I’m pushing 50 and have read this story countless times in all it’s published versions and your telling still of it still has the power to move me to tears, and we haven’t even gotten to the real tragedies yet. Thanks for your work! Tolkien is my therapist so that includes you too! Much obliged.

@tglrod

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

@Sabeaa

Жыл бұрын

Me 2. 43 y.o. this July

@Brian_fooking_Ferry

Жыл бұрын

Lol tears? Get a grip

@ZephyrOptional

Жыл бұрын

@@Brian_fooking_Ferry I got a grip ferry, what do you do with your little troll life but insult others who care about thing. You’re a sad human

Your enthusiasm is very contagious and compelling.

That one line is just so much more powerful coming from Tolkien “The war will be over by Christmas” it’s just such a heartfelt line coming from not only Húrin who did not now the gravity of his words but also from Tolkien who knew exactly what they meant.

35:06 I had never realized that before Húrin marched off to mankind's most devastating war yet, Tolkien had him say basically the exact same words that he and his friends would have heard over and over again at the beginning of WW1... Great, this story just keeps finding new ways to absolutely devastate me.

"Things will not go ill." -Húrin Narrotor: "But they did go ill. So very very ill."

Another fantastic installment from Dave the Wise, Dave the Lore Video-Maker, Dave of Many Colours.

I’m so happy to have you breaking down these tales for us again. I’ve read Tolkien in and out, but the emotion you have for the literature brings it to life.

This is my favorite of Tolkein's works. I find it profound, gripping, and emotional. Very underrated in my belief.

IT'S STARTED. I'm so thrilled. Good Friday indeed. Thank you Rainbow Dave

You're the one and only youtuber that i give a like to before even watching the video.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I swear these videos are so much better than any of the episodes of the rings of power. Great job🎉

Dave your ability to retell these stories is incredible. Amazing stuff sir!

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've got to say: the first time i read the unfinished tales' ( a lot more so than the silmarilion version ) take on turin i've asked myself "is this really tolkien?". It really served to deconstruct everything i thought i knew about the professor's writing style (mind you, i've not read the standalone 'children of hurin' novel before) and the kind of story i should expect from him. The children of hurin is my favorite tolkien story (even thought the characters may not be my favorite Tolkien characters). For this reason, I cannot explain further than "i never expected this from Tolkien" and I think that your way of presenting this story is one of the best ways i can think of honoring the professor's writing!

Another feel-good coming of age tale from middle-earth. Hard to imagine it getting worse.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Yup.

Good Friday indeed

I was not expecting this early in the morning, however this is fortunate to listen to while I'm working.

Man this is such a epically tragic story. I love Hurin his bravery and defiance in the presences of pure evil is so admirable even though the consequences are unimaginably horrific. Awesome video Rainbow Dave!

Your story telling makes an hour go by so fast! Thank you for all that you do

Turin, one of the most tragic characters in all literature. Tolkien at his darkest .

WOWW that was AWESOME!!! Thanx Rainbow Dave!!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

I tried to read the Silmarillion about 15 years ago, the writing was...regrettably, too much for me. I did manage to get through Beren & Luthean...but faltered on the rest and never completed it. However, your videos have not only rekindled the desire to havr another crack at it, but covered things in a way that is easy to grasp and full of emotion. Keep the first age alive! Keep the videos coming! Awesome, simply awesome work my man.

@mumbo-jumbo7917

Жыл бұрын

Try the stand alone The Children of Hurin. Easy and epic!

@Enerdhil

Жыл бұрын

​@@mumbo-jumbo7917 Great suggestion. It is the only completed story that Christopher published in novel form. Beren and Luthien and The Fall of Gondolin have a lot of notes and poetry and are not easy reads like The Children of Hurin. Get it soon, start reading it and you then maybe will be able to even get ahead of 🌈 Dave.😁

Nothing like a new Tolkien Untangled video while this wizard has a smoke

It's interesting to imagine the parallels that can be drawn between Hurin and Tolkein himself given his own experiences in war...that sort of optimistic apprehension about the end of the war, trying to stay positive yet knowing how bleak the reality of it was. However I dare not call it allegorical. 😅

@Enerdhil

Жыл бұрын

It's more like "applicability."😁👍

Yeeeeeeeeesss! And so we begin. Listening now, thank you so Much Rainbow Dave!

Sir Christopher Lee so masterfully dictated the audio book version of this story. But you, my friend, would be a wonderful runner up!

I’m the early bird! Can’t wait for the series to continue!! Gonna be a good day!

I'm celebrating Gandalf's resurrection on Sunday. Ni 'lassui En, Dave!

"... and the disastrous decision that will set him on the path towards his doom." I was sure that you were going to break out in a rich, evil laugh. I'm glad you didn't, but it would have been quite dramatic. I can't wait for the next part. You have a real gift for making a great story even more compelling.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I was waiting for this!!! and such deliver!!!

Good morning, Dave. Thanks for the upload, I'm sure it'll be brilliant, as always! Happy Easter, my friend!

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Happy Easter!

Good Friday just became Great Friday! 🎉

This is so epic, as always you are fantastic at telling these stories.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Been excited for this one!

Nice! Can't wait to watch this weekend!!

Always a great day when you upload!

"An honest hand a true heart may hew amiss; and the harm may be harder to bear than the work of a foe." --Hurin

Thank you Dave! Your work and dedication are deeply appreciated

Good Friday and a tragic tale…. What a match! Thank you for also sharing the compassionate side of Turin! I have not dared to read it yet, because I kind of fear the sorrow …. But I won’t be able to resist much longer… it must be so epic and tragically wonderful! 🥹

this is what makes my Fridays work 🙌 may gabana Melanie my friend🎉❤

This channel is so profoundly epic! I like to imagine, as I listen to these videos, that I am listening to you telling stories around a campfire, on a cool, starlit summer night. You have an incredible talent at storytelling, thank you for this magic!

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

Listened to part 1 whilst playing Banner Lord last night, my mind bent on the anticipation of this story. What a wonderful way to wake up and have part 2 ❤

So many fantastic conversations just in the opening pages of this story 😃

You’ve ruined lore for me. I’ve been checking other lore channels out and it’s just not the same. They don’t have the passion, the length, and the…..excitement! Lol. I hope you never get tired of doing these. I’m on my second run of your videos so keep ‘em coming! I’ll have my phd in Tolkien soon😅 btw just looked at your subs and can’t believe how fast you’re growing but it doesn’t surprise me. I’ve been with you since the 30 thousands! Congrats!

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

This is brutal already! I forgot the hope and love in the beginning!!! Thanks for bringing the story to life, as always!

Wow, didn't you just release Part 1 a few days ago? These are long videos, and detailed and in-depth. This project must have been a tremendous amount of work. I really appreciate it. This is the one story in Tolkien's mythology that I wish could be turned into a movie or a series. (I know that no one has the rights - yet)

I have always viewed this as Morgoth's greatest miscalculation. I will not give spoilers, but I think that for as dark as this story and it's sequels become, Morgoth's plans find their loose threads, and from this point forward there is a slow unwinding of his dark will. By the way, I was wondering where the music was from, because I quite enjoyed it. It wove quite nicely with the tale and exposed the shadow hiding in the light.

Absolutely amazing 👍👍

I'm 52. I've been watching these videos [at work (and at home)] for the past week or so. To think someone could get me to look even closer at something I thought I knew so well. Jeez. Thinking about the feelings of the characters in The Silmarrillilion 😮.

Awesome thank you for all your hard work.

Nice work dude

Rainbow Dave, thank you so much for your videos. You are my favorite tiedyed wizard.

As always, great video, thanks for all you do!

This video almost make me cry a couple of times,i truly love the way you tell Tolkien stories

Starting video , Oh wow 58 minutes that's a pretty long video, after the video why so short? I really enjoy these, I listen to a lot of Tolkien KZread content, Tolkien Untangled is my favorite, most of the time, I know I have learned some facts about the Legendarium , when I listen to Rainbow Dave, I have heard a completely enjoyable story.

I am always excited when I see you’ve dropped a new video. So great!

i am so happy these are coming so quick I can't get enough. I loved this book and I can wait to hear it all from your perspective!

Dave, you are the best storyteller to breakdown Tolkien’s tales. I enjoy your videos and it’s been a beautiful distraction from everyday news. ❤

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Another great video mate can't wait for the next one👌

Excellent! Excellent video! Looking forward to the rest of this series.

You truly are a master storyteller. I have reached the point of starting a countdown every week. Five days left, four, three, two, TOMORROW! TODAY! Thank you Rainbow Dave and best wishes for a happy and peaceful Easter.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Happy Easter to you too!

@Enerdhil

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. 🌈 Dave is best storyteller of all the Tolkien KZreadrs, IMHO.

Some people may feel bad after being spoiled, but not me! I was inspired to buy my own copy of The Children of Húrin after watching this! Thanks so much for this video, Rainbow Dave!!

@tolkienuntangled

4 ай бұрын

That’s so wonderful! And it’s exactly what I was hoping for when I made these videos. Enjoy your read through of the book!

@maoaya

4 ай бұрын

@@tolkienuntangled Oh, yes. I will with the guidance of your videos (and writing my own high fantasy novel)! Again, thank you and I will be watching out for your furture videos!

Rainbow Dave, no one tells a story like you do! I'm so looking forward to the next episodes!

I’m so happy i waited to binge these lol love u dave

I do love this story, despite and because it make me feel all the feels every single time. Your enthusiasm and insight is genuinely delightful.

Your knowledge, eloquence and passion makes this channel such a gem! Thank you for all your hard work as you're making more viewers of Tolkien fans.

Turin's childhood fascinates me. His apparent stoicism, and shadowing of Lalaith, given what comes later with the other child of Hurin, is just devastating. Laughter taken from him at the age of five, and all that came after. Truly dark.

Love your work!

You just make me love Turin so much. I can just see him as a child, this gives me such a feel for what he must have been like. This has nothing at all to do with the video, but it's a happy thought my dearest friend and I were thinking of and I think you might appreciate it: can you imagine Aule's reaction to meeting Gimli when Legolas brought him to the undying lands? And vice versa? I think they both cry and don't hide it. I think Gimli treats Yavanna with the same courtliness he does Galadriel and Aule is beside himself with how happy he is that his wife and his creation are meeting and getting along. It's now one of my favorite things to imagine.

I want to thank you Rainbow Dave I'm 60 and have loved fantasy ever since I can remember lord of the rings, the hobbit, D&D, all that but you have sparked in me a need for the lore of middle earth thank you again.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!

Hello Rainbow Dave, what is the score you use in the background? Such a moving piano piece, I'd like to find it!

Ahh the telling brings a wonderful recall of the story I read a few years ago. Great job!

@tolkienuntangled

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Dave, I just wanted to drop a note to you letting you know how much I have been enjoying your videos since discovering them a few months ago. You have drawn me into The Silmarillion which I have just began to read. I don’t think I would have attempted this without your videos untangling this complex and very enjoyable book. I am looking forward to the next video in this series, you have made me a huge fan of all the stories in the first age. Thank you for all the hard work I am sure you put into these videos! And thank you for re-igniting my passion for Tolkien that was lit when I was in grade 4 with the hobbit. Your work is much appreciated.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I’m really glad you’re enjoying the channel.

The courage of Húrin to say those words to Morgoth’s face astounds me.

Amazing. Just so good! Thank you.

Hi Dave! I always look forward to your new videos! I love how you explore more in depth and explain each character with such enthusiasm and color. (..whacking the Feanor piñata always makes me laugh..!)Your are a treasure and so enjoyable to listen to! Not boring like other channels. We always feel the love from you. Your genuine, down to earth salutations and goodbyes are so endearing. And I love the drawing videos you began with. Don't change them. I love them! Also, if you don't mind my revealing, I've listened to the audiobook of Children of Hurin read by Christopher Lee. It is wonderful!

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@victorianguyen6620

Жыл бұрын

@@tolkienuntangled ur welcome!😊

Ty for a great share of a great tale and the very purest of love for those both of the characters and your audience by gifts of the precious moments of the very powerful and precious appreciation in the love and strength in your telling ❤

Oh my goodness I'm going to enjoy this so much 😊❤

Hi Dave! The background music is softer here. I can focus on your beautiful voice. I would have been so disappointed if the music distracted me. The music in the books vs movies that I just went to listen to, was distracting. Overpowered your voice, and I couldn't focus on your explanation. I love the way you untangle Tolkien and don't want miss one word. Im not sure if you recently went back and added it, or being a newbie when they came out, I didn't notice it. The music here is not distracting. Perfect for me. Thank you Dave! True finesse with the timing and appropriateness of the music. Thanks Dave! I hope my comment is not confusing!😊❤

Fuuuuuuuuccccckckkkkkkkkkk yeeeeeeesssssss!!!!!!!!!! It's a got damn Friday!

Great story telling. Thanks!

Thank you so much for making these videos. Please, please don't take this the wrong way, but these are very nice to fall asleep to at night. Your voice is very soft and soothing, like the Bob Ross of Tolkien. I assure you I do watch them when I'm wide awake, too! 😁

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Well told 👏👏👏

gg! that was informative and entertaining!

superb work my friend , appreciate the time and effort you have put into this amazing tale of good over evil and how eventually good will always prevail over the evils of this world and JJR Tolkiens amazing story telling, I cant believe that one man! wrote this without knowledge of past civilisations :)

@tolkienuntangled

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Hey rainbow Dave, hope all is well. You are a unique talent,and that voice..... smoooth. Haha😂 im not the best at reading comprehension, so you can imagine tackling any tolkien writings. I have to say your videos are broken down beautifully and i feel like im recieving all this information for the first time, i really dont have the words to say how grateful i am, for you. Thankyou for your passion it really stands out in all your works. Sincerely thankyou my friend.

@tolkienuntangled

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your lovely words are very much appreciated!

You are a legend ❤ The reason I'm still using KZread!

13 weeks.. this is amazing.

much love to you. Staying as groovy as I can... Did you tie-dye that shirt that you wear? You should sell them

"The war will be over by Christmas." That line hits a bit different knowing they said that about the war Tolkien fought in. Knowing that in both cases they had no idea how badly the battle would turn out.

Loved it was sorry it ended gotta wait a week now

Hey man. Great great videos i can't wait for part 3. But the children of hurin is my first tolkien book and I'm halfway through it. So can you ease up a bit with the spoilers about the ending and about other books?

IM AN ANIMAL FOR THESE VIDS MAN

Dave, I think you're right - Morgoth is the ultimate nasty bastard! Can't wait for the next instalment.

Epic. Helping out the algorithm with comments.

Oddly this depressing story is one of my favorite parts of the legendarium

Wonderful ❤❤❤

Paused at 9:23 Something is going to happen to this child And I'm gonna be UPSET about it

I just realized for the first time that Gondolin was built on the resurgent dome of a massive caldera (supervolcano). And the Vale of Tumladin is a giant collapse feature. (Ted Nasmith art). Look at the Long Valley Caldera in California or the Valles Caldera in New Mexico. For an even bigger example - Look at the Toba supervolcano in Indonesia. magmatic

Ok… I’ll admit. I ADORE the films, never read the books (sorry 😢) I have no idea what you are all on about… but my god, I am invested.

Tears in my eyes listening to your retelling of the story of the children of Húrin rainbow Dave 👍👍❤❤. The saddest moment in this story for me is (spoiler alert) the last moment when Húrin met his wife at their children's grave 😥😥❤❤