Many years ago in the 80's , my wife and I were in a horse and carriage in Orlando riding through the downtown when the hack driver began quoting this very Poe poem. This was during a beautiful night and the ride could not have been any finer. Citing this poem flawlessly, the hack driver brought Poe to life and it was as Poe was so sad about losing the love of his life. It was a highly engaging citation afterwhich we had a discussion of Poe as we strolled through the streets on that fine beautiful night. The spirit of Annabelle Lee was present with Poe that night in downtown Orlando under the pale moon light as the mists began to appear and the poem ended. I thank you Geoff for bringing that wonderful memory back to me. Your voice was strangely similiar to the hack driver but your pronunciations were a little different on certain words. The hack driver cited for us a couple of other short stories by Poe flawlessly and all from memory as if I was in the presence of the author himself. Poe was a very deep man in touch with life's strange pitfalls. Thank you again !

@PaleHorseShabuShabu

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, at first I thought you were calling your driver a hack because he was reciting the poem poorly, as in "He's terrible! What a hack!" Then I read on and grasped the actual meaning.

@joannemillard5546

2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely memory to have.

@Ydnic7481

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that wonderful story. 😊 For myself, it touches on memories with my oldest daughter ❤ at 13... it was Edgar Allen Poe.... not Hansen who It at the time was the biggest thing 😊 (A couple of years ago she went to a Hansen concert, says it was a blast) we were at Costco and there was this huge "Tomb" Hard Cloth Bound complete works of said writer. She squealed like she was a typical teenage girl 😃 You have to know, she is my intellectual.... acting like that was too undignified lol so, needless to say.... She has it to this day.... She's been working on the music side of things non-profit Canada and is now moving into the movie side of things. That self- professed Nurd who was a square peg in a round hole... Lead flute Band, and marched to her own tune 😀 is doing things that are amazing.... That weird girl who Loves Edgar Allen Poe......

@americanviking9384

2 жыл бұрын

🖤

Edgar Allan Poe is one of my favorite writers, and I absolutely love when you narrate stories

@Razgriz85

Жыл бұрын

There's a theory that he died due to being one of the many that were kidnapped and forced to vote a certain way in an election (people were taken from the streets or their families threatened, or were forced to drink heavily). After the fact, they would be released where ever, and many would die from alcohol poisoning.

"I hope you all have the opportunity in life to love deeply enough to make the gods jealous, too." Wow. This is beautiful Geoff. You're a bit of a poet yourself, sir.

Mesmerizing. So beautiful. You are so talented Geoff. Wishing you, Kathy, William and all you hold dear, the very best.💕💕💕

Geoff's voice adds another dimension to an already beautiful poem! His singing is phenomenal but I love listening to his narrations to just calm down.

@casperspack951

8 ай бұрын

a modern Vincent Price....long live the King of Halloween...

Geoff and Edgar Allen Poe are the perfect mix!

I'm mesmerized by the hypnotic voice of Geoff. So beautiful! Well done! I love Edgar Allan Poe's work. ☺️

I would happily sit in awe and listen to Geoff read every short story and recite every poem written by Edgar Allen Poe… Absolutely captivating.

Interesting how so many have commented on how romantic this poem is but not how incredibly creepy it was to lie down in the sepulchre - tomb - next to his dead love.

@JJoy-bk8yr

2 жыл бұрын

I take that part as being a metaphor. The narrator is describing the tomb as being in another kingdom and he is watching the moon and the stars every single night, so it sounds like he is sleeping rough/homless under the sky in another part of the world. This homeless, foreign man imagines that every night his soul travels back to visit Annabelle Lee's tomb. Still a bit creepy (would be less creepy if he imagined that her soul came to him) but not nearly as creepy as taking it literally.

@parkercg89

Жыл бұрын

@@JJoy-bk8yr Well unfortunately it is Edgar Allen Poe. So it's not a metaphor.

@robertheinlein7986

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you just have never felt that reckless headlong all-encompassing love. His love is tragic, he valued himself solely by the love they shared. She was his everything, taken from him, and in his sorrow he laid one last time by her side, truly a broken man.

@jadekaltenbach9480

11 ай бұрын

It's not creepy when you're that deeply in love with someone. It really is romantic. To have such a strong love with someone that not even death can take away what you feel for that person. And it's actually quite sad and lonely. Because even as Edgar stated in the shortest poem he ever wrote, "deep in earth my love is lying, and I must weep alone". It's tragic, haunting, romantic and beautiful, and something that few experience in the short life we have to live.

@DrakeFaust

8 ай бұрын

Simba lays next to his father in The Lion King after his passing, as does Littlefoot with his mother in The Land Before Time. It's a sign of how distraught he is over her loss, that he would do anything to spend just that little bit of extra time with her, though she's already gone.

A sad but beautiful poem read by a gorgeous man with a mesmerising voice. What more can you ask for? 😌💜

@alienebranhamedge7687

2 жыл бұрын

Him in my Christmas stocking.

@suzybailey5501

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, if only!! 😉

@dawnburris6412

Жыл бұрын

@@alienebranhamedge7687 beat me to it…😂

@alienebranhamedge7687

Жыл бұрын

@@dawnburris6412 😉👍

This is one of my favorite♥ poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Geoff Castellucci narrates it so beautifully, calm & enchantingly.

@rosiesantiago

Ай бұрын

I read it when I was in JHS. Loved and still love this Poem.

Geoff’s here just dropping masterpiece after masterpiece

@karlsmith2570

2 жыл бұрын

I'd personally like to hear him reading "The Raven"

@maeco7

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsmith2570 He did The Raven a while ago (maybe last year?)! It's his first reading on the channel.

@emmaporterukulele

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsmith2570 kzread.info/dash/bejne/omiolJppkpSYd5c.html here you go:)

And yet another. Thank you for narrating the beautiful, tragic Annabelle Lee Geoff. This Poe geek is a very happy man.

My favorite poem, by my favorite author, narrated by this angelic voice?! Sweet peas and carrots, my heart!

Geoff, just wanted to say that you have inspired me to create. You have talent, humility, grace, and charm. Please keep doing what you’re doing. We all appreciate you.

My favorite poem narrated by my favorite bass accapella singer. It's perfect

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This is an amazing interpretation! I used to read it more rhythmically, in a more fast way, but this is like a lullaby - considering the choice of Poe's poetry - it makes the "lullaby" even more precious.

This takes me back in time. Back in the mid sixties I had an English teacher who had a voice that was very deep who, on occasion, would take and entire period and read poems to the class. I particularly remember when he read "The Raven" by Poe. You sound almost exactly the same as he did! EDIT: Oh boy. I just went back to your page and found that you did "The Raven". I'm going to wait a while and then go back and listen to it! See how long I can last. 😁 Thank you Geoff for this blast from the past!!! Cheers, Steve

Gorgeous reading. Truly, breathtaking.

Memorized this poem for an English class in high school. My husband departed this life 6 years ago. And so all the night tide. I lie down by the side, Of my darling, my darling, My life and my bride, is engraved on our gravestone.

This is the most calming reading of a Poe poem I've ever heard... Absolutely delightful. Definitely needed this after a chaotic few weeks.

This is one of my favorite poems by Poe. Thank you for this beautiful, sad and haunting reading. Your voice is perfect for EAP's work.

Thank you so much for this reading. My dad loved this poem. Poe was his favorite writer. And this was his favorite poem.

@beverlyjordan8957

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul greetings mr Jensen, have a 🥳 happy new year. 🎊.

@beverlyjordan8957

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul I’m back.😊hope your having a good day so far.

Butter..... just Butter I can't express how much joy I've been blessed with since starting this Journey with you 💛 You and Voiceplay have got to be one of the best when it comes to how you interact with your fans... Thanks again to you... And to the wonderful support from your family's as well ❤

In the interest of perfection, I'm dropping a link. Truly, I could listen to Mr. Castellucci read the back of a cereal box. What an exceptional, exceptional voice. :)

I didn't know you did readings in your channel. I love it, and thank you sir.

As someone also with a deep voice, let me just say that Geoff's ability to never sound bored by his subject or generally sleepy is incredible to me. That's often been my trouble with reciting poetry the few times I've done it.

Thank you!!!!

Yay! This is my favorite poem by Edgar Allen Poe! You did amazing!!

One of my absolute favourite works by Poe. Thanks so much once again, Geoff!!

Thank you Geoff for these narrations!! Your low, soothing voice is the only thing I can tolerate listening to when I suffer from head-splitting migraines, and it helps me pass the time until they're over. And then I listen to your music! 😉🙂😺

Beautifully read, Geoff. You really conveyed the sadness in this one. 💕

i love this poem and your readings

Sad and mesmerizing poem! 💗

Thank you , Mr. Castellucci!

I LOVE THIS ONE!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Geoff, you need to do an audiobook of Poe’s works. This is so good, it should be available on more than just on social media.

I fell in love with Poe’s writings when I was 13. I actually stole his book of collected writings from my school. I still have it almost 40 years later. He was my inspiration to write my own poetry which really helped get me through my teen years. Thank you for reading some of his works!

I adore this poem

Thank you so much!!! This is my favorite poem!! Your voice is so melodious!! I could listen to you all day and night!

@preciousfire74

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul Hello

I love this poem, thank you. ♥️

I've loved this poem since my Father read it to me when I was a child, I read and re-read it many many times over. I was reflecting and I remembered this poem and decided to look it up, I was so excited when this video popped up with narration. (I'm still an old romantic at heart) 🌹

We had to memorize this in 6th grade. If we could recite it word for word without messing up we’d get to pick something out of our teachers prize bucket. I still remember it 27 years later word for word.

@tlgarrison8433

3 ай бұрын

I memorized "Annabelle Lee" and "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" at an extremely young age, early elementary school, long before I truly understood either. I'm 64 and still remember both.

Very haunting. Very beautiful. Great job.

I can listen to you all day

Just like butter 😍 or velvet or something magical. My only request is for a longer version haha.

Love all of Poe's works. As ive loved his voice this new king of solemn silence yet with voice so deep as touch your very soul. Thank you most graciously.

This has been one of my favorite poems. In English class, I asked to read it. My voice rose and fell as the waves rushing to and from the shore. When I was finished the whole class laughed at me. I was the geeky girl, long before geek was kewl. As I left the room in tears, I heard the teacher say I read it as it was suppose to be read. But that never stopped their reticule of me. I'm glad you picked it out for one of your readings.

You are an amazing reader. Your voice brings so much depth and another level to the story.

I needed a good cry tonight. Thank you Geoff.

Божечки, ваш голос надо прописывать в терапевтических целях!

BRAVISSIMO!

Currently watched Netflix's, The Fall of the House of Usher...and wanted to enjoy the fully spoken poem. Hope Poe's estate is making a coin from Hollywood's usage of his work over the many past decades.

As a base you are my inspiration sooo much

I feel the sandness of the poem

You're voice is so awe inspiring, it just draws you in and captivates you keep listening. I hope you have an amazing week sir and anyone reading this. 😊

Great job reciting probably one of the most beautiful love poems ever written! Thank you for this!!!

A piece that doesn't need anything fancy. It just needs to be calmly quoted, and attentively listened to.

The history behind this is amazing.

One of my favorite poems ever! Very nice narration too. ❤

OMG. Since Christopher Lee died I thought Terry Pratchett's "Death" character would ever be done right again. Finally we have our man!

Chills, sad and beautiful. Thank you.

My mother read this to me when I was a little girl. Even very small, I was enchanted by the prospect of such a love happening to me. It was a special poem between us. Thanks for the listen.

I audibly gasped this is my favorite edgar allan poe poem. I'm so happy you read this. ❤

The first I ever heard this poem was from my husband reciting to me.❤

OMG, that is my favorite Poe work! Have read all of Poe's works numerous times but always come back to Annabel Lee. Well done!

Loved this poem and now even more so, having heard your rendition. Beautiful.

Geoff's smooth deep voice accompanyed by the sound of waves turn this beautiful and sad poem into a super relaxing piece of perfection 😌❤️

Hi Geoff

Very nice as always Geoff

this voice, it's something unreal, I'm hypnotized❤❤❤

WHAT THE Fffffffffff ? Oh my! Oh well done!!!!!!!!!!! Had to test one before I got cozy for bed.... WOW!!!

I've always loved that poem, and this is a beautiful and emotional presentation.

I swear this stuff was written just for Geoff. Or written by Geoff. Edgar Allen Castellucci. 💀 📖 🦇

Geoff Castellucci. That was absolutely beautiful.

I need a four hour playlist of you reading poetry. So soothing.

I've always loved this poem since I discovered E.A Poe! Might just be my favorite poem ever. Amazingly narrated! Thank you!

Very respectful, great reading of Mr Edgar's poem.

this was an absolutely chilling narration. thank you for this

you did very good old chap

One of my most favorite poems! Your voice is perfect for this! Very well done!👏👏👏👏👏

Beautiful, thank you 🖤🖤🖤

This is sooooooo Wonderful!! Thank You!

Loved it!!!

This is one of my favorite pomes by Edgar Allan Poe, I wish it was on your Spotify. You did a beautiful job narrating this pome. Your voice fits perfectly and captures the feeling.

Wonderful reading, Geoff!

Beautiful

I love these

Great poem! 🎉🎉

That was BEAUTIFUL.

I love hewaring a great voice read the classics. Really enjoyed this!

Perfection in front of my ears....wow

Beautifully read - thank you

I memorized this poem in the 7th grade and have never forgotten it.

Incredible

This is one of my favourite creepy poems and this reading is on point. Perfect for Halloween.

I love it.

Your voice is simply amazing I'm looking forward to hear more videos like that :)

My favorite poem. My mother read this to me when I was a child. Enjoyed a man’s version.