ASMR/Relaxation - The History of Gothic (history/literature/culture)

This soft spoken history ASMR podcast explores the fascinating and atmospheric world of gothic. Together, we'll trace the origins of gothic style, in medieval French architecture, then follow it through to the Gothic Revival of the 18th and 19th centuries, and discover its impact on the bohemian Romantic movement that flourished under Lord Byron and Mary Shelley. We'll then take a look at Bram Stoker's Dracula and explore its influence on 20th and 21st century gothic - from the films of Bela Lugosi to the modern gothic subculture that continues to create its own, unique music, fashion and art.
#SoundsCurious is a youtube channel dedicated to audio adventures... as someone who experiences ASMR (and also uses audio to help me sleep), my aim with these videos is to provide you with a deeply relaxing experience that can help you to sleep, or feel rested and refreshed - as well as triggering some tingles! Balancing soft and calming vocals with informative content, my favourite topics for videos are history, culture, literature, the fine and decorative arts... and whatever else takes my fancy :-) Subscribe to the Sounds Curious channel for updates on the latest videos - and don't forget to say hello on social...
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Please note: the images used in the accompanying slideshow are either antique works that are already in the Public Domain, or images that have been specifically released into the Public Domain. Where required, credits are included.

[@boytheearthtalksto]

The audio quality, voice, diction, and content of your ASMR videos are among the best I've ever watched. Thanks. Well done!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thanks so much for your support - glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@robkeirns468]

Hi, French Whisperer recommended you and I'm *so* glad he did. I'd never have known about you otherwise--the algorithm has never once brought you to my attention before. Your content is quality all around and you deserve many more subscribers. I see you've been doing this for a while now, without much attention, and I hope you keep it up in spite of that...because I'm a big fan!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thanks! So thankful to The French Whisperer and so glad you found me!

[@chrisnam1603]

same here :), new sub, wonderful work!♥

[@MichaelSWeaver]

This is the best short explanation of all things Gothic that anyone could hope for. Simply wonderful.

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@thegivinggrimoire]

I came from the French whisperer as well :) I love your style and content. Thank you 😊

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you for being here! I'm so glad you're enjoying it :)

[@jacobkeyes2814]

Well, thanks to our fine French friend, I too have stumbled upon your works. I have never been to enthralled by the subject matter of an ASMR video, your knowledge and delivery is impressive and captivating respectively. Instant subscription, my sincerest thanks for producing this wonderful content!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you so much for you kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

[@TanjaHermann]

I've been binge-listening your content for a few days now and I'm really impressed with your content! I also love your cadence, your use of AND and the crisp "s" sounds. Thanks from Germany!

[@SoundsCurious]

Glad you're enjoying it! And thank you back - also from Germany!

[@xanderprime9737]

Came here from the French whisperer

[@ruabadfish02]

Same. Love it.

[@iainferguson7309]

And me, loved it.

[@SoundsCurious]

I'm glad you found me! I love The French Whisperer, too 🙂

[@benwatson5236]

No disrespect to French whisperer, he's got good content too, but I prefer this. Your voice is rich, deep, and smooth, like if a glass of wine could talk me into a satin armchair and threaten to sacrifice my blood at the same time, but in a good way.

[@nicolaespitalier-noel3877]

This was amazing, I absolutely love your voice and feel that this is a beautifully articulated description of goth, where it came from and what it is today. Thank you. X

[@SoundsCurious]

You're most welcome - thank you for listening!

[@JakeVallem]

The French Whisperer sent me, and I am thoroughly in love with what I've heard. Quite relaxing, thank you. Definitely subscribing for more.

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel :)

[@maisouimathe9414]

So brilliant! Please keep going! I’ve know watched everything at least three times:) Can’t wait for what’s next.

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you! There's a new video in the pipeline... it's taking me a long time to make, because I have health issues at the moment, but I'm hoping to have it up by the end of next week :)

[@katherinethompson7780]

Excellent! Fascinating and relaxing as the French Whisperer!! ❤😎

[@SoundsCurious]

That's such a compliment, because I love his channel - thank you!

[@lichkween7863]

What an absolutely wonderful channel! I’m glad French Whisperer gave you a shoutout.

[@SoundsCurious]

I'm glad he did, too - it was so kind of him! Thanks for your support :)

[@goodleshoes]

Great job! Love the depth.

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you!

[@Trampelschrat]

This channel deserves attention!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thanks! Just by showing up and commenting, you're supporting and bringing attention, so I'm very grateful :)

[@TheLondonLass]

Fabulous! Very informative and relaxing!

[@Red-ki4tk]

Amazing channel, wonderful and exciting expression and fun yet relaxing to listen to. Great job!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you!

[@soundofmusic1720]

Just discovered your channel and was not disappointed! Great content!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you!

[@Majora1988]

Wow, your voice is great for ASMR. I just subbed!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you!

[@deepquake9]

I’m really happy the French Whisperer introduced you to me. 👍🏽

[@SoundsCurious]

I'm glad you're here -- thank you for watching!

[@billybilly2728]

loved this, thank you

[@SoundsCurious]

You're welcome!

[@StarrAckerman]

This is really cool!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you! Glad you found me 🙂

[@lonelittlejerry917]

I really like your voice! I'm glad I found your channel

[@SoundsCurious]

Welcome! And thank you :)

[@jjdark8969]

French Whisperer sent me, love your work.

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you!

[@sluggo206]

I never realized how much I wanted this until I saw the title. It's amusing that the person who usually narrates upper-class buildings in a posh RP accent was a goth. Brian Aldiss in "Billion Year Spree" claims "Frankenstein" was the first science-fiction novel, because it used pseudoscience rather than magic or spirits. I was one of a number of skinheads in goth/industrial clubs so I saw a lot of overlap. And darkwave bands seem to be the only ones holding up the 1980s new-wave rythms I've always liked. It''s so dark it's hard not to call it "goth", because strictly speaking I'm still not a goth and don't like the most gothic features (flowing music, vampires, 18th-century costumes, dark lyrics), but it's hard not to call what I do like "goth" because it's so emneshed in it.

[@SoundsCurious]

Well, my thought is, if you want to identify as a goth - even if you don't like most conventional gothic features - then you should. And if you don't want to, then don't. The joy of it is, it's an inclusive enough cultural movement to embrace all of us who feel an affinity with it :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@JasperHill-se6nm]

Love this video

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you! I'm so glad you love it 🙂

[@Dedicated_Loomer]

is that whitby abbey? if so if been there myself and i think anyone on the north Yorkshire coast should definitely visit

[@SoundsCurious]

It is indeed Whitby Abbey! A place I know and love 🙂

[@Joe-ol5bq]

This is brilliant. Anybody know of other ASMR channels that make content about history and culture?

[@SoundsCurious]

The ASMRtist who inspired me - and who puts out fabulous history and culture content - is The French Whisperer. I can't recommend him enough, his talks are brilliant. Otherwise, I hope you find some of my other videos enjoyable... and I'll be back later on in the autumn, with some new content 🙂

[@Joe-ol5bq]

@@SoundsCurious When I saw this video I subscribed to you quickly! I also just watched the Wimbledon video. Keep up the great work and thank you for pointing me in the direction of The French Whisperer, Ill check him out too

[@SoundsCurious]

@@Joe-ol5bq Thank you! Hope you enjoy The FW's videos, too (I'm sure you will!).

[@Ironman-ho8gk]

I'm from mexico and i love this videos

[@SoundsCurious]

I'm glad you love it - thanks for listening!

[@nonautomaton6230]

Fascinating. mmmmm tingles

[@ilovepavement1]

Any thoughts on Dr Caligari?

[@SoundsCurious]

I've always tended to think of it as more Expressionist than Gothic - but yes, I can absolutely see how it could be a cultural influence for modern Goths!

[@Vanillaloop]

Listening to your voice I cant make out if you are Lina Grace but with your voice up a notch ..Love her work and enjoyed this regardless

[@SoundsCurious]

I'm not Lina Grace, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! As a Lina fan, you might also enjoy my video on 'Deeeep Relaxation' that I made last month :)

[@karendaniel450]

Can't wait to lord it over everyone that I was an of fan when you get famous. This is brilliant, thank you!

[@SoundsCurious]

Thank you 😄 Glad you're here!

[@patrikaxelsson4439]

Love your narration style! Aside from a few “uhm” and “eeh” you sound like an outright professional. I just wish you could interpose some pauses once in a while, where it’s absolutely quiet for a few seconds. That would intensify the ASMR effect. Looking forward to your next upload.

[@SoundsCurious]

You might want to check out some of my early videos, which were scripted, so they are less casual in their delivery - and I think the pauses might be slightly longer, too, on some of them at least. The French Whisperer gave me early advice to ditch the scripts and speak in a less 'polished' way (because yes, I do sometimes record professional audiobooks), so that's what I've done... and with that comes the 'uhms' that occur when I'm thinking! Also, my pauses tend to be shorter when I'm speaking off the cuff - so those earlier videos might appeal to you. Thanks for the support and constructive feedback.

[@elfettodeboba3972]

Ahora una versión en español (También vine por The French Wishperer)

[@SoundsCurious]

Lamentablemente, no tengo las habilidades multilingües de The French Whisperer ... ¡pero gracias por escuchar!

[@marknelson3566]

Came from the French whisperer. You sound so much like an oblivion npc it's crazy!

[@SoundsCurious]

Perhaps I should ask them for a job! :-D

[@gregorykollarus8190]

This was a amazing I loved it, but no Tim Burton, or Guillermo Del Toro?

[@SoundsCurious]

True, I didn't touch on modern gothic cinema! I had to cut so much out, though... my original research notes had twice as many areas to discuss, but there was just too much to fit into one talk!

[@ericguzman4367]

Damn, i just fall in love with your voice

[@SoundsCurious]

Thanks :)

[@damac5136]

Wohnst du in Darmstadt? I just moved (t)here.

[@SoundsCurious]

Ja, genau 🙂

[@damac5136]

@@SoundsCurious Schön!

[@Schmusekissens]

Great video! I just found you

[@SoundsCurious]

Welcome! Thanks for being here :)

[@Hyndergogen9]

In the very early days there was no significant differences between the Ostrogoths and the Visigoths. They considered themselves "The Goths" and the prefixes Ostro(meaning Eastern) and Visi(meaning Western) were only added later after they had settled in different regions. The Goths were just like any other of 1000 tribes the Roman Empire faced they jus happened to come to prominence at the perfect time to fill in the gaps left behind by the Romans allowing for this specialisation, that other tribes like Batavii, Nervii or Belgii.

[@lavendergilly5843]

Oh my godddddd

[@ilovepavement1]

Goth punks Killing Joke took the goth idea of pre-rational barbarianism and repurposed it for comment on fascism, asking the question 'could an enlightened world commit such crime as the holocaust'?

[@nope6021]

The Romantics are like the Emos of the 18th century lmao

[@SoundsCurious]

Absolutely! 😂😂😂

[@haydenrichard1813]

Why can’t they do online classes like this 😂

[@SoundsCurious]

Because the students would fall asleep? 😂

[@haydenrichard1813]

@@SoundsCurious fair point 😂

[@EvilEyEbRoWzz]

Do you do TV? You should do TV... XD

[@SoundsCurious]

Never done TV! Lots of stage work and the occasional audiobook :)

[@satanscrow8016]

Soft spoken? Lol! Who's idea was this? Lecturers hardly need any help putting people to sleep! A talk of some substance, though, that's what I want so, good deal. Probably shouldn't smoke a joint before listening to this, huh?

[@dannielleschreier7659]

It is rather annoying how much you say annnd in the first couple minutes if this continues throughout this I don't think I will make it to the end.