Arthur, Merlin and Word-Painting!

[@mmafighter1736]

I may have mentioned this prior. I was a firefighter in the states who was released from duty because I was diagnosed with PTSD. When I found Malcolm’s channel, I couldn’t believe how relaxed I could be just by watching his videos while enjoying a nice pipe.Thank you, Sir for sharing all of this with us, you truly changed my life.

[@DisciplesHyper]

Awesome to hear, God bless! Also Living Waters and Pastor John Lovell are great channels on YT

[@IAMNationX]

amazing to hear and God bless you. Hope things continue to improve

[@joel4212]

Thank you for your service sir. We are all in your debt and you should never forget that. God bless you and your family.

[@hedyfletcher]

That’s beautiful… I find him so relaxing too :)) 🙏🏼

[@drdkenobi6531]

It is somewhat therapeutic is it not? I also share the same. ComfortTube here..

[@a.j.r_ball]

The best part of my cold day. A warm minute with Malcolm!!

[@autocorrek3801]

Of all the things I've discovered in 2024 Malcolm Guite's channel is by far by favorite. When I sit down to watch one of these videos with nice drink and my pipe, I feel as if I'm sitting with an old friend. We need more poets and literary minds in this world.

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

What a fabulously wrought portrait, and a great companion and inspiration to your work.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Many thanks!

[@uhname123]

To the artist who made that portrait: Incredible work! That is amazing I love it. A beautiful way to perceive a great author putting his thoughts to paper.

[@jerrynoneed961]

Most wholesome guy I’ve ever seen! Would love to set around a fire smoking a nice Scottish blend from a church warden; listening to his life story(and of course Tolkien etc…)

[@kathleentetreault8094]

Mr. Guite, thank you, at 78 years, you have sparked an area of my brain that has only been partially awaken. Your poetry, your words have been enlightening. Also, I have enjoyed having a pipe or two with you. Ron

[@michaelpayne8102]

Amazing, now this is truly creative art. Sorely lacking in today’s world. 😊. Looking forward to seeing this published.

[@traceyleary4631]

Love the Harry Potter Easter egg and also the nod to Tolkien within the poem!

[@SyrUsThEVyrUs6187]

Such a warming an inviting reader. I wish you all the best Malcolm, and congratulations on making a patron.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Many thanks and welcome

[@prestonbyrd8443]

I thought that was stippling! Goodness me! It's a fantastic piece!.

[@dstrohlds]

I'd love a print for the office. Wonderful work.

[@jahrris]

me too

[@Cam___]

Beautiful piece sir congratulations on that gift

[@LOCKEYJ]

Maarten’s work is beautiful. What an amazing portrait and compliment

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

It really is!

[@btydings]

This might be one of my favorites. All the videos on this channel are amazing but this one just hits home. Beautiful portrait! Can’t wait to read this project in its entirety!! Merry Christmas to all!

[@goblaw1975]

That picture is wonderful

[@ronwoch]

That is absolutely gorgeous artwork! Sir, your library, visited digitally, is second only in my heart to my own, less impressive library. More importantly, I appreciate the way that you have shared your warmth with all of us. Thank you!

[@s1nb4d59]

That was a really neat picture.

[@briandull6427]

You are a living treasure Sir! You continually inspire us to be poets and writers as we puff along with you. May God continue to bless you!😇

[@thenewunderground8692]

Wonderful as always! I love the content of your Arthurian work addressing the bridging from paganism to Christianity, a continuity rather than a break. Echoes of the thoughts of Tolkien, Lewis and others that enrich both past and present. Thank you!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Yes. That bridging is very important me. I’m glad it came across

[@MaximusSpartacus42]

The worlds favorite office hours.

[@ianweir3608]

Writing seems so peaceful in one's mind, when you're just thinking about it; but it is weirdly stressful when you actually go to do it. It is almost like running with your mind - it is unexpectedly tiring and intense, yet also unexpectedly rewarding. Excellent poetry! As a man scarcely in his 30s, I can hardly imagine the patience it must take to write like that. I'm not quite convinced I would be able to do it. You've inspired me to get a pipe and some tobacco to help still my mind before I begin my own writing sessions. Achieving the stillness necessary to make a good go of it is always the hardest part for me, especially in this day of internet and personal devices; black mirrors in everyone's pocket which glow with rainbow light and can show you whatever you want to see. Good luck! I look forward to the day I can add your work to my own humble library

[@drmoss_ca]

Fifty years ago I studied T H White;s The Goshawk for an O-level in English Literature, and later discovered The Once and Future King for myself. On, after that, to Mallory and the anglo-mysticism of Alan Garner. I spent many happy hours in my library reading and smoking my pipes. Circumstance and illness interfered, but in remission now, I feel ready to start again. In the interim I have dug deep into Trollope and Dickens, but now I'm ready for some more mythic fiction and Nightcap.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Good to be reminded of Alan Garner, he's a wonderful writer whom I had the pleasure of meeting once!

[@A.L.Gardner]

That is a wonderful portrait. I enjoyed your reading, the rhythm of the verse.

[@heathergregg9975]

word painting, what a magnificent picture!

[@malcolmhart1795]

Wonderful to see and to hear the works of two great artists, and we thank you for sharing both delights with us. Much love to you and your lovely camera-woman 💕 💙

[@VorpalSlade]

Your Arthuriad is my most anticipated book, it's agony waiting for it but I do so gladly as these wondrous words take form.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks for the encouragement I wrote quite a lot more of it yesterday so it is progressing. I wish the first volume (now finished) were coming out in '25 rather than '26 but publishers have their schedules and good illustrators need to take their time!

[@mattrich680]

Another excellent installment! Fantastic artwork too!

[@debcarroll8192]

What a lovely portrait of you! Thanks for showing it to us and for sharing your wonderful poem on Arthur's fostering. I hear cadences reminiscent of Tennyson's "The Lady of Shallot" in it. I love how your poetry "lifts the veil."

[@craigbritton3213]

From my own heart and what I gather in the many comments, your marvelous, genuine welcome to us all is a refuge. I know we share the same capital-r Refuge as well. But you bring His warmth and welcome to all who love pint and pipe-and those who may not. Thank you. You have become a genuine friend to so many.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Many thanks for that warm encouragement!

[@9964jjc]

Wonderful, thank you, joy. I can't help but think of the Westminster Lionheart..

[@UrbanHymns]

This man is incredible

[@drdkenobi6531]

You have a very interesting channel. Looking forward to this.

[@spaceolog]

Glad to have a seat toward this glorious talk of you, Sir :hattip:

[@Michelle-cb5jf]

Beautiful piece of art! WOW! Love it and you! Thanks you! 🤗❤️

[@DisciplesHyper]

Always puts a smile on my face to see you post a new video. Truly needed this once again. God bless brother Guite!

[@jenngoddard7943]

This was so wonderful -- always leaves me wanting to know what happens next. ❤ Also -- the portrait is amazing! The idea for it in itself is brilliant, but the execution of it is simply beautiful...

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes, the portrait is really inspiring to me when I sit writing the next episode!

[@AccessibleHunterPodcast]

That’s amazing work

[@cameronshorkey843]

Im very excited for the release of all these!

[@amy8458]

Beautiful Malcolm Arthur is my favorite myth.

[@rxgueplanet]

Words can't describe how much I love this man. ♾️🧐

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Morning 😊 Lovely Gift 🎁 Fantatic Art👌🏽Beautiful Read 📖 Thanks For Sharing 👍🏼 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@juanjosesegura4585]

Lovely reading!

[@somekindofpersonexisting]

I watched the holly wood film “Arthur” just yesterday after buying the dvd on a whim from a charity shop along with several others. Spent all morning doing something else entirely to find this when I opened KZbin. So happy to be here! Wether divine timing or just the algorithm big brother listening in, I’m so happy your channel found me on this stormy day. 🎉🎉🎉 What a wonderful light you shine and how beautiful was that poem. Thank you 🎉

[@ryanwaege7251]

Always happy to stop by for a chat!

[@magistersteveperkins]

I simply cannot wait for this to come out!

[@mostlyfantasy]

Beautiful!

[@GabrielMattixPoetry]

This is beautiful. Thank you. I must read this!

[@TerryC69]

Hi Malcolm! The story sings with a pleasing rhythm. Thank you for sharing.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks for the encouragement!

[@fuzzfrancis435]

God bless you good fellow.

[@danwinters2190]

Come in! Come in!

[@aarongunn5519]

Wow! That was great! Really enjoyed that.

[@mikereese15]

Amazing picture and words.

[@VoiceoftheRings]

Love your Work Malcolm Guite! I don't know if you ever do interviews online. But would love to have you on sometime! I am a Tolkien channel and I have had a few on for interviews including a music composer. :)

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks, I do sometimes do interviews, but I've already agreed to so many that I cant take on any more for a little while but thanks for asking

[@storymansworldofdiscovery1831]

Brava!

[@HowellingRoots]

Cheers! I love it. Keep on going. :)

[@Nighttrainpiper]

Excellent

[@TheMalibuDar]

I'm fascinated by the fact that he's got the box from a BOSS TR-2 tremolo guitar effect stompbox sitting on the shelf.

[@jyamesLccas]

Terrific cadence in prose!

[@debaiona]

Why on earth didn’t I realise that about Harry Potter? It’s obvious now you mention it. Also I’m in the middle of re-reading Mary Stewart’s Merlin trilogy, which I loved when I was a child and haven’t read in over 20 years. I’m surprised how well it holds up. Things one loved as a child don’t often do.

[@W15RHsOXZkSpYp8e]

Always a pleasure sir!

[@theendofeverything6356]

Wonderful!

[@HAASMINIMILL1]

Very nice.

[@SabrinaLundAuthor]

Hi Malcolm, I hope to see you lunting in Winchester soon!

[@maxjohanni]

actually good poetry!

[@dalenelson8254]

Malcolm, that thick paperback to your left -- surely that is William Morris on the cover. What is it, please? I can't identify it.

[@marcopignone9386]

Is there a release date on Merlin's Islse yet? I don't wanna miss it!

[@davidknox5929]

Thx Malcolm

[@BDawg-hy7pl]

Dear Malcolm, have you any ghost stories?

[@stronzer59]

the Legacy of a well traveled man and life's offerings a warm cosy retreat , an aging Oxford arm chair, a dram and smoke while the world erupts in conflicts , Mal offers calm and an invite into his world of myths and fantasies. Oh so like when Santa was real 65 yrs ago, like smoke thru a key hole.

[@30piecesofsilver64]

i hear tennyson resplendent throughout

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks, I take that as a great compliment, though I think I am closer to the early Tennyson of the Lady of Shallot than the grand manner of the Idylls of the King!

[@ricktoole9991]

Ok , let's go

[@davidvega-i5w]

Interesting 🤔🧐.

[@stratoschatzisozou7442]

Greetings kind Sir! I'm 23 years old, watching your videos from beautiful Greece (or Hellas as I prefer). I was thinking about what tobacco are you smoking in this video? The Cherry aromatic?

[@joel4212]

Malcom I hope you read this. I'm sure you get this a lot but sir. You have shown me how to enjoy life. I know it seems hyperbolic to suggest but to me it's very much the case. I too as many of your followers am a Tolkien fanatic and seeing you embrace his and many other great Christian writers in such a loving way makes me well...feel the love through my own experience. I cannot thank you enough and as a man who was born and raised in the south of the United States I wish one day before the lord takes one of us I could shake your hand and share a pipe and a glass of scotch. Thank you sir for well....everything.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks for the kind words Joel!

[@joel4212]

@MalcolmGuitespell You deserve it Mr Guite. The fact that youve read my post which has come from the most honest parts of my heart makes me filled with joy. You truly are an inspiration and my words are not sophisticated enough to do it justice. Thank you again! God bless you and everyone you love!

[@KRITORISS]

Pipe smokers face an elevated risk of cancers of the mouth, including the tongue, larynx, and throat. Smokers who inhale pipe smoke also have an elevated risk of lung, pancreatic, and bladder cancer. Pipe smokers face an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While cigarette smoking is usually the main cause of COPD, other forms of tobacco, like pipe smoking and cigars, can also result in tobacco smoke inhalation and damage to delicate lung tissue. People who smoke pipes might face an elevated risk of death from heart disease, especially those who inhale the smoke. More research needs to be done in this area.

[@RogerCrosby-w2x]

Please say you are living in the Shire and that I can join you

[@steverussell8]

I wonder what kind of pipe tobacco he smokes