Josh Blanchard

Voice Description

I can do amazing things with my voice. My normal speaking tone may be considered average. However I can range in pitch from a squirrel on helium to Barry White with a cold, and everything in between. I have presice control over the expansion and contraction of my larynx not only allowing me to keep in "character" for extended periods of time, but to also to switch back and forth with ease. I can also do generic Australian, British and a little bit of New York or Southern accents. Several generic ethnic accents are also in my repertoire. There are a few impersonations I can do, but with enough practice I can get pretty close to duplication. I hear all the time that I have a voice that should be on radio. One of my best "characters" is the typical big voice radio announcer. Some twists on this are lounge singer, monster truck show announcer and super hero. I can do deep and sultry or high and squeeky. And if you have ever seen the hit TV show "In Living Color" you might very well remember a skit called Men On Films. A VERY gay acting Damon Wayons gives reviews on movies. I can duplicate that voice with perfection, maybe even better. In short, I'm confident that I can offer you professional, unique, and quality work. Giving you that signature sound your looking for.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - Australian / NZ
• English - British
• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Videogames
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for ACTRA (Canada) signatories

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

• Jobs for Union des Artistes (Canada) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Portland, Oregon, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

My ethnic accents include:
Mexican, Middle Eastern, Texan/Southern, British, A little Scottish/Irish, French

I have a vast array of characters:
Filthy Rich Philanthropist Guy, Texas Oil Tycoon,
Flaming Gay/Homesexual guy, Teenage Geeky-Kid with Braces,
Kermit the Frog, "Big Voice" Announcer Guy, and more....

My Voice Experience

I have always known that I could do a great cartoon character voice, but then as I got older and my talents grew I realized that radio or voice over work might have been an easier option. Unfortunately I never had the right opportunities. I developed a hobby as a DJ that later turned into a career. Which of course led me into the clubs. There I managed to meet the right people and proved to them that my voice is the one they need. After over 5 years in the night clubs, and over 2 years in the strip clubs, I have thousands of hours on a microphone giving me the mic presence that the other guys dream of having.

My Training

I am one of those who have natural talent, and have been self taught, all I need is a little direction. Tell me what you want, and I can give it to you.

My Studio Equipment

I'm currently running a Denon DN-X1500 mixer, Through this I have the option to run as many as 8 different channels, and as many as 4 simultaneously for live mixing and layering. All of this then runs through my rack containing a stereo 32 band graphic equalizer, Berringer expander, limiter, and a Berringer crossover, all fed by a Furman Power conditioner. I have several amplifiers, and a mirriad of monitors. For finer tuning I turn to my Sony Studio headphones, giving me precise audio reproduction.
Right now I use Audacity for audio recording and editing, but will be upgrading to a more professional program soon.

Additional Skills

I have a larger imagination than most people have, giving me the creative edge that you are might be looking for in your voice over project.

Payment Methods Accepted

• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Wire transfers

Contact Information

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