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craigcrumpton Been Here Awhile
Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 240 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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I actually got an audition notice today for a Don LaFontaine soundalike. I guess it was inevitable that it would happen eventually, but I never expected it so soon.
My younger brother does a fantastic impression of the late great Don, and he just got a Don soundalike gig doing movie trailer narration for an indie film.
If that doesn't tell you how much the industry misses him already... hell, they didn't even skip a beat.
I guess it will only be a matter of time before a stage performer does a one-man tribute show too. |
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Yoda117 M&M
Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 2362 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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That was a great story that Frank has.
I think that's what saddens me most. I won't claim to know the man, but I've met him once or twice. Don had this ability to light up the room, which I've only experienced from a few folks in my life. More importantly, you couldn't help but to feel a little better about things and about yourself just by being in his presence. Maybe it's my own naivete as I step out into a more open world, but to me what was most impressive about Don wasn't his voice, or his work (both of which are obviously legendary), but his spirit of generosity.
I can't help but to tear up when I see the tributes, because it's a loss to us all (and yeah, I'm an overly-emotional person... it's an ADD thing), but to me, so long as we remember what Don taught us through his words and actions, he'll never truly be gone.
At least not to me. _________________ Voiceovers by Gregory Houser
Philadelphia based Voice Actor
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:11 am Post subject: |
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craigcrumpton wrote: | I actually got an audition notice today for a Don LaFontaine soundalike. I guess it was inevitable that it would happen eventually, but I never expected it so soon.
My younger brother does a fantastic impression of the late great Don, and he just got a Don soundalike gig doing movie trailer narration for an indie film.
If that doesn't tell you how much the industry misses him already... hell, they didn't even skip a beat.
I guess it will only be a matter of time before a stage performer does a one-man tribute show too. |
I have to say that had the offer been made to me I would have politely declined and would extend the same professional courtesy to any recently deceased fellow Voice Over.
It's probably just a British thing or at the very least a PB thing. |
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Claire Dodin Club 300
Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 392 Location: Sunny LA
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:56 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Bob for this video, it was great to see his hair!
I can't quite get over the sadness even though I never met him. I'm still very emotional. I think it's the love he managed to spread, everyone has a nice thing to say about him. _________________ www.clairedodin.com |
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voicy1stef The Gates of Troy
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: Lovely Hertfordshire, England
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:14 am Post subject: |
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I just read an article (maybe in someone's blog) where they quoted Don giving a voiceover tip as saying: "..love the words."
I think that advice will ring in my mind and heart forever. _________________ Intuit and do it!
British-American voice artist based in England for the past umpteen years. I say, has it really been that long!
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bobsouer Frequent Flyer
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 9882 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:18 am Post subject: |
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Stefania,
When he spoke to us at VOICE 2007, he said "find the music in the words." I think that's a great way to put it, too. _________________ Be well,
Bob Souer (just think of lemons)
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craigcrumpton Been Here Awhile
Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 240 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:14 am Post subject: |
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Philip Banks wrote: | craigcrumpton wrote: | I actually got an audition notice today for a Don LaFontaine soundalike. I guess it was inevitable that it would happen eventually, but I never expected it so soon.
My younger brother does a fantastic impression of the late great Don, and he just got a Don soundalike gig doing movie trailer narration for an indie film.
If that doesn't tell you how much the industry misses him already... hell, they didn't even skip a beat.
I guess it will only be a matter of time before a stage performer does a one-man tribute show too. |
I have to say that had the offer been made to me I would have politely declined and would extend the same professional courtesy to any recently deceased fellow Voice Over.
It's probably just a British thing or at the very least a PB thing. | My brother got the soundalike gig last week. |
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:48 am Post subject: |
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My comment leading on from your post was not a indictment of anyone, you made me think about how I would react were I to receive a call today. |
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CarynClark MMD
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 2697 Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:50 am Post subject: |
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I wouldn't think the worst of the people who asked for a DLF soundalike. There were plenty of auditions with that same request before he passed away. There is a chance they didn't realize he had passed away and that that phrasing could be in poor taste.
Just sayin'....
Claire, I love how you said that... _________________ Caryn Clark... The Hip Chick Voice!
"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave |
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:02 am Post subject: |
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As a PERSONAL mark of showing MY respects I would politely decline the offer of work requiring ME to sound like a recently deceased fellow professional without any suggestion whatsoever of poor taste or lack of respect on the part of the person making such a request or passing judgement by implication that any other person who chose to accept such an opportunity should be thought of in a negative manner for making such a choice. |
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10498 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:09 am Post subject: |
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does not include tax title and doc fees. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:11 am Post subject: |
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Oxbridge version - Ut a ALIO vestigium of ostendo MEUS veneratio EGO senium dedi opus postulo MIHI ut sanus amo a nuper quondam socius professio vacuus ullus consilium quodcumque penuriosus sapor vel penuria veneratio in secui alio condita talis a prex vel obduco censura per implication ut ullus alius alio quisnam electus ut recipero talis an vicis exsisto sententia infitialis ratio pro condita talis.
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ccpetersen With a Side of Awesome
Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 3708 Location: In Coherent
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Soo... getting back to Don...
I watched a number of his videos yesterday and the day before, and the thing that he kept saying in interviews was the bit about "love the words" and "let the copy tell you how to do it"... and then watching him do it was like having a private workshop with Don...
I continue to be amazed at the places online that have tributes to Don, and discussions about him. For a guy who was rarely in front of the camera, he taught us all a lot! _________________ Charter Member: Threadjackers Local 420 |
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Bailey 4 Large
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 4336 Location: Lake San Marcos... north of Connie, northwest of the Best.
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:02 am Post subject: |
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It appears that Don set the 'Movie Trailer Guy' bar years ago. Many have attempted and have fallen short... but for those who touch that bar, 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery'.
ccpetersen wrote: | I continue to be amazed at the places online that have tributes to Don. |
I'm not sure if this one was overlooked.
Find A Grave _________________ "Bailey"
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11049 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:12 am Post subject: |
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He would be the first person to try to steer "Don II - The Sequel" towards career success with the words "be yourself". If nothing else, it's easier.
The greatest loss to everyone who knew Don La Fontaine? Probably the ever present mischievous twinkle in his eye. |
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