If you've never seen a Mike Tompkins video, you should go ahead and change that right now. The immensely talented vocal artist, who is partnered with Maker Studios, has reached one million subscribers through the covers of pop songs he creates using only his mouth. We asked Mike a few questions about his YouTube success. Tubefilter: How does it feel to surpass one million subscribers? Mike Tompkins: It feels amazing. When I started on YouTube my goal was 50,000. I'm honored that so many people would choose to subscribe to my channel. Tf: How long does to put together each of your a capella videos? Mt: It varies, but usually 4-6 days. Tf: Do you have a favorite video of the ones you've released thus far? Mt: I always say it should be the last video I make, because I feel I should always be having more fun and be...
- 11/7/2013
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Every actor dreams of finding that perfect role. But what if that role involves singing—and the actor doesn't sing? Voice teacher Roger Love has helped prepare Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon for "Walk the Line" and Jeff Bridges and Colin Farrell for "Crazy Heart," among many others. He specializes in finding an actor's voice quickly and blending it with the demands of the character.Built-In Advantage?One would think that actors would have an advantage when it comes to singing, since voice is such an important part of their craft. Love finds this isn't always the case. "You can have an amazing actor who just doesn't think they're a singer and is nervous as heck to get up in front of anyone and sing," he says. So he uses the actor's skill set and previous experience as a starting point. "It's a grab bag, and you get what you...
- 3/25/2010
- backstage.com
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