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DARK ELF VOICE AUDITIONS

Submitted by Smitehammer on

This is where you can upload your Dark Elf (Dunmer) voice auditions.  Please keep this thread only for auditions - feedback and other comments relating to voice work can be posted in the hub.

SAMPLE LINES

I have long believed it was a mistake to turn from the old gods. Perhaps Azura is with you after all. And perhaps not. I will tell you that I've spoken with Dagoth Ur. He promised me the same thing. That he will drive the foreigners from our lands. But I am not one to ignore opportunity, nor am I one to be troubled by rubbing two sides of a coin. If you are one of your word, I am your ally. I will tell Velanda Omani and Nevena Ules to support you as Hortator of House Hlaalu.       VOICE INFORMATION  

In general, Dunmer should sound wise, even in their youth.  They live in a harsh land, and their lifespans are very long - they are a pragmatic people and venerate the wisdom of their elders from even from a young age.  They should speak in a precise manner, taking the time to think through exactly what they mean to say as they say it.

For female Dunmer, the most important thing to consider is the culture they're coming from.  Female members of House Hlaalu are the most heavily influenced by Imperial (and therefore Aldmeri) influence.  They could very well speak with a lilt of the Imperial nobles, to a degree, though their voices won't be as commanding or crisp as either the Imperials or the Altmer.  The old voice for the Altmer would have made a great Hlaalu Dunmer.

Female Redoran Dunmer do not need the British lilt.  The Redoran should sound proud, and stalwart.  A mature-voiced and not necessarily as crisp version of the more American imperials could work - think 'superhero'.

Telvanni Dunmer females would seem suspicious and cold.

Ashlander females need to crank up the elderly wisdom vibe to 11.  Depending on how good they are with Cyrodilic (English) their accent may even sound Dothraki or Mongolian.

For males, the rasp is the most important thing.  If you can throat sing, and apply this rasp on top of throat singing, that is the ideal Dunmer voice.  That's how Jeff Baker does the voice.  After you nail the sound you can think on the cultural influences.

Examples:

Here are some Dunmer examples I recorded.

http://m.soundcloud.com/smitehammer/sets/tholer-saryoni-hates-the
 
http://m.soundcloud.com/smitehammer/sets/duke-vedam-dren-camonna-tong
 
http://m.soundcloud.com/smitehammer/sets/king-hlaalu-helseth
 
http://m.soundcloud.com/smitehammer/sets/master-aryon
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Last edited by Smitehammer on 15 Jul 2014 - 11:30.

Halloa, this is Leuku from the discord few days ago.

https://soundcloud.com/hahavoiceovers/male-dunmer-sample

It includes two reads, the 2nd read at the 50 second mark.

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I've had a go at Salas Valor:

https://soundcloud.com/user-578663760/salasvalor

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With Hankshaw's permission, I'm re-auditioning for a dunmer role. I recently completed an orc role on Trello and wish to help more.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sbflp1wbg4sspd8/Gnorc%20Audition%20-%20Dunmer.wav?dl=0

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Just did the sample lines for now. I plan on submitting more in the future.

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Every audition before this post has been reviewed. You will have been contacted on the webpage via the PM box or via email if you were chosen. We are still accepting auditions! Good luck!
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https://vocaroo.com/i/s1ycIz82ahkB

I very much apologize if I pronounced those names incorrectly. I basically winged it but if I end up recording for the mod I'd obviously make sure it was as accurate as possible. Thank you for your consideration.
 

Edit: A second and better reading I recorded. I gave it more rasp.

https://vocaroo.com/i/s1ULcnXq4lf5

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My first audition, Dunmer female! I tried to go for a upper-class, regal, Aldmeri/Imperial accent. Apologies if I mispronounced anything too :P

 

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Dunmer Audition - UPDATED TO NEW MICROPHONE

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Dark elf audition

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Here is my audition for a male Dunmer. 

EDIT: I redid the recording doing the rasp a bit differently

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Hey, All!

Here’s my Dunmer Audition.  Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

-Steve Howard

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Hi there! Excited for this project and would love to be a part of it.

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DunmerAudition 1.55 MB
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Hi there!
I have done a modified version of Orvas Dren in Morrowind! Not sure if this was a requisite or any Dunmer voice would have sufficed. I'd be more than glad to do rerecordings or learn any other required tasks in any case!

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The Jiub lines turned out better than the rest. Your throat gets hoarse after doing that for a while, haha! I'm getting better with Audacity. I hope this ones not too loud.

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Hello all,

I have two mildly different readings of the sample lines, provided, for a Dunmer Male... Naturally, I invite any constructive criticism to tailor these to something that may best suit the project.

https://soundcloud.com/user-609353642/sets/skywind-auditions

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Hey yo,

Attached is my attempt at reading the sample lines for male Dunmer. Thanks so much for your consideration!

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darkelfaudition.mp3 1.65 MB
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Here is my Dark Elf audition!  To save you some time, I tried three different voices in one file.

https://soundcloud.com/user-731833786/katieotten-darkelf

Thank you!

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I did several different takes on the same line as I am not exactly sure what you were looking for. I have a lot of experience voice acting and I have a large range so if you would like the pitch higher,lower, lighter, or stronger accents I am able to do so. I was reffered by Khobis on Casting Call Club. Thank you :)

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darkelffemale_audition.mp3 3.1 MB
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While I used Baladas Demnevanni's lines, I'm not necessarily auditioning specifically for his role. Thank you for listening. 

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Back from new years break! Attention! Every audition before this post has been reviewed. You will have been contacted on the webpage via the PM box or via email if you were chosen. We are still accepting auditions! Good luck!

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My audition for Urven Davor, one of the racist bullies threatening Huleeya. And yes, I'll make sure to watch my word spacing next time around.

I use his line: "Fine. It's just a filthy lizard, anyway, nothing to get upset about. We'll leave him alone. Go on. Get out, before we change our minds." 

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Attention! Every audition before this post has been reviewed. You will have been contacted on the webpage via the PM box or via email if you were chosen. We are still accepting auditions! Good luck!

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Dunmer Male application.

Lines: https://clyp.it/iezq1kgf

For a special treat I did Jiub too:

https://clyp.it/d4c51xj5

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Here is my audition for the Dark Elf voice. I did the sample line as well as some generic lines and bits as well. Please consider me for any Dunmer role, it would be an honor to volunteer for this awesome team! (the "Dunmer taking hit" was my favorite to record haha)

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Sorry for the error, but audacity sped up my reading of the sample line a little bit and i think i also read it a bit fast. Here is the correct take: 

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Hi there! My name is Jesse Perreault, I have voice acting experience and also have access to a professional studio. These tracks were, however, recorded at home and are best heard through headphones. I have submitted for various roles, I hope to hear from you soon! Thank you for your time.

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What I have here is a selection of lines from the character Braynas Hlveru. I'm not auditioning for this character specifically, I just thought his lines were good for the purposes of the audition. I'm open to any role if you think I'm adequate. I know that the audio quality in this isn't great, I mainly just want to know about the voice, whether you might be interested in having me if I were to get better equipment. Thanks.

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Hey! Here is my audition for the Dark Elves!

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Ashlander audition, my voice kind of changed towards the end but you get the idea. PS for all my auditions I just managed to get rid of my white noise. Thank god, but no more static when recording, sadly, only go this working after recording them all...

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Attention!  Every audition before this post has been reviewed. You will have been contacted on the webpage via the PM box if you were chosen. We are still accepting auditions! Good luck!

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Here's my Dunmer audition! Thank you for taking the time to listen to it and I can't wait to hear from you! https://soundcloud.com/jagor513/dunmer?in=jagor513/sets/voices-of-skywind

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https://soundcloud.com/kahu-gabriel-gillespie/dunmer-general-vocal-audition

Would be happy with any role if my vocal is deemed worthy :D

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https://soundcloud.com/kahu-gabriel-gillespie/dunmer-general-vocal-audition-2

Maybe a younger dunmer...The last was quite tired :D

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Attention!  Every audition before this post has been reviewed. You will have been contacted on the webpage via the PM box if you were chosen. We are still accepting auditions! Good luck!

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Easily the most fun and most challenging yet. Here's my attempt at the dunmer sample.

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Hey, I'm new here. I appreciate you guys taking a look.

Here's a reading of just the default line. Just acoustic, no effects.

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Attention!  Every audition before this post has been reviewed. You will have been contacted on the webpage via the PM box if you were chosen. We are still accepting auditions! Good luck!

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Hey :)

First voice audition for anything for me, I hope you like it, dm on discord or @raiden me if you would like to discuss it.

https://soundcloud.com/xpboz/dunmer-audtion-raiden/s-V2kH4

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I did an audition... first time behind the mic!

https://soundcloud.com/alistair-clark-8/alithelord-darkelf-audition-1

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Here is my dunmer audition. I have used an assortment of phrases to give an overview of the voice. Thanks for having a look!

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dunmer_2.mp3 1.45 MB
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