[COMPLETE] The Wit and Humor of America, Volume 01 - arb

Post by **TriciaG** » December 2nd, 2010, 6:53 pm

May I have 5 and 6?

linny · Post by **linny** » December 2nd, 2010, 7:25 pm

TriciaG wrote:May I have 5 and 6?

They are all yours. Enjoy!

Sweetlilbirdy · Post by **Sweetlilbirdy** » December 2nd, 2010, 8:10 pm

This is Section 2 (Holmes)
http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/arb/witandhumorofamerica01_02_various.mp3 - Duration: 6:04

I'd like feedback on the voice - with these things I can never tell if people will think it's funny or find it incredibly irritating. A lot of the poem was written the way I pronounce it (e.g., horse is spelled hoss) so I thought I'd just go all out and rein it back in later if necessary.

linny · Post by **linny** » December 2nd, 2010, 8:28 pm

Sweetlilbirdy wrote:This is Section 2 (Holmes)
http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/arb/witandhumorofamerica01_02_various.mp3 - Duration: 6:04

I'd like feedback on the voice - with these things I can never tell if people will think it's funny or find it incredibly irritating. A lot of the poem was written the way I pronounce it (e.g., horse is spelled hoss) so I thought I'd just go all out and rein it back in later if necessary.

What fun, I love the accent. Your file is in the MW for PL, I didn't check technical but couldn't resist a quick listen. There was a crackel on my end, I'm using my backup headphones and typing at the same time (don't ask).

We'll see what Ashley has to say. Thank you!

Post by **philchenevert** » December 2nd, 2010, 9:18 pm

Sweetlilbirdy wrote:This is Section 2 (Holmes)
http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/arb/witandhumorofamerica01_02_various.mp3 - Duration: 6:04

I'd like feedback on the voice - with these things I can never tell if people will think it's funny or find it incredibly irritating. A lot of the poem was written the way I pronounce it (e.g., horse is spelled hoss) so I thought I'd just go all out and rein it back in later if necessary.

Wonderful! Let that hoss run free girl, don't you reign her in none!
I loved it, especially your phrasing and timing and .... well, everything. keep up the good work and don't even think about toning anything down with subject matter like this. We can get dull anywhere.

Sweetlilbirdy · Post by **Sweetlilbirdy** » December 2nd, 2010, 10:19 pm

philchenevert wrote:Wonderful! Let that hoss run free girl, don't you reign her in none!
I loved it, especially your phrasing and timing and .... well, everything. keep up the good work and don't even think about toning anything down with subject matter like this. We can get dull anywhere.

Yay, I'm glad you like it! By the way, what part of Louisiana are you from? I only ask because I'm originally from Baton Rouge and I miss it down there.

ashleyspence · Post by **ashleyspence** » December 3rd, 2010, 7:59 am

PL NOTES FOR SECTION 3:

You did a very good job reading it, but I did notice some background noise. Did you try noise removal in Audacity? It may just be me though, so it's OK

Ash

ashleyspence · Post by **ashleyspence** » December 3rd, 2010, 9:00 am

Hi All,

The PL Notes for section two:

There is a clipping noise beginning near the middle of the recording, and continues periodically through the remainder of the recording, as linny suggested. I tried listening to it with different headphones, and it was still there. It's not in the background, but when you speak. I love the accent though, it definitely adds to the poem!

Ash

ashleyspence · Post by **ashleyspence** » December 3rd, 2010, 9:05 am

Hi All!

PL OK for section 15

!

Ash

Post by **philchenevert** » December 3rd, 2010, 9:14 pm

Here is section 29 - Anatole Dubois At De Horse Show by Wallace Bruce Amsbary

http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/arb/witandhumorofamerica01_29_various.mp3

5:09 minutes of a fun dialect poem.

NOTE: no ethnic groups or animals were injured in the reading of this poem; although some words were bent out of shape so appallingly that they may never recover. Full disclaimer available upon request. maybe.

reecedawg · Post by **reecedawg** » December 3rd, 2010, 9:20 pm

Can I claim 26, 28, and 52?
Thanks-
Matt

Sweetlilbirdy · Post by **Sweetlilbirdy** » December 3rd, 2010, 9:30 pm

ashleyspence wrote:Hi All,

The PL Notes for section two:

There is a clipping noise beginning near the middle of the recording, and continues periodically through the remainder of the recording, as linny suggested. I tried listening to it with different headphones, and it was still there. It's not in the background, but when you speak. I love the accent though, it definitely adds to the poem!

Ash

I heard what you're describing too, but I don't know what to do about it! I was planning on posting on the help forum, but I don't think there's a way I can fix this recording after the fact. I'm willing to record it over again if it's really necessary.

Post by **philchenevert** » December 3rd, 2010, 9:47 pm

and here is Section 12: Similar Cases

http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/arb/witandhumorofamerica01_12_various.mp3

5:00 minutes long.

Post by **philchenevert** » December 3rd, 2010, 10:30 pm

Here is section 39: The Billville Spirit Meeting

http://upload.librivox.org/share/uploads/arb/witandhumorofamerica01_39_various.mp3

2:11 this was fun

linny · Post by **linny** » December 4th, 2010, 4:44 am

reecedawg wrote:Can I claim 26, 28, and 52?
Thanks-
Matt

They are all yours. Thank you and Enjoy!