Philip Thompsen

Voice Description

Elevator music may be out of style, but the relaxing, rich sound of an easy-listening radio announcer is a timeless classic. My soft, warm voice exudes reassurance, comfort and peacefulness with a deep but naturally understated "stained-glass cathedral" quality. My voice is confident, but not pushy; smooth, but not slippery; intelligent, but not snobbish; mellow, but not sleepy; bright, but not brittle; gentle, but not lifeless; mature, but not old. In short, the epitome of what used to be called "beautiful music" radio, a familiar voice that sounds just right for a variety of applications.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Middle Age Male
• Senior 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
• Adult content
• 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 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 voice direction services
• I offer radio ad production services

My Home Base

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I don't specialize in accents or characterizations.

My Voice Experience

For over thirty years, my voice has been heard on radio and television stations in some of the largest markets in the United States, including Philadelphia, Phoenix, Kansas City and Salt Lake City. Building on a career as a successful announcer, I moved into teaching broadcasting and advising student radio. Today I'm a tenured professor at a major university. But I still enjoy doing occasional voiceover work as my schedule permits (which is generally more open in the summer).

My Training

I have a B.S. in Telecommunications Management from Northern Arizona University, an M.S. in Mass Communication from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Utah. I'm a graduate of the Ron Baile School of Broadcasting in Phoenix, and I also taught at that school. I've held faculty fellowships at KYW radio/TV in Philadelphia and at C-Span in Washington, DC.

My Studio Equipment

I mainly record at my home studio using Amadeus Pro software and a variety of condenser and dynamic mics. I also have a good working relationship with Propulsion Media Labs, a local recording studio that specializes in voice talent projects.

Additional Skills

I've worked at over twenty radio and television stations, advised half a dozen student-operated stations, and have been a consultant for many others. I'm an active member of the Broadcast Education Association, Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc., and College Media Advisors.

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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