The document describes Gene Allen's career as a voiceover production artist. It details how he developed his vocal and music production skills from an early age singing in church and DJing parties. Through combining these talents, he has created a successful profession as a voiceover artist and mobile audio engineer, mixing, mastering and providing full production services. While the work can be solitary at times, Gene Allen takes comfort in his anonymity and focus on his craft.

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Growing up singing in my Granddad's church choir

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And as I got older, DJ’ing parties…

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I used old turntables and tape decks…

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To make and sell various Mix tapes

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My ears and voice were developed early

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My name is Gene Allen and I am…

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People say I sound bigger than I am

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Friends jokingly say that I swallowed an amplifier

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Others ask which radio station I work for

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I describe my myself as a Voiceover Production Artist

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Unlike most aspiring artists today, I prefer anonymity

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Though Voiceover Production can be lonely sometimes…

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I’m completely comfortable with it

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Combining my vocal talent…

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With my music production skills…

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Has created a profession I wear like a necklace

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Consider me a one-stop production shop

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No matter what, I’ll never drop the mic

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It remains focused in my line of sight

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I am a mobile artist as well

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Engineering, Mixing, Mastering; I’ve got you covered

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The great philosopher Plato also knew music’s power

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If you’ll listen, you’ll find music everywhere

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Music can make you soar

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And most importantly music is a universal gift!