MASTER a Morgan Freeman voice impression in under 7 minutes!
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This is a video on how to do a Morgan Freeman impression. It is fairly in depth though a little adhoc to be honest. suitable for beginners to people who have been doing impressions for years and really want to perfect their impressions.
Transcript
How to sound like Morgan Freeman | Impression tutorial
‘Out of the night that cover me, black is the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul’
Now then, welcome back, so as voted by yourselves, todays tutorial is the very long awaited Morgan Freeman impression. If you haven’t seen the first two videos in this series, make sure you go check them first as they will be referenced here. In this video I will go through some hints and tips. The area I am going to do a specific case study on, using Morgan Freeman is the idea of completing an impression so that it is multi layered. Please drop a like on the video and vote for whatever impression tutorial you would like next in the comment section.
Resources
There are two videos that I recommend, first for getting started is the well known Joshua Robert Thompson impressions reel, which is the first Morgan Freeman impression I ever heard. It’s great because it is original dialogue, and really captures that narrator Morgan Freeman mode.
First I’m going to give you some pointers for a caricature Morgan Freeman impression from the Shawshank Redemption.
Pitch/ Tone
I don’t think it will come as a huge surprise when I tell you that Morgan Freeman has a very deep voice. A lot of people ask how can I make my voice deeper, and this is the secret, you have to concentrate your energy on to the vagus nerve, that way you can vibrate the mucous membrane, or Vocal chords, modulating the flow of air coming from the lungs during phonation.
Obviously that’s a joke, there is no easy answer, all I can say is try tilting your head foward slightly and focus on producing the noise from far down the throat as you can, almost the chest as you can. As I pointed out in the first video, my voice wasn’t always this deep, it is something that comes very slowly with practice. Every time you do it you will increase your range just a little bit and eventually. Apparently yawning helps as well.
Most deep voices have a croaky quality to it, which is something that really defines the Morgan Freeman voice, once you start reaching that depth it will come naturally, but also try to constrict the throat to add to that croaky sound.
Words to hit when learning
The best thing to do in the beginning is to go for the standard Shawshank narration when starting out, this is the most recognisable, heres a few starter phrases I recommend.
Andy Dufresne
Damn Near worn down to the nub
Get busy living or get busy dying, and that’s god damn right.
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Rhythm
It’s a slow, measured voice, when narrating, it flows, with peaks and troughs, when acting or conversational it’s a bit more jumpy, with considered pauses for thought.
Case study: Completing an impression
When I talk about completing an impression, what I mean is being able to switch between modes fluidly.
Morgan Freeman, like most actors has several different styles of talking, whether it be
Caricature (Shawshank narration)…
When he is Acting in a role
Or in a normal Conversational
If you want to have a really spot on impression, you have to master all the different ways that that person speaks. This takes a long long time and is only worth doing for impressions that have a lot of longevity, for me Morgan Freeman took about 3-4 years to perfect.
But as a general idea I’m going to take you through the process I took to perfect Morgan Freeman
Пікірлер: 550
instructions unclear, morgan freeman is in my house and won’t go away
@brycecourtneymusic
4 жыл бұрын
What did YOU do. I eant a morgan Freeman in my house
@LordTimothious
4 жыл бұрын
@@greg-definitely-real dear God it's jas- Morgan Freeman
@jordanashe7656
3 жыл бұрын
You say it like it's a problem
@JimTheKid
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky
@CL0WN
3 жыл бұрын
Kinky
I’m the kind of guy that would learn how to sound like Morgan Freeman and never go back to my original voice. I would just talk like Morgan Freeman all day every day for the rest of my life.
@jordanpratt606
3 жыл бұрын
Leo Peake amen to that
@realtalk9503
3 жыл бұрын
+1
@charliemctruth
3 жыл бұрын
we all do
@sturycroft
3 жыл бұрын
05:29 😆
@theupperdeckertaker9991
3 жыл бұрын
I read that in Morgan Freeman's voice
I would pay cash money to see Morgan and Charlie talk to one another!!!
Anyone else hear Morgan freeman in his regular voice through out the video
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
You’re not the first
@autumnvr4895
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Jay ye
@starravaa
4 жыл бұрын
yes
@megabradchad8721
4 жыл бұрын
Yup
@gavinwehr5485
4 жыл бұрын
I do bro
Conspiracy: This was the real Morgan Freeman all along
@davidrudd6524
2 жыл бұрын
I'm doing impersonations of impersonators doing Morgan Freeman. Would the real Morgan Freeman please stand up and talk British. Lol
@davidrudd6524
2 жыл бұрын
Charlie has a deep voice advantage.
This is perhaps the single greatest Morgan Freeman impression. You could prank call the man as himself lol.
This one was actually a little tougher as it become so ingrained over the years, it’s less of an obvious process, but given it a go! Also leave a comment for the next impressions tutorial video
@michaeln3044
4 жыл бұрын
I really think it’s the breath and s sounds that make ur impression so spot on. I’m surprised you didn’t mention beyond the generic lisp comment.
For the next impression, Liam Neeson or a short one along with that, being Christopher Walken
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
Good shout
It’s insane how you can get into the character immediately. The turnover is insanely quick. Very impressive
Damn good impression Charlie. Best Morgan Freeman I've ever heard. Have you ever considered narrating a documentary in his voice? I think you'd be damn good at it.
Awesome impression! And I am the pharmacist following you for a couple of months
Man this guy cracks me up so much when I'm stoned 😂
You sound like Morgan freeman normally
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
😀
@Trisin-m3i
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieHopkinson :)
@Zijlco
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@bradleycooper5112
3 жыл бұрын
No he doesn't
@bradleycooper5112
3 жыл бұрын
He's great tho
Dude.....I'm an American and that is hands down the best Morgan Freeman impression that will ever exist. You sound exactly like him....and I mean EXACT. It doesn't even sound like an impression....It's his actual voice.
Definitely your best impression.
Thank you, Charlie. As a note, it seems a restroom with plenary of resonance, is an incredible help, in practicing this. You’ve given much to consider, and much inspiration. I’d tip my hat to you, if indeed I wore one. Damn. You’re good...
@unionofconcernedpolarbears1006
3 жыл бұрын
I read this comment in a Morgan Freeman voice 😂
If something is worth doing right and it take years, then it has been worth it in the end. One of the best and most accurate impressions I've heard of Morgan Freeman. Cris Tucker would be a good impression to do next
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
You are totally amazing!! Spot on Morgan Freeman. The best I have heard!
Thank you for your voice narration in Cong tv Vlog . Were very happy to hear Mr.Freeman's Voice
You are best of the best impression of him on the KZread!!! wish I could do it someday
I feel he did the Morgan expression so much and loved so much that forgot what his real voice sounds like hahaha, love it
Excellent impression. I've learned a lot. cheers mate.
1:57 got me grounded lmfao
That's impresive:) You maked big work to achievement this result it's real 100%
You are soo brilliant, the timbre of Morgan is excellent ✌️
Great vid, was entertaining and educational. Thanks for the tips
I’m meant to be learning a sonnet for my English lesson. But now I’m watching this
Best Morgan Freeman impersonation I have heard.
Lit🔥🔥🔥♥️ happy new years Charlie 🎊🎉♥️😊
thanks, very helpful, I'm trying to do one for my next video...
Seeing your face, but most definitely hearing Morgan's voice coming out of your mouth totally confuses the senses. lol ...It bows my mind! Your impression is spot on. 👏 You have crazy impressive skill!! Awesome!!!
Fantastic! Very skillful impressions. The attention to detail is amazing. It’s a helpful tip the position of the head and lips and oral posture. How about a tutorial on Sir Michael Caine? Especially for us North Americans who want do an authentic London accent.
@CharlieHopkinson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, ill add it to the list!
Lol I was just listening without video and I thought you were referring to his works lol That was amazing
That’s a really good impression. I like to do voices as well
Think I’m going to love this channel 👍🏻 subbed
Alfie solomon, arthur shelby, morgan freeman, are your most loved impressions.
am ngl I thought his impression was gonna be bad and damn it’s sooo good prolly one of the best I’ve ever heard
After watching this I finally get how to do the voice
I am practicing this....getting there..ty for the tutorial..
NAILED IT!
her: can you please start making some noise me: 1:55
Blew out me eardrums with that high pitch yell
EXCELLENT work!!! I'm REALLY late getting here, hahaa! Do you have a Michael Clarke Duncan impression, by chance?
you're so good at these. wow
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I am fascinated by your skill!
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
More of these how to’s to cone
you are so talented .. God bless you
Thinking about giving this a go. If I send some clips of my attempts will you give me tips? I have an Aussie accent so could be fun!
Excellent, my friend. Excellent!
WOW, you are so talented ! Great job
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
That was bloody brilliant!
@CharlieHopkinson
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I can here a bit of the difference , between southern and Brit in your intonation on the vowels, but it’s eerily good!
@CharlieHopkinson
3 жыл бұрын
Fair
Amazing as always ☺️👏🏼💜
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
😀
Brilliant work. Perfect!!!
For a Brit, that is incredible. I'm from the US, and friends always have me do Alexandro Sosa from Scarface, and Morgan Freeman as well as other deep voices.
4:20 Don't pretend you didn't just sit there repeating 'Andy Dufresne' in a bad Morgan Freeman voice
But you actually sounds like morgan free man 😑it's hard for us
I CAN SMELL YOU
@larry8167
5 жыл бұрын
Sea nanners
@bodiewagoner7344
4 жыл бұрын
Tik
@atf481
4 жыл бұрын
I'm creeping around right now
@hellome5051
4 жыл бұрын
I seen a meme like that and that’s how I got here
@shadownightzilla5330
4 жыл бұрын
@@hellome5051 Same lol
I need to practice this more. I keep cycling between Gandalf and Sean Connery when I try to sound like him, which is weird considering they aren't even American.
You really impressed me Charlie
How many times do I have to listen to resources inorder to get Morgan Freeman voice?
Love ur videos man❤
Amazing video! ❤
Absolutely awesome
Are you the one who narrated Cong TV "The Daily Vlogger"??
I'm here bcoz of Congtv's video "The Daily Vlogger"
I apologise if this is already known or stated somewhere, but what was the name of the score and composer that played over the beginning intro along with your voice? It was a small sequence, but the richness of your voice paired with the piano medley was absolutely perfect. You're exquisitely talented, mate.
holy fuggin shit you're good. I'm going to practice practice practice! Thanks for the tutorial, you're dead on. I think that there is a subtle hint of air you're redirecting through your nose instead of mouth to really nail the wholeness and resonance of his sound. I hear it on the W sounds. Any opinion on that?
hey, great job on this one. A Cleveland brown impression would be great
That was GREAT! I'd like to hear you do Sam Elliot...I bet you could nail it!
Another Tip: The morgan freeman impression works better with background music
I can tell you have been practicing his voice alot...you can't help but to sound like him in your regular voice. I can also hear Jessie from Breaking Bad
Great job. Keep it up.
Great stuff, Chaelie. May I point out that you sound very much remind me of Peter O'toole from Ratatouille when you try to impersonate Morgan Freeman?
Neil diamond has a lisp but nobody believed it until radio Sheffield read my text 👍
here after I heard you do a Morgan freeman voiceover narration for one of my favorite KZreadrs in the Philippines CongTV!
Marcell Marcou duet with Charle Chaplain staring together in the musical version of Mel Brooks's Silent Movie.
Super Talents You Are! Amazing Actually!
100% like him, wow!!!!! Plus what is your camera setup? It looks so good!
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah got a new camera a few months ago, nice isn’t it!
This is great! I got started doing voice acting and impressions watching the same videos! I'm still working on my Morgan Freeman as well! I LOVE this! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
😀
I remember watching your 2012 vid thinking wow
Bravo Charlie👏 Hey I’m new to your channel… love your work! Have you done an episode on the late President Nelson Mandela’s voice? I’d love to hear you do it 👊
I guess Morgan Freeman's voice is a meme now.
@johannschmidt6074
4 жыл бұрын
Roger that
@SilhSe
3 жыл бұрын
Its meme ever since
@Derpysquid1730
3 жыл бұрын
always has been
I’m 16 years old, do you think I can do a good impression if I start to try doing it right now?
Fantastic Morgan Freeman voice!
Hey this reminds me of the Six Nations 2010.
Excellent!
links for the videos referenced at 0:31 ?
5:10 Why does the graph midway through this video resemble the Arby's logo?
I AM HERE BECAUSE OF CONG TV'S VIDEO THAT YOU NARRATED
Amazing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Excellent!!!
Ohh here it is! 😆
a rough point im having is i have a bit of a lisp on "th" or "Sh" i feel is on my front teeth if that makes sense
Unbelievable Charlie
@CharlieHopkinson
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Glen!
I REALLY want him to say I can smell you in his Morgan Freeman accent! It would be just like the meme!!
if morgan has a cold..... well charlie has got this one.
Might adjust this well if done beatboxing since I was a kid it's all control of the tone and experimenting
Brilliant!!!
Grandkids: What did you do with your time during lockdown, Grandad? Me *doing Morgan Freeman voice* Not a day goes by I don't feel regret for not doing anything productive
when i hear your impression i keep feeling im hearing david attenborough