COMPLETE Black Beauty by Anna Sewell - rap

[Winnifred]

I did hear a couple of soft noises here and there in the latter two as if you were brushing up against or near the mic. Nothing that needs correcting, but maybe just be careful how you move about while reading.

Okay. Please let me know if they are too loud or irritating though!
Chapters 39-41 ready for PL.

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_39_sewell_128kb.mp3 (6:09)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_40_sewell_128kb.mp3 (4:01)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_41_sewell_128kb.mp3 (4:56)

All PL OK!

Cheers,

[Winnifred]

Whoops. I'm sorry, Ayesha, I listened to your last three chapters and stopped for supper between the first one and the latter two, and forgot that I had a PL note for Chapter 39. I've only just come across it again, so I'll have to (temporarily, of course) withdraw that first PL OK above.

At 2:46, I hear “…if they had been put inside…” but the text reads “…if they had been put outside…” Given that the next sentence talks about the boxes being put “inside on the front seat,” I think this will need to be corrected.

Thanks,

[ashvxs]

At 2:46, I hear “…if they had been put inside…” but the text reads “…if they had been put outside…” Given that the next sentence talks about the boxes being put “inside on the front seat,” I think this will need to be corrected.

My bad, thanks for letting me know! Chapter 39 ready for spot PL.

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_39_sewell_128kb.mp3

Chapter 42 ready for PL. I'll say in advance I made a couple of mistakes - I tried to edit these out, and I think it's ok now, but if they are too obvious, of course please let me know and I'll re-record those few sentences.

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_42_sewell_128kb.mp3

[Winnifred]

At 2:46, I hear “…if they had been put inside…” but the text reads “…if they had been put outside…” Given that the next sentence talks about the boxes being put “inside on the front seat,” I think this will need to be corrected.

My bad, thanks for letting me know! Chapter 39 ready for spot PL.

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_39_sewell_128kb.mp3

Chapter 42 ready for PL. I'll say in advance I made a couple of mistakes - I tried to edit these out, and I think it's ok now, but if they are too obvious, of course please let me know and I'll re-record those few sentences.

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_42_sewell_128kb.mp3

Chapter 39 and 42 are both PL OK now. While I can tell where the corrections were made in 42, most would not hear it, and the one around raga -- ragamuffin, actually fits quite nicely with what is being said (or rather, stammered).

Cheers,

[ashvxs]

Chapters 43 and 44 ready for PL!

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_43_sewell_128kb.mp3 (7:06)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_44_sewell_128kb.mp3 (7:24)

[Winnifred]

Chapters 43 and 44 ready for PL!

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_43_sewell_128kb.mp3 (7:06)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_44_sewell_128kb.mp3 (7:24)

Both are PL OK!

I shall be sorry when this comes to an end. It's been a real treat.

Cheers,

[Rapunzelina]

I shall be sorry when this comes to an end. It's been a real treat.

I feel the same way when I'm proof-listening
And then I think the whole world needs to enjoy it too!

[Winnifred]

I shall be sorry when this comes to an end. It's been a real treat.

I feel the same way when I'm proof-listening
And then I think the whole world needs to enjoy it too!

True enough. And the whole world will definitely enjoy this one!

[ashvxs]

Chapters 45-47 ready for PL. Can't believe it's almost finished! Should get the last two chapters out in the next couple of days.


https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_45_sewell_128kb.mp3 (10:01)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_46_sewell_128kb.mp3 (6:12)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_47_sewell_128kb.mp3 (7:24)

[Winnifred]

Chapters 45-47 ready for PL. Can't believe it's almost finished! Should get the last two chapters out in the next couple of days.


https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_45_sewell_128kb.mp3 (10:01)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_46_sewell_128kb.mp3 (6:12)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_47_sewell_128kb.mp3 (7:24)

Chapter 46 and 47 are PL OK. One note for Chapter 45: at 1:56, there’s an odd buzzing noise that continues until almost 2:00. You might want to try and eliminate that (you'll probably have to re-record that part of the sentence, from “so he opened the cab door…”)

I look forward to the last two chapters (I haven't been reading ahead, so it's all fresh story, as it has been many years since I read this). I hope you have plans to do more solos?

Cheers,

[ashvxs]

One note for Chapter 45: at 1:56, there’s an odd buzzing noise that continues until almost 2:00.

Sorry, missed that. Chapter 45 is ready for spot PL.
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_45_sewell_128kb.mp3 (10:01)

And last but not least - Chapters 48 and 49 ready for PL!
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_48_sewell_128kb.mp3 (6:38)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_49_sewell_128kb.mp3 (5:41)

Following any spot changes, now that the reading is all done, is there anything else I need to do for this project to be completed?

I look forward to the last two chapters (I haven't been reading ahead, so it's all fresh story, as it has been many years since I read this). I hope you have plans to do more solos?

Yes, I'd love to do more solos - I've really enjoyed doing this project! I have a few texts in mind (The Jungle Book, The Phantom of the Opera, and Pinocchio) but I believe there are existing versions of all of these already, so I will have to have a little think I reckon.

[Winnifred]

One note for Chapter 45: at 1:56, there’s an odd buzzing noise that continues until almost 2:00.

Sorry, missed that. Chapter 45 is ready for spot PL.
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_45_sewell_128kb.mp3 (10:01)

And last but not least - Chapters 48 and 49 ready for PL!
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_48_sewell_128kb.mp3 (6:38)
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/blackbeauty_49_sewell_128kb.mp3 (5:41)

Following any spot changes, now that the reading is all done, is there anything else I need to do for this project to be completed?

I look forward to the last two chapters (I haven't been reading ahead, so it's all fresh story, as it has been many years since I read this). I hope you have plans to do more solos?

Yes, I'd love to do more solos - I've really enjoyed doing this project! I have a few texts in mind (The Jungle Book, The Phantom of the Opera, and Pinocchio) but I believe there are existing versions of all of these already, so I will have to have a little think I reckon.

Hi Ayesha,

All three are now PL OK! No, there's nothing further you need to do. Rapunzelina will be along in a day or two to catalogue the project, so just check back for any updates. How long that takes varies a bit. Sometimes it happens the same day you finish; sometimes it can take a week or so. It all depends on how much the MC has on their plate at the time.

I agree that there probably are already versions of all the books you mention above. But there are lots of other books you could consider soloing that haven't been done yet. Have a poke around Project Gutenberg, and look for books by authors you like (perhaps one or two haven't been done yet).

I was recently lucky enough to come across a book of Edith Wharton short stories that hadn't yet been done; that's my current solo. If you have any interest in Victorian literature, there's a number of novels by George Gissing that haven't yet been done. I considered doing one, but I just can't muster an English accent. Or check out the Book suggestions forum; I've found a few good books and stories there.

I'll keep an eye on the New Projects Launch Pad for your next solo. It has been a real pleasure being your DPL.

Thanks,

[Rapunzelina]

Cataloguing is complete and the project can be found in the catalogue here: https://librivox.org/black-beauty-by-anna-sewell-4/

Well done

I find that looking for your next project is as interesting as doing it - that's why I'm usually just looking for projects and rarely doing them
Have fun!

[ashvxs]

Thanks both for your help all the way through!