The Progress of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock BBC) podfic

[cellardoorpodfic]

Download here: http://www.audiofic.jinjurly.com/progress-of-sherlock-holmes


Title: The Progress of Sherlock Holmes

Author: ivyblossom

Reader: cellardoorpodfic

Fandom: Sherlock (BBC)

Pairing: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, John Watson/Mary Morstan

Rating: Explicit

Length: 7.7 hours

Author's summary: Sherlock is head over heels for John, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. First-person present-tense series of short scenes from Sherlock's point of view, borrowing heavily from Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.

Notes: This podfic has multiple tracks/chapters

Album art by http://blanketforyourshock.tumblr.com

Foreword by the author, ivyblossom

If you’re curious about the music I used throughout the podfic, you can find a complete rundown at http://cellardoorpodfic.tumblr.com/mypodficinfo

Reader's podfic Tumblr: http://cellardoorpodfic.tumblr.com/

Original text of the story found at http://archiveofourown.org/series/5897

Points: 10(new podficcer)+5(fandom)+5(sherlock/john)+5(john/mary)+49(length)
Total: 74

Comments

[anotherslashfan]

Wow!!!!

[cellardoorpodfic]

Woohooo!

[cybel]

Reader tag made! What an ambitious project to start with: Go you!

Do you by chance have the mp3 files you compiled the podbook from? The Audiofic Archive requires an mp3 version for accessibility as not everyone has a player that can use podbooks. It would be best if you could make the mp3s available in a zipped folder as mentioned in the FAQ. It is possible to convert the podbook back to an mp3, but it's not very practical for such a long podfic.

[cellardoorpodfic]

Hey cybel,

Actually, the zipped file I have on Mediafire right now is just a folder full of the mp3 files themselves. When I open them in iTunes, they show as an audiobook, but they're all still mp3 files. Does this still work?

[aphelant]

Hi, I'm one of Amplificathon's mods! You were asking about format for your post? We don't have a template, but the way I find to be generally the most helpful (for me, anyway) is:

Title (including link):
Author (including link, or as a user tag):
Reader:
Fandom:
Pairing:
Length/size/format: (xx:xx ?MB mp3, for instance)

And then the download link, reader notes, other credits, and anything else you want (like rating)! Your post is fine, you've got all of the information, but it's double-spaced so that definitely makes it look different. :)

Also, wow, a 7+ hour podfic is your first? SHOCK AND AWE. Way to burst in with a bang! \o/

[cellardoorpodfic]

Thanks so much, both for the detailed advice/info and for the compliment :)

[elaineofshalott]

OK so I read The Progress of Sherlock Holmes on the AO3 awhile ago and liked it very much and also thought to myself, 'This would make a really great podfic! If only it wasn't a kazillion words long, someone might attempt it.' And now I find that not only has someone attempted it, it has been successfully completed! I listened to the first part ("Anchorite") and just about cried, because (1) I am a sap like that; (2) omg this fic, so many feelings; and (3) your podfic version (from what I've heard so far) is SO GOOD. The music! The neat trick of putting different characters' dialogue on different, um, sides! (There's technical language for that, but damned if I know what it is.) Your reading style! I love how you do their voices--enough so that they're recognizably John and Sherlock, but not in any exaggerated way--and how Sherlock's thought-voice is different from his speaking voice (underscoring the dichotomy between his thoughts and actions/spoken words). Srsly, I'm so happy that you've done this, & look forward to listening to all the rest of it. :D ♥ ♥

[cellardoorpodfic]

Wow, you just made me smile so wide my face hurts a bit :-D Thank you, and I hope the rest of the podfic delivers!

[fiercelydreamed]

This is one of my favorite stories in the fandom, and your reading of it is just lovely. Wonderful emphasis and intonation -- very Sherlockian -- and I love of nuance of changing audio channels for the dialogue. Thanks so much for making this, and making it available.

[cellardoorpodfic]

You're very welcome! Progress is one of my all-time Sherlock favorites too, and I'm glad I worked up the balls to ask Ivy for permission to podfic it; it was so much fun to record :)

[jeshyr]

MediaFire keeps telling me this link is unavailable, is there any other place I could find it?

Congrats on your first amplification fic!

[cellardoorpodfic]

Oh no! Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Working on getting the link working again...MediaFire's being stupid. If I can't get it fixed soon, I'll upload it somewhere else and let people know :)

[lunchee]

Wow! What an amazing first effort! I'm going to hold off on downloading until cybel 'books it, but seeing what everyone has been saying in response to it, I'm definitely excited for this!

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yeah I'm happy she offered to make a podbook, cause I'm borderline inept in the technical department :-p mp3s were about all I could handle. Hope you like! Cheers.

[dodificus]

I'm about halfway through this but I thought I'd come and leave some feedback:) OK, so, your first podfic is about 200% better than my 100th podfic, I feel like rocking back and forth in the corner for awhile weeping in despair:P

Seriously, this is technically brilliant (music, sound effects, sound quality) and your voice is wonderfully Sherlock. Awesome podfic.

[cellardoorpodfic]

No weeping! Well, only tears of joy, those are acceptable. Thank you <3

[(Anonymous)]

Downloaded yesterday. Only a few chapters in but I just wanted to say that I LOVE your voice! Also, love the little professional touches, like sound-balancing character voices so dialogue is more pronounced. GORGEOUS WORK!!!!

Cyranothe2nd

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yay thanks! So glad you're enjoying it :)

[(Anonymous)]

dl-ing this!


~yukisherry

[cellardoorpodfic]

Woohooo, thanks!

Reposted because I replied to someone else's comments by mistake

[falena]

I'm only halfway through the podfic but I had to come leave feedback squee right away.

You're so good! I love your voice and your accent, but this is just a matter of personal taste, while it is an incontestable truth that you're a brilliant reader/performer.

Your Sherlock voice is particularly fab. It's so very Sherlock. Not many readers can pull it off!

The use of music is a nice, understated touch.

In short, I honestly can't believe this is your first podfic. I mean, you can't get any better than this. ;) I saw that you've just posted another one. YAY. I look forward to listening to more of your work.

Thanks for all the excellent work!

ps: I was not familiar with this story before listening to your podfic, so I need to thank you for introducing me to ivyblossom's work too. She's an amazing writer.

Re: Reposted because I replied to someone else's comments by mistake

[cellardoorpodfic]

I'm so glad that you found Ivy's work as a result of this podfic! She's top-notch. And thank you very much for the compliments <3

[dodificus]

Your archive page is here

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yay, thanks dodi!

[katikat]

Wonderful! What a lovely podfic. I hope you'll continue reading fics. You have a very lovely voice.

[cellardoorpodfic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. I've got two more Sherlock podfics floating around on Amplificathon right now, and more to come...

[setra]

Someone put out a challenge to make sure to comment to every reader whose podfic you listen to in April, so you can expect a lot of comments from me. I absolutely adore your performance of this story. Your voice work for the different characters is brilliant, and I am /so/ impressed that it was your first project. Thank you so much!

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yaaaaay thanks :) I just listened to your recording of Minds Like Ours Dream Up and liked it a lot!

[erica_schall]

So, I’m not quite finished with it yet, but just to let you know I love this podfic so hard! Your interpretation of Sherlock’s inner monologue, the different character voices - it’s just perfect. Great job!

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yay thanks! So glad you're enjoying the ride so far :) Cheers

[desfinado]

This has been an INCREDIBLE journey. Your reading is spectacular, the pacing, the quality, the way you choose to inflect and deliver their lines. I usually just listen while commuting but several times I got home and ended up sitting in the dark by the door, with my coat still on, just so I could finish listening to the chapter. Thank you so much for putting the time into this and sharing it! ♥

[cellardoorpodfic]

You're so very welcome :) And I do that all the time, too (the whole lingering on doorsteps/in the car/at bus stops/etc. while I finish a chapter thing). So glad you enjoyed the journey! I know I did.

[hardboiledbaby]

OMG, you rock so hard! Excellent work, thank you so much! :)

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yaaaaay you're so welcome! And is that Lauren Bacall I spy in your icon?

Enyoing the podfic

[(Anonymous)]

I really like how you manage to voice Sherlock thoughts. The change of stereo between and mono to make the change between thoughts and conservation destinct is done brilliantly. I also like the pieces of music thoughout the chapters.

So, now I just have to go back to listening to the rest of it, only 10 chapters left :)

Re: Enyoing the podfic

[cellardoorpodfic]

<3! So glad to hear that you're enjoying it.

[(Anonymous)]

The link isn't working for me :(

[cellardoorpodfic]

Hey there! Sorry to hear that :-/ I tested it out and it seems to be working fine now. Be sure to use this link:

http://tinyurl.com/84ew8qm

If it's still giving you problems let me know!

[tardis_stowaway]

I got through listening to this podfic today, and now it is time to heap thanks and praise on you.

THIS PODFIC IS AMAZING. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING IT.

I love your voice and reading style, especially the way you interpret Sherlock's inner monologue! For me, podfic is often just a convenient way to enjoy fanfic when I'm not at my computer, but your reading really added something to the story. It was acting, not simply saying the words on the page, and your performance was brilliant. The inclusion of music was just right. Listening to this podfic turned my commute into the best part of my day for the many days it took to get through. This must have taken a staggering amount of work.

Also, I hadn't read "The Progress of Sherlock Holmes" before, so thanks also for introducing me to this fantastic story.

[cellardoorpodfic]

Oh goodness. I was having a crap day at work this morning, and then I saw your comment and it made me feel so much better! Really, thank you from the bottom of my heart. The Progress podfic did take, as you accurately put it, a staggering amount of work, and the response from listeners who've enjoyed it and who also have found Ivy's superb stories through me made it more than worth it. *hugs*

[(Anonymous)]

I just finished listening to this yesterday and I wanted to tell you that this podfic was magnificent - your reading just flowed, the recording was crystal clear and it was just such a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for this.

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yaaaaaay you're most welcome!

<3

PofSH podfic

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you for your beautiful reading of The Progress of Sherlock Holmes.

Nancy

[dancinbutterfly]

This is just gorgeous. It's a great story but I dont know that it would've done it for me if not for your read. Your voice is so clear and gentle while being rich and melodic at the same time. It hurt so much that my heart shattered into pieces more often than not and rebuilt and your read reflected every moment. Thank you for creating this. Truly.

[cellardoorpodfic]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the podfic :D

Progress Review

[alessnox]

I loved the podfic.
I wrote a review.
http://alessnox.dreamwidth.org/1168.html

Re: Progress Review

[cellardoorpodfic]

Wow, thank you for posting such a detailed and thoughtful review! Glad you enjoyed the podfic :)

[(Anonymous)]

I didn't think I'd enjoy the narrative voice the author chose, but I gave it a chance... and I think I loved this fic.

It helped a lot that you were very easy to listen to. You did an excellent job, and I shall look forward to listening to other fic read by you. :)

Thank you for your contribution.

[cellardoorpodfic]

Yaaaaay, happy that you gave first person a shot, if that's what you're referring to ;) And you're so welcome, glad you liked my recording!