From the springtime frolic of oscar, catabouttown to the yuletide warmth of the christmas day kitten, these stories are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all listeners, great and small. When it comes to harry potter audiobooks, the most epic rivalry is stephen fry vs. Jim dale narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. Whether it is a smile or a sigh, you must be able to put to use all these three to get the right kind of effect. Download audiobooks narrated by jim dale at and save. Dale has won two grammy awards, a record 10 audie awards including audio publication of the year 2004, ideal childrens narrator. Rowling won a grammy award 2008 in the category best spoken audiobook for children plus an audie award 2008 best solo narration usa and canada 2008 and became one of the audiobooks of the year 2007 by publishers weekly grammy award nomination 2007 peter pan by j. Jim dale both have narrated all seven harry potter books, like harry potter and the goblet of fire and order of the phoenix, both are beloved british actors, and both have been trolled by angry youtube commenters. His outstanding narration work won him ten audie awards, the oscars of the narration world, four narrator of the year award 2001050708. Work is every day weekends are optional thus i really need someone who can focus. Rowlings characters, and even once held a guinness world record for the number of voices he created for harry potter and the deathly hallows 4. James herriots treasury for children collects all of the beloved veterinarians delightful tales for young listeners.
Jul 22, 2015 when famous voices collide with famous stories, we all win. It takes a high level of talent, an appealing voice with a wide dramatic range, serious acting chops and a deep understanding of the story and characters to narrate an audio book in a compelling way. This new edition, read by jim dale, offers a good, if not brilliant, rendition of vernes 1873 classic. Practice narrating so that youll be ready for that first assignment. Harry potters summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a houseelf called dobby, and rescue from the dursleys by his friend ron weasley in a magical flying car. Anyone can narrate an audio book for amazon audible. Of course, we all have our own personal preferences, but here are the top ten audiobook narrators we came up with. Let professional voice artist dale mcconachie, narrator of over 100 audiobooks, take you on a journey through the old testament, where you will discover the relationship between god and the nation of israel. Meet the audiobook narrators who are quietly saving book publishing a group of artistically minded actors have made audiobooks one of the publishing worlds rare success.
Sep 12, 20 in fact, ive grown to appreciate certain narrators so much that at this point i choose my audio books based mainly on the narrator. In addition to narrating dozens of audiobooks, her voice can be heard in documentaries, elearning projects, and video games. The harry potter debate is nuts, theyre both so good. Jims audiobook of harry potter and the deathly hallows by j. The battle of the harry potter audiobooks narrators. Looking for audiobooks narrated by an ensemble cast please help ive found that if a book is really good it often warrants an ensemble cast narration from the publisher. Just jim dale he has been inducted into the american theatre hall of fame audiobook narration. Over the course of the series, jim voiced hundreds of j. To delight the millions of jims fans, his reading of peter and the wolf will include unforgettable vocal characterizations of the various animals, young peter, and. As you probably know, audiobooks have become mainstream entertainment. If you havent had any practice or previous training during voice over work, you might try these tips to break into the industry.
A native of london, england, shiromi arserio is a stage actor, voice talent, and audiobook narrator. One of the most groundbreaking and timeless bestsellers of all. How to become a freelance audiobook narrator job, skill, salary. I prefer dale, but only because it was what i was exposed to first.
Weve rounded up some of the best read audio books that do just that. Jim s audiobook of harry potter and the deathly hallows by j. If you ask an audiobook listener about their favorite audiobooks, odds are good that theyll say they adored jim dale s narration of the harry potter series. Coupled with a great narrator, these books can open up another experience completely. Jim narrated all seven harry potter audiobooks creating over two hundred individual character voices. Other times they work on a perfinishedhour basis, with the rate varying widely depending on. Their voices are familiar to audiobook listeners everywhere. Through his eyes, you can get a glimpse into that secret life. Also, narrators are usually not paid for their time to do any retakes, nor are they paid for any of the prep time needed, including reading the script and researching the proper pronunciation of unfamiliar vocabulary or proper names.
If youre specifically interested in becoming an audiobook narrator, read on. Without the voice of a baftawinning british stage actor murmuring softly from my macbook speakers, im a sleepless wreck. In fact, ive grown to appreciate certain narrators so much that at this point i choose my audio books based mainly on the narrator. Meet the audiobook narrators who are quietly saving book publishing a group of artistically minded actors have made audiobooks one of. Jim dale narrated audio books at simply audiobooks simply. To millions of fans in the united states, jim dale is the voice of harry potter. Jan 17, 2018 listening to an audiobook is easy as pressing play. June 21 was the muchanticipated release date of the fifth harry potter book, harry potter and the order of the phoenix. Audition a voice for free right now with our automated system. Voiceoverxtra what audiobook narrators earn compensation. And as with any other acting field, a big part of the work is getting noticed by the right people, in this case authors and audiobook publishers. The new american standard bible is one of the most accurate translations of the scriptures. Jim came to audiobooks accidentally, and later in his career.
Audiobook narrator jobs jobs, employment freelancer. Commemorating listening librarys 50th anniversary, the publisher reprises the first book recorded as an audiobook in 1955. Jim dale, the voice of the indelible harry potter, advises audiobook narrators to work on the dynamic range, timing and pitch to produce exemplary output. Dale has written more than a dozen other books and. Sep 21, 2017 i had the privilege of interviewing audiewinning narrator noah michael levine. Audiobook narrators have to be able to tell a story, engage the listener and be consistent. Around the world in 80 days by jules verne read by jim. A comprehensive guide to the bean, the beverage, and the industry.
Listening to an audiobook is easy as pressing play. James dale and ellen small are the husbandandwife team who wrote the two of us. Narrators sometimes work on a strictly royaltyshare basis with no money up front, and their income dependent on the sales. The harry potter septet, the night circus, a christmas carol, around the world in 80 days, peter pan. Consequently, many voiceover talent, screen and stage actors, and people in other fields are eager to become narrators. Browse audiobooks read by jim dale sorted by best selling.
The year 2003 brought jim dale many honors and accolades. Youll want to read this article that is devoted to that topic. Learn how to become an audiobook narrator with these secrets. Recordbreaking sales ensued, and jim grabbed another milestonea guinness world record for most character voices in an audiobook for the 4 different. Listen to how to win friends and influence people by dale. Looking for audiobooks narrated by an ensemble cast please. Other times they work on a perfinishedhour basis, with the rate varying widely depending on the narrator, the publisher, and the book.
He created an astounding 4 different voices for the harry potter books a performance that spans all seven volumes and earned him more accolades than any other audiobook. She holds a ba in theater from rose bruford college of theatre and performance. How to get started as an audible narrator through acx. Jul 12, 2016 10 audiobook narrators we cant get enough of cassandra neace jul 12, 2016 do you have any audiobook narrators that have made such an impression on you that you would listen to them read the phone book. What many listeners may not know is that harry potter and the sorcerers stone was his introduction to audiobook narration. Have you considered using the power of downloadable media to become more cultured through audiobooks. Albeit more benign than an ambien addiction, its pretty terrible. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Hire a voice actor to record your audio book or elearning project. There is a near limitless supply of potential vocal talent to choose from. Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and brilliance audio is proud to introduce its own version with multigrammy awardwinner jim dale as narrator.
I had the privilege of interviewing audiewinning narrator noah michael levine. Comparing audiobooks of harry potter and the chamber of. Audiobook narration is as competitive a field as acting or voice overs. How to become a narrator queensland narrating service. He has recorded all seven books in the harry potter collection, and as narrator received seven grammy nominations. So this summer, whether youre driving cross country or cruising at 30,000 feet, give your eyes a restand your ears a treatwith audiobooks narrated by some of your favorite actors. A really fantastic narrator can breathe life into the characters and bring the listening experience of an audiobook to new heights. Audiobooks give us a chance to read stories more often and in more places. Sep 18, 2014 dan kassiss bestselling audiobook is coffee. Practice reading out loud, but make it sound as if you are not reading. According to, a leading website for voice talent, the standard rates for audio narrators are as follows.
Earphones awards search our favorite listens with these award winners. Im always on the lookout for great books and great performances but i cant find a good way to get a list of the books with multiple narrators. However, the stephen fry narrated sherlock holmes collection is second to none. Audiofile magazine spotlight on narrator julia whelan. His instruction and demo direction has guided more performers into audiobook narration deals than anyone in the history of the. Qns staff do not read books before asking narrators to read them.
The best audiobook narrators of all time so far kobo news. Many books today have small amounts of graphic or explicit material that could be categorised as. Sep 27, 2014 youll want to read this article that is devoted to that topic. Jul 29, 2014 there is no standard rate for audiobook narrators. As there are very few opportunities for royalties in the audiobook world, voice actors work paycheck to paycheck. Jun 10, 2019 anyone can narrate an audio book for amazon audible. Voice over expert pat fraley patrick fraley has been producing and performing audiobooks for 20 years, and is a multiple audie award nominee and winner. How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. When famous voices collide with famous stories, we all win. Noahs advice will help you learn how to become an audiobook narrator. It is a growing team and projects just kept pouring in. You see, due to the closures and social distancing measures prompted by the covid19 pandemic, many audiobook narrators, teachers, and parents have announced plans to record books on youtube to educate and entertain children or even the public at large. Pat fraleys formula for how to get audiobook narration work.
Learn to breathe from your diaphragm instead of your chest. In the united kingdom he is known as a pop singer of the 1950s who became a leading actor at the national theatre. Audiobook narrators need to be engaging, to develop a sense of timing and to possess the patience and stamina needed to read through entire works of various lengths. I, on the other hand, cannot fall asleep without an audiobook. Also showcased are several up and coming narrators who already record for major audiobook companies.
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