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Nick Dilley
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Topic: International Proggers, Wanna be on My 2nd Album? Posted: July 12 2014 at 13:59 |
Hi Everyone,
On my group's second album we have two tracks that
will feature spoken word sections in different languages. I am posting
this to see if any PA members outside of America would like to record
two short audio clips to be featured on the album. So far, we have
Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese, Japanese, Norwegian, and Lingala. So if
you speak another language NATIVELY, and would like to contribute, we
would be forever thankful and in your debt. I personally would also be
willing to return the favor in the form of guitar, bass, or vocal
recording for a short project of yours. Any language will do, and I know
I've seen some users on here from various countries in Europe, Asia,
and South America. The recordings would only take a few minutes to make.
Thank you in advance to anyone willing to help.
Nick (from Within a Reverie)
www.withinareverie.com facebook.com/withinareverie
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coffeeintheface
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Posted: August 07 2014 at 19:48 |
Do you need any English speakers? I assume that duty's already been filled
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 08 2014 at 00:40 |
Actually, I was going to see if any English speakers contacted me, and if no one did, I'd do it myself. But if you're interested, do it! I'd be happy to use it. I'll pm more details tomorrow!
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chopper
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Posted: August 08 2014 at 06:33 |
I speak fluent bollocks if that's any use.
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Gerinski
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Posted: August 08 2014 at 07:07 |
I speak Spanish, Catalan, Italian, and with a less-than-perfect level and pronounciation also Dutch and some French (not counting English of course). But I warn you, my timbre sucks.
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PC-72
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Posted: August 11 2014 at 07:16 |
Russian and Danish. And Synnejysk. All indistinguishable from native speakers (born in Russia, living in Denmark); same goes for English!
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 11 2014 at 23:40 |
coffeeintheface wrote:
Do you need any English speakers? I assume that duty's already been filled
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Sorry I haven't Pm'd yet. I'll get to it tomorrow. I have been in between Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa the last few weeks. I just got back home and it's time to hit the hay, cuz I'm beat. Sorry again for the wait!
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 11 2014 at 23:41 |
PC-72 wrote:
Russian and Danish. And Synnejysk. All indistinguishable from native speakers (born in Russia, living in Denmark); same goes for English! |
I'd love both Russian and Danish! I'll post details tomorrow, as well as pm you about it. Thanks!
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 11 2014 at 23:42 |
Gerinski wrote:
I speak Spanish, Catalan, Italian, and with a less-than-perfect level and pronounciation also Dutch and some French (not counting English of course). But I warn you, my timbre sucks. |
Well, I've got Spanish, but I would love Italian or Catalan, whichever you can do better. Timbre is not an issue. I'll prime my EQ for you!
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Asplane
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Posted: August 12 2014 at 14:46 |
If you need one more Russian speaker, i can help :)
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 12 2014 at 22:49 |
Asplane wrote:
If you need one more Russian speaker, i can help :) |
Sure!
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 12 2014 at 23:03 |
So here are the details, everyone:
Essentially, I need two clips. Both will be very short, despite the length of this description.
In the first audio clip, I just need you to say what you think language
is. So, one might say "language is a collection of symbols and meanings"
or "a bunch of sounds" or "innately human" or whatever YOU think. It can
be intellectual or just off-the-cuff. Please say it in the format "Language is...."
In the second
audio clip, I need people to say, in a short sentence, how
globalization has affected (good or bad) the place where they live. One
example from my Cantonese speaking participant is "Globalization makes
it easier to consume some cultures, but at the same time it makes it
possible to wipe out some others.." and our Norwegian participant said "
In Norway, as in most other countries, this has caused language
barriers and national barriers to be erased, and the world has in
general become much smaller."
If at all possible, use your local dialect rather than standard speech.
If your native dialect happens to be the one the standardized form is
based on (like Tokyo Japanese, Beijing Chinese, International French,
etc..) that's totally cool, and please go with that.
If
possible, I'd like people to write out their sentence in their native
language with an English translation, and send the text to me. I will
be including them in the album booklet. Please also let me know if you'd
like your name in the booklet, as well (we're planning on including
everyone who helped out, unless they say they want to remain anonymous).
And
that's it! If I can do anything to return the favor, please let me
know! I am quite proficient at guitar and bass, and do some vocals
depending on the context. I would be happy to do a recording for you.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
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Progging the Rock, Rocking the Prog.
soundcloud.com/withinareverie
withinareverie.blogspot.com
facebook.com/withinareverie
Twitter: @WithinaReverie
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PC-72
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Posted: August 18 2014 at 14:36 |
Now then, what format/quality? Any particular specifications as to the circumstances of recording? You're the boss!
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 18 2014 at 21:14 |
Hey Guys!
For format, anything will work, but I'd prefer an uncompressed format (e.g. .aiff or .wav.) But if mp3 or m4a or something else is easier to send (file size) I'd be just as happy with that!!
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Progging the Rock, Rocking the Prog.
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withinareverie.blogspot.com
facebook.com/withinareverie
Twitter: @WithinaReverie
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Nick Dilley
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Posted: August 18 2014 at 21:18 |
Oh, as far as "circumstances" go, and I assume you mean the environment or quality issues, as long as there isn't any background noise I am sure I can tweak the sound to what I want. So, you don't need to be in a studio to get a great take. A smartphone has worked well for a few people, and computer mics have been okay as long as people be careful not to get pops, cracks, peaks, etc.
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Progging the Rock, Rocking the Prog.
soundcloud.com/withinareverie
withinareverie.blogspot.com
facebook.com/withinareverie
Twitter: @WithinaReverie
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