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Moods by Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888).

"Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass through them they prove to be many colored lenses, which paint the world their own hue, and each shows us only what lies in its own focus." Emerson. This quote opens the story of Sylvia, an intelligent and "unreasonable" 19th century young woman, who has to choose between the two men who love her. But every choice has consequences. This is the first serious book for adults by the author of the best-selling "Little Women". It is as lively and sharp. Perfect for the same fans, and for fans of George Eliot who wrote much about the same topics. - Summary by Stav Nisser. ( Stav Nisser.)
This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/moods-by-louisa-may-alcott/


BC- miss stav
MC- alg1001
DPL- ArleneJoyce
    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 would 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 (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28203
    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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      Genres for the project: Humorous Fiction

      Keywords that describe the book: Victorian novel, family life, mental illness, ovstory

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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:
      No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
      Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Chapter [number] of Moods . 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], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • Say:
        "Moods , by Louisa May Alcott . [Chapter]"

      END of recording
      • At the end of the section, say:
        "End of [Chapter]"
      • 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 Moods , by Louisa May Alcott . "

      There should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording, or 10 seconds for files longer than 30 minutes.

      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 has much improved noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide.
      Save files as
      128 kbps MP3
      moods_##_alcott_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. moods_01_alcott_128kb.mp3)

      ID3 tags are now handled in the cataloging phase of the project. You will not need to be concerned with them.
      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: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
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      • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: alg1001
      • 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


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alg1001
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Post by alg1001 »

Hi Stav,
I will MC this for you.
Cheers,
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
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Post by ArleneJoyce »

If you're still looking for a DPL, I'd love to do this one!
Arlene
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miss stav
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Post by miss stav »

Amy, I saw that you put in the mw and would hopefully fill it today.
Arlene, I would love for you to dpl this one. It is a great book. Have fun,
Stav.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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Post by alg1001 »

Hi Stav,
I will add Arlene as DPL and move you to readers wanted.
Good luck.
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
miss stav
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Post by miss stav »

Thanks to Amy, we are opened for claims.
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Post by rieyrules »

Hi Stav,
It appears that nobody has claimed any of the chapters yet, so if Chapter #1 is still available, I'd like to record it. I'm still a semi-rookie, having only worked on 1 other project (LMA's "Jo's Boys", in which I read as 2 minor characters with only a few lines each), and it has been several months, but I am excited to get back into the swing of things with a larger role. If Chapter 1 is already taken, I can do another.
Thanks,
Laura (Schuriey)

P.S. If you get a similar message, it's because I wrote it once, clicked "Preview", and then when I tried to go back the entire message disappeared. I have not figured out how to find it! (I know, this doesn't look too good, but I promise I am a very good reader! :lol: )
miss stav
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Post by miss stav »

Hi Laura,
no, it is a new project and no one claimed chapters yet, until you came )big smile(. But a great book all the same. Chapter 1 is all yours. Have fun.
Stav.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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Post by 2839reader »

Claim sections 6,7, and 8 please
Signature: KATHLEEN
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Post by miss stav »

All yours, Kathleen. Have fun.
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Post by rieyrules »

Thanks Stav, can't wait!
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Post by 2839reader »

Signature: KATHLEEN
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Post by miss stav »

Thanks for your chapters, Kathleen. I am sorry you found them dull.
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Post by ArleneJoyce »

The three chapters sound good, but I have a question. In most books, the [Chapter] is replaced by the chapter number, so the beginning is:

Chapter 8 of Moods . This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org. "Moods" , by Louisa May Alcott . Chapter 8. Why Sylvia Was Happy. ... and then the text of the chapter begins.

And at the end:

End of Chapter 8.

In these recordings, the [Chapter] is replaced by the number in the first instance, but the name in the second instance and at the end. Is that what we want to do? I'm calling attention to it now so that we can either change these, or ensure that the other readers are aware. That way, they will all be consistent.
Arlene
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miss stav
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Post by miss stav »

No, I don't wish to do that. I would like listeners to know exactly which chapter they began listening to and which one they finished. Replacing something with the name is rather confusing.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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