Lackadaisy: HUGSPERIMENT (Comic-dub)

What more can I say? This was immensely fun to work on.
The moment Tracy posted this on her Patreon ( / posts ) I told myself - "I HAVE to make an audio out of this!" The voices and the songs were already playing in my head like a symphony. I was hooked and inspired, so I dived right into it.
So I called up my VA friends (and a newbie who happens to be the awesome Tyler Carson who voiced as Rocky in some of the older -
yet incredible - Lackadaisy comic dubs found on the net), organised schedules, hooked up for Skype consultations and live-recordings, and eventually compiled everything together in a matter of a week and a bit. I give my applause to the VA cast for their amazing performances - thanks you guys and gals for being awesome.
This was also an excellent exercise for me creatively (it was also a quick break from doing some of the Edenspell stuff!) - what's really cool about this comic is that it hosted a whole bunch of scenarios where I get to practice and hone in my music/score association skills with the scene of a story. Picking and choosing the right track was all part of the fun. I think they all sound great and fitting to the rather entertaining comic that Tracy made (thanks Garrett for the suggestion too!).
One last thing to make mention - I want to thank my friend Josh Lambright (VA and motion comics producer) for introducing me to SONY VEGAS - omg, it's like the BEST THING EVER!! XD).
Anyways hope you'll enjoy it! Now what's next in terms of audio projects.... Hmm... Tamberlane....
[Extra notes/translations]
VIKTOR:
(No touchy!)
Miobichev
MRS BAPKA:
(Who are you...?)
Kto si ty?
(You have such a warm and lovely smile)
Máte taký krásny a teplý úsmev
(You a good boy. You a very good boy!)
Si dobrý chlapec. Si velmi dobry chlapec!
AUNT NINA:
(All Help Comes From God)
O Dia Gach Aon Cabhair
NICO:
(Don't worry, it's not gonna hurt)
Ne t'inquiète pas, ça ne fera pas mal
(Knockout!)
Assommer!
(Down for the count!)
Vers le bas pour le compte!
(It's not gonna hurt)
Ça ne fera pas mal

[@theflamre3447]

I think people have a bad habit of forgetting Calvin was raised in a Irish household

[@Thunderfox32]

Conclusion: The most huggable character in Lackadaisy is...Rocky! Why: He's willing to give anyone in the comic a big ol' hug! Even Viktor and Mordecai!

[@Witchy_Alien]

Not the bagpipes in the background for Freckle 💀

[@koridoko]

oh my god 💀

[@peanutbutterspoon9300]

Zib is my spirit animal.

[@crispycornflakes7850]

"one more step, that white cote goes red"

[@Arrakeen77]

Rocky is such a loveable idiot. ^^

[@CrazeeFaux]

lol hugging the cactus went from interesting to wtf in 2.3 seconds lol

[@qualityfandubs]

Oh dear... XXD

[@CrazeeFaux]

I loved it!!!! ^___^ I really enjoy lackadaisy.

[@qualityfandubs]

I'm glad you found the funny side to it. :D Also delighted to know that you enjoy the series as much as I do! ;)

[@daniutanga1753]

That went from 0 to 100 real quick

[@aino-kaisav5504]

I would make the guess that if you manage to approach him without getting strangled, I think Viktor's hugs would be best of all our wonderfully cat cast. He's such a fuzzy-looking guy.

[@ZeldaSam1]

Keep dreamin'.

[@noat8306]

i think itd be like getting hugged by a weighted blanket. ie itd be amazing

[@jordanhicks5131]

If you've ever thought you were squeezed so hard your head was gonna pop off from the blood pressure increase, that's a Viktor hug

[@Youknowit45210]

You can get one it’s just the price after words that makes it not that worth it

[@couragew6260]

Sometimes I forget that Calvin is Irish and has an accent

[@Nugcon]

Wish it was more noticeable in their official voice

[@benscat]

​@@Nugconholy crap nugcon jumpscare

[@kingjulien2961]

rocky owes someone $1,430 in todays money

[@Spikero2]

Freckle - 8/10 Ivy - 9/10 (with interest) Mordecai - 🗡️/10 Mitzi - 7/10 (9/10 after 🍷) Mrs. Bapka 10/10 (6/10 due to 🐟) Viktor - 0/10 Wick - 5/10 Zib - 6/10 Nina - 7:7/10 Cactus - WTF/10 Nico - 8/10 (He's a hugger) Serafine - ☠️/10

[@jordanhicks5131]

Mrs Bapka seems like the best, even with the questionable sandwiches she provides 10/10 would have as a neighbor

[@kathleenlajeunesse1694]

Mrs. Bapka is even more perfect as I could have ever possibly imagined. THANK YOU.

[@qualityfandubs]

Thank you Kathleen! :) I've been told I have a good ear for character voices in stories and picking Pheonix Emrys just came naturally - she's talented and she has delivered. ;)

[@ChesireWaltz]

I still think everyone sounds perfect. I also really enjoy the little adlibs and extra little bits of dialogue to make the character interactions more lively. Everything was very in character but it added to the scenes instead of sounding like chattering to fill space and made it sound more natural since this is an audio project instead of just a silent written comic.

[@qualityfandubs]

Many thanks Cheshire! Glad your enjoyed it! :D

[@memejiwoo5756]

The voices were great, but I think Serafine and Nico should've had thicker accents. Serafine sounds more French than Cajun, and Nick doesn't really sound Cajun at all.

[@Arkylie]

"One more step, that white coat goes red" is an *excellent* line. Kudos.

[@idigamstudios7463]

Based on the comic Nico and Serafine would end me but damned if I wouldn't die happy

[@robox5567]

3:00 is the best hug and the cutest

[@lukwoj7954]

:3

[@jackiecronefield8831]

I know this is two years late, but this....this is beautiful

[@Elcocoro123.7]

Imagínate, 4 yeards tarde

[@MANGLORIOUS]

I just started getting into lackadaisy (I’m very late, I know) and it’s fun looking back at all the old comic dubs :))

[@blued3vi161]

To be honest I’m the late one here 😅

[@brandonknight7773]

Serafine Savoy scares me a little bit

[@treymorgan8797]

Doesn't she scare everyone?

[@brandonknight7773]

@@treymorgan8797 good point

[@Rutherford_Sam]

8:59 Woow, Rouis from Beastars play Freckle.

[@childofGod1999]

I know! They should have casted him for Freckle in the Lackadaisy pilot.

[@jderingtail2822]

I rarely make comments on KZbin, but I have to say, amazing job here! The VAs did an awesome job!

[@qualityfandubs]

Thanks JD! Your feedback is much appreciated! ;)

[@daniutanga1753]

3:02 - 3:23 dis is so cute, tiny granny is so cute.

[@RacerExperiencer2502]

Nico is a bear hug and a cool fighter. 👍🏼👌🏻🌟✨🤩

[@qualityfandubs]

He sure is! :D

[@numbuh1507]

I don't think Nina will have to worry to commiting martyrdom on Rocky anymore.

[@ankebank6251]

the voice of mitzy is so good omllllllll

[@Bliffenstimmers]

I love everything about this so much. Amazing work, absolutely hilarious, I love the voices, the sound effects, everything.

[@qualityfandubs]

Oh wow, thank you kindly for your feedback Bliffenstimmers! Glad you enjoyed it! ^^

[@kon2175]

I’m brand new to this series, and I just love the way you guys captured the characters so perfectly, even the little nuances that probably aren’t even in the original comic, but are added by improv from you. Incredible dub, sorry for being late, but I’m glad to have had the honor to have witnessed it!

[@SarcasticPossum]

The voices match very well.

[@EternalTerraria]

Both Mordecai and Viktor are like me, grumpy and not putting up with nonsense, lol.

[@ChesireWaltz]

Ahh everyone was spot on! I loved this!

[@qualityfandubs]

Why thank you! It was a real pleasure finding the talent to portray the voices I've envisioned from this series and to get this kind of feedback, as director, it really hits the spot. ;)

[@jamesbolton8299]

I like to see the cucumber 🥒 experiment how everycats react to it. Lol

[@qualityfandubs]

:D :D :D

[@jamesbolton8299]

@@qualityfandubs this is anwer i got from tracy Most of their societal structure is designed around avoiding and thwarting the dire cucumber...except for the brave few who garnish their gin and tonics with them.

[@qualityfandubs]

@@jamesbolton8299 Thanks for confirming the context behind that from Tracy herself!X )

[@camilogarciaylasaari1857]

Nicely done! I love the extra lines! They make the comic feel more lively. (Does that sound weird?)

[@qualityfandubs]

Doesn't sound weird at all - thanks for enjoying it! :)

[@sachinraghavan4556]

This was really cute. Shame though, I wish I could hug Mordecai.

[@BlakeTheGamblingHero]

and this is why Mordecai is the best character. he dont give any crap what your trying to do.

[@umbrellaking6810]

That voice fits Serafine purr-fectly!

[@doctor_whoey3857]

2:33 xD i burst into laughter xD What the heck is that npise he's making? X3 *UhHGaRhaghahAhAh*

[@candicenutzfit-inurmouth142]

I think he crying-

[@eva-naiyatorian8573]

3:20 Best thing I’ve seen all day

[@qualityfandubs]

😊❤️

[@ZeldaSam1]

0:29 Looks like he's cosplaying as Yi Suchong. 2:21 "Would You Kindly take a hint." 3:32 You'd be lucky just ta get a HANDSHAKE outta this guy!!!

[@hugogarcia3549]

This is my first time watching this and....I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!

[@qualityfandubs]

Thank you Hugo! Glad you enjoy it so much!

[@SophLoaf245]

Oh my goodness! This was so funny! I love it! Everyone did a great job, your voices are AWESOME!!! Can't wait for more! and hope one day I can join the fun!

[@qualityfandubs]

Can't wait to do a "The Movie" version one day! :D

[@aarond2807]

Elson, Rory, Triegh, Miffix, Ornela, Tyler, and others, I wanted to express how happy I am to talk to you. I love watching your live-streams and other voice dub projects such as BTWD, nordguard, or others. They bring good joy and fun every time I watch them, it really helps me to get through with everything going on. There’s more I wanted to say but it would be too long so have a blessed day my friends. 😃🦌🐺🐆🐓🐑🐅

[@jeremynicoletti9060]

Smash up job on the voice-acting

[@qualityfandubs]

Thank you!

[@septi_thecomrade]

Oml I love this comic!!! I really love how you all did a voice dub!!! Love it

[@HypeVoiceActing]

Just rewatching this vid. Good job to everyone. And I love the mixing in this. I wish my mixing was this good =w=

[@hornetsprite2403]

I love Lackadaisy and I'm so glad it's know.

[@bigpauly2703]

the more i see of it the more impressed i am with the fact zib has the ability to play an instrument

[@therebellion96]

That was very...interesting. I really like what you guys did with this! ; )

[@qualityfandubs]

Glad you dig TR96!

[@Wally_darling-thewriter]

3:13 i love this old women shes so freaking cute that im going to die qmq

[@bigpauly2703]

yeah mordecai and viktor dont seem like the hug guys

[@theScugyFriendy]

Why I can't stop smiling!

[@chrismusix5669]

So fun and well done!

[@qualityfandubs]

Why thank you! ^^

[@ottagol1985]

Hilarious work, DarkSpeeds! Here's hoping I'll be in another project with you soon!

[@qualityfandubs]

Thanks Anthony! You'll never know! = )

[@avosmash2121]

These voices are SPOT ON.

[@Hollow_moon706]

I thought I was losing my mind for a second when he hugged the cactus and it went crazy

[@JasonMaddox]

Well done! Casting was great! Wish I could have been a part of it.

[@qualityfandubs]

Perhaps one day! You'll never know! :)

[@garrett22621]

Awesome work as always!

[@qualityfandubs]

Good to know Garrett!

[@garrett22621]

Elson Wong Do keep it up! It's nice seeing you and your friends having so much fun on these!

[@CedarpawAnimations]

I would KILL for a Nico hug....

[@TazHall]

Perfection

[@qualityfandubs]

Cheers! 8-)

[@Pinkkittie5006]

Purrfection

[@geneseizeseize8623]

Wow I loved all the voices, Question when will the dreamkeepers movie release?

[@qualityfandubs]

Ezra Ventura Thanks Erna! Hopefully before October thus year! ;)

[@cheesepuffs3932]

I sometimes forget mordecais my Screensaver

[@B0o0o0o0o0o]

Someone get on the ropes of hugsperiment My Hero Academia students, I want to see results!

[@chrisf.b.1056]

Depressive aggressive is my fav the folie is second

[@noat8306]

this might just be because I grew up with two brothers but I feel like Nico gives good hugs if you can avoid the wrestling move break-all-your-face-bones part

[@zyfkielthorns9569]

Rocky kinda sounds like deadpool

[@Thewhitewarrior]

I didn’t know Griffin Puatu from my favorite anime beastars voiced freckles here 1:07 8:57

[@qualityfandubs]

He was lovely to work with and is a fantastic talent. And he still is to this day! ^^

[@myoung352]

Say now, what about me (hugs them all), aaw, right

[@mordecaiheller3582]

Oh, Rocky is at it again... Damn rodent

[@andrearat7063]

Freckles❤

[@doctor_whoey3857]

I always imagined rocky to sound like mike wazowski

[@llrizzll5493]

Doctor_Whoey same!

[@samuelwalton9275]

CACTUS FRIEND

[@aarond2807]

P.S. hey Elson sorry, is it okay for you to do a favor, in your next livestream #22, to tell your friends of the message I sent you and to show their reactions, and to also used your respected character voices to give a shout-out of me, it would really be appreciated (I can’t do live chat because my account is acting strangely lately). Thank You Elson for your works and for your voices, keep it up and I hope that you’ll become big in the future - from one of your biggest fans, Aaron D. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@qualityfandubs]

I shall do my best! 8-) Many thanks once again and if not live - I will pass it on to them personally!

[@mordecai4381]

Tbh I always though Rocky would have a voice like Junkrat's with a bit more insane

[@blinddoglures]

is this from the web comic i don't remember seeing this in it

[@aarond2807]

Hi Elson, it’s Aaron D again, don’t get mad if I’m sending you too much comments. Right now I just wanted to send you this heartfelt message.

[@jacobjohnsontvtokyoveggiet4057]

CAPTIONS CC ENGLISH 1

[@foldedchip7551]

The desc says that Tyler Carson played Rocky in some earlier dubs, does anyone know which ones?

[@MzReno2012]

dat nico tho ;3

[@misty3502]

Who doesn't love morde (Mordecai

[@candicenutzfit-inurmouth142]

I.. uh.. I do! (I swear)

[@chrisossu2070]

For some reason I keep forgetting many of the characters are Southerners.

[@angelshark64]

Hey, nice video but, when's Dreamkeepers the Movie?

[@qualityfandubs]

Definitely before the end of this year. ;) Aiming for before I head off to the United States for a vacation in October!

[@angelshark64]

Thanks.

[@lukwoj7954]

:3

[@solomonthekaijudemon344]

Can someone explain the cactus to me... i don't get it. I mean, Rocky tried giving it to Mitzy as a gift... that she naturally refused and now Rocky can't sleep or let go of the cactus...

[@asiunderstandit5717]

Solomon the kaiju demon I'm pretty sure it just operates on Rule of Funny? The or the cactus is the True Villain...

[@abcxyz-bq2cc]

Ktosi ty ?

[@abcxyz-bq2cc]

polish ? Czech? or Slovak?

[@WillowChannel205]

Actually I feel like this is more fitting But with Mitzi and Sable is Abit not fit But nice try!

[@Luna-vq3sk]

Prease don't get me wrong the whole think us very lovely and I love Lackadaisy but Slovak in this is pronounced very badly ...please get someone who actually speaks the language as an advisor ( I'm Slovak native speaker )

[@sharonvasquez9227]

Is it rated PG 13 ?

[@nullior]

NC-21😘

[@doonkeythegreatsullivan9459]

3:22 is that his grandma I haven’t seen her before

[@Cal_The_Stainless]

She lives in Viktor's apartment, I'm not sure if she's related to anyone though

[@caleyyouhavtyuiopiy]

gggghhhhh