I notice a common pattern for voicing characters like Sméagol (Lord of the Rings), Stitch (Lilo & Stitch), Mogwai (Gremlins), and Jar Jar Binks (Star Wars Ep. 1) that involves falsetto and raising the back of the tongue to the roof of the mouth while talking. Is there a common name for that technique?

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[–] 29 points 10 months ago

I don't know what it's called, but it's precious.

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  • [–] 13 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Isn't that a version of fry?

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    I'm not sure -- when I hear "vocal fry" I think of that open-throated low engagement of the vocal cords that makes a deeper sounding rapid popping noise. Were you referring to the same?

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago

    Also Shaggy of It Wasn't Me fame.

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