COMPLETE: [MYTH]The Fasti, by Ovid-le

[Leni]

This project is now complete! All files can be found in the catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-fasti-by-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso/


The Fasti by Ovid (1st century AD) . Translated by John Benson Rose (published 1866 ).

The Fasti is a Latin poem in six books, written by Ovid and believed to have been published in 8 AD. The Fasti is organized according to the Roman calendar and explains the origins of Roman holidays and associated customs, often through the mouths of deities and with multiple aetiologies. The poem was left unfinished when the poet was exiled to Tomis, so only the first six months of the year appear in the poem. (Summary by Leni)

1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here
   To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you'd like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
2. New to recording?
   Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
3. Is there a deadline?
   We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. 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.
   Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
4. Where do I find the text?
   Source text (but there are links to the text in the magic window!): http://archive.org/details/fastiofovid00ovid
5. Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)!
   If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.
   
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6. BEFORE recording:
   Please check the Recording Notes:
   http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430
   
   Set your recording software to:
   
   Channels: 1 (Mono)
   Bit Rate: 128 kbps
   Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
7. DURING recording:
   Please leave no more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of your recording!
   
   Make sure you add this to the beginning and end of your recording:
   Start of recording (Intro)
   • "Section [number] of The Fasti. - This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
   • If you wish, say:
     "Recording by [your name]"
   • Say:
     " The Fasti , by Ovid . Translated by John Benson Rose. Section [number]"
   End of recording
   • At the end of the section, say:
     "End of Section [number]"
   • If you wish, say:
     "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
   • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
     "End of The Fasti , by Ovid. Translated by John Benson Rose "
   Please leave 5 seconds silence at the end of your recording, or 10 seconds for files longer than 30 minutes!
   
   Also, please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
8. AFTER recording:
   Need noise-cleaning?
   Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The new (free) version 1.3.3. of Audacity (Mac/Win) has much improved noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide.
   
   Save files as
   128 kbps MP3
   fasti_##_ovid_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is your section number. (e.g. fasti_01_ovid_128kb.mp3)
   
   ID3 V2 tags
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   Add the following tags to your .mp3 file (how you do this depends on which software you use – if you are unsure about ID3 tags, send me a message). Please mind upper and lower case!
   
   Title: ## - [Section title]
   Artist: Ovid
   Album: The Fasti
   
   Please ignore tags for Genre and Track Number - these will be filled in automatically at the cataloguing stage.
   
   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:
     http://librivox.org/login/uploader
     
     (If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
   • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: le - Leni
   • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
   • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.

Any questions?
Please post below or PM me.

[Arnieh]

I'd like to claim:

01 - Book 1, 1-318: Introduction, Feast of Janus, Temples of Jove and Asculapius dedicated

Thanks. Can I use Latin pronunciation for people and place names? Or must it be English?

[Leni]

Hello,

Thanks for claiming. In general, I use (or try to use) English pronunciation, since the text is in English (and because I feel it's really difficult to jump from one language to the other and back again).

[Arnieh]

Here is section 1, book 1.
http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/le/fasti_01_ovid.mp3

Duration (23:06)

[Leni]

Thanks for the recording, Arnieh! Since we don't have a PLer for this work, I will try to PL myself.

[crossandra]

Hello,

I'd like to claim Part II, 02 - Book 1, 319-486: Cancer sets, Lyra rises, Jani Agonalia, Dolphin arises, Mid-Winter.

Thanks.

[Leni]

Hello,

I'd like to claim Part II, 02 - Book 1, 319-486: Cancer sets, Lyra rises, Jani Agonalia, Dolphin arises, Mid-Winter.

Thanks.

Hello, crossandra, and welcome to Librivox

Thank you for your interest in this project. However, since this would be your first recording for Librivox, we suggest you do the 1-minute test ( http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/1-Minute_Test ), so we can make sure all the technical aspects are ok. Please post your test in the Listeners and Editors Wanted forum, for faster feedback.

Also, since this is your first contribution, as specified in the first message, I need to know under what name/pseudonym you'd like to appear in the catalog. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

Thanks again!

[Arnieh]

I'd like to claim:

06 - Book 2, 684-919: Terminalia, Regifugium, Equiria in Campus Martius

[Leni]

Thanks, section assigned!

[Arnieh]

Here is section 06:

http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/le/fasti_06_ovid.mp3

Duration (15:18)

[crossandra]

Hello,

I've posted my test, but haven't heard anything back.

Please let me know.

Thanks.

crossandra

[Leni]

Arnieh, thanks for the recording!

Crossandra, you've had a reply from Tricia, you can find it here: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=44781

[ladylazarus]

can i have section 18?

[Caeristhiona]

Oooh, can I have section 5? I love Lupercalia

[xinamarieuhl]

Hello!

May I have Section 03 - Book 1, 487-775: Festival of Carmentis and Juturna, Ides of January, Rites of Porrima and Postverta, Temple of Concordia, Sol in Aquarius, Sementivan Feasts, Castor and Pollux, Altar of Peace?

Looking forward to your reply!

Best,
Xina