It's Scientifically Proven ~ Alan Rickman has a "Perfect Voice"
Thanks to stn5 for the link via Yahoo Blogs
Yes, Alan Rickman really is the voice of God, and Muggles think his voice is pretty amazing also. Next they should measure Omar Sharif, Gregory Peck, and Sidney Poitier. :)
From the BBC:
Researchers say they have worked out a mathematical formula to find the perfect human voice.
The study, commissioned by Post Office Telecoms, asked people to rate 50 voices then analysed the results.
It found the best female voice to be a mixture of Mariella Frostrup, Dame Judi Dench and Honor Blackman. Alan Rickman and Jeremy Irons did best for the men.
*snip*
Professor Linn said: "As humans we instinctively know which voices send shivers down our spine and which make us shudder with disgust.
"The emotional responses panellists had to the voices were surprising and go some way to explaining how voiceover artists or radio DJs are selected, or why particular celebrity voices appeal."
The Voice of God
Yes, Alan Rickman really is the voice of God, and Muggles think his voice is pretty amazing also. Next they should measure Omar Sharif, Gregory Peck, and Sidney Poitier. :)
From the BBC:
Researchers say they have worked out a mathematical formula to find the perfect human voice.
The study, commissioned by Post Office Telecoms, asked people to rate 50 voices then analysed the results.
It found the best female voice to be a mixture of Mariella Frostrup, Dame Judi Dench and Honor Blackman. Alan Rickman and Jeremy Irons did best for the men.
*snip*
Professor Linn said: "As humans we instinctively know which voices send shivers down our spine and which make us shudder with disgust.
"The emotional responses panellists had to the voices were surprising and go some way to explaining how voiceover artists or radio DJs are selected, or why particular celebrity voices appeal."
The Voice of God
