The Feel Sessions: Episode 071: Best of 2018 Part 1

Why does time seem to move at a much slower pace when we’re children, going by faster and faster as we age? One explanation is that as children, we’re filled with new experiences and new information all the time, which later becomes familiar - losing this intensity of perception. Time seems to slow down when we’re exposed to new environments and experiences. So with this in mind, I can tell you it’s been a long year, but in a very very good way. Filled with newness, excitement, promise, creativity and productivity, I’ve spent this past year traveling more than ever, exploring my passion for photography, and venturing down two new career paths.

So, here’s the scoop!

I recently launched my new career as a voice over artist! Yes, you heard me right… voice acting, voice over… whatever you wanna call it, I’ve been studying, training and receiving professional coaching over the past 2 years at The Voice Actors Studio, right here in Las Vegas, under the tutelage of Melissa Moats and company. And I’m proud to announce that I was just added to their staff as a trainer and coach, specifically for audio engineering, studio setups, and as a Mac expert. If you’re interested in voiceover, THIS is the place to go. Check out www.thevoiceactorstudio.com.

For those of you who’ve been following my podcast for a long time, you probably noticed that at a certain point, I started talking, which I had never done before on the show. Well, that’s right around the time I started down the path of taking voice over seriously.

So, if you, your friends or colleagues need a professional voice over for just about ANYTHING, including commercials, documentaries, internal business videos, video games, Kickstarter campaigns, eLearning, product launches, real estate videos, charitable organizations… whatever! I’m your man!

Go to my new website right now, RobertVox.com, where you can listen to all of my demos and find out more about me, my studio and gear, and let me know what you think! That’s Robert V O X dot com. You did’t think I was gonna let you get off that easy did ya? So here’s my documentary voice over demo reel.

Now, If you go to the Showcase page, you can see a video of one of my recent voiceover projects for A Mob Story, a brand new theatrical show at The Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. It’s a musical and dance adaptation of the history of the mob in Las Vegas,featuring the life of Michael Franzese, an actual former capo of the Colombo Crime family. It reveals the unique and compelling story of crime, loss, redemption and love.

Which brings me to my next bit of news… I’m the Music Director for A Mob Story… responsible for music selection, audio production, editing, FX, sound design, AND mixing and mastering! It’s been an almost two year process and I’m just so proud and honestly, downright honored that they entrusted me to contribute my creative visions and sonic sensibilities to the arc and fabric of the show. I owe it all to director, producer, and choreographer Jeff Kutash, who just happens to be an Emmy and Golden Globe award winner. He just gets it, and we had such a great time collaborating and exchanging ideas.

All of my work was done off site, right here at Auratunes, so when I first saw the finalized production (complete with lighting, costumes, and an updated sound system), I was giggling with delight, and honestly, I was choked up with emotion to see the result of our hard work and efforts. So, I hope you’ll all be as moved when you see it, and hear it for yourself.

Get your tickets now at the Plaza Hotel website or AMobStoryLV.com. It’s the show you can’t refuse. Visit Auratunes.com to check out my audio production and music services.

And last but not least, travel and photography. I’ve been taking pictures ever since I was a little boy, and had a knack for it right away. It wasn’t until the age of 13 that I got my first “real” camera, a Minol