It also provided us an opportunity to start sharing with each other, from one column to the next, those narrators that do and dont work for us since we, as audiobook enthusiasts, know with great certainty that the narrator holds the power to make. May 02, 2011 first, the us edition read by jim dale. For referrals to respectable, experienced audiobook teachers and coaches, contact the apa. It is a terribly good book, filled with dark characters and shadowy themes, but it is more enjoyable to listen to because it is read by jim dale. I dont know if i am at the end of the audiobook train where ive listened to so all the. Even if, like me, youre more a fan of the muppets than of victorian classic literature, i think this is one that is worth giving a shot.
Hp 3 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban audiobook jim dale. There are two primary harry potter audio books narrators. Milnes winniethepooh series written by david benedictus, is that he creates voices for a whole cast of characters, and none of them evoke any of the voices that he created for the harry potter series of audiobooks. Sep 27, 2014 youll want to read this article that is devoted to that topic. Audio books narrated by jim dale are available only in the united states, while stephen fry narrates the united kingdom versions. Jim dale, the veteran stage actor and star of 10 carry on films, began his. If you are not sure which version you may prefer, consider comparing sound clips before making your purchase. Audiobooks with all the parts narrated by different actors are called full cast audiobooks. Dale is perhaps most famous for being the voice of all the harry potter audio books, in which he notably performs hundreds of distinct individual characters voices. Vikas adam is a classically trained actor with numerous credits in stage, film, and television.
Youll want to read this article that is devoted to that topic. Jim dale is also the narrator on the new show pushing daisies, which is really good. Jan 03, 2016 it is a terribly good book, filled with dark characters and shadowy themes, but it is more enjoyable to listen to because it is read by jim dale. The book boasts exclusive interviews with past harry potter narrators jim dale and stephen fry, illustrators jim kay and. Best audiobook narrators the narrator hall of fame.
Hp 1 harry potter and the sorcerers stone audiobook jim dale. Record yourself doing a passage of the characters dialogue in 3. In general, many audiobook narrators recommend reading slowly even slower than seems natural to you. How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Commemorating listening librarys 50th anniversary, the publisher reprises the first book recorded as an audiobook in 1955. No wonder dale is one of the best audiobook narrators. Record yourself doing a passage of the characters dialogue in 3 to 5 potential voices. As a narrator, he has won a grammy award 2000, five grammy nominations and seven audie awards.
Just jim dale he has been inducted into the american theatre hall of fame audiobook narration. An interview with jim dale narrator of the harry potter series. Aug 10, 2018 a new harry potter audiobook is coming. The battle of the harry potter audiobooks narrators. The harry potter debate is nuts, theyre both so good. Have tried several books but now will not listen to any book by them. Does a harry potter cd audio book come on one disc. Sep, 2017 how to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Theyre a treat to listen to, but i honestly get distracted sometimes by all the voices. Dec 22, 2008 jim dale is the voice of all the characters in the harry potter audiobook series.
While well never give up the pleasure of cracking the spine and turning the pages of a great new book, sometimes the audio version just hits the spot. Its the first audiobook ive ever listened to i took a 16 hour trip recently and needed something good to listen to and i think i might try listening to hbp next. Jim dale, narrator of all seven harry potter audio books, brought his. Jim dale is beloved by millions of listeners for bringing the harry potter audiobooks to life. Around the world in 80 days by jules verne read by jim. Dale has won two grammy awards, a record 10 audie awards including audio publication of the year 2004, ideal childrens narrator.
Our first speaking of audiobooks column carried the subtitle, its all about the narrator and was a general discussion of romance audiobooks. Jun 20, 2018 3 skills of a successful audiobook narrator. His outstanding narration work won him ten audie awards, the oscars of the narration world, four narrator of the year award 2001050708. Of course, we all have our own personal preferences, but here are the top ten audiobook narrators we came up with. To millions of fans in the united states, jim dale is the voice of harry potter. If youre specifically interested in becoming an audiobook narrator, read on. Search for classes from audiobook coaches and directors, but do your homework. Jim dale found his voice narrating all 7 harry potter audio books.
The best audio book narrators it has been about a year now since i started listening to audio books in earnest. Jim came to audiobooks accidentally, and later in his career, and listeners are so lucky he did. 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. Jim dale, the narrator of the harry potter series, told audible in a video interview that he finds inspiration for character voices in the people he meets in his everyday life. A closer look at the history of magic audiobook wizarding world. In conversation with legendary harry potter audiobook narrator. Jim narrated all seven harry potter audiobooks creating. Fans of jim dale can also find him reading nancy tillmans the spirit of christmas and the latest in dave barry and ridley pearsons peter pan series, peter and the sword of mercy. Over the course of the series, jim voiced hundreds of j. One of the most impressive aspects of jim dale s narration of return to the hundred acre wood, a new story in a. He has recorded all seven books in the harry potter collection, and as narrator received seven grammy nominations. One of the darkest books of the seven, goblet of fire will have you laughing, crying and shaking in terror, its all fantastic fun. Comparing audiobooks of harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.
I wish i could say i agree, but to be perfectly honest, jo, ive never heard myself in any of the 40 audio books that ive made. It was the first audiobook i listened to before i read the physical copy. Jim dale narrated audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Why are audiobooks narrated by a single narrator instead of. And unlike your lazy characteracting, dale morphs his trademark baritone into a different voice for every character in each book. Consequently, many voiceover talent, screen and stage actors, and people in other fields are eager to become narrators.
A new harry potter audiobook is coming mental floss. Jim dale narrated the emerald atlas, all the harry potter books, and many more. Regardless, i only recommend sites ive researched andor used and trust. As in any industry, not every person who claims to be, is, in fact, an expert. Published september, 2017 by leisa good this post may contain affiliate links. However, the stephen fry narrated sherlock holmes collection is. Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe. Few performers have had as diverse and fascinating a career as jim dale. I prefer dale, but only because it was what i was exposed to first.
Comparing audiobooks of harry potter and the chamber of. Harry potter and the goblet of fire, book 4 audible audiobook. This past weekend, i found myself trudging far out of my way, in the rain, to pick up an audio book that i had reserved at the local library. What many listeners may not know is that harry potter and the sorcerers stone was his introduction to audiobook narration. With the exception of hermiones voice, i think he did an excellent job. I need honest feedback on my narration of the witchwood crown. My british spouse and i have agreed to disagree about who is the voice of the harry potter audio, him choosing the stephan fry versions and me a diehard for jim dale. In the united kingdom he is known as a pop singer of the 1950s who became a leading actor at the national theatre. How to read aloud to your kid, according to audiobook narrators.
Becoming a skilled and captivating audiobook narrator like allyson briggs or jim dale requires a lot of practice and attention to detail. As you probably know, audiobooks have become mainstream entertainment. Jun 20, 2018 jim dale, the narrator of the harry potter series, told audible in a video interview that he finds inspiration for character voices in the people he meets in his everyday life. Hp 2 harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook jim dale. 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. Jim dale narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. While he has a background in classical theater and film, he is well suited to audiobook narration thanks to his expressive and engaging voice.
This new edition, read by jim dale, offers a good, if not brilliant, rendition of vernes 1873 classic. So ive probably listened to as many audiobooks as ive read printed books and ive convinced myself that theres some kind of hypnopedia going on. British and aussie narrators make my fillings ache cant get used to their voices. Nov 16, 2019 some drama schools offer audiobook workshops, but most narrators had to develop their own techniques as they went along. 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 peters grumpy old grandfather. Discover more narrators youll love listening to on audible. Listen as jo reed and jim dale discuss his audiobook work and his extraordinary career in the entertainment industry. Download audiobooks narrated by jim dale to your device. Learn more about jim dale and browse audiobook titles. Harry potter and the goblet of fire is the fourth book in the amazing harry potter series. Jul 22, 2015 10 of the best narrator and audiobook pairings of all time.
How to become a freelance audiobook narrator job, skill, salary. He has been inducted into the american theatre hall of fame. In conversation with legendary harry potter audiobook. The result is an audiobook thats charming and accessible to pooh fans from any generation. Jim dale is perhaps best known as the beloved voice of the harry potter series. The 35 best audiobooks for 2020 great audiobooks for a road. A christmas carol is a timeless classic, and i think youd be hard pushed to find someone who doesnt know the story of scrooge.
Yes, hes a prolific stage actor, but probably better recognized for narrating dozens of works, including the septet of harry potter readings. Jim dales melodious reading gives the story just enough whimsy, while still hinting at the murky purposes that are hiding underneath the magic. Browse audiobooks read by jim dale sorted by best selling. It is one thing to be able to voice pieces that take 30 seconds to read, but to voice a form of longnarration, there are certain skills you will need to perfect. Jim dale is the voice of all the characters in the harry potter audiobook series. Male audiobook narrators and the bookseller who loves them john february 8, 2014 at 11. If there is such a thing as a nonfiction cult classic in audio, it may very well owe its success to jonathan. The recipient of multiple awards, including the audie, vikas has recorded over 200 audiobooks, appeared on various best of the year lists, and is an inaugural inductee into the narrator hall of fame. The best audiobook narrators of all time so far kobo news. 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. What i have heard of the audiobook, i know i was right. Heres a tip from dale on selecting the final voice.
In the 1960s he became a pop star and songwriter, earning an academy award. 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. I struggle with the soft rs he gives hermoine, but his voice has the loud authoritative confidence of a timeless storyteller and his manages the many voices of the. Around the world in 80 days by jules verne read by jim dale. Some drama schools offer audiobook workshops, but most narrators had to develop their own techniques as they went along. The audiobooks have sold millions of copies, on cd, cassette and.
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