Kristin and I have been plotting to co-coordinate Pirates of Penzance. Doing musicals appears to be unprecedented, but if we can find anybodyup for singing, we'll have a lot of fun. Otherwise, we can just sort of recite the lyrics rhythmically and try to pass them off as music. I'm putting it to a vote -- If you are interested in a part please reply and say which part interests you and whether you are interested : a.) Only if there is singing b.) Only if there is no singing or c.) Either Way
Is there a deadline?
We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim (or by the target completion date, whatever is sooner). Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it’ll go back to the pool. There’s no shame in this; we’re all volunteers and things happen. The target completion date for this project is New target date: December 2011
Gypsygirl has very kindly scanned all the sheet music for us. It can be found here: http://librivox.karenrsavage.com/pirates/
Pirates of Penzance Synopsis: http://math.boisestate.edu/gas//books/lytton_secrets/stories.html#pirates
The play is available at : http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/808
---------- Kristin's Section - Notes on how we are doing this, techical issues, and calling cast
I will, am, have been dividing the acts into scenes which I will post one at a time as I am ready to deal with them. This will include a list of the cast involved in said scene for your reference.
Technical-
All files should be submitted as MP3 and should contain a single vocal track.
Please do not use any effects on your files. Just send them as is.
I would appreciate it if dialogue and song files could be submitted separately for each scene/song. The format for labeling dialogue files will be as follows- pop_a[#of act]s[#of scene]_[name of character]_[your initials] So act1 scene1, ruth's dialogue(if read by me) would look like this- pop_a1s1_ruth_kh.mp3
I'll post specific song labels as needed.
Music-
This site has midi files of the entire show which can be used as reference or to sing along with so we can get everyone as together as possible http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/pirates/web_op/operhome.html
Please if you are singing along keep the volume low enough that it is not picked up on your recording.
Also please be aware of your singing volume and relationship to the microphone as, if you have a big voice, it is very easy when singing to end up with distortion.
One more thing, we *must* use the lyrics in the PG text. Be aware when you are recording some of the lyrics on the site with the midi files are different.
So here it is, the moment we've all been waiting for.
Act I Scene 1
Samuel, Pirate King, Frederick, Ruth and Pirate Chorus
Act I Scene1
Beginning through Pirate King song
Including Songs-
Pour, O pour the pirate sherry- pop_sherry_[character name]_[your initials].mp3
When Frederick was a little lad- pop_littlelad_[character name].mp3
I am a Pirate King(Oh, better far to live and die)- pop_king_[character name]_[your initials].mp3
Chorus note- Please sing lyrics as THE Pirate King, as per PG text.
Amplified part MP3s: Act I Scene 2
Ruth, Frederick, Mabel, Edith, Kate, Isabel and Daughter Chorus
Scene 2
Ruth: Oh, take me with you (After Pirate King song) through end of song- How beautifully blue the sky
Including Songs-
Oh, false one you have deceived me- pop_falseone_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Climbing over rocky mountains- pop_climbing_[character]_[your initials].mp3
These files have been modified for pitch and tempo, Please use these as your guide.
Soprano/melody/Edith
http://www.mediafire.com/?d2nczdemz1t
Alto/Kate
http://www.mediafire.com/?fzsfx03ycdz
MP3, not amp'd for either part
Stop Ladies Pray & Oh, is there not one maiden breast- pop_stopladies_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of midi
In the verse with “homely face and bad complexion” SOUND CRANKY. Don’t worry too much about the rhythms here. It should sound a bit wonky. Whatever words irritate you the most should be stressed.
Poor wandering one- pop_wandering_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Pitch has been changed down one full step. MIDI is here (warning, not karaoke!):
http://www.stanford.edu/~ceastman/WandringOne-2.mid
MP3 of MIDI
What ought we to do & How beautifully blue the sky- pop_whatought_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Daughter chorus- this is another fast one and leaves no space for breath. I recommend you record it one sentence at a time to keep the rhythms correct. Just leave the gap between them , I’ll remove any gaps when I edit. And now that I've seen the music I see the chatter is not the full verse I previously thought it was. I will try to make a recording so you can hear how it will go.
MP3 of MIDI, unamplified for either part (amplified parts will be posted later)
Act I Scene 3
Frederic, Mabel, Samuel, Major-General, Edith, Kate, Isabel, Pirate King, Ruth, Daughter Chorus, Pirate Chorus (pretty much everyone except police)
Scene 3
Stay We Must Not Lose Our Senses through end of Act I
Including Songs-
Stay we must not lose our senses- pop_senses_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of MIDI file
Hold, Monsters- pop_monsters_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of MIDI file
I am the very model of a modern Major-General- pop_general_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of MIDI file
Part-amplified MP3s: Oh, men of dark and dismal fate- pop_fate_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of MIDI file - no parts amplified
MP3 of MIDI file - no parts amplified
Some of you will be doubling parts for this song. Please send each part as a separate file.
Finale Act 1 amplified-part MP3s:
Named parts: Chorus parts:
Act II
Act II will be split into two scenes. The file format for dialogue will be the same as Act I – pop_a2s1_[character]_[your initials].mp3 OR pop_a2s2_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Act II Scene 1
Major-General, Mabel, Edith, Kate, Isabel, Frederick, Sergeant, Pirate King, Ruth, Daughter Chorus, Police Chorus
Scene 1
Beginning of Act II through Away, away my hearts on fire
Including Songs-
Oh, dry the glist’ning tear – Daughter Chorus & Mabel – pop_glistning_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Part-amplified MP3s of MIDI files:
Alto
Soprano
Mabel
Then, Frederic, let your escort lion-hearted & When the foeman bears his steel – General, Sergeant, Police, Mabel, Daughters, Edith – pop_foeman_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Some of you will be doubling parts for this song. Please send each part as a separate file.
When the Foeman Bares His Steel: Now for the pirates lair! & When you had left our pirate fold – Fred, Pirate King, Ruth – pop_lair_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Away, away my hearts on fire – Fred, Pirate King, Ruth – pop_away_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of Midi - no parts amplified
Act II Scene 2
Everyone
Scene 2
All is prepared through end of Act
All is prepared, Stay, Frederic stay!, Ah, leave me not to pine alone & Oh, here is love and here is truth - Frederic & Mabel - pop_hereislove_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of gypsygirl's modified MIDI file
No, I'll be brave - Mabel, Sergeant & Police chorus - pop_tarantara_[character]_[your initials].mp3
When a felon's not engaged - Sergeant & Police - pop_felon_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of Midi - no parts amplified
A rollicking band of pirates we & With cat-like tread - Sergeant, Samuel, Pirates, Police - pop_rollicking_[character]_[your initials].mp3
MP3 of Midi - no parts amplified
Hush! Hush! Not a word, Sighing softly to the river & Finale (Now what is this, and what is that, We triumph now, Away with them & Poor wand'ring ones) - pop_finaleactii_[character]_[your initials].mp3
Edith
Soprano
MP3 of Midi - no parts amplified
Pirate Chorus should use pirate as character name, daughters- daughter, police- police
The music is getting more complicated as the show progresses. If anyone has any questions concerning notes, where lyrics fit in the music, or anything else music related PLEASE ask me. Post your question here, PM me or email me. If you feel something is too high/too fast or would like a melody or harmony boosted in volume or changed to a different sound just ask. I'll do my best to accommodate these requests provided they don't adversely effect other singers.
Helpful Links:
Anvil studio is available as freeware and will play midi and karaoke files, the latter should have lyrics available that you will be able to follow along with. Alas, it is only for windows. http://www.anvilstudio.com/
This one is for mac but I don't have specifics on it. http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/7903
Magic Window:
BC Admin
Completion dates will be:
Act I - May 31th, 2008
Act II - October 31st, 2008
Please have your recordings to me by these dates. If you cannot meet one of the deadlines PM me and let me know. We'll work something out.
Transfer of files (completed recordings)
Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file.
Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
- Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader (when your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread):
http://upload.librivox.org
(If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: ce - ceastman - If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.
File Name Format
pop_a[#of act]s[#of scene]_[name of character]_[your initials].mp3
for songs, see above
ID3 Tag Formats:
Unnecessary, everything will be re-compiled and edited and tagged after editing.
File Format:
128kpbs, 44,100Hz, MP3
List of Songs w/ respective filenames and characters
Act I
Pour, O pour the pirate sherry - pop_sherry_[character name]_[your initials].mp3 - Samuel, Pirates
When Frederick was a little lad - pop_littlelad_[character name].mp3 - Ruth
I am a Pirate King(Oh, better far to live and die) - pop_king_[character name]_[your initials].mp3 - Pirate King, Pirates
Oh, false one you have deceived me - pop_falseone_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Frederic, Ruth
Climbing over rocky mountains - pop_climbing_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Kate, Edith, Daughters
Stop Ladies Pray & Oh, is there not one maiden breast - pop_stopladies_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Edith, Kate, Frederic, Mabel, Daughters
Poor wandering one - pop_wandering_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Mabel, Daughters
What ought we to do & How beautifully blue the sky - pop_whatought_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Edith, Kate, Mabel, Frederic, Daughters
Stay we must not lose our senses - pop_senses_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Frederic, Daughters, Pirates
Hold, Monsters - pop_monsters_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Mabel, Major-General, Samuel, Daughters, Pirates
I am the very model of a modern Major-General - pop_general_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Major-General, Daughters, Pirates
Oh, men of dark and dismal fate - pop_fate_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Mabel, Kate, Edith, Frederic, Samuel, Pirate King, Ruth, Major-General, Daughters, Pirates
Act II
Oh, dry the glist’ning tear - pop_glistning_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Mabel, Daughters
Then, Frederic, let your escort lion-hearted & When the foeman bears his steel - pop_foeman_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Major-General, Frederic, Sergeant, Mabel, Edith, Daughters, Police
Now for the pirates lair! & When you had left our pirate fold - pop_lair_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Frederic, Pirate King, Ruth
Away, away my hearts on fire - pop_away_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Frederic, Pirate King, Ruth
All is prepared, Stay, Frederic stay!, Ah, leave me not to pine alone & Oh, here is love and here is truth - pop_hereislove_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Frederic, Mabel
No, I'll be brave - pop_tarantara_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Mabel, Sergeant, Police
When a felon's not engaged - pop_felon_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Sergeant, Police
A rollicking band of pirates we & With cat-like tread - pop_rollicking_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - Sergeant, Samuel, Pirates, Police
Hush! Hush! Not a word, Sighing softly to the river & Finale (Now what is this, and what is that, We triumph now, Away with them & Poor wand'ring ones) - pop_finaleactii_[character]_[your initials].mp3 - All
Spoken Chorus Lines (all in Act I)
PIRATES: Hurrah!
PIRATES: Poor lad - poor lad!
PIRATES: Hear, hear!
PIRATES: (loudly) Not one!
PIRATES: (disgusted) Oh, dash it all!
PIRATES: (disgusted) Often, often, often.
DAUGHTERS: Yes, yes! The very thing!
DAUGHTERS: Against our wills, Papa—against our wills!
And if we survive this we could do them all :o 