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Donovan · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: My Latest Demo...

Hi all, I've just completed my latest demo. This goes along with my new image and brand (which will be revealed later). Please let me know what you think. It's still in a draft state, so it's not on my "player" yet.

http://www.doncopro.com/demos/DonovanCorneetz-CommDemo.mp3

Thanks for your time and ears!
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richgates · Guest

Nice show of range Donovan. I thought it started off slowly but once you hit the Big City Style spot it was great the rest of the way. My favorite spot was the one for Nicorette. I also thought you ended strong too.

Well done sir!

Donovan · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks for listening! I was considering starting off with the Big City or Scion spot, but wasn't sure. It's something I'm fighting with. Thanks again.
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject:

Impressive, Donovan. Your voice definitely has a niche and you fill it quite well.

I'd back off from more than one "urban" spot. Your first example should suffice since I doubt you want to be typecast into that. I'd keep Big City style and dump the Scion. Maybe start and end with either the Nicorette or the Nivea since your money voice is the smooth and sexy thing. Because as we all know, you are a smooth and sexy man.
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todd ellis · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:29 pm Post subject:

donovan! wow. super. i see why you're struggling with the lead spot, though. the big city style & scion spots are definately very strong - but you don't want to pigeon-hole yourself (as only young & urban) so early in the demo. you sound to me like you might be stretching a bit out of your range sometimes. going a bit too low, maybe (mho). you have a great opportunity with your niche - i have a feeling you're about ready to explode.
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject:

Donovan · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:29 pm Post subject:

Thank you all for listening and giving your input. I've made some changes and would like to know your thoughts...

http://www.doncopro.com/demos/DonovanCorneetz_CommDemo.mp3

In other news...when did you turn into a hot cup of Todd? I hope to explode (career-wise) soon, thank you for your encouragement.

Jeffrey, I'm not sure how many guys can get away with calling me smooth and sexy... but you're one of em!

Not-so-heavy-D, I always take love over a fight. I don't know what I was thinking...

Further comments are appreciated!
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:52 pm Post subject:

yeah, i'm back...

D, much better. the 'shoes' bit seemed a bit odd, so on my daw i cut it out and listened and like it. you might try that. otherwise, sounds great to me. pace, tempo, mix are all good, except the end, where it stops abruptly. unintentional edit, i'm sure.
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject:

Dave · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 9:52 am Post subject:

Perhaps a small thing... and it may be correct (?) english but the phrase "there don't have to be many" seems weird and is completely jarring to my ear. YMMV
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richgates · Guest

I thought the same thing Dave. I listened to it several times and even if somehow it is grammatically correct it just sounds awkward to my ear. I think that's the only reason why I don't like the spot. Otherwise it's fine. Smile

BenWils · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 11:46 am Post subject:

Don't = Do not....so it should be probably be changed unless you meant to do it for some reason. I would guess you would not normally say, "There do not have to be so many".
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Donovan · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 3:11 pm Post subject:

I said it, because that's what the copy says. It sounded strange to me too, but I figured if it's in the copy, that's how I'm going to say it. Thanks for your input!
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Bill Campbell · DC Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 621

On the MONEY spot it should read "but, there doesn't have to be so many".

Good demo. Great sonic quality.

My suggestions:

Take out the Nicorette spot.
Lead with the Money Magazine spot. In the number two position put a Home Depot style general market read. Then, in the number three position, go with an Urban style.

With your great delivery, you should be double dippin' on general and urban reads.

What mic are you using? Works great on your voice.
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Donovan · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the input. I've made some more changes and I think I'm almost to where I really need it to be.

Bill, I actually recorded all spots on 2 mics: Rode NT1000 and an Audio-Technica AT4050.
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