TheSubwayStation Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share #26 Posted August 1, 2012 who care Dianne Thompson the Train Voice? We're just having a discussion about it, even though it's not the most important thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r40s 4501 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #27 Posted August 1, 2012 it just a voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #28 Posted August 1, 2012 We're just having a discussion about it, even though it's not the most important thing... You dont want to argue/waste your time with him, trust me... Already know how this will go, like a few other buffs know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted August 1, 2012 Share #29 Posted August 1, 2012 who care Dianne Thompson the Train Voice? it just a voice RE:| idk ok --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted August 1, 2012 Share #30 Posted August 1, 2012 it just a voice Shut up and use proper grammar. If you don't like this thread... get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookiePhenom Posted August 1, 2012 Share #31 Posted August 1, 2012 who care Dianne Thompson the Train Voice? Same reason why people foam over via in the Bronx to Avenue X . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted August 1, 2012 Share #32 Posted August 1, 2012 who care Dianne Thompson the Train Voice? it just a voice This topic was created for the same reason many other threads on minor topics were. While you may find it unimportant, others might feel it warrants a discussion. You know, you could just ignore the thread if it doesn't interest you. Shut up and use proper grammar. If you don't like this thread... get out. No need to be rude. Regarding the actual topic of this thread, as it turns out, Dianne didn't record the announcements on the F-line. Or the A, C or any other B-Division line. In regards to the video Mr Railfan posted here (and on SubChat), someone closely involved with the recording of the automated announcements has confirmed that most, if not all of the A,C,F and shuttle announcements were recorded by Campion and not Thompson. Dianne's voice can only be heard on the 7th Avenue line. http://www.subchat.c....asp?Id=1169701 http://www.subchat.c....asp?Id=1169857 Hope that clears up everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share #33 Posted August 1, 2012 who care Dianne Thompson the Train Voice? it just a voice Same reason why people foam over via in the Bronx to Avenue X . You know, guys, this is NYC Transit Forums, and when new information is discovered about transit, we talk about it. Nobody so far has foamed over this; we're just having an intelligent discussion about it. Now I'm curious about who did the announcements...It really sounds like the R110A voice (whoever that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #34 Posted August 1, 2012 I actually have a question... How do folks know about who the actual voices are in the first place? I always found the announcements humorous and thought machines were doing them just because of the way they pronounce some of the street names and words. My all time favorite is "The next stop is... WALL ST!" Whoever says that it just sounds so weird and funny... I chuckle to myself every time I hear it. It sounds like the chick has a slight attitude when she says Wall St, which such a fierce voice. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubaionBx12+SBS Posted August 1, 2012 Share #35 Posted August 1, 2012 I actually have a question... How do folks know about who the actual voices are in the first place? I always found the announcements humorous and thought machines were doing them just because of the way they pronounce some of the street names and words. My all time favorite is "The next stop is... WALL ST!" Whoever says that it just sounds so weird and funny... I chuckle to myself every time I hear it. It sounds like the chick has a slight attitude when she says Wall St, which such a fierce voice. lol Jessica sounds like that with most of her announcements. She does the and announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #36 Posted August 1, 2012 Jessica sounds like that with most of her announcements. She does the and announcements. LOL... Jessica who?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #37 Posted August 1, 2012 Is there any article that says how long it took them to record the announcements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubaionBx12+SBS Posted August 1, 2012 Share #38 Posted August 1, 2012 LOL... Jessica who?? Jessica Ettinger-Gottesman. I'll find a YT video of her if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #39 Posted August 1, 2012 Jessica Ettinger-Gottesman. I'll find a YT video of her if you'd like. Please do because I've never heard of any of these folks. Are they actors, voice talents or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted August 1, 2012 Share #40 Posted August 1, 2012 All of the announcers either are, or at one point were, newsreaders at Bloomberg Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubaionBx12+SBS Posted August 1, 2012 Share #41 Posted August 1, 2012 Please do because I've never heard of any of these folks. Are they actors, voice talents or what? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmHSd7nYPSc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share #42 Posted August 1, 2012 Please do because I've never heard of any of these folks. Are they actors, voice talents or what? As Lance said, they all work or used to work for Bloomberg News. Interestingly, the first announcements were recorded before Bloomberg was elected mayor... In any case, here's a video of Jessica Ettinger-Gottesman, the female voice on the , , and lines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmHSd7nYPSc Dianne Thompson does the , , and lines...I can't find a recording of her voice outside of the subway announcements, but here's a pretty good recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoeckHI8nBw Catherine Cowdery does the , , , , , , , , , , and lines: http://media.bloomberg.com/bb/avfile/Markets/Analyst_Calls/vF_MDevZzK4c.mp3 And Kathleen Campion has now been confirmed to be the announcer on the , , and lines: http://www.patriceregnier.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/bloombergpart2.mp3 Finally, there's Charlie Pellet, the "Stand clear of the closing doors, please" guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_wAVxKO1o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #43 Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks... What I don't get is why do the voices sound so robotic if you will?? It's still hard to believe that these are actual humans talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #44 Posted August 1, 2012 Jessica sounds like that with most of her announcements. She does the and announcements. Sometimes I wish Jessica would do the whole system announcement, she sounds better and tough . Just like Westchester's Bee-Line Bus announcements done by a man, so much better then that computerized lady, they had on the M16/M34&A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted August 1, 2012 Share #45 Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks... What I don't get is why do the voices sound so robotic if you will?? It's still hard to believe that these are actual humans talking. It's because it's multiple recordings put together. For instance, "This is a Bronx-bound express train. The next stop is Wall St" Is made up of This is a Bronx-bound express train The next stop is Wall St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #46 Posted August 1, 2012 It's because it's multiple recordings put together. For instance, "This is a Bronx-bound express train. The next stop is Wall St" Is made up of This is a Bronx-bound express train The next stop is Wall St. lol... So then what is the point of having human voices recorded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted August 1, 2012 Share #47 Posted August 1, 2012 lol... So then what is the point of having human voices recorded? So it sounds somewhat remotely human, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 1, 2012 Share #48 Posted August 1, 2012 So it sounds somewhat remotely human, I guess. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share #49 Posted August 1, 2012 I'm pretty sure that "This is a Bronx bound express train" is one recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted August 1, 2012 Share #50 Posted August 1, 2012 Charlie's recordings are often splice and dice for transfers, for example, on the at 42nd: "Transfer is available to the | | | | | | | | and | | trains. | Transfer is available to the | Shuttle to Grand Central. | Connection is available to the | Port Authority Bus Terminal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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