This is the 2017 HorrorBabble recording of TCoC. 2023 recording: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJ5_xduplZWrmZc.html

I narrowly avoided the call of Cthulhu by letting it go to voice mail.

@st4ne4rmthevill63

6 жыл бұрын

Donald Vincent lol

@crazyviking24

6 жыл бұрын

@ GreatNate Bolton - Turns out he was inviting me to the Festival.

@Gibby7200

5 жыл бұрын

Now you’ll never be eld’rich. Look forward to being eld’poor forever

@apollyonkatastrefia1586

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't have that option, I got the text of Cthulhu instead.

@VideoHostSite

5 жыл бұрын

NOBODY GHOSTS CTHULHU!

"And as cthulu rests, I bid you farwell." We dont deserve you ian, but I speak for all of us when I say we are glad to have you.

@michaelkottler

Жыл бұрын

No, we definitely deserve HorrorBabble (although I dig your sentiment). But yeah, we for sure deserve and even require this gourmet literary fare.

Watching the H. P. Lovecraft readings playlist while exploring the depth of Bloodborne. I couldn't ask for more; thank you for this my friend.

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

That does sound pretty awesome - thanks for stopping by Myles! Ian

@evilkingganon707

5 жыл бұрын

I've played bloodborne before but when I started listening to these and playing the game I started seeing the game in a different light. It's amazing how some insight into its inspiration can change how one views the game in such a way

@Dopeymanthing

5 жыл бұрын

Check out shadow over innsnouth for that one bro

@kmd5321

4 жыл бұрын

Bloodborne is the reason I ever even heard of lovecraft. I really like the stories as is, but after playing bloodborne it just makes it so much more incredible. Now I’m always on the look out for any other lovecraftian games

@AnimeShinigami13

4 жыл бұрын

holding this up to a friend on discord to prove the Reapers of Mass Effect are based on the Old Ones. :D there's even a reference in Mass Effect 2, when you go to the derelict reaper to retrieve the IFF, one of the research logs says "even a dead god can dream." Its a clear reference to the line in the Necronomicon "in his home in Rlyeh great Cthulu lays dreaming."

It's a rlyeh good adaptation, well done

@balaam_7087

4 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there 😏

@jayraymond9707

3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@Smittumi

3 жыл бұрын

You son of a bitch, you did it.

@tilde5884

3 жыл бұрын

I will now start to say your name at the start of every day once for this heroic deed of yours.

@danbreeden1801

3 жыл бұрын

Good one

i listened to every single narrator on youtube and this one IS THE BEST.. some other narrtors would drag the words trying to be spooky but it loses track due to the complexity of the words.. so clear and forward narration works best with this story and this narrator does the best job.. thank you sir

I feel like verbal champagne is being poured into my ear when I listen to you

@imbetter599

4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, fine booze

@jaxonfreeze7882

3 жыл бұрын

Champagne in the ear burns, his voice is more of a natural fruit juice

Your voice is so soothing, I sleep peacefully listening to you read us Lovecraft. Thank you Ian! You're extremely good at what you do.

@HorrorBabble

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Ian your voice pushes this story over the top I can't get enough of your readings I've gone back so many times to listen to Lovecraft's tales because you narrate them so eerily and well! Thank you so much!

Apparently Cthulhu took calls while on the can.

Just found your channel. Thank you. I have never, in my 35 years of voracious book reading, listened to what could be called an audiobook. Until now. I plan to listen to all of your Cthulhu Mythos and then may never return to audiobooks again. And I may be a better man for it.

@HorrorBabble

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

That one and the "Shadow over Insmouth" is the best Cthoulhou stories by the demigod H.P.LOVECRAFT! Hello from Athens Greece!

@striker91

4 жыл бұрын

The shadow over innsmouth doesn't feature cthulhu. Correct me if I'm wrong.

@eleftheriaeleftheria3302

4 жыл бұрын

@@striker91 you are wrong 100%! "The shadow over Insmouth"is the best and the leader of Cthulhu mythology stories!

@striker91

4 жыл бұрын

@@eleftheriaeleftheria3302 it doesn't feature cthulhu as a character, does it?

@eleftheriaeleftheria3302

4 жыл бұрын

@@striker91 I answer before: It does 100%!

@dillonwalshpvd

3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to guess that in the (or one, popular) Greek translation, Cthulhu does absolutely make an appearance

This is the best reading of this story I've ever heard. I can't stop re-listening to it - one of my favourite stories given the treatment it deserves! Thank you for you excellent work!

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Ian

The best reading of call of Cthulhu

This is definitely the best reading I've found. Great job. Now I don't have to stumble over my words trying to read it myself.

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kind sir! I hope to hear from you again in the future! Ian

It's 2:30am and here I am once again, wanting nothing more than to push all of my wants and needs aside and enter the maddened world of H.P. Lovecraft through your readings. Thank you kind sir for bringing us such wonderful tales of mystery and horror, you truly are a blessing from cthulhu himself.

High-quality, Ian...the companies that produce audio books are none too pleased with you.

@AcornElectron

Жыл бұрын

Still makes audible look like shite.

Probably the best cthulthu story by h.p.lovecraf! This is a unique nightmare-masterpiece!

Exceptional; great accent, intonation and flow. Honestly the best from other readings I've looked up. Love the subtle background ambient additions that do not distract but add to the atmosphere.

This was really well done. Thank you for taking the time to do this story justice.

just know your voice lulls me to sleep every night and, I actually sleep amazing no nightmares when I fall asleep to your H.P.L. readings. otherwise i get no sleep due to horrid dreams

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Seems like you've got it the wrong way round! Thanks again for listening. Ian

@crazyviking24

6 жыл бұрын

It is actually the same thing for me. If I fall asleep listening to Lovecraft (especially this story and Shadow over Insmouth) I sleep just fine. Otherwise I have vividly scary and strange dreams. I cannot explain why except to guess that the story calms my subconscious in some form.

@longjohnsilver7895

5 жыл бұрын

Same for me lol. Good night :)

@primus7776

5 жыл бұрын

Ultimate Horror leads to deep and relaxing sleep? Who would have thought? But nonetheless True, Thank You.

@terrybeal2252

4 жыл бұрын

I listen to Horrorbabble most nights before bedtime. I sleep like the dead.💀😁

whoa, your voice makes my subwoofers shake my desk, so smooth

Can I just say, thank you! These audio recordings have done me much good over the years.

@HorrorBabble

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for continuing to come back!

Ah, The Call of Cthulhu. It's strange how i can enjoy a work of an author who's worldview is in every point diametrically opposed to mine.

@ToriHiragana

Жыл бұрын

Why is that strange?

@firechickeng.6912

Жыл бұрын

dude was very racist but he sure knew how to write huh

@arthurfleck1554

Жыл бұрын

@@firechickeng.6912 Racism is only natural! Western societies have gone politically correct, in an insane manner.

@bigone4311

Жыл бұрын

HP was a product of his environment in the world at the time. His works of fiction may, or may not represent his worldview. We do not know the man. But they painted a necessary picture of "ordinary" life and attitudes of the time, that create a stark contrast to the elements of horror in each story.

@Self-replicating_whatnot

Жыл бұрын

@@bigone4311 I don't care about any of that, i was talking about Lovecraft's dismal view on cosmos and humanity's place in it.

You are seriously an amazing performer. You could read Dr. Seuss and make it sound like the Magna Carta. :) If you were ever featured as a voice actor in a video game, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

@mariecarie1

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! Although seriously, you should read The Cat In the Hat for an April Fool's video or something. That could be amazing.

A really great and terrifying story at the end I almost shaking and feel hypnotized by the reader’s voice Tanks.

I fall asleep to this so often that KZread automatically suggests it everytime I open the app after midnight, regardless of what else I was more recently watching.

@HorrorBabble

3 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with that!

I can't tell you how excited I got when I saw this in my recommendations!

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy this one Harmon!

@giuseppethegoat4660

6 жыл бұрын

Harmon Lanager me Too!

Your reading of this fantastic story was impeccable. Thanks for performing it for us.

What a Phenomenal Reading. I've been reading Lovecraft myself since I was fourteen but your command of the prose is astonishing and even haunting. Bravo and the highest Kudos. Looking forward to savoring more.

@HorrorBabble

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening!

I originally subbed as i suffer from insomnia and figured some lovecraft would lull me off to the land of nod, unfortunately it just gave me weirder dreams lol. Excellent production, diction, pronunciation and timing as always Ian.

love the new recording man I listen to this channel almost every night since I found it

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you John!

Best audio recording of a book/story I've ever heard. Wonderful job!

@HorrorBabble

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guy!

I tell my fellow lovecraft fans about your channel, you have THE voice to read Lovecraft.

I am so grateful you have introduced me to Lovecraft . He is a one of his use of English is so profound descriptive and unsettling . Your voice and dictation complements and makes his prose come alive . Thank you .

@wcraigburns3458

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

Brilliant stuff as usual Ian. HorrorBabble is hands down one my favorite KZread channels. Your skill as a narrator has grown considerably in comparison to your previous reading of this. Good stuff.

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kind sir! It has been an interesting road that's for sure. Thanks again for your support. Ian

Thank you so much for this reading! You made work go by so fast! Your voice made this very eerie I loved it! Praise Cthulhu!!!

i vaguely knew of Lovecraft's body of work but after listening to you once, I dove in. your reading style adds another mystifying layer and pairs incredibly well with this genre of writings. I would love this on spotify or something.

@HorrorBabble

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Check out The HorrorBabble Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0Bl2dzOTIsuzrasOeY45qz We've also got some Lovecraft stuff on there under an artist profile: open.spotify.com/artist/6cUO6dCx4WvAQsqoQDNDbo

Looks like Cthulhu on the toilet, lol

@LemonFlump

5 жыл бұрын

That’s what I look like when I go to the toilet without my phone

@anthonymaslow798

5 жыл бұрын

Contemplating the nightmare of reason. Lol

@ninjawizard7021

4 жыл бұрын

hes taking a great one lol

@nateosborne7361

4 жыл бұрын

RushRoid GG that was dank

@guygore3794

4 жыл бұрын

The Nature's Call of Cthulu

thank you this is saving me so much time for a school project, what I am doing is taking Lovecraft fears and attaching them on a board with string to his 6 major stories

The idea of cthulu is certainly paradoxical. A being whose existence does not matter as if it doesn't exist it is so powerful that it could bring itself to existence. Always phasing in and out of realism at speeds far beyond compression. The gaze of cthulu is not what causes madness, but rather thinking of it's existence. Seeing it not exist right in front of you is simply maddening

I've listened to this reading so many times. I really enjoy your work.

Finally managed to finish it tonight after listening for the past 2 weeks. Kept falling asleep to horrorbabbles relaxing voice. Onto the next mythos now!

Many of you probably already know but for those who don't, that drawing is actually an original concept sketch of the C-man by H.P. Himself. Unless i am misinformed...

@HorrorBabble

5 жыл бұрын

You are correct, sir!

This was a great video. Your sense of stress and diction is totally on point, and the relatively subtle sound effects managed to make the story more immersive. Well done!

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Drayton - I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Ian

Wow! What an impressive narration, halfway through and I'm stricken. Truly keeps the atmosphere HP would've intended. 10/10 my dude.

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for listening! Ian

@cynicalpessimist7796

6 жыл бұрын

HorrorBabble I can tell you've put in many hours so please don't thank me. All praises go to you guys at Horrorbabble. *Applause*

I LOVE the ambient sounds you have in the background! It adds so much to the immersiveness.

Your excellent reading gave me a deeper appreciation for this story.

Love this story and Lovecraft in general. I love it even more now I've discovered this channel! 🤗

Thank you. This is a personal favorite of mine. Well done. Be safe during these strange days.

Absolutely the best reading of H.P.L's classic! Thankyou!

@HorrorBabble

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan!

Thank you so much, I love being able to lay back and enjoy one of my favorite stories.

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening Lowell!

Love your style of reading it remindms me to Cristopher Lee's :)

I read this myself with little to no idea what was going on. Just listening to someone else painted a much clearer picture in my mind. Great stuff

@stefanwangcho8716

3 жыл бұрын

It's really fun to read other lovecraft stories after listening!!! I now cant tell which ones I've listened to or read because I read in Ian's voice

I enjoyed this so much. Thank you for your voice and sounds to make this a more imersive experience.

Beautifully narrated. Thank you.

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

And thank you for listening. :) Ian

This guy really loved the word "cyclopean". Seven times it crops up in this story (plus he also gets a sly "cyclops" in... just for luck).

@markhamstra1083

Жыл бұрын

Which makes it all the more unfortunate that the narrator doesn’t know how to pronounce this and other favorite words of Lovecraft, such as “bas relief” - although I suppose some fish were consoled by his narration.

Just found the channel and beautifully done and the best reading I’ve heard. Will be listening to this channel from now on.

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening Cam! Ian

Another well read piece! Thank you for your time and effort!

I think I've officially listened to all of your readings. You are overall a great narrator.

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dedicating so much time to our works - very much appreciated. :) Ian

I enjoyed this so much, thank you for this. Your voice is amazing!!!

James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammet, and Cliff Burton sent me here...in a manner of speaking. You ROCK my friend...much love to you and your family...Mark Burress

Excellent narration thank you for playing this wonderful first and greatest of the Cthulhu mythos stories

Great video, even better narration, I think I'll start binge watching immediately!

Outstanding job Ian, Btw I reside In Providence Rhode Island, Its an incredable honor to be from the home of Howard Phillips. Many of the places he speaks of are places that I see on a regular basis, i.e the shunned house, angel st, Brown University, R.I.S.D. Thayer st, Not to mention his grave....Keep up the great work my friend!

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Nikolai - Jennifer and I LOVE Providence. We can't wait to visit again in the near future. Perhaps we'll cross paths! Thanks for listening. Ian

Extraordinary red..I only seek stuff red by Ian..That is how you read a book.The style of reading,the complete imersivness into the tales,the age with wich comes this particular voice are the perfect combo for an extremly enjoyable heaphone experience....Thank you!

I don't need a revelation to go mad. (Great narrator, reader, actor, sniper)

This is great. Listening to this before the CoC game comes out.

A great reading, Ian. I'm happy I saw this in my recommended videos. Subbed straight away. I remember listening to your original reading repeatedly over the years while working/coding some of my own passion projects. Your voice and tone seemed to help keep me focused. I don't think I could read/listen to this without hearing it in your original take, even when listening to this one, it had a creepy and really interesting style to it I thought. Keep up the great work!

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Always good to read comments like this - I'm thrilled you stumbled upon the channel. The original version has been re-uploaded to another channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5ea3MWFgK--kdI.html (warts and all!) I hope you're doing well, and keeping busy with those 'passion projects'! Ian

I find your voice makes me want to engage in a bit of the old ultra violent.

20:06 HYSTERICAL LEVENTINES...WHEW PRESCIENT

Just found you and wanted to say you are an amazing narrator! This brings so much more life to the book for me

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you - great to hear from you! Ian

Wonderful reading. I'd never "read" Lovecraft before. Adjective master and wordsmith extraordinaire...I have no idea what they'll he was talking about and still loved it

This is an amazing story. I like the various stories included in the tales of the old professor and his grand nephew. I love every part of this story, and the details are amazing. I listened to the first half of the story twice yesterday and today, so I could analyze the details! Ian, thanks for recording this great work! Your eloquence in reciting these tales is awe-inspiring. I am enjoying it with a fine scotch.

@HorrorBabble

9 ай бұрын

Thanks again, Donald! There's a new recording of this scheduled for Sep 4th!

@donaldmccleary9015

9 ай бұрын

@@HorrorBabble you are welcome! I guess I know what I will be listening to!

i have slept through this 5 times already without passing first 20 minutes...

@edennis8578

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one to fall asleep to Horrorbabble. I used the adaptation of Dunwich Horror as my bedtime story yesterday.

Thank you for the uploads!!!

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening Bryan!

Perfection! My all time favorite story. Bravo Ian!

@HorrorBabble

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Logan!

Where has this channel been all my life? You've a new sub for life.

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

We're glad you found us Sad Onion! Ian

@WBV420

6 жыл бұрын

HorrorBabble Ooo my favorite of the narrators too! Stay awesome!

Love your readings Your voice and pronunciation make my 3rd shift job worth doing

One of the greatest and most original stories of horror that is a masterpiece of cosmic horror wonderfully narrated by Ian Gordon

I have to say sir, you have done an excellent job. I listened to you and also did a read along. This was my second read through and with your voice and read along combined, it gave an unsettling atmosphere. Amazing work. Keep it up.

Thank you for your effort, I could scarcely ask for more :)

A Brilliant reading of one of the most influential works of fiction of all time. What a beautiful combination. Your voice is perfect for this. Thank You =D

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening Jesse! Ian

Unfortunately, when Old One called, he said, “Are you aware your warranty has lapsed?”

Really really enjoyed that, excellent reading. Thank you!

love the lovecraft stories. this is a fantastic channel for horror fans

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Gena, we hope to hear from you again soon! Ian

Koot-alu, as by Lovecraft. Thank you for including what so many other texts of the tale omit: the Outermost [Thurston] Frame. Your voice flies the language's bold momentum quite expertly on this tale, & it's refreshing to hear.

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed the rendition! Much appreciated. Ian

What a legendary intro monologue

Amazing narration of a Lovecraft classic. As Larry David might say, "Pretty, pretty, pretty good". Excellent again, HorrorBabble.

Linked this on discord to a friend to show him how the Reapers in Mass Effect were inspired by Lovecraft's Old Ones in general and Cthulu in specific.

Listening to this while reading the book. Love The call of Cthulhu. Thank so much for your hard work ^.^

Fantastic!! This made my rather dull workday More exciting! Thanks!

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening Ritchie! Glad you enjoyed it. Ian

Your voice is so smooth ~ thanks to you I enjoyed the story even more ~😊thanks

You, sir, have an impeccable articulation. I salute you.

I enjoyed listening to this reading of a classic. Well done.

Wonderful and the narration makes the story sound realistic

Cthulhu just wants to sleep in his city, but these adventurers keep bothering him.

Love it! Gotta be my dozenth listen! Most excellent! Cheers mate!

When pursued by Cthulhu, drive it like you boarded it :p. This is an awesome story read by an awesome storyteller in true cosmic style. Thank you for this.

That was wonderful to listen too, you have an excellent reading voice which brings the character of Francis Thurston to life! Thanks so much for posting, subbed and liked!

@HorrorBabble

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Looking forward to hearing from you again in the future! Ian