JOHN DAVIS FRASER
A Steward's Voice for the Story
Listening to John feels like he’s right there with you,
discovering the story as it unfolds.
John has spent most of his life around stories - listening to them, telling them, paying attention to how they’re told.He grew up in Scotland, then came to America after ten years at boarding school. Along the way, he developed an ear for language and sound that never really left him.You can hear it.He’s someone you can trust with a story.
APPROACH TO THE STORY
John approaches each story patiently, allowing each character to develop naturally, and to establish a rhythm for the narrative. The story unfolds as a complete body of work, rather than a series of performances.
STORIES THAT FIND THEIR WAY TO JOHN
John is a lifelong reader with wide interests. Stories seem to find their way to him and, in turn, his affinity for certain characters, settings and narratives reveal themselves as he reads.
Historical and Literary Narratives
Stories shaped by time and place, where the voice helps to place the historical world and the life of the story.
Immigrant and Cultural Journeys
The stories of individuals and families navigating new worlds fascinate him. The emotional movement of the book shapes the narrative. His own family history factors heavily into his interest in this genre.
Generational and Family Stories
Narratives that travel across the ages with relationships and memory shaping the larger arc of the story.
Distinctive Character Roles
John brings to life supporting characters who leave a lasting impression on the listener, with memorable voices that enrich the story.
Character and Sound Performance
Voice that becomes part of the story where character, tone, and a bit of humor come through.
LISTEN
A short narrative sample from John, nothing pushed, just the story. Worth a listen. Then, John demonstrates his uncanny versatility with character voices.
CONTACT
Rick Wimberly
Narration Producer
[email protected]
LOCATION
Based in Franklin, Tennessee (Nashville area)
Available for remote recording and directed sessions.
STUDIO
Professional recording studio with broadcast-quality audio. Directed sessions available via Source-Connect, Zoom, or other remote platforms.