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 - Zábava
instructions unclear, morgan freeman is in my house and won’t go away
What did YOU do. I eant a morgan Freeman in my house
@@greg-definitely-real dear God it's jas- Morgan Freeman
You say it like it's a problem
Lucky
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.
Leo Peake amen to that
+1
we all do
05:29 😆
I read that in Morgan Freeman's voice
Anyone else hear Morgan freeman in his regular voice through out the video
You’re not the first
Chris Jay ye
yes
Yup
I do bro
I would pay cash money to see Morgan and Charlie talk to one another!!!
Conspiracy: This was the real Morgan Freeman all along
I'm doing impersonations of impersonators doing Morgan Freeman.
Would the real Morgan Freeman please stand up and talk British. Lol
Charlie has a deep voice advantage.
For the next impression, Liam Neeson or a short one along with that, being Christopher Walken
Good shout
This is perhaps the single greatest Morgan Freeman impression. You could prank call the man as himself lol.
It’s insane how you can get into the character immediately. The turnover is insanely quick. Very impressive
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
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.
You sound like Morgan freeman normally
😀
@@CharlieHopkinson :)
Yes
No he doesn't
He's great tho
Man this guy cracks me up so much when I'm stoned 😂
Awesome impression! And I am the pharmacist following you for a couple of months
Definitely your best impression.
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.
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.
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
Thanks!
Excellent impression. I've learned a lot. cheers mate.
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...
I read this comment in a Morgan Freeman voice 😂
You are totally amazing!! Spot on Morgan Freeman. The best I have heard!
You are best of the best impression of him on the CZcams!!! wish I could do it someday
You are soo brilliant, the timbre of Morgan is excellent ✌️
Lit🔥🔥🔥♥️ happy new years Charlie 🎊🎉♥️😊
Thank you for your voice narration in Cong tv Vlog .
Were very happy to hear Mr.Freeman's Voice
That's impresive:) You maked big work to achievement this result it's real 100%
Best Morgan Freeman impersonation I have heard.
I feel he did the Morgan expression so much and loved so much that forgot what his real voice sounds like hahaha, love it
Great vid, was entertaining and educational. Thanks for the tips
thanks, very helpful, I'm trying to do one for my next video...
Think I’m going to love this channel 👍🏻 subbed
I CAN SMELL YOU
Sea nanners
Tik
I'm creeping around right now
I seen a meme like that and that’s how I got here
@@hellome5051 Same lol
you're so good at these. wow
Thanks!
Alfie solomon, arthur shelby, morgan freeman, are your most loved impressions.
I am fascinated by your skill!
More of these how to’s to cone
WOW, you are so talented ! Great job
Thanks!
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!!!
I’m meant to be learning a sonnet for my English lesson. But now I’m watching this
That’s a really good impression. I like to do voices as well
But you actually sounds like morgan free man 😑it's hard for us
Amazing as always ☺️👏🏼💜
😀
you are so talented .. God bless you
After watching this I finally get how to do the voice
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.
Thanks, ill add it to the list!
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
That was bloody brilliant!
Thanks!
Brilliant work. Perfect!!!
Lol I was just listening without video and I thought you were referring to his works lol
That was amazing
NAILED IT!
I am practicing this....getting there..ty for the tutorial..
her: can you please start making some noise
me: 1:55
1:57 got me grounded lmfao
Excellent, my friend.
Excellent!
Amazing video! ❤
Absolutely awesome
Love ur videos man❤
I'm here bcoz of Congtv's video "The Daily Vlogger"
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.
I can here a bit of the difference , between southern and Brit in your intonation on the vowels, but it’s eerily good!
Fair
Neil diamond has a lisp but nobody believed it until radio Sheffield read my text 👍
You really impressed me Charlie
4:20 Don't pretend you didn't just sit there repeating 'Andy Dufresne' in a bad Morgan Freeman voice
Blew out me eardrums with that high pitch yell
Great job. Keep it up.
That was GREAT! I'd like to hear you do Sam Elliot...I bet you could nail it!
hey, great job on this one. A Cleveland brown impression would be great
Excellent!
Amazing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
100% like him, wow!!!!! Plus what is your camera setup? It looks so good!
Thanks, yeah got a new camera a few months ago, nice isn’t it!
Excellent!!!
Super Talents You Are! Amazing Actually!
Fantastic Morgan Freeman voice!
Another Tip: The morgan freeman impression works better with background music
Brilliant!!!
Your awesome brother...
if morgan has a cold..... well charlie has got this one.
Excelente video and impesions
Unbelievable Charlie
Cheers Glen!
Marcell Marcou duet with Charle Chaplain staring together in the musical version of Mel Brooks's Silent Movie.
Are you the one who narrated Cong TV "The Daily Vlogger"??
So good
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
I guess Morgan Freeman's voice is a meme now.
Roger that
Its meme ever since
always has been
here after I heard you do a Morgan freeman voiceover narration for one of my favorite CZcamsrs in the Philippines CongTV!
I remember watching your 2012 vid thinking wow
Ohh here it is! 😆
its the best ever charlie....
im old and good
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! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
😀
Hey this reminds me of the Six Nations 2010.
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.
EXCELLENT work!!! I'm REALLY late getting here, hahaa! Do you have a Michael Clarke Duncan impression, by chance?
Who's here after congtv the daily vlogger 🤣❤️❤️
mesmerizing...
Superb 👏👏👏👏
Might adjust this well if done beatboxing since I was a kid it's all control of the tone and experimenting
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!
Nice 👍🏻 job
Great!
If you haven't got a deep voice naturally there's nothing you can do to lower your range permamently. The only thing you can do is to blend in some vocal fry. Regarding to the voice color we are anatomically limited as well. There's a certain range of darkness and brightness we can achieve by lowering or hightening our larynx and some other techniques involving the nasal cavity, but if one has a bright high voice naturally it's certainly impossible to produce booming dark tones like Barry White, no matter if you use fry or not. Find what fits your voice best.
As an impressionist, I would have to rank yours above Craig Ferguson's. The progression was exponentially better with each clip from your growth phases. Having done this for a living, there is precious little succinct direction for specifics, other, (for me) than my sister the Speech pathologiest. So thanks, Charlie for being both professional with your talents. Ed Kelly
Found this guy through ITpro.tv. Pretty amazing impressions.
They can have my Mobile Aluminum Factory when they pry it from my cold, dead hands.
Challenge accepted