tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219195792024-03-13T23:36:03.811-04:00Crosscurrents BlogLynn Noel's musical adventures in traditional music, dance, and drama as heritage interpretation since 1986. Visit the <a href="http://www.lynnoel.com/crosscurrents">Crosscurrents</a> website for details of Lynn's programs, products, and upcoming performances.Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-13947927407520006312021-09-02T12:09:00.000-04:002021-09-02T12:09:00.446-04:00The Saga of the Shield-Maiden (after Tennyson) Somewhere in Google Books, a long time ago now, I took this screenshot of a tiny trophy find from Punch Magazine. It's a parody of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's famous poem The May Queen, published in 1846. It perfectly captures the Victorian Viking Revival frenzy for all things Norse, and further lampoons itself by emphasizing the pronunciation of "Weaking" and "Yarl" to parody the original opening Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-87694547985354375932020-12-13T19:00:00.013-05:002020-12-14T17:45:44.337-05:00Recommended Guide to Zoom SecurityThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
Security is a key topic that has been excellently covered by other community leaders. Zoom Planners and Zoom Hosts should review this comprehensive guide:
Virtual Contra Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-64176612399893380582020-12-13T19:00:00.011-05:002020-12-14T17:25:36.388-05:00Role: Zoom Planner (Producer)This post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
As the Zoom Planner for a music event, think of yourself as the producer, responsible for behind-the-scenes event production. You hold the keys for scheduling and Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-36152768050283313872020-12-05T19:00:00.015-05:002020-12-06T21:20:31.308-05:00Studio GearThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
“I’m starting to do more livestreaming music on Zoom/Facebook/YouTube. What mic and camera should I buy?”
This might be the most commonly asked question I get from new Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-10804129928102256792020-12-01T19:00:00.007-05:002020-12-06T21:20:41.875-05:00Role: Feature ArtistThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
As a Feature Artist, you are the performer for the event, just as you would be for a live performance in the real world. You have a live audience! You might feel a bit Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-11073540523918909732020-11-21T19:00:00.005-05:002020-11-22T12:48:40.609-05:00Role: Co-Host, Tech B, House Manager, ScribeThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
A Zoom Co-Host fills the role of House Manager and Usher at a real-world event. You manage the “door” (waiting room), monitor the chat, support the Zoom Host in answeringLynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-70647661483843034502020-11-20T19:00:00.174-05:002020-12-14T17:25:11.000-05:00Mermaid's Tavern Guide to Zoom SingingThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
NOTE Other platforms are working on real-time or near-real-time singing together over the internet. This project focuses on Zoom as the most popular platform and Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-32996977284179877312020-11-20T19:00:00.158-05:002020-12-06T21:21:06.183-05:00How-To Guides for Zoom SingingThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
This preliminary list of guides to Zoom singing is indicative of the huge demand for online singing and the success of Zoom as a platform for singers, despite the lack ofLynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-50098635628416591302020-11-20T19:00:00.156-05:002020-12-06T21:21:17.171-05:00Role: Zoom Host, Tech A, EngineerThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
As the Zoom Host for a music event, think of yourself as running the control room with the help of your Co-Host(s). You take care of all the behind-the-scenes stuff so Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-15366051487651617902020-11-20T19:00:00.154-05:002020-12-06T21:21:30.108-05:00Role: MC, Compere, Session LeaderThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
The MC, or compere, fills the same role you would at a real-world event. You are the Mouth for the organization at concerts and the session leader for singarounds. You Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-64352491623637596462020-11-20T19:00:00.150-05:002020-12-06T21:23:21.721-05:00Sample Zoom Event Running Order: Concert and SingaroundThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
This example is for a 3-hour Concert and Singaround event from 7-10 pm with two Feature Artists and a breakout session with multiple breakout rooms for socializing and anLynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-25548544084895427842020-11-20T19:00:00.136-05:002020-11-22T12:48:22.890-05:00Role: Zoom StarterThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
The Zoom Starter is a licensed user on the sponsor’s Zoom account. If you have login credentials to that organization’s Zoom, you hold the keys to the meeting. Your only Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-46260382171095302322020-11-20T19:00:00.105-05:002020-11-22T12:49:02.911-05:00Settings: Getting Best Quality SoundThis post is part of a series intended to become a Mermaid’s Tavern Guide to Zoom Singing publication for folk arts organizations, feature artists, session singers, and online audiences for folk music. We welcome comments below.
This post is lightly edited from the excellent webpage on Using Zoom on a Desktop or Laptop from the Golden Link Folksinging Society of Rochester, NY. We thank them for Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-23599974714888243992020-10-03T10:36:00.003-04:002020-10-17T16:59:22.539-04:00Mermaid's Tavern Sessions go Zoom-Only in October 2020 October marks eight months of Mermaid's Tavern programming, six months of DIY Digital coaching and research, and 45 livestream events. Facebook has also launched new livestreaming policies and a new look with changes that impact livestream hosts and audiences.Digital Heritage Consulting has taken a deep dive into our core mission, live production numbers, platform policies, and level of Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-23402595038261557802020-08-29T17:06:00.017-04:002020-11-22T12:58:14.898-05:00Who Sings When? Ways to Manage an Online Session Roster and Singers' QueueWhen we're together in real life, there are some recognized forms of etiquette for how to manage the order in which singers follow each other in a session. What is similar, and what is different, online?Common Real-Life Models for Song SessionsPOPCORN SING The most informal has been called a "popcorn sing." Each singer takes their turn as the spirit moves them, in response to a segue or as in Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-32802316941322018492020-05-04T11:15:00.002-04:002020-12-06T21:25:43.551-05:00Live From the Mermaid's Tavern Houseconcert FAQOne of the objectives of The Mermaid's Tavern is to support my community of folk and heritage musicians facing the losses of income, audience, and a touring lifestyle disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Another objective is to encourage and inspire musicians to make the pivot to digital business by supporting you through this digital transformation.
What do you mean by digital business andLynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-22549877018980326112020-04-28T22:15:00.006-04:002020-10-17T16:58:41.115-04:00Live From the Mermaid's Tavern Participant FAQIf this is your first time at a Mermaid's Tavern online session, especially if you're joining close to the start time, please take a moment to review these Frequently Asked Questions before you reach out by email, message, or text.
When is the next online event Live From the Mermaid's Tavern?
https://www.facebook.com/pg/digitalheritageconsulting/events
http://calendar.lynnoel.com
Are Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-74101195934344369332020-04-25T22:23:00.000-04:002020-12-06T21:26:27.912-05:00Live From the Mermaid's Tavern: Reflections on Our First Six Weeks
Six weeks ago, I started a digital houseconcert series on the fly to help local artists and my local folksong society respond to the Covid-19 crisis. I'm astounded at how quickly it's become A Thing. I've just been invited to be one of ten guests on a live web chat with the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) called "Yes we CAN keep in touch! Connecting Our Communities During the Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-81815117476715165722020-04-04T10:08:00.003-04:002020-04-04T10:08:40.066-04:00Q&A For Online Sessions III: Managing Performers, Singers, and ListenersThis is the third in a multipart series of Q&A* about the burning question of the hour in the Corona Kerfuffle. How can we sing together on the internet?! Part I reviews the basic question of Is It My App or My Internet? with tips on how to check your network latency (lag time) for live digital video and audio. I spent six hours in Donegal last weekend with the Inishowen Trad Song Circle andLynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-82893442998199216292020-04-03T10:53:00.002-04:002020-05-03T21:43:09.727-04:00Q&A for Online Sessions II: Livestreaming Setup Checklist
This is the second in a multipart series of Q&A* about the burning question of the hour in the Corona Kerfuffle. How can we sing together on the internet?!
Part I covers the core question of why lag (latency) is a fact of life and what, if anything, we can do about it.
This Part II provides a Livestream Setup Checklist of how to use Zoom and Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-74808336432948102972020-03-21T21:23:00.000-04:002020-10-17T16:58:20.026-04:00Q&A for Online Sessions I: Is It The App, Or My Internet?This is the first in a multipart series of Q&A* about the burning question of the hour in the Corona Kerfuffle. How can we sing together on the internet?!
This Part I covers the core question of why lag (latency) is a fact of life and what, if anything, we can do about it.
Part II provides a Livestream Setup Checklist of how to use Zoom and Facebook Live together to broadcast a Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-76731499603888911512020-03-13T15:42:00.000-04:002020-05-04T11:01:23.888-04:00Live from the Mermaid's Tavern Part III: Going Live on FacebookThere is such demand for this post that I am taking the unusual step of publishing it while it's still in development. I expect to finish this section by the end of the day Saturday, March 14.
INTRODUCTION
This is Part III of a three-part series. Part I covers real-world example scenarios of why you'd set up a livestream, the roles you will be working with, and considerations for how to get Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-70508124723916048642020-03-11T21:37:00.003-04:002020-05-04T10:49:49.144-04:00Live from the Mermaid's Tavern Part II: Set Up, Schedule, and Announce a Livestream
INTRODUCTION
This is Part II of a three-part series. Part I covers real-world example scenarios of why you'd set up a livestream, the roles you will be working with, and considerations for how to get the artist paid without tax headaches.
This Part II covers the logistics of scheduling and announcing a livestream on Facebook, and the detailed considerations that make it appear Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-61491735627652244792020-03-11T11:46:00.001-04:002020-05-04T10:49:24.996-04:00Live From the Mermaid's Tavern Part I: Digital Houseconcerts in the Age of #COVID-19
INTRODUCTION
This is Part I of a three-part series. It covers real-world example scenarios of why you'd set up a livestream, the roles you will be working with, and considerations for how to get the artist paid without tax headaches.
Part II covers the logistics of scheduling and announcing a livestream on Facebook, and the detailed considerations that make it appear seamless to your Lynn Noelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801514490119135596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21919579.post-72981222008010823742018-09-12T19:05:00.002-04:002018-09-12T19:16:24.086-04:00Voices From Beyond the Grave: Mad Jack Percival and Patience Cobb the Planter
As some may know, I've been working on and off for many years on a genealogy, biography, and memoir of my great-grandfather the sea captain, William Ernest Parker of Yarmouth, NS and Lynn, MA. This maritime ghost story is an excerpt from that memoir that splices one strand of my own maritime heritage to my love for Old Ironsides, the USS Constitution.
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