Having just shipped off the master CDs and invoice for one major audiobook project (John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken, published by Crossway Books) I’ve just started what will, without a doubt, be the largest voiceover project of my life.
All the way back in January, an audition was posted on Voices.com for a narrator to record the entire Bible. I learned some weeks ago from Joel Smith at NorthStar Studios in Nashville, that Thomas Nelson Publishers had selected me to be the narrator for this project; which will eventually be released as a daily podcast (as I understand the plans) so you will be able listen through the entire Bible in a year.
Our session today had some interesting moments as we worked to nail down official pronunciations of place and people names, but all in all, it was a great experience. I’m so very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this massive and amazing project…though posting here may be somewhat less frequent for the next several weeks (or longer) while most of my available time is spent speaking Scripture into my microphone in my studio in Charlotte, while linked electronically to Nashville.
Yay Bob!!! I’m so excited for you! You are the perfect person to record such a project. I can’t wait to hear it.
Kara
Kara,
Thank you. I’ll be sure to post here when I know where and how the podcast is being released.
Be well,
Bob
Way to go, Bob! Does this notch you up to the DLF “Voice-of-God” category? If so, as you’re recording could you put in a good word for me? Looking forward to an earful. Stay well.
Brett,
Thank you. I’ll be happy to “put in a good word” for you. As for Mr. LaFontaine, his work load is in no danger from me.
Be well,
Bob
Wonderful news, Bob. I can’t think of a better person for the job.
I hope that eventually you’ll be able to post about your experiences working on such a massive project. I’d love to hear about them.
Tony
Tony,
Thank you. I’m hoping to offer some thoughts from the trenches as we go, because this is going to be part of my life for a long time. Just the recording part, let alone how long people may listen in the future.
Be well,
Bob
It might well be the biggest project in terms of hours logged in the saddle.
It might be the biggest project in terms of Most Famous Author.
And even tho I know you are being paid fairly and fairly well for this behemoth endeavor, so long as I have a casting hand in future matters, it will not be the biggest PAYING project.
I love a good challenge – I now have to beat the BIBLE.
Onward and upward with you, my friend.
Nancy,
Thank you for bringing a big smile to my face this evening/early morning. I look forward to what’s ahead.
Be well,
Bob
This is SOOOO daunting of a task, I seriously could never do it. I can certainly see how this line of work would be very much suited to you. It is my hope that you will find yourself settling into a lucrative and fulfilling niche.
Bless you, Bob!
Brian in Charlotte
Brian,
It is indeed a very large task. But, it’s a bit like the punchline to the joke, “How do you eat an elephant?”
One bite at a time.
Be well,
Bob
Hey Bob
I remember you mentioning the project to me at our Self Marketing event. Congrats on getting it under way. Sounds like a great project and I’m not surprised to see this quality of work offered through Voices.
Keep up the great work!!
David at Voice Coaches
David,
Thank you. I remember my time there that weekend with great fondness. And yes, I’m so glad I was a paying member of Voices.com when this project came through.
Be well,
Bob
Blessed are the voice over talents, without them audio books would sound alot like this:
Peter,
How appropriate you should post this comment this evening. Tomorrow we start on Proverbs.
Be well,
Bob
Hi, Bob! I am sooo thrilled to read this news from you! I read your post earlier this week but didn’t get to comment at that time. You must have felt your ears burning last night as Nancy Wolfson and I bubbled over with enthusiasm and excitement for you that you were selected for this project. As she said, “talk about BRANDING!” 🙂
Congratulations, and I look forward to reading about your continued success!
Karen Commins
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Karen,
Thank you for your very kind comments. I wondered what that strange sensation was last night!
Be well,
Bob