Monk Schane-Lydon - an honest sincere storyteller, friendly, warm.

an honest sincere storyteller, friendly, warm.

• Monk Schane-Lydon is registered with Voice123 since Jan 21, 2009.
• Monk Schane-Lydon started his/her voice over career in 1986.
• Currently Monk Schane-Lydon is a Premium subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 11
• Monk Schane-Lydon was last active on Voice123 5 days ago

Voice Description

That honest guy that will tell you the truth about your tie. Warm and straightforward. Smooth, clear and animated for any type of read. Can go from late night jazz to the football fan. The voice in your head.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Middle Age Male

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

• 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
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I have Phone Patch in my studio
• 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 offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer radio ad production services
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Albany area, New York, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Southern truck mechanic, Texan chicken rancher, South Boston fisherman, Brit thug, Superhero, goofball, slimeball and that guy with male answer syndrome.

My Voice Experience

For broadcast I've been a reporter, as well as both an on-air and on-camera personality.

My clients include Smith and Wesson, Animal Planet, Volvo of North America, and Grundfos to name a few. Plus many banks, ski areas and countless others that needed a real guy.

When I jumped into the animation world, I've so far been Santa and a reindeer, a toy soldier, an ol cowpoke, a Seahawk pilot, sub commander and the voice of the Borg for Star Trek:The Experience. You name it.

My Training

Northeast Broadcasting training in 1989

Steve Harris and the Art of Voice training 1990

Berkshire Broadcasting, talent, producer, reporter. 1991-1997

Narrator and storyteller, 1989 to present

My Studio Equipment

My studio is Digital Performer powered, 2408 input through a Mackie 1604 mixer, edited on a G4 Mac.

For microphones I have a closet full. Neumann U87, Mike Joly boutique Rode NT1A, Electrovoice RE-20... and so many more, it depends on the project.

Studio monitors are Yamaha NS-10m nearfield powered by Hafler PRO1200 amps.

I'm also a Maya CG artist and have a complete post editing suite utilizing Final Cut Pro and Shake.

Additional Skills

I'm a stage actor as well as a voice actor, I've produced radio drama's and helped create feature film special effects. I can't sit still. I need to be creating something, whether its building Manhattan for the Radio City Christmas 3D Spectacular or a commercial for some of the finest coffee on the planet, it's all about the performance. Bringing someone into the moment, carrying them along, and bringing them back when done. Dim the lights, fade the music and strike the arc so the image hits the parting curtain. It's showtime.