Ghost Song | Saymund, Hector, The Outlier, Bill, Xorogon (Ryan Cooper Voice Acting Demo)

Expanded performances for each character can be found here:
• Ghost Song
“The performances of the voice cast deliver authentic and raw emotion that serves as pillars upholding the weight of the story. Su Ling Chan gives a phenomenal performance as Deadsuit, particularly with her use of pause and hesitation as she delivers lines dealing with regret and loss. Other standouts include Glen Cooper as Roper, Madeline Dorrah as Pasha, and Ryan Cooper as Saymund." - Boss Rush.
"On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this world’s long-buried secrets."
Nearly a decade in the making, Ghost Song developed by Old Moon Games and published by Humble, has released to widespread acclaim among fans and critics. Solo developer Matt White first cast me way back in 2013 after a successful Kickstarter campaign. I play no less than seven distinct supporting roles - a tremendous challenge that taught me a lot about the creative process of developing character voices.
Saymund: an enigmatic wanderer who is inextricably tied to the events of the desolate moon Lorian V. He speaks offhandedly about incredible triumphs and horrors, and has a strong nostalgic streak. I played him like an Oxbridge old boy looking back at those halcyon days, when he felt invincible and unlimited. He has become nonplussed by this destructive and decidedly less hopeful future. However, "Little Blue" offers him slight curiousity, and grounds for optimism. Just slight.
Hector: a grizzled bounty hunter who is tracking a runaway robot girl. His exoskeleton protects and sustains the life of the ancient, vulnerable man within. His voice similarly is eroded by age and excess; Nick Nolte was a big inspiration.
The Outlier: Hector's crashed spaceship, that just so happens to be sentient and mistakes the Deadsuit for an enemy drone ship. My inspiration came from the joke of Sat Navs with peculiar celebrity voices (Gilbert Gottfried, Frank Oz etc). I settled on the dulcet tones of Mancunian "punk poet" Dr. John Cooper Clarke. Not sure why exactly; the script somehow reminded me of his dour but lyrical voice. Maybe because Hector might find such a voice grating - or perhaps refreshingly dour. It creates a subtle sense of backstory.
Bill: a trader whom I played as a "no fuss, no muss" Southerner, with the hidden heart of a poet.
In September 2023, Old Moon released an update to Ghost Song with new NPCs. I played Xorogon the Undefeated, a hulking raging brute.
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