High Notes is a podcast featuring conversations on the art and business of voice, hosted by voice actor and BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom. From Mongolian throat singing to vocal health, accents, gaming, and more, HIGH NOTES uncovers the craft behind the business.Brought to you by https://www.brava.uk.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 2: Extreme Voicing with Sébastien Croteau
In this fascinating talk, BRAVA Founder, Melissa Thom, welcomes special guest, Sebastien Croteau, an accomplished metal vocalist and extreme voicing expert.
They discuss Croteau's extensive career - his unique skills as a Tibetan, Mongolian, and Inuit throat singer - and his contribution to a huge number of video games, including the recently acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, and more.
Croteau explains how the fine control and understanding of the different parts of his vocal apparatus, developed through years of throat singing, have made him a sought-after voice actor for creating monster and creature sounds.
He shares insights into the science of different voice techniques, along with demonstrations of extreme voices. Croteau also provides a glimpse into his Monster Factory, a talent agency specialising in extreme sounds. Sebastien offers valuable advice for aspiring voice actors interested in learning extreme voice techniques and highlights the importance of proper training and warm-ups.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Guest's Background and Achievements
01:59 Guest's Journey as a Metal Vocalist
02:40 Transition to Creating Monster and Creature Voices
05:08 Guest's Training and Experience in Throat Singing
06:09 Guest's Entry into the Video Game Industry
07:03 Challenges and Experiences in Voice Acting for Video Games
08:50 Demonstration of Throat Singing Techniques
18:24 Application of Throat Singing Techniques in Creature Voice Acting
27:36 Guest's Experience and Advice on Voice Acting Training
28:59 Debunking Vocal Distortion Myths
30:27 Recommended Channels for Accurate Vocal Distortion
31:04 The Science Behind Rough Vocal Effects
31:37 The Lack of Research in Extreme Voices
33:04 The Importance of Proper Warm-up and Training
33:44 The Role of Science in Vocal Distortion
37:11 The Importance of Vocal Assessment
38:38 The Journey to Creating the Monster Factory
38:38 The Inception of the Monster Factory
41:42 The Future of Voice Acting in Gaming
41:42 The Future of Monster and Creature Voices
45:34 The Importance of Proper Warm-up for Extreme Voicing Performance
45:34 The Importance of Vocal Warm-up
52:16 The Challenges of Teaching Extreme Voices
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