Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
The Unionville Chronicles
Twenty-second Canto
This week's Canto is read by OC and Quilldancer. To hear it, click on the ghost tree. Mahalo, OC and Quilly.
I thought about pouting when I realized that OC was going to read all of the script but five lines -- then I saw that I got the five best lines and was more than content.
That Maria is a wicked one. I like her!
Thanks for letting us do this, Doug. Software frustrations aside, it was fun.
Good story. And that was amazing that they kept focus and poise for four and a half minutes; that's very difficult for a voice talent that does not have professional training. They well could be. This is turning out to be quite an epic poem. You all did so well.
Such clear, perfect diction, OC. And I do believe Quilly when she said that part about "shooting out your eyes." She said it with conviction!! She played the part well, and I am a bit scared of her now.
Well, folks, I did do radio when I was in college ... so I can't claim no pro training. 'Course, can't claim a lot, either. As for Quilly, she tells me her voice over the phone garnered a lot of proposals ... besides, she just told me that, though she's not pro trained, she's been acting since before she was born. Draw your own conclusions.
When you live in my head...wow this was faintly smutty.
ReplyDeleteIt's only natural I am first.
Err - nicely done Amoeba & Quilly.
ReplyDeleteSorry was distracted by the smutty undertones.
Yeah...it's my gift.
Nice! Both the reading and the writing.
ReplyDeleteRemind me to never again buy RCA speakers.
ReplyDeleteI would never had imagined the direction this story would lead. I love it's upredictability - definitely not your average cowboy serial.
ReplyDeleteThank you OC and Quilly for giving Will and Maria a voice.
I thought about pouting when I realized that OC was going to read all of the script but five lines -- then I saw that I got the five best lines and was more than content.
ReplyDeleteThat Maria is a wicked one. I like her!
Thanks for letting us do this, Doug. Software frustrations aside, it was fun.
Jenn, your comment took me completely by surprise until I noticed you wrote it.
ReplyDeleteActonbell, I thought of this as seduction by bringing bad news well, which is the sincerest form.
Thanks, TLP.
Sauerkraut, don't buy the RCA speakers unless you have a dalmatian.
Thanks, Terry.
Quilly, excellent method acting. You're right, though, it was strikingly like listening to Willie and Merle sing The Ballad of Pancho and Lefty.
A hui hou, Doug.
ReplyDeleteGood story. And that was amazing that they kept focus and poise for four and a half minutes; that's very difficult for a voice talent that does not have professional training. They well could be. This is turning out to be quite an epic poem. You all did so well.
ReplyDeleteSuch clear, perfect diction, OC.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do believe Quilly when she said that part about "shooting out your eyes."
She said it with conviction!! She played the part well, and I am a bit scared of her now.
:-)
Well done!
Well, folks, I did do radio when I was in college ... so I can't claim no pro training. 'Course, can't claim a lot, either. As for Quilly, she tells me her voice over the phone garnered a lot of proposals ... besides, she just told me that, though she's not pro trained, she's been acting since before she was born. Draw your own conclusions.
ReplyDeleteAmoeba, you didn't just read, you provided Cliff's Notes. You've been too long in the Academy, good friend.
ReplyDeleteIcy, it's been suggested that was really two cantos. Good thing I had durable readers.
JD, when you meet Quilly and OC, I recommend getting to the restaurant first so she doesn't catch you in an alley.
Amoeba, I didn't know you did radio, but I'm not surprised.
Fine stuff on both reading and threatening!
ReplyDeleteThe line that stuck with me:
"Although every beauty shines brightest when grim..."
I have this odd unsettling feeling that in a fight with you a girl would be stopped in her words by seeing you grin at her firey eyes!
more most excellent reading voices!
ReplyDeletewow, such talent here!
That was pretty wild coming from here. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat reading as well, perhaps a weekly podcast is really in order for this - maybe an internet radio show...
Actually, Minka, my main defense is returning to the forest.
ReplyDeleteYou bet, JJ. Thanks.
Cooper, the Saturday stories here are already podcast. As to the internet radio, it would be an honor to have you include these stories in your show.