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ANDREW L BARNES
“SIMPLY COMPELLING…”
Narrator / Voice Talent
- Audiobook Publisher
- Voice Talent
- Managing Consultant
- Past Network Support Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Engineer
Education Jones International University
Cincinnati Christian University
Rochester College
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
More than 8 years of voice talent experience
Nominated and Awarded several times for outstanding audio book vocal performances
Experienced in most facets of the voice industry from Commercial, Industrial, Documentary, Audio Book Narration and more!
ENDORSEMENTS
“I had the opportunity to listen to your final product today, and I am extremely happy with the results. I love the ad lib you did at the end of the book. Awesome!” – Mike Sheriff, Publisher of The Findertip Press, Inc. “You Won’t Get Fooled Again”, by Sean O’Connery
“From the first sentence to the last, Barnes's deep, expressive tones mold Washington's autobiography with a warm, stentorian resonance…” Up from Slavery”, by Booker T. Washington, AudioFile Magazine; Oct/Nov Issue
“…I hope we get to work together again soon. You did a great job on this spot and I know you can do more than Jamaican reads!” Stephanie Nolte, Soundscape, Inc.
“Andrew L. Barnes's rich voice captures a variety of accents perfectly, with excellent timing. A good addition to music, biography, and popular collections.” Library Journal, Nann Blaine Hilyard, Zion-Benton P.L., IL
“…I LOVE WHAT YOU’VE CREATED! I’ve had several books go to audio, but none have hit me as hard as this
one. Your narrator, Mr. Barnes, is absolutely superb and please convey my thanks and compliments to him as well.” William R. Forstchen, author of We Look Like Men of War
“…his words are brought to life by Andrew Barnes. He doesn’t imitate Charle’s distinctive voice but captures all of its passion and style.” Brother Ray: Ray Charles Own Story, Blackstone Audio, Inc., AudioFile Magazine; Oct/Nov, Vol 14, No.3
"...story with ingenuity, a mix of vocal styles and, occasionally, a pleasant singing voice. Selections are set apart with brief, appropriate music.” – The People Could Fly, Audio Bookshelf, Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT, 2004
“Sam’s voice offers a unique and insightful perspective on the carnage of the War between the States and the toll it took on both young and old, black and white.” – We Look Like Men of War, Blackstone Audio, 2005
“Barnes deftly handles the dialect in which the tales were written, though younger listerners may find the authentic speech patterns challenging…. Barnes brings many well-known characters to life – animal, human, or spirit – imparting care and respect for their place in African American lore….A particular highlight is Barnes’ soulful telling of the painful yet hopeful.” - The Booklist; Mar 1, 2005
"I had a very specific need for a radio spot I was producing and found Andrew through a search I did on the internet.
Sometimes working with people out of your market or not face-to-face can be challenging, but Andrew made
my job very easy. He not only has a wonderful range and tone, but he is extremely professional and very pleasant
to work with. He met our strict time lines with ease and helped us exceed our deadline by recording the spot
in his own studio. I look forward to working with him again on future projects and I would highly recommend him
for any job you may need a great voice for!" – Michelle Robertson - YUM! Design & Advertising, 2005
“Thank you so much for the great job. You did a good work, and I am very pleased with the outcome. You captured the right mood we want for the presentation. Everything is perfect!” – Irene Mendoza, President, VIANET Web Design, 2005
"We were very pleased with the quality of your voice-over work as well as your creativity. We'll definitely use you again as our needs arise. " - Jennifer D. Persson - Jabbertones, Inc., 2005
"Andrew was prompt, cooperative and ensured we made our deadlines. A pleasure to work with!" – Tony DiPasquale – Creative Forces, Inc., 2005
“As Performed by Andrew Barnes, this prize-winning text, compiled by the illustrious Virginia Hamilton, is a gem.” – AudioFile Magazine, 2004.
"Once more, fantastic work, you've truly captured the characters." - LV Studios, Raja Game, 2004
"I forgot to mention on the phone the reason we thought you were best of the 50 or so samples we got was because we liked the energy in your voice on the demo. Your version of "Let's all go to the drive through!" had us laughing hard." – John Fletcher Films, Nor Cal, 2004
"We have received good comments on the spots. I've heard the radio on air, and it sounds great. Thanks again for your help." - David K. Burnap Agency, First Day Financial, 2004
"Andrew...just wanted to say thanks for the voice. Both takes are perfect!" – Company Sound.COM, Web, 2004
"...the spots that you have already made are fitting in just great." - WCVG 1320 AM, Imaging, 2004
NOMINATIONS & AWARDS
Booker T. Washington National Memorial”, National Park Service Nominated for multiple awards, 2006
MOM’s Choice Awards – Silver Award winner in Juvenile category for “The Call to Shakabaz” audiobook production, 2009
METHODOLOGIES
Rational Unified Process (RUP)
SCRUM
Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Waterfall
Instructional Design Models
-Walter Dick and Lou Carey
Walter Dick and Lou Carey-Robert Gagne
Robert GagneTECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Captivate
AutoRun Architect
DigiDesign 002 Studio
FlashPoint technologies
Namo FreeMotion 2008
Namo WebEditor 8
Microsoft SharePoint 2007
Microsoft Office XP/2007
Microsoft Project 2007
RECENT PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
AUDIOBOOK NARRATION
-“Perils of Cyril Wright”, Voice Choice, Inc., 2011
“Perils of Cyril Wright”, Voice Choice, Inc., 2011-“Legacy to Legend”, Voice Choice, Inc., 2011
“Legacy to Legend”, Voice Choice, Inc., 2011-"Jim Brown: All American Hero", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2011
"Jim Brown: All American Hero", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2011-“The Future of the American Negro”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2009
“The Future of the American Negro”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2009-“Life of Lincoln”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2009
“Life of Lincoln”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2009-"The Call to Shakabaz", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2008
"The Call to Shakabaz", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2008-"Come Hell or High Water", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2007
"Come Hell or High Water", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2007-"Breach of Faith: Hurricane Katrina and the near death of a great American city", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2007
"Breach of Faith: Hurricane Katrina and the near death of a great American city", Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2007-“Fleet Walker’s Divided Heart”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006
“Fleet Walker’s Divided Heart”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006-“You Won’t Get Fooled Again”, The FingerTip Press, Inc., 2006
“You Won’t Get Fooled Again”, The FingerTip Press, Inc., 2006-“The Adventures of Uncle Tom”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006
“The Adventures of Uncle Tom”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006-“Frederick Douglass: Narrative of an American Slave”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006
“Frederick Douglass: Narrative of an American Slave”, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006-“Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, by Harriett Beecher Stowe, Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2006
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, by Harriett Beecher Stowe, Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2006-“Up from Slavery”, by Booker T. Washington, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006
“Up from Slavery”, by Booker T. Washington, Legacy Audio Books, Inc., 2006-“Brother Ray: Ray Charles Own Story”, by Ray Charles & David Ritz, Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2005
“Brother Ray: Ray Charles Own Story”, by Ray Charles & David Ritz, Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2005-“We Look Like Men of War”, by William R. Fortschen, Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2005
“We Look Like Men of War”, by William R. Fortschen, Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2005-“The People Could Fly”, by Virginia Hamilton, Audio Bookshelf, Inc., 2004
“The People Could Fly”, by Virginia Hamilton, Audio Bookshelf, Inc., 2004-“Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans”, Audio Book, CovAd Agency, Inc., 2004
“Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans”, Audio Book, CovAd Agency, Inc., 2004-“Nyoka Na Chura” – African Folktale
“Nyoka Na Chura” – African FolktaleCOMMERCIALS
RADIO
-“Crush Orange” – Woolly Bugger Production, 2010
“Crush Orange” – Woolly Bugger Production, 2010-“My Career Counts” Campaign – Corinthian College – Woolly Bugger Productions, 2010
“My Career Counts” Campaign – Corinthian College – Woolly Bugger Productions, 2010-“Cross Keys Auto” – GMT – Woolly Bugger Productions, 2010
“Cross Keys Auto” – GMT – Woolly Bugger Productions, 2010-“Ronald McDonald House – Alberta, 25th Anniversary Celebration” campaign – Ken Gold Advertising, 2010
“Ronald McDonald House – Alberta, 25th Anniversary Celebration” campaign – Ken Gold Advertising, 2010-“Allentown Art Museum” Natural Sound, 2009
“Allentown Art Museum” Natural Sound, 2009-"Metropolitan Sewer District" Sonic Arts Inc., 2009
"Metropolitan Sewer District" Sonic Arts Inc., 2009-“Hurricane Grill and Wings” (Jamaican accent), Soundscape Inc., 2006
“Hurricane Grill and Wings” (Jamaican accent), Soundscape Inc., 2006-“Captain D’s Seafood”, Sonic Arts, 2005
“Captain D’s Seafood”, Sonic Arts, 2005-“SuperJobs USA”, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, 2005
“SuperJobs USA”, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, 2005-“Fishing Trip”, Yum Design & Advertising, Inc., 2005
“Fishing Trip”, Yum Design & Advertising, Inc., 2005-“Keidel Plumbing”, OmniMedia Group, Inc., 2005
“Keidel Plumbing”, OmniMedia Group, Inc., 2005-“Sun Village Resort”, OmniMedia Group, Inc., 2005
“Sun Village Resort”, OmniMedia Group, Inc., 2005-“Natural Stone and Ceramic Tile”, Mees Distributors – 2004
“Natural Stone and Ceramic Tile”, Mees Distributors – 2004-“Tower Place Mall”, OmniMedia Group, Inc. – 2004
“Tower Place Mall”, OmniMedia Group, Inc. – 2004-“Gospel Explosion Celebration featuring Fred Hammond”, WCVG 1320 AM Radio, 2004
“Gospel Explosion Celebration featuring Fred Hammond”, WCVG 1320 AM Radio, 2004-“Stephen Yost, CPA”, Schollnick Advertising, 2004
“Stephen Yost, CPA”, Schollnick Advertising, 2004-“Stroke Prevention Network”, BlessYourHeart.COM, 2004
“Stroke Prevention Network”, BlessYourHeart.COM, 2004-“Kroger: Nominate a hero campaign”, Freedom Center of Cincinnati, 2004
“Kroger: Nominate a hero campaign”, Freedom Center of Cincinnati, 2004TELEVISION
-“Crush Orange” Wooly Bugger, 2010
“Crush Orange” Wooly Bugger, 2010-“Buick: Our Craft” Blissium, 2010
“Buick: Our Craft” Blissium, 2010- “Advantage Chevrolet – Sizzl’n Summer Selldown”, Car Dealership series, Rick Warner & Associates, Inc., 2006-Present
“Advantage Chevrolet – Sizzl’n Summer Selldown”, Car Dealership series, Rick Warner & Associates, Inc., 2006-Present-“UCF Stands for Opportunity”, Studio Center, 2006
“UCF Stands for Opportunity”, Studio Center, 2006-“Western Security Bank – We’re There!”, Advertising Design, Inc., 2006
“Western Security Bank – We’re There!”, Advertising Design, Inc., 2006-“The Best of Brandy”, Creative Force, Inc.,2005
“The Best of Brandy”, Creative Force, Inc.,2005-“Adelphia High Speed Internet”, Ryno Advertising, Inc., 2005
“Adelphia High Speed Internet”, Ryno Advertising, Inc., 2005-“Advantage Chevrolet”, Car Dealership series, Rick Warner & Associates, Inc., 2005
“Advantage Chevrolet”, Car Dealership series, Rick Warner & Associates, Inc., 2005-“First Day Financial”, David K. Burnap Agency, Inc., 2004
“First Day Financial”, David K. Burnap Agency, Inc., 2004POLITICAL
-“IAMAW: I AM VOTING” Totten Communications, 2010
“IAMAW: I AM VOTING” Totten Communications, 2010-“Larry Barton for Senate”, All Points Communications, Inc., 2006
“Larry Barton for Senate”, All Points Communications, Inc., 2006-“Tommy Moore for Governor”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006
“Tommy Moore for Governor”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006-“Joe Sawyer for Senate”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006
“Joe Sawyer for Senate”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006-“Wendell Major for Senate”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006
“Wendell Major for Senate”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006-“Judge Bobby Day for Alabama Senate”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006
“Judge Bobby Day for Alabama Senate”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006-“WARREN FOR SHERIFF (TV)”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006
“WARREN FOR SHERIFF (TV)”, All Points communications, Inc., 2006IMAGING - RADIO / WEB
-Back Of The Net Internet Radio, 2005
Back Of The Net Internet Radio, 2005-WCVG 1320 AM Radio, 2005
WCVG 1320 AM Radio, 2005-SmoothJazz4U Internet Radio, 2004
SmoothJazz4U Internet Radio, 2004-Web Registrations Process, Jamaican accent, Company Sound.COM, 2004
Web Registrations Process, Jamaican accent, Company Sound.COM, 2004EDUCATION - E-LEARNING
-“Baxter Health” – Adrenaline Productions, Inc, 2010
“Baxter Health” – Adrenaline Productions, Inc, 2010-“Proctor & Gamble Automated PowerPoint Generator” , Cardinal Solutions Group, 2009
“Proctor & Gamble Automated PowerPoint Generator” , Cardinal Solutions Group, 2009-“SRA Education”, CAM Talent, Inc., 2006
“SRA Education”, CAM Talent, Inc., 2006-“SAKS: MCC Training”, Convergys Corporation, 2006
“SAKS: MCC Training”, Convergys Corporation, 2006-“McMaster-Carr Supply: Hazardous Material Awareness Program”, SJC Compliance Education, 2005
“McMaster-Carr Supply: Hazardous Material Awareness Program”, SJC Compliance Education, 2005-“Help Desk Analyst Training Module”, ITPreneur, Inc., 2005
“Help Desk Analyst Training Module”, ITPreneur, Inc., 2005-“Customer Support Specialist Training Module”, ITPreneur, Inc., 2005
“Customer Support Specialist Training Module”, ITPreneur, Inc., 2005-“Virtual Preceptorship for Early Breast Cancer – Guided tutorial”,
“Virtual Preceptorship for Early Breast Cancer – Guided tutorial”,-Pedagogue Solutions, Inc., 2004
Pedagogue Solutions, Inc., 2004INDUSTRIAL / CORPORATE / PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
-"Cincinnati USA - The Queen City", Sonic Arts Inc., 2009
"Cincinnati USA - The Queen City", Sonic Arts Inc., 2009-“Unity Breeds Success – BWIA & Air Jamaica” (Jamaican accent), Studio Center, Ind., 2006
“Unity Breeds Success – BWIA & Air Jamaica” (Jamaican accent), Studio Center, Ind., 2006-“Dudley Company”, Iaconoproductions, Inc., 2006
“Dudley Company”, Iaconoproductions, Inc., 2006-“VIANet Company Presentation”, VIANet Web Design, Inc., 2005
“VIANet Company Presentation”, VIANet Web Design, Inc., 2005-“Waste Treatment Plant: Employee Concerns Program”, ImageWorks, Inc., 2005
“Waste Treatment Plant: Employee Concerns Program”, ImageWorks, Inc., 2005-“Needler’s Foundation”, MGNYC, Inc., 2005
“Needler’s Foundation”, MGNYC, Inc., 2005-“Globix Sales Training Program”, Convergys Corporation, 2005
“Globix Sales Training Program”, Convergys Corporation, 2005-“Booker T. Washington Memorial”, Kiosk / Education System, Interactive Design, Inc., 2004
“Booker T. Washington Memorial”, Kiosk / Education System, Interactive Design, Inc., 2004-“HIV Anticipatory Planning”, Hamsterball Studios, Inc., 2004
“HIV Anticipatory Planning”, Hamsterball Studios, Inc., 2004DOCUMENTARY
-“William R. George: Junior Republic”, by Natural Sound, Inc., 2009
“William R. George: Junior Republic”, by Natural Sound, Inc., 2009-“Dred Scott: Slavery on Trial”, by True Aim Productions, Inc., 2007 - Broadcast on The History Channel
“Dred Scott: Slavery on Trial”, by True Aim Productions, Inc., 2007 - Broadcast on The History Channel-“Afrikan Holocaust: Dark Voyages”, by Owen Shahajah, Halagah Films, Inc., 2005
“Afrikan Holocaust: Dark Voyages”, by Owen Shahajah, Halagah Films, Inc., 2005-“Aliens In Nor Cal”, Animated Short-Film, John Fletcher Productions, 2004
“Aliens In Nor Cal”, Animated Short-Film, John Fletcher Productions, 2004CHARACTER / ANIMATION
-“Rajaowansana”, West African, LV Studios, Inc., 2004
“Rajaowansana”, West African, LV Studios, Inc., 2004-“Venture Smith”, West African, National Underground RailRoad Freedom Center, 2004
“Venture Smith”, West African, National Underground RailRoad Freedom Center, 2004-“Booker T. Washington”, African-American, Booker T. Washington
“Booker T. Washington”, African-American, Booker T. Washington-Memorial, 2004
Memorial, 2004ON-HOLD/IVR/CALLBACKS
-“Dick Scott’s Classic Motorcycles” – AMS On Hold Business, 2010
“Dick Scott’s Classic Motorcycles” – AMS On Hold Business, 2010-“Heilind Electronics” – AMS On Hold Business, 2010
“Heilind Electronics” – AMS On Hold Business, 2010-
-"GDS Recycling", Audio OnHold, Inc. 2009
"GDS Recycling", Audio OnHold, Inc. 2009-“e-Commercial Bank”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2005
“e-Commercial Bank”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2005-“Millennium Digital Media”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2005
“Millennium Digital Media”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2005-“Chestnut Health”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2005
“Chestnut Health”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2005-“Urban Call-Backs”, Jabbertones, Inc., 2005
“Urban Call-Backs”, Jabbertones, Inc., 2005-“AfroWorld”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2004
“AfroWorld”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2004-“Buttons and Bows”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2004
“Buttons and Bows”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2004-“ST. Louis American Acura”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2004
“ST. Louis American Acura”, Business Audio Plus, Inc., 2004MUSICALS AND OPERA
-“River of Freedom”, Ensemble Theatre Company, 2005
“River of Freedom”, Ensemble Theatre Company, 2005-“Amahl and the Night Visitors”, Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra, 2004
“Amahl and the Night Visitors”, Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra, 2004-“Avonly”, Ensemble Theatre Company, Cincinnati, OH (Minister Alan) 2003
“Avonly”, Ensemble Theatre Company, Cincinnati, OH (Minister Alan) 2003-Sorg Opera 1998-2003 Performances: Patience, H.M.S. Pinafore, La Traviata, The Student Prince, The Barber of Seville, “Big River”, Moonlighting Theatre Company, Cincinnati, OH (Jim), 1998
Sorg Opera 1998-2003 Performances: Patience, H.M.S. Pinafore, La Traviata, The Student Prince, The Barber of Seville, “Big River”, Moonlighting Theatre Company, Cincinnati, OH (Jim), 1998PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING
-Rocco Dal Vera, Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Voice-over Acting – 18 months
Rocco Dal Vera, Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Voice-over Acting – 18 months-Playhouse in the Park, Acting Class – 2 months
Playhouse in the Park, Acting Class – 2 months-Gary McGuirk, Acting Coach, Cincinnati State and Community College, Acting Class – 4 months
Gary McGuirk, Acting Coach, Cincinnati State and Community College, Acting Class – 4 months-William Seale, Chair of Preparatory Department, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, 6 years
William Seale, Chair of Preparatory Department, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, 6 yearsEMPLOYMENT HISTORY
-Practice Manager, Cardinal Solutions Group, Cincinnati, OH, 1997–Present
Practice Manager, Cardinal Solutions Group, Cincinnati, OH, 1997–Present-Network Administrator, Scripps Howard, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, 1994–1996
Network Administrator, Scripps Howard, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, 1994–1996-Systems Analyst, PNC Bank, Cincinnati, OH, 1993–1994
Systems Analyst, PNC Bank, Cincinnati, OH, 1993–1994-Systems Engineer, Computer Language Research/Fast-Tax, Rosemont, IL, 1991–1993
Systems Engineer, Computer Language Research/Fast-Tax, Rosemont, IL, 1991–1993-EDI Technician, Foretell Corporation, Deerfield, IL, 1989–1991
EDI Technician, Foretell Corporation, Deerfield, IL, 1989–1991EDUCATION
-MBA, Information Technology Management, 2003 - Jones International University, Independence, Co
MBA, Information Technology Management, 2003 - Jones International University, Independence, Co-BS, Biblical Studies, 1995 - Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio
BS, Biblical Studies, 1995 - Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio-AA, Liberal Arts, 1989 - Rochester College, Rochester, MI
AA, Liberal Arts, 1989 - Rochester College, Rochester, MIPROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Lee Burton
Rick Warner & Associates, Inc.
Director of Account Services
Phone (859) 781-7700
Email lee@rwai.com
Mike Sheriff
The FingerTip Press
President / Publisher
Phone (866) 99-4TIPS
Email msheriff@tipsdigest.com
Michelle Robertson
YUM Design & Advertising, Inc.
Creative Director
Phone (407) 788-0033
Email michelle@yumonline.com
Pete Simon
Convergys, Inc.
Senior Creative Director
Phone (513) 723-7226
Email pete.simon@convergys.com
Robin Marshall
Back Of The Net
Senior Creative Director
Phone (631) 462-2656
Email Robin@robinmarshall.com
Brad Steiner
Imageworks Media Group, Inc.
Creative Director
Phone: (509) 545-9100
Email: brad@imageworksdigital.com
Awards & Special Recognition•Recipient of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Gold Metal – for the production of “The Call to Shakabaz” by Amy Wachspress - 2009
•Recipient of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Gold Metal – for the production of “The Call to Shakabaz” by Amy Wachspress - 2009•Recipient of the MOM's Choice Awards – Silver Metal – for the production of “The Call to Shakabaz” by Amy Wachspress in the Youth & Juvenile categories – 2009
Recipient of the MOM's Choice Awards – Silver Metal – for the production of “The Call to Shakabaz” by Amy Wachspress in the Youth & Juvenile categories – 2009•Recipient of the Audio Book of the Month award from Audio Book News – for the production of “Come Hell or High Water” by Michael Eric Dyson – 2008
Recipient of the Audio Book of the Month award from Audio Book News – for the production of “Come Hell or High Water” by Michael Eric Dyson – 2008•Featured article in the AudioFile Magazine, August/September Issue 2007 for the production of “Come Hell or High Water” by Michael Eric Dyson – 2007
Featured article in the AudioFile Magazine, August/September Issue 2007 for the production of “Come Hell or High Water” by Michael Eric Dyson – 2007•“...He does award-winning imitations of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and hip-hop singer Kanye West. His impeccable diction and avuncular manner turn somewhat repetitive rhetoric into a listenable lesson more pleasant than a paper version. Barnes's deep voice makes car speakers shake off their dust and earbuds tickle the ears. Short recordings of Katrina's angry survivors separate the chapters.” - J.A.H. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine
“...He does award-winning imitations of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and hip-hop singer Kanye West. His impeccable diction and avuncular manner turn somewhat repetitive rhetoric into a listenable lesson more pleasant than a paper version. Barnes's deep voice makes car speakers shake off their dust and earbuds tickle the ears. Short recordings of Katrina's angry survivors separate the chapters.” - J.A.H. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, MaineBIOGRAPHY
The expressive voice of Andrew Barnes brings diverse characters to life. As a narrator, voiceover artist, actor, and singer, the multi-talented Barnes uses his exceptional bass-baritone voice and acting skills to add depth and meaning to vocal performances.
The Blackstone Audio Book “Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story” is the latest project to which Andrew Barnes brings his vocal talents, narrating the autobiography of the late American legend.
Other recent projects include the audio book “The People Could Fly,” African-American folktales written by Virginia Hamilton. Barnes called on his theatrical background to deliver an unforgettable vocal performance of each character, over 30 in all. Barnes is also the voice of the Official National Monument to Booker T. Washington in Franklin County, Virginia. As a result of his contributions to this project, Barnes was awarded the highest honor by the National Park Service of America.
As an opera singer, Andrew Barnes got his start in the Southwest region of Ohio. A graduate of the highly regarded School For the Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, he also trained for the stage privately for several years and has worked with the Sorg Opera, Ensemble Theatre Company, and Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra.
Barnes has sung with the Sorg Opera Company for more than 5 seasons, in Carmen, H.M.S. Pinafore, La Traviata, The Student Prince, and The Barber of Seville. His most notable roles have been “Otis Burrows” in The Mighty Casey; “Jim” in Moonlighting Theatre’s production of Big River; “Minister Allen” in Ensemble Theatre’s production of Anne of Green Gables (Avonlea); and “Uncle Tom” in River of Freedom. Published reviews describe his voice as “compelling” According to a critic for City Beat, “He captures… complex emotions in his booming bass voice, making his songs some of the show’s best.”
Voice Talent Description
Please Hold & Voice Choice. P.O. BOX 1600, Clatskanie, OR 97016 Phone: (800) 390 8810. Email: sales@please-hold.net
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AWARDS:
Gold Medal Winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for 2009
for Best Audio Book - The Call to Shakabaz written by Amy Wachspress *
Silver Award Winner of the MOM's Choice Awards for Best Audio Book in Juvenile category 2009
