Heart of Darkness tells the story of an English seaman, Charles Marlow, who embarks on a voyage up the Congo River and into the African wilderness. He soon becomes obsessed with the success of an ivory trading commander, Kurtz. Little does he know, Kurtz has been consumed with darkness and has begun his descent into madness... (Summary by cadastra)
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END of recording
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heartofdarkness_##_conrad_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. heartofdarkness_01_conrad_128kb.mp3)
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Artist: Joseph Conrad
Title: ## - [Section title]
Album: Heart of Darkness
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I will be the BC and DPL for this group recording of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. Due to the length of the chapters, each chapter will be split into two parts, resulting in 6 sections total. The summary and additional keywords will be provided before cataloging.
Hi, I'll read section 1, please! This is my first reading, and I'll use my name "Sarah Harpaz". I believe that is all you need from me at that this point, but let me know if not. Thanks!
sharpaz wrote: ↑April 20th, 2020, 2:17 pm
Hi, I'll read section 1, please! This is my first reading, and I'll use my name "Sarah Harpaz". I believe that is all you need from me at that this point, but let me know if not. Thanks!
Welcome to LibriVox, Sarah! We're so glad that you have joined us. Before you begin recording for a project, we ask that you complete a 1-Minute Test using the correct technical specifications, upload the recording to the tests folder, and post the link in Listeners and Editors Wanted, where an experienced LibriVox volunteer will check the file. This is not an audition - we just don't want you to spend exorbitant amounts of time recording at the wrong volume, etc. Detailed instructions regarding the 1-Minute Test can be found in the LibriVox wiki here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=1-Minute_Test Once your 1-Minute Test has been approved, you are welcome to record Section 1. I will reserve it for you in the Magic Window.
Thanks so much. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Hi! I would like to read section 1 and 2 please! I would like to use the name CYoung. Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me at this time.
connoryoung wrote: ↑April 23rd, 2020, 7:33 am
Hi! I would like to read section 1 and 2 please! I would like to use the name CYoung. Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me at this time.
Welcome to LibriVox, Connor! We're so glad that you have joined us. Before you begin recording for a project, we ask that you complete a 1-Minute Test using the correct technical specifications, upload the recording to the tests folder, and post the link in Listeners and Editors Wanted, where an experienced LibriVox volunteer will check the file. This is not an audition - we just don't want you to spend exorbitant amounts of time recording at the wrong volume, etc. Detailed instructions regarding the 1-Minute Test can be found in the LibriVox wiki here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=1-Minute_Test Once your 1-Minute Test has been approved, you are welcome to record Section 2. I will reserve it for you in the Magic Window above. (Sarah H. already claimed Section 1 on 4/20.)
clemzilla wrote: ↑April 23rd, 2020, 11:56 am
Can I read section 6 please?
Pseudonym: clemzilla
Welcome to LibriVox, clemzilla! We're so glad that you have joined us. Before you begin recording for a project, we ask that you complete a 1-Minute Test using the correct technical specifications, upload the recording to the tests folder, and post the link in Listeners and Editors Wanted, where an experienced LibriVox volunteer will check the file. This is not an audition - we just don't want you to spend exorbitant amounts of time recording at the wrong volume, etc. Detailed instructions regarding the 1-Minute Test can be found in the LibriVox wiki here: https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=1-Minute_Test Once your 1-Minute Test has been approved, you are welcome to record Section 6. I will reserve it for you in the Magic Window above.
(This is one of my favorite books ever)