COMPLETE Sonnets to a Lover by Myrtle Reed -ck

[Carolin]

Sonnets to a Lover by Myrtle Reed (1874 - 1911).

This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project: http://librivox.org/sonnets-to-a-lover-by-myrtle-reed/

This is a book of poetry by Myrtle Reed. Ms. Reed is most famous for her love stories such as A Spinner in the Sun and Old Rose and Silver, and these sonnets are an exploration of the same theme through a different medium. ( Carolin)

• 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.
     Please note that we apply a one month deadline in poetry projects!
  4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): https://archive.org/details/sonnetstolover00reed
  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:
     • At the beginning of the recording, read the abbreviated "LibriVox disclaimer":
     "[Poem title], by Myrtle Reed, read for LibriVox.org" by [your name] or some variation on that, adding date, location, your personal URL, etc., if you wish.
     • Then read the poem.
     • At the end, say: "End of poem. This recording is in the public domain." and leave five seconds of silence.
  8. At the end of the book, say (in addition):
     "End of Sonnets to a Lover by Myrtle Reed.
     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!
  9. 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
     sonnetstoalover_##_reed_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. sonnetstoalover_01_reed_128kb.mp3)
  10. Example ID3 V2 tags (leave those blank!)
      
      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: https://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: Carolin
      • 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

[Carolin]

this volume is open too

all readers and a dpl are welcome!

[liztrollinger]

I'd like to Claim section 1 Choice

[Carolin]

hi liz and welcome to this project!

you are welcome to read this section. to be able to sign you up, i need to know under which name or pseudonym you would like to appear in the catalog. we can also link to your personal website or blog. thanks!

[liztrollinger]

Hi Carolin!

Thanks so much ~

I'd like to have it read Liz Trollinger in the catalog and if you can also include the following site: http://facebook.com/LizTrollingerUVA

Here is the recording for section 01:

https://librivox.org/uploads/carolin/sonnetstoalover_01_reed_128kb.mp3

Thanks so much and please let me know if I need to take further steps!

[Carolin]

thank you liz! i have signed you up, your personal catalog page is here: https://librivox.org/reader/10959

how long is the recording (mm:ss)? please always post that info along with the link so that i can fill in the magic window thank you!

[liztrollinger]

Sorry I forgot about that - it's 1:10

[Carolin]

thank you!

[Kitty]

Hi Carolin

as sonnets are by default quite short, I think I can fit this project still on my DPL list

Sonia

[liztrollinger]

I'm not sure what a DPL list is but I'd be happy to read more poems as well - I was wanting to spread the love - but if needed I can definitely read more - I like sonnets.

[Carolin]

Thank you sonia!

Liz, sonia will give you feedback on your sonnet shortly, and then if you like you can claim more. Thank you!

[Kitty]

I'm not sure what a DPL list is but I'd be happy to read more poems as well - I was wanting to spread the love - but if needed I can definitely read more - I like sonnets.

Hi Liz !!!

to answer your question: DPL is short for Dedicated Proof Listener, so that would be the person who is listening to all the sections in one project to check for textual or technical errors. And that would be me for this project now, so I listened to your recording, and judging by this first one, please by all means, spread the love and read more

so first of all: congrats to your very first contribution. I must say, I liked your reading very much. Your voice is easy to understand, quiet, not too fast (for me that’s a bonus, but that’s my personal opinion) and you read the sonnet word perfect, without any flaws.

Add to that that the technical details are also correct, well, I can only mark it PL ok.

As I already said: I’d be glad to hear more from you, and since you seem to have enjoyed the recording process as well, I'm sure we'll cross many paths in the near future

Thank you

Sonia

[liztrollinger]

I'd like to read An Old Love Song if I may

[liztrollinger]

And 15 The Tide as well if I may...

So to recap I'd like to do 6 (An Old Love Song) and 15 (The Tide) if possible

[Carolin]

Thank you both!