[COMPLETE] The Old Adam by Arnold Bennett - annise

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The Old Adam by Arnold Bennett (1867 - 1931).

This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project: https://librivox.org/the-old-adam-by-arnold-bennett/
Edward Henry Machin, whose rise from humble beginnings to prosperity was told in 'The Card', leads a comfortable life in the English midlands 'Five Towns'. Yet when he unexpectedly gains three hundred and forty one pounds in a speculation on rubber shares, he realises that he doesn't 'feel so jolly, after all'. After a visit to the local music hall, he decides that a change is in order. He takes the morning train to London, where adventures in the theatrical world await. 'The Old Adam' was also published undert the title, 'The Regent'. (Phil Benson)
    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.
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    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!): https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40168
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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 The Old Adam. 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:
        "The Old Adam, by Arnold Bennett. [Chapter]"

      END of recording
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        "End of [Chapter]"
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        "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
        "End of The Old Adam, by Arnold Bennett. "

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

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      128 kbps MP3
      oldadam_##_bennett_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. oldadam_01_bennett_128kb.mp3)
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      Artist: Arnold Bennett
      Title: ## - [Section title]
      Album: The Old Adam

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Post by eggs4ears »

Andy Minter (ExEmGee), an LV stalwart, recently passed away viewtopic.php?f=24&t=64918. Andy was a great interpreter of Arnold Bennett's work. I would like to BC this short Bennett novel in his memory.

10 chapters of around 60 minutes each. If you'd like to grab one, please post here. Either choose a chapter number from 1-10, or I can allocate for you. The chapters are divided into around 5 sections, so offers for a couple of sections or more can also fit in!

Phil Benson
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For a group project, it might help attract readers to give a short synopsis... :wink:
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Good point! Summary is there now. I had to read the book first :)

I also forgot to ask for an MC. Can I tempt you?
Availle wrote:For a group project, it might help attract readers to give a short synopsis... :wink:
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Post by annise »

I'll set it up , back soon

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I would be happy to take Chapter 3.

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Thanks! It's yours. I've taken Chapter 1 myself to get things going.
Algy Pug wrote:I would be happy to take Chapter 3.

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I'll claim chapter 9, if I may.
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Chapter 9 is yours!
plaidsicle wrote:I'll claim chapter 9, if I may.
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I'd like to read chapter 8 - thank you.
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Anna, Chapter 8 is yours! Phil
lezer wrote:I'd like to read chapter 8 - thank you.
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Can I DPL for you? It will be my first time PLing.

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Hi Melissa, You are most welcome! If you haven't done so already, could you take a look at the PL wiki. This is standard PL, so it's up to you whether you read along while you listen or not.

http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Guide_for_Proof-listeners
mbudinski42 wrote:Can I DPL for you? It will be my first time PLing.

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Welcome aboard. :D
Just put your notes in the thread at first, and if you have questions ask one of us either in the thread or if it's about a particular reader via PM

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