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DonQuigleone · 2011-06-21, 16:25

Now I know there's a voice actor appreciation thread knocking around, this isn't about that, as I'd like to talk about great voices generally, among both VAs and actors. Obviously if you have a seiyuu you think is great you can add them in too. But it's not really the quality of the acting that's the thing, but the quality of the voice.

I've got 3 Voices I find I love. I like these guys the best because they are really deep, growly and sexy. The sort of manly voice that makes me go weak at the knees. They are:

1. Will Arnett, of Arrestted development. I mean this guy has probably one of the deepest voices out there. Just listen to him talk about club sauce. I don't know why, but when I hear this guys voice I just think "Man, I wish my voice was that deep!"

2. Alec Baldwin, most recently of 30 Rock fame. This guy is second only to Will in the deep voice department, particularly now as he's gotten older. Here he is in what was an otherwise bad movie. I'd just love to know how he does it.

3. Rounding out my favourite voices is Norio Wakamoto. As Seiyuu go he's probably got the deepest voice of em all, and he's great. Certainly these days he's known for playing outrageous villains, but I think his voice was best in his earlier stuff, like Gunbuster and Legend of the Galactic Heroes, however this clip from Sengoku Basara I think adequately shows off his growly abilities.

And remember, we're talking here solely about voices. Doesn't matter what the person does, or whether they've acted in anything good 9if it is indeed an actor), just has to be a voice you admire. What are your favourite voices, and why do you love them so?

Also, I'm sure you'll all also agree that ultra low deep growly voices are boss right?

~~Tsuyoshi~~ · 2011-06-21, 16:32

Ted Williams. 'Nuff said.

Bradon Keener as Garrus and Roger Craig Smith as Ezio Auditore da Firenze are also pretty badass

synaesthetic · 2011-06-21, 16:48

Ron Perlman!

"War... war never changes."

lightsenshi · 2011-06-21, 16:57

James Earl Jones.

Endless Soul · 2011-06-21, 17:14

I've always liked Sam Elliot's gravelly voice.

Bonta Kun · 2011-06-21, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by synaesthetic

Ron Perlman!

"War... war never changes."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endless Soul

I've always liked Sam Elliot's gravelly voice.

2nd to both these guys, they have that voice that just wouldn't sound outta place for them no matter what role they play.

I took a gander on IMDB to get the old grey matter working and stumbled across a fan made list.
Think I can agree to most of it, won't bother going into what I don't agree with.

There is one female voice I do love and that is Claudia Black, she just sounds oh so lovely and sexy at the same time(helps that she's smoking hot in RL as well

)

Can't think of any anyone else right now so come back later if I recall any.

Evil Rick · 2011-06-21, 18:04

Mark Hamil. ^_^

Sheba · 2011-06-21, 18:35

Non-seiyuu, I think of James Earl Jones and Christopher Lee.

Endless Soul · 2011-06-21, 18:37

Yes, Mark Hamil has really developed as a VA during all these years.

RWBladewing · 2011-06-21, 18:45

Have to mention the late Don LaFontaine, the legendary "movie trailer voice guy".

Dilla · 2011-06-21, 18:47

Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Harry Kalas, & Peter Cullen

DonQuigleone · 2011-06-21, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWBladewing

Have to mention the late Don LaFontaine, the legendary "movie trailer voice guy".

Don Lafontaine is definitely win. He pretty much defined how trailers are supposed to sound. Even in other languages. If you listen to a Japanese trailer they use a japanese guy with almost the same voice. For instance the yamato movie trailer.

The guy is very influential in our every day lives and most of us will never hear of him (I didn't prior to this thread...)

~~Otaku Guy~~ · 2011-06-21, 22:58

Morgan Freeman and Samuel L. Jackson

Kyuu · 2011-06-21, 23:07

Norio Wakamoto. //thread over

Actually, I'll post YouTube samples in a bit.

GreatTeacherKen · 2011-06-21, 23:13

Inoue Kikuko- has one of the most soothing voices I've heard, which makes her perfect for the Yamato Nadeshiko characters she often plays. Just hearing her speak calms me down.

Noto Mamiko- Her soft, breathy voice is quite pleasing to the ear.

Kyero Fox · 2011-06-21, 23:52

What? no patrick?

Flinch · 2011-06-22, 02:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by synaesthetic

Ron Perlman!

"War... war never changes."

That always comes into my head whenever I pick up fallout, cause it's so damn true. He does do a great narration for it.

Also, Liam Neeson is a spectacular VA.

synaesthetic · 2011-06-22, 02:40

Eve Myles ohmyfuckinggod... Merrill is so fucking moe.

Fail Hawke design though, ugh, looks so ugly... lol

MrTerrorist · 2011-06-22, 06:15

BRIAN BLESSED!

DonQuigleone · 2011-06-22, 06:31

Hal Douglas is another great voice. Up there with Don laFontaine.

2011-06-21, 16:25	Link #1
DonQuigleone Knight Errant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 35	Greatest voices in the world Now I know there's a voice actor appreciation thread knocking around, this isn't about that, as I'd like to talk about great voices generally, among both VAs and actors. Obviously if you have a seiyuu you think is great you can add them in too. But it's not really the quality of the acting that's the thing, but the quality of the voice. I've got 3 Voices I find I love. I like these guys the best because they are really deep, growly and sexy. The sort of manly voice that makes me go weak at the knees. They are: 1. Will Arnett, of Arrestted development. I mean this guy has probably one of the deepest voices out there. Just listen to him talk about club sauce. I don't know why, but when I hear this guys voice I just think "Man, I wish my voice was that deep!" 2. Alec Baldwin, most recently of 30 Rock fame. This guy is second only to Will in the deep voice department, particularly now as he's gotten older. Here he is in what was an otherwise bad movie. I'd just love to know how he does it. 3. Rounding out my favourite voices is Norio Wakamoto. As Seiyuu go he's probably got the deepest voice of em all, and he's great. Certainly these days he's known for playing outrageous villains, but I think his voice was best in his earlier stuff, like Gunbuster and Legend of the Galactic Heroes, however this clip from Sengoku Basara I think adequately shows off his growly abilities. And remember, we're talking here solely about voices. Doesn't matter what the person does, or whether they've acted in anything good 9if it is indeed an actor), just has to be a voice you admire. What are your favourite voices, and why do you love them so? Also, I'm sure you'll all also agree that ultra low deep growly voices are boss right?

2011-06-21, 16:48	Link #3
synaesthetic blinded by blood Author Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 40	Ron Perlman! "War... war never changes." __________________ Indie science fiction author and all-around weirdo: Check out my original fiction here! Read an excerpt from my sci-fi novel Binary System!

2011-06-21, 16:57	Link #4
lightsenshi Author Join Date: Nov 2010 Age: 53	James Earl Jones. __________________ Claymore: Beginnings

2011-06-21, 18:04	Link #7
Evil Rick Black Dragon Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Netherrealm, thinking who to betray next...	Mark Hamil. ^_^ __________________

2011-06-21, 23:07	Link #14
Kyuu =^^= Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 42° 10' N (Latitude) 87° 33' W (Longitude) Age: 45	Norio Wakamoto. //thread over Actually, I'll post YouTube samples in a bit. __________________ Japanese Mahjong Group \| Currently Watching List \| Click on this - I dare you.

2011-06-21, 16:32	Link #2
~~Tsuyoshi~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Great Justice	Ted Williams. 'Nuff said. Bradon Keener as Garrus and Roger Craig Smith as Ezio Auditore da Firenze are also pretty badass

2011-06-21, 17:14	Link #5
Endless Soul Megane girl fan Join Date: May 2011 Location: Diagonally parked in a parallel universe. Age: 55	I've always liked Sam Elliot's gravelly voice.

2011-06-21, 18:35	Link #8
Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	Non-seiyuu, I think of James Earl Jones and Christopher Lee.

2011-06-21, 18:37	Link #9
Endless Soul Megane girl fan Join Date: May 2011 Location: Diagonally parked in a parallel universe. Age: 55	Yes, Mark Hamil has really developed as a VA during all these years.

2011-06-21, 18:45	Link #10
RWBladewing Salt Levels Critical Join Date: Oct 2007	Have to mention the late Don LaFontaine, the legendary "movie trailer voice guy".

2011-06-21, 18:47	Link #11
Dilla 'Sup Ballers Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina, USA Age: 34	Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Harry Kalas, & Peter Cullen

2011-06-21, 22:58	Link #13
~~Otaku Guy~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Mitten Area.	Morgan Freeman and Samuel L. Jackson

2011-06-21, 23:13	Link #15
GreatTeacherKen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California	Inoue Kikuko- has one of the most soothing voices I've heard, which makes her perfect for the Yamato Nadeshiko characters she often plays. Just hearing her speak calms me down. Noto Mamiko- Her soft, breathy voice is quite pleasing to the ear.

2011-06-21, 23:52	Link #16
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	What? no patrick? <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/gjtCaOxmq7Q">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

2011-06-22, 02:40	Link #18
synaesthetic blinded by blood Author Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 40	Eve Myles ohmyfuckinggod... Merrill is so fucking moe. <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/fOflifsaHog">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Fail Hawke design though, ugh, looks so ugly... lol __________________ Indie science fiction author and all-around weirdo: Check out my original fiction here! Read an excerpt from my sci-fi novel Binary System!

2011-06-22, 06:15	Link #19
MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	BRIAN BLESSED! <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/FMiLQwKLSQM">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

2011-06-22, 06:31	Link #20
DonQuigleone Knight Errant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 35	Hal Douglas is another great voice. Up there with Don laFontaine.