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networkinthenight2020-02-04 01:32 pm
lunchbreaks) wrote in networkinthenight2020-02-04 01:32 pm
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Hello there, everyone, this is Aziraphale. With the advent of the Songbird on our devices, I was hoping to ask you all a favor. Or, well, it's more like a proposal, really. If people with musical talents could volunteer their time, we could record some songs with our devices and publish them for public listening on the why-fye.
I was also wondering if anyone here was familiar with the work of someone called Freddie Mercury, or perhaps one of the Velvet Undergrounds? They are performers from Earth, somewhere in the latter half of the 20th century or early 21st century. I would like to make a personal request that we could make some of their music available post-haste!
I admit that I have very little to offer in this project, myself. However, if anyone is interested in book passage recitations, I would be delighted to take requests, provided I'm familiar with the material!
[ Additional note: Aziraphale has intended to filter this message to everyone except for Crowley to be able to see it, but he has messed up and just made it open. ]
I was also wondering if anyone here was familiar with the work of someone called Freddie Mercury, or perhaps one of the Velvet Undergrounds? They are performers from Earth, somewhere in the latter half of the 20th century or early 21st century. I would like to make a personal request that we could make some of their music available post-haste!
I admit that I have very little to offer in this project, myself. However, if anyone is interested in book passage recitations, I would be delighted to take requests, provided I'm familiar with the material!
[ Additional note: Aziraphale has intended to filter this message to everyone except for Crowley to be able to see it, but he has messed up and just made it open. ]
Re: @wayne
What excellent choices!
I do know a few of the Sherlock stories, but I'm afraid I've forgotten most of my Sun Tzu.
I think with some assistant from the Emperor, we could write it again.
I am currently in the process of translating The Iliad into modern English from what I remember of the original Greek. It is difficult going, but I will put the Odyssey on the docket as well. Unless - do you happen to know Ancient Greek? It would save a lot of time!
Sincerely,
Aziraphale
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There's no need to worry. I realize they were a varied selection, I thought it might be the best option as far as requests go. Unfortunately my Greek is mostly modern. [He hasn't met Wonder Woman yet, alas.]
I don't want to add to your work unnecessarily. I'd be perfectly happy to enjoy the Iliad when you've finished, if that's alright. Though I suppose having it available in both Ancient Greek and English would permit me to practice.
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Ah, yes. I have not recorded my Greek, but I have written down up to book 8 so far, with various drafts of translations and notes, if you would like to read those instead! That way you can also see the literal translations. Perhaps you could even help with adding poetry back into the translation. I would very much appreciate your input.
Sincerely,
Aziraphale.
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I will send you the manuscript! Do you live in town?
Sincerely,
Aziraphale.
this is so wholesome i'm actually going to die
[Lie.]
But I'd be happy to meet at Town Hall, or Bonfire Square, if that isn't an inconvenience.
it's super wholesome but i'll find u at the museum yet
Both of those are fine by me. Just let me know whenever is convenient! My notes are quite the mess, you'll have to let me know if you need anything clarified.
Yours,
Aziraphale.