MVO: The Voice-Over Guys’ likes to check-in with our male voice talents and today we talk with BO BARKER about a recent voiceover project he voiced.
1. Can you tell us about a recent voiceover project you’ve recently enjoyed working on? Who was it for?
I recently completed work on an interesting project for international Fashion Designer, Masih Zad, who counts celebrities such as Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, and Keanu Reeves among his clientele.
2. What was the project all about?
It entailed helping to craft a distinctive yet contemporary narrative approach that would work for a three-spot campaign highlighting the unique nature, current posture and Persian history of the premium Masih Zad brand.
3. How did the project come to you? Agent? Website? Past client?
Well it actually appears that Mr. Zad himself and his production team found me on the MVO: THE VOICE-OVER GUYS site after a Google Search on a few keywords! They researched my MVO profile, visited my website to learn more about my work and Mr. Zad himself then reached out to me to discuss the concepts for the campaign.
4. What was the most interesting or enjoyable part of this project for you?
A few things: Mr Zad spends part of the year in his native Iran. Other times of the year he is stateside in Beverly Hills working with celebrity and executive clients. As a creator or both traditional and contemporary fashion, Mr. Zad and his team approached the crafting of a marketing campaign with the same attention to detail that they do on the Masih Zad clothing line. They have a very particular and discriminating clientele that they serve, and the scripting, production values and overall presentation had to do that standard justice. Beyond that, working with Mr. Zad and his team remotely (they were in Tehran at the time) meant phone conversations and messages where we had to work around a time difference of 9 hours and 30 minutes. Tehran time is ahead of me..so one could say I was “lagging behind” even as we worked together to put the best foot “forward”. It was an interesting project and represented a new client sector for my Voiceover efforts. A “tailor made” collaboration for sure.
ABOUT MALE VOICE TALENT BO BARKER
Bo Barker is a Emmy© and other industry award-winning professional voice talent with what has been described as “that familiar voice with a unique tone”. He has voiced for some of the most recognized brands in the marketplace, as well as for leading Hollywood movie studios and content producers.
Respected industry leaders have called Bo a distinctive “signature voice” that resonates with the listener… as a result his voice has been found in varied venues around the globe.
He can credibly present the ubiquitous movie trailer or network promo voice. His sound and style provides a rich depth that has been called upon to represent established brands for major market commercial campaigns well as national product and DVD-feature releases. He can offer diverse read styles that conjure up true vocal portraits from varied settings ranging from the “deep south” all the way to a British-flavored performance.
Overall, Bo Barker can can vary from “knowledgeable and warm” for narration, to “cool, smooth and compelling ” for professional and corporate presentations. Despite his notable sound, Bo can capably be the “real, normal guy” as well. And he’s not afraid to evoke quirky, memorable character voices that remain believable.
Bo also offers an identifiable and influential radio station imaging voice for a wide array of formats from Classic Rock to Classical Music ….from Easy Listening to Today’s Country Hits. You may just be convinced that you have heard him somewhere before!
From his connected and equipped studio in the Midwestern USA, Bo has worked hand in hand with known creative forces in the major markets as well as with small business owners looking to bring their own promotional media and marketing goals to fruition.
No matter what your particular project might be, Bo can help sculpt the right approach for you. If you want to bring a unique, effective “voice to your vision”, Bo Barker can help make the difference!