation coming up in a short while add thought it would be good to think about it in advance…
How much work? That’s a tough question when you are an independent contractor. I work whenever there is work to do. That being said, I also need balance. Time to relax. I’ll be letting anyone I regularly work with when I’ll be off, and when they can expect me back. I’ll also limit my work time to twice per day. Once in the morning, once in the afternoon, to check emails, record and reply. If possible, auditions only. Work can wait!
What to do on vacay? I’ll look into local sites and restaurants in case there are a few I really want to go to, but overall I’ll relax and play it by ear. Go with the flow, baby!
Other plans? I do have a few appointments setup to handle some personal business at my destination. Most of these will be planned well in advance. This will allow for the maximum amount of free time between, and avoid any rushing around. I hope!
Equipment? For your VO Pros, you’re probably wondering what I take along for recording. Well, I’ll be reviewing a great mic choice and software for your phone in a future post. As for room noise and echo, it’s the pillow fort or rental car for me. No need to cart around an expensive extra piece of luggage, IMO.
So, how do you handle your vacation time?
Joe
All content written and voiced by Joe J Thomas online at: JoeActor.com
Henderson and Havner: episode 21!
Henderson and Havner, episode 21 – “Left in Limbo”
In today’s episode:
H and H present their evidence, but the Interims’ response isn’t what they expected!
Listen to episode 21 of this exclusive series from Pendant Productions:
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Things I’ve Never Seen
Things I’ve Never Seen
With all the hubbub about Game of Thrones, I thought I’d come clean: There’s a lot of things I’ve never seen.
Sure, I meant to see a lot of them, just never got around to it.
Here’s my list:
- Game of Thrones
- Any full episode of Seinfeld
- The last episode of Mash
- Any full movie from The Godfather series
- Breaking Bad
- The last season of True Blood
- All of Doctor Zhivago
- Most of the Harry Potter movies
- The Hobbit movies (except for the bad animation one)
- Raging Bull
- Fight Club
- All of Metropolis
Now it’s your turn! What haven’t you seen?
All content written and voiced by Joe J Thomas online at: JoeActor.com