Thanks as always for listening, folks! As I said in the intro, HB was in its infancy when we first tackled Innsmouth -- I hope this new recording demonstrates some maturity. Of course, the 2016 recording will remain live on the channel. PS -- If you listen closely to the new version, you might just catch the characteristic chuckle of 2016 Zadok...!

@greensky5328

Ай бұрын

You made a good recording even better, thanks for taking the time to deliver!

@itzybitzyspyder

Ай бұрын

Thank you, sir and ma'am. You provide us with hours of entertainment.

@kgreen242424

Ай бұрын

With the advancement of both your skill and recording techniques, it only makes sense that you would like to rerecord some of your earlier work. I appreciate you deciding to leave up the original. Sometimes I prefer the original versions. For instance, your first recording of "The Statement of Randolph Carter" had a frantic quality to it. I really got the impression that he was being interrogated. You had a great pleading aspect to your tone. All that said, adding details like the pencil scratching paper or the train or just ambient music to a clearer cleaner recording is always appreciated. I've listened to hundreds of hours of this channel and I hope to get hundreds more in the future. Thank you very much Ian for your dedication to the material and calming my cats daily. I am forever grateful

@marcusarias6364

Ай бұрын

This is awesome! Thanks for leaving the 2016 one up!

@Shacthulhu

Ай бұрын

No such thing as too much Innsmouth!

Doing my duty to boost the algorithm for the best narrator on youtube.

@HeirofAzaran

Ай бұрын

Certainly the best version of this story I found so far! Some have good illustrations, some have multiple characters, but this has the best overall quality

@heatrayzvideo3007

Ай бұрын

Ditto

@lindadean3374

27 күн бұрын

Most Definitely…🌻🌻🌻

@usedport100s

20 күн бұрын

Bump

"I don't know too much about Innsmouth, but let me talk to you about it for 10 uninterrupted minutes." -The Ticket Agent

This is hands down my favorite Lovecraft story. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve listened to your original Shadow Over Innsmouth video, it must be nearly 50 times. Your voice and tone ARE Lovecraft for me, whenever I read any Lovecraft story I always hear your voice in my inner monologue. Thank you for bringing my favorite author to life for so many years ❤

@T1ddlywinks

Ай бұрын

Glad to know I'm not crazy for listening to this so many times as well lol

@thetwitchywitchy

Ай бұрын

@@T1ddlywinks lol definitely ✌️ it’s hard to pick a favorite for me but I always come back to The Shadow Over Innsmouth ❤️

@tooladdict85

13 күн бұрын

I haven't listened to much lovecraft but I have to agree this story deserves more attention

@T1ddlywinks

13 күн бұрын

@@tooladdict85 You should check out "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" too!

Ever impressed, that demonic fish people, somewhere between praising Cthulhu and summoning Shoggoths, managed to learn about the prohibition, made a conscious decision to circumvent it and supplied their town with bootleg liquor. Great job as always!

@HillbillyHijinks

Ай бұрын

As you know, not all the people were fishpeople, so it makes sense that the homegrown fishpeople and the failed fishpeople and the foshpeople support familiea would still want to procure some prohibition-era illicit hooch to dull the existential pain of being a fishpeople who hasn't gone down yet.

@thurayya8905

14 күн бұрын

Well, fish and drinking go together. But, you'd think it would be a nice g & t.

Probably Lovecraft’s most iconic story next to “The Call of Cthulhu”

"It is a pity that people find our city weird and distribute certain rumors about us. The late H. P. Lovecraft had in deed some problems with some fishermen, not fishmen as many say, but this is not a reason to discredit our city. Committee for the Restoration of the City of Insmouth ". Thank you Ian.

Your original recording has been amongst my favorites for years. I’ve listened to it multiple times all through. It’s what brought me to pursue more of Lovecraft’s work in the first place. Genuinely, thank you. As for this recording, it’s greatly appreciated and absolutely fantastic.

Perfect! It's going to be cold and rainy here all day so this works perfectly for afterwork listening.

I never listened to the original. This is, crazily, the first time ive listened to innsmouth. Thanks!

Absolutely enjoyed the original version! Thank you so much for this newer version! Also, well done with the The King in Yellow.

What a treasure! 36:06 I love how "The Strange High House in the Mist" is identified on his way to Innsmouth. I do so love Zadok's tale. The background/environmental noise, sounds, and voices add an excellent touch. The change in the narrator's demeanor, by the use of tone, by the time the story ends is astounding.

I am totally adicted to HorrorBabble. I havent listened to any radio for months, Im tuned in to HorrorBabble audio 24 hours a day. Yes Ian is definately the best narrator on the web

SoI was the first HorrorBabble I listened to! So this is pretty special for me!

Your an absolute Legend brother. Your Lovecraft readings make my day every time. Couldn't imagine a better voice for this stuff. Great production as always 💯👌

Nice! I was just listening to the old recording...for like the millionth time. Im excited to hear the new and improved version

“Your witness says he saw us at half past eleven on the Gainesville pike, headed for Big Cypress Swamp. This is probably true, but I have no distinct memory of it…..” I very much enjoyed this even though I last listened only yesterday to this tale of Dagon and those who would call the deep home. Keep up the good work and, as always, stay safe!

@Eris123451

Ай бұрын

The Reoccurring Doom.

Thank you Ian. This is my single favorite story that you've read, that's so cool you re-did it. You ROCK!

@HillbillyHijinks

Ай бұрын

Update: I love the new recording, but I kind of also miss the original Zadok, that performance had a weird unbalanced kind of narration that seemed to fit the character for me after a while. Your newest narration is more mature I suppose but Zadok just doesn't have that same sort of conspiratorial, frenetic drunkard energy of the original. He just doesn't sound as crazy and drunk right off the bat, like he should. Still not complaining, just my impression after literally dozens of listens to the original. Have to admit I'm a bit of a HB addict at this point..

Nothing wrong with the formative years, Ian. Your synthesiser skills remain top notch! Thanks for putting this on a bank holiday, so plenty of us can have a relaxed listen. :)

Thank you! I never tire of TSoI. I look forward to listening to this new version.

I think Joe Sergeant was my bus driver last time I took the old Greyhound. Lol. I have to say I love both versions you and Jen did Ian. Hard to pick a favorite.

Definitely one of HPL's finest stories. It gets better every time I read it (and in this case, listen to it).

This one and In the Mountains of Madness are my all-time favorite stories from Lovecraft. Great Job! Stay blessed!

This is the first Lovecraft story I read. And one of my favorites.

Oh man, this is fantastic. Just what i needed, this will make an afternoon of work go by. Thank you, m8.

One of my absolute favorites. Thank you so much for the amazing content

This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you very much!

Warren sent me a postcard he's better now.

@martywood8543

Ай бұрын

😀

I am super excited for this, I have been listening to a lot of the old recordings and these newer ones are excellent. You are always so good.

You guys are the best. This is one of my favorite stories. Can't wait to hear it!!

Yes, a classic. Another excellent production of Lovecraft ! Thank you !!

Ian you have out done yourself an absolutely great new recording of an amazing story. One of my favorite. Thank you

"You fool! Warren caught these hands..." An excellent reading as always, Ian.

I bought your original from Audible and I LOVE this richer deep voice. Thank you for the gift of wonderful narration.

I adore these re-reads. Getting to hear how the channel has grown and all the different touches to these great stories. I'm sure it might just be me but I'd love to hear an updated version of the Randolph Carter series but I know it must be an absolute mountain of a project. Always great work Ian

@HorrorBabble

17 күн бұрын

I do fancy tackling some of the latter Carter stories again -- the original recordings are getting a little long in the tooth.

@cheesewiz9087

17 күн бұрын

@@HorrorBabble it's just such a good story, but also a good 6 ½ hours long lol

An updated version of my favorite Lovecraft story by my favorite narrators. Thank you!

This reading will be a classic as well. I'm looking forward to enjoying it with a tray of cold beverages during the sweltering summer evening.

One of my favorites. Excellent!

What an unexpected treat! Thanks, HB! 😎🔥👏

Amazing! Thank you so much for this 👏

Thank you so much for this! Definitely one of my favorite HPL stories that I've both read and listened to many times on other platforms. Your reading easily tops all the others! It feels atmospheric and captures the spirit of the story. Bravo!

ayyy an awesome refresh! thank you Ian and co!

Many thanks as always Ian!😁👍🏻👍🏻

Amazing, simply amazing. Those accents blew me away, Zadok was next level. The radio drama style flourishes are so cool. Thank you so much for this!

@SidRandom

Ай бұрын

are you kidding? Did you listen to the other version?

One of my favorite stories. And it truly shows how much you've improved over the years. Thank you for all your hard work. 💜💜💜

Great listening Mr Gordon as ever.

Outstanding!

I love this story myself me Gordon ❤❤

Brilliant 💯

Every time i here that piano it triggers something in my head. Nothing beats listening to horror babble in the small hours of the morning

Bravura performance by Ian. I was gripped start to finish ❤️

This story is an absolute classic and your reading of it makes it even better, I imagine if I actually read the story in a book I’d hear you narrating it in my head.

That is the best Zadok Allen I have ever heard! Absolutely perfect, thank you.

Thanks. Looking forward to listen to this one when i find the time.

Thanks for everything guys. And double thanks for keeping the original available. Lucas I’m looking at you.

Thanks!

@HorrorBabble

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Joanne!

Expertly done, Ian. An excellent remake!

I have been waiting for this since it was announced, SO EXCITED! Thank you, Ian, for the consistently outstanding work.

Thank you for taking my mind to this place. I can see it so vividly. Hail Horror Babble!

Sweet, a new version of one of my fav Lovecraft stories by one of my fav horror story channel :3

This is one of my favorites. Its the first story i listened to from this channel. I listen to it and At the Mountains of Madness, those are my go to every night almost. Thank you for your hard work and wonderful voice.

I got sick last week. Since then, I must have listened to your new recording almost a dozen times. Thanks so much.

Fantastic! Thanks for keeping these stories alive with such dedication and wonderous readings!

Amazing!!! The original reading is one of my favorites out of all the ones you’ve done thank you so much for all your effort Ian it’s much much appreciated💚💚💚

Your original recording of this was what introduced me to your work. I am really happy to see you revisiting these with the higher production value recordings you've recently been able to make

My favorite Lovecraft story!!! Yes! Thank you!!!

Excellent, excellent narration! Thank you!

My favourite lovecraft book. Thank you

Excellent recording thank you very much!

Ah fantastic!

love you guys! my favorite story! with an extremely delightful voice... love to hear it on rainy days... 😍😍😍💚💚

Absolutely, bloody fantastic.

Great narration. Great pictures too. Thanks

This new rendition of the story was just amazing. Your narration was marvelous. Thank you ❤️ 🤗 🌟

Can’t wait to listen to this later ! One of my favourite Lovecraft stories and one of the first I ever read, awesome to see such effort being put into these re recordings with all the additional music and sound effects too ! ❤

I love the story also. Glad you were able to record it again though the original is still excellent.

Very enjoyable. Thanks for your work.

Ian your arsenal of New England accents marks you as world class talent! Not just this recording but other stories too! Especially the ones set in Maine😊.

It's just getting better each time. Thank you good sir. It just feels like hearing an aged scholar telling his life story.

An excellent rendition of one of my favorite stories! Thank you for this 😁

The second time around you have more time for the deeper echoes of these Tales. Good Job again....

This was unexpected Ian but a pleasant surprise! Ialways used to love the old one, it was one of the first of your recordings I listened to. That said you can see how much you've grown into this stuff, this one is great, hits the tone just right. This was always one of my favorite Lovecraft stories, the way it builds up tension and a sense of unease at the start, with the stories about Innsmouth and then the guys exploration of the ruined town, leading uo to Zadoks crazy story, that you're wondering how much truth is mixed in with it, and what the real story is, and then the attack at the Hotel, and his frantic flight through the streets at night... Lovecraft was a master at this stuff, and you do his stories justice in a way no other narrator Ive listened to can. You have a real talent for this.

Niiice, love it!

Thank you!!!!

Wow! Excellent - so professional. Loved the unobtrusive sound effects which added to the feeling of the story. you both have certainly learned much and know how to use that experience. Really enjoyed this new version. Thanks much to both of you 🎭🌷🌱

Thank you!!

You're kidding right? Your first reading was an absolute masterpiece. I have easily listened to you tell that story more than just about any other. If I fall asleep to this story any more times I'm gonna wake up a Deep One.

Perfect timing for a bedtime story! Love this, thank you!!

Thank you so much

True storytelling, way beyond merely reading. Wonderful.

Another amazing reading of my favorite Lovecraft story.

Wow Ian, your narration has always been great, but side by side with the other version of the Innsmouth tale shows how much your acting has improved. This is just fantastic, keep it up!

Always so good! 💯

This is my favourite one, thank you.

This made my evening! I love this story so much! Great recording!

Thank you! This is my favorite story, and your narration is great, as always!

Love it, as always!!

Thank you ❤

Thank you! I could understand Xadock Allen much better with a deeper voice.❤

Nice. I just adore your readings.