I think you are following the guidelines established by Librivox: the text is right - even when it isn't. Your note is a reminder of that. In my opinion it is good to have character names pronounced in a common way across the collection. Besides this is just a dramatic version of Greek folk stories, as the author says.Inkell wrote: ↑March 16th, 2024, 2:01 pmIt's the best way I can think of to still preserve the author's intent with the text while trying to actively avoid spreading misinformation, arguably it's more than most because often you'll get different readers pronouncing the same name differently and they can't all be right. I'm open to suggestions if people have any better ideas though
OPEN [PLAYS] Greek Myths and Hero Tales, by Comstock - thw
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Echo is PL OK!DrSpoke wrote: ↑March 16th, 2024, 1:53 pm Here's Narcissus' Echo:
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_echo_narcissus.mp3
01:33
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Yes, by Librivox I should be good and personally I think a note at the end of the summary would be enough of a reminder so hopefully it is acceptable to Beeswaxcandle because Perseus and Atlas is ready to edit if he's still happy to be in it. I'm glad you think so, it was my hope if nothing else following the guide will make for more easy listening because it can be confusing and jarring when people start saying names differently. True, which is also why I am not too worried people will take the pronunciations as definitive, every retelling of Greek myths is often different depending on what this particular author decided to include or exclude or focus on or interpretDrSpoke wrote: ↑March 16th, 2024, 4:08 pm I think you are following the guidelines established by Librivox: the text is right - even when it isn't. Your note is a reminder of that. In my opinion it is good to have character names pronounced in a common way across the collection. Besides this is just a dramatic version of Greek folk stories, as the author says.
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Am I reading correctly that Atalanta in <i>Atalanta</i> and Psyche in <i>Cupid and Psyche</i> are both currently open roles? I would very much like to read for those two if they are still open.
lorda wrote: ↑March 14th, 2024, 12:09 am The 'First Countryman' from Latona and the Rustics:
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_firstcountryman_latonaandtherustics.mp3
Length: 0:34
Greetings from Germany.
lorda wrote: ↑March 14th, 2024, 6:29 am Here is the rest:
Neptune from Pandora
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_neptune_pandora.mp3
Length: 0:16
Hi, Lorda and Winnifred! First Countryman/Latona and the Rustics, Pandora/Pandora, and Neptune/Pandora are all PL OKWinnifred wrote: ↑March 15th, 2024, 2:05 pm Here's Pandora, in "Pandora": https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_pandora_pandora.mp3 (4:42). I included a somewhat pathetic scream and some sobbing, but won't be offended if you don't use them...
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Fancy some fun character recording? Small parts needed in these dramatic novels: Clouds of Witness | Ivanhoe (DR)
Fancy some fun character recording? Small parts needed in these dramatic novels: Clouds of Witness | Ivanhoe (DR)
You are reading that correctly, both were open so you are welcome to them. Thank youWoollyLambda wrote: ↑March 18th, 2024, 10:38 am Am I reading correctly that Atalanta in <i>Atalanta</i> and Psyche in <i>Cupid and Psyche</i> are both currently open roles? I would very much like to read for those two if they are still open.
Here is Cupid for Daphne and Cupid and Psyche:
- Daphne: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_daphne.mp3 [01:54]
- Cupid and Psyche: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_cupidandpsyche.mp3 [04:09]
Please reach out if any changes need to be made.
- Daphne: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_daphne.mp3 [01:54]
- Cupid and Psyche: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_cupidandpsyche.mp3 [04:09]
Please reach out if any changes need to be made.
Thank you! Much appreciatedmcalvo wrote: ↑March 18th, 2024, 1:43 pm Here is Cupid for Daphne and Cupid and Psyche:
- Daphne: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_daphne.mp3 [01:54]
- Cupid and Psyche: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_cupidandpsyche.mp3 [04:09]
Please reach out if any changes need to be made.
LCaulkins and AliceStein, this is one for each of you
Hi theremcalvo wrote: ↑March 18th, 2024, 1:43 pm Here is Cupid for Daphne and Cupid and Psyche:
- Daphne: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_daphne.mp3 [01:54]
Please reach out if any changes need to be made.
LOVE your voice acting! One tiny request, as Inkell is trying to keep the pronunciations true to the book's guide, would you be able to fine-tune the name Peneus at 1:24 "Daphne, daughter of Peneus the river god. . . "? I hear PEN-ne-us, and the guide has that name as Pen-KNEE-us.
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Hello there!
I've just finished Atalanta's lines: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_atalanta_atalanta.mp3
I hope the level of editing I've done is okay. I also have a more 'raw' version that I can upload, but when I checked the Newbie guide it seemed to encourage doing as much of one's own editing as can be done, so I took a crack at it, haha. Also, I tried my best to check in with the IPA guide at the back of the book, but I am a bit rusty with IPA, lol, so please let me know if anything is amiss. I also ran this file through 'Checker'. I don't know how relevant that app is in the current Librivox meta, as it were, but it told me that the technical aspects of the file were all good.
Wishing everyone all the best! I hope to get Psyche done in the morning.
I've just finished Atalanta's lines: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_atalanta_atalanta.mp3
I hope the level of editing I've done is okay. I also have a more 'raw' version that I can upload, but when I checked the Newbie guide it seemed to encourage doing as much of one's own editing as can be done, so I took a crack at it, haha. Also, I tried my best to check in with the IPA guide at the back of the book, but I am a bit rusty with IPA, lol, so please let me know if anything is amiss. I also ran this file through 'Checker'. I don't know how relevant that app is in the current Librivox meta, as it were, but it told me that the technical aspects of the file were all good.
Wishing everyone all the best! I hope to get Psyche done in the morning.
Thank you, MW updatedLCaulkins wrote: ↑March 19th, 2024, 7:22 pmHi theremcalvo wrote: ↑March 18th, 2024, 1:43 pm Here is Cupid for Daphne and Cupid and Psyche:
- Daphne: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_daphne.mp3 [01:54]
Please reach out if any changes need to be made.
LOVE your voice acting! One tiny request, as Inkell is trying to keep the pronunciations true to the book's guide, would you be able to fine-tune the name Peneus at 1:24 "Daphne, daughter of Peneus the river god. . . "? I hear PEN-ne-us, and the guide has that name as Pen-KNEE-us.
Thank you, WoollyLambda! (Cool name by the way)WoollyLambda wrote: ↑March 19th, 2024, 10:36 pm Hello there!
I've just finished Atalanta's lines: https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_atalanta_atalanta.mp3
I hope the level of editing I've done is okay. I also have a more 'raw' version that I can upload, but when I checked the Newbie guide it seemed to encourage doing as much of one's own editing as can be done, so I took a crack at it, haha. Also, I tried my best to check in with the IPA guide at the back of the book, but I am a bit rusty with IPA, lol, so please let me know if anything is amiss. I also ran this file through 'Checker'. I don't know how relevant that app is in the current Librivox meta, as it were, but it told me that the technical aspects of the file were all good.
Wishing everyone all the best! I hope to get Psyche done in the morning.
Yes it is usually good to do as much editing as you can, if the BC does not want that they will usually say in the MW, though it does not hurt to hold onto a more 'raw' version just in case until it has gotten that PL OK. Thank you for remembering to follow the guide! Checker is definitely still useful and recommended in the current Librivox meta so it is good if you are using that and a good sign that the technical aspects are good. It is not necessary here because I have checked it myself but just for future reference you are supposed to put the file length in minutes and seconds when you upload as well, it's helpful to the prooflistener to know how long the file is and can be useful to the MC if there are issues so try to remember that for next time. Aside from that it's looking good, the DPL (AliceStein for this play) will let you know if there any corrections needed when they get to it
AliceStein, this is another one for you
Thank you for the compliment, LCaulkins! As for the finetuning, I'm glad to fix it.
Here is an adjusted recording (only changing "Daphne, daughter of Peneus the river god"):
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_daphne.mp3 [1:54]
Here is an adjusted recording (only changing "Daphne, daughter of Peneus the river god"):
https://librivox.org/uploads/toddhw/mythsandhero_cupid_daphne.mp3 [1:54]