ASMR Sleep Stories in the Black Forest: Germanic and Norse Mythology - The Ring of the Nibelung

In this male soft spoken ASMR sleep story, I invite you around a campfire in the Black Forest.
I tell you the story of the Ring of the Nibelung, a cycle of 4 operas by Richard Wagner (the Rhinegold, the Valkyrie, Siegfried and Twilight of the Gods) as a starting point to explore Germanic and Norse mythology, the origins and importance of Germanic Peoples, the creation of national narratives in the 19th Century, the legacy of Wagner, and more.
Wagner links:
- Wedding March from Lohengrin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3SYd4KNZ8qeftE
- Ride of the Valkyries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXi4YoNsoaeKbLM
- Tannhauser Overture: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYPQdHh9fdlgh80
- Prelude from Lohengrin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLOZZWZo6ekotU
Credits: script and narration by the French Whisperer, images by the French Whisperer and under Wikipedia Commons.
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Timestamps:
0:00 The Ring of the Nibelung
4:18 (I) The Rhinegold
17:18 Origins of Germanic Peoples
21:33 Historiography of Germanic Peoples
29:00 (II) The Valkyrie
41:54 Historical Sources
47:03 Wagner's bad rep
55:44 The Black Forest
59:36 (III) Siegfried
1:07:18 (IV) Twilight of the Gods
1:18:18 Forest and Campfire Sounds

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Timestamps: You can listen to this story on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms: asmrdb.fanlink.to/TheFrenchWhisperer-Sleep-Stories-in-the-Black-Forest-Germanic-and-Norse-Mythology-The-Ring-of-the-Nibelung. Patrons can download videos in HD, or audio only, and watch/listen offline. www.patreon.com/thefrenchwhisperer 0:00 The Ring of the Nibelung 4:18 (I) The Rhinegold 17:18 Origins of Germanic Peoples 21:33 Historiography of Germanic Peoples 29:00 (II) The Valkyrie 41:54 Historical Sources 47:03 Wagner's bad rep 55:44 The Black Forest 59:36 (III) Siegfried 1:07:18 (IV) Twilight of the Gods 1:18:18 Forest and Campfire Sounds

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

@Mish S yes I live in Santiago and we are in the middle of the winter.

[@zenwhispers]

Thank you for your hard work and dedication as always! Does it benefit you more if we listen on KZbin or Spotify? I figure I might as well listen in whatever platform you’re better compensated :)

[@chrisnam1603]

💎

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

@@zenwhispers Thanks! Depending on how creators monetize their videos, youtube may be more advantageous financially, but for me, based on listen time, Spotify and other audio platforms are way more profitable. As I don't put video ads on youtube, if you don't have a youtube premium subscription I make less than 1 cent. If you listen to the same story on Spotify, which is equivalent to +/- 15 streams, I make 4 or 5 cents. But if you have youtube premium, half your fee goes to creators based on the time you spend on their videos and I earn more having you on youtube.

[@NowhereWest]

French Whisperer :: I am a huge fan of your work. I may be the only one, but I am having a troublesome experience. I fall asleep to your voice to soothe the self and it works... until I get to the end of many of the videos. The fire crackling at the end always wakes me up and disturbs my dreams. I don't know if it is a synthetic fire sound, or what happens, but my favorite pieces of yours end with a long fire crackling and I can't figure out what to do! Any suggestions? Thank you for your work - I really am sad about this problem.

[@bk83861]

For years, I'm falling asleep to your voice. I'm learning new things to your voice, calming down after a bad day at the office to your voice, easing my anxieties with your voice. I wash dishes listening to "Wonder of Trees". I fold laundry listening to "Impressionist Journey". I lie back on the couch listening to "The Theory of Relativity (For Dummies)" and just let all of the craziness and the crap (pardon my... French?) melt away. When you came back, I literally jumped for joy. My kids even asked me what I was so excited about. And since you've come back, both the quantity and the quality of the content have skyrocketed. I know I'm gushing, but I just have to do my very best to tell you how much I appreciate what you do. Vous êtes une bouée de sauvetage. (God, I hope I can trust Google translate... :D)

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Thanks I appreciate your comment. And Google did a good job this time, it was impeccable ;).

[@ruabadfish02]

I second this comment. I feel exactly the same and also listen to his content all the time.

[@belladonnichaze6450]

The wonder of trees is my favorite. 🌴🌱🌳

[@chrisnam1603]

@Benjamin Keren sooo beautifully said! how i feel as well but cant write it as u did :) thankyou TFW :)

[@13crystalsister]

@Benjamin Keren I feel exactly the same way. I was so excited to see this last night. I fell asleep quickly, as always. Thank you, TFW!!! Because of you I no longer dread going to bed at night.

[@olivier6699]

It is a shame you are not among the top Asmrtists yet. You deserve the million by far. Props to your work

[@wakingribbons]

Right. Only The French Whisperer could take a two year break and return with thousands more subscribers. ❤️❤️❤️😴

[@ubelmensch]

Things are much harder for ASMR youtubers without a pretty face, long hair, and a pair of tits.

[@krim7]

@@ubelmensch Or are willing to eat a ton of food.

[@enavictor3]

The best asmrists areusually ones that are not on top

[@matheison720]

Not a shame, it just is, everyone is always exactly where they are supposed to be in life.

[@Debbie338]

OMG. The French Whisperer and Norse mythology? I’ll be listening to this over and over.

[@vmezaaa]

I adopted a dog today but I’m having trouble falling asleep because I’m not used to having a dog in my room. I was even worried about playing ASMR but she is sound asleep snoring LOL! Hoping I can fall asleep too! Time to learn 😴

[@fktcmdtlk3104]

I was in the exact same same position as you not long ago !! I know exactly how you feel about not being used to having a little fury chum with you ! Best thing you could have ever done ! Friend for life ! Norse mythology and dogs are ace lol

[@nickhxc777]

j.r.r Tolkien clearly was heavily inspired by Norse mythology.

[@lizzyx7348]

He was, yes. He made no secret of it. For some reason the movies went Celtic instead of Norse. 🤷‍♀️

[@nickhxc777]

@@lizzyx7348 yeah I just rewatched the first LOR the other day. Odd change but still a great film

[@nickhxc777]

@Ulfang999 very interesting.

[@619chrisoriginal]

Lizzy X Celtic is a very large tribe. They cross over in a lot of aspects. If you go back far enough they actually believed the same. It wasn’t until the Vikings created their own culture. Before that they were just Germanic and traded many things with the celts.

[@possemis]

@@lizzyx7348 how so? i have seen no celtic references in the movies, the elves an dwarves are obviously germanic in origin down to the runes they used in the films, rohan is based on the (anglo)saxons, who where a germanic people. the language of rohan is based on anglo saxon and very similar(the part where eowyn sings at the funeral of the prince of rohan). i am not attacking you or something, i genuinely want to know because if they did i sure as shit missed it.

[@blake7408]

Talking about Wagner so quietly is so un-wagnerian lol, but very amazing and relaxing. thank you. This is one of my favorite stories.

[@NemesisVNV]

I used to fall asleep in history class in Highschool. Teacher was loud talker. I come here for assistance sleeping and end up listening to it all because it's so captivating to learn about lol. I think I'm broken

[@OkimeOlvx]

Oh what a nice video! I am from the Nordschwarzwald and I love this region. I remember my French teacher and I always liked her accent. This video reminds me of my old home. I must go back there one day, but now I have to live in a big city because I am studying. :/

[@chocho2710]

‘He was short hairy and ergly’ That’s what my family call me everyday

[@mollipopisntreal]

E R G L Y

[@zawiszaczarny9518]

This really is the highest quality ASMR

[@Kimjay464]

I recently came to you channel to help with sleep disturbances. I now listen to your stories every night. I’d never heard this story before, even though I had heard of Wagner, as I am not familiar with opera. But I am now completely hooked on the ring cycle. Thank you and I hope you produce some more opera stories in the future

[@DewitticusBrett]

Dude, your content is a life saver. Seriously, your stuff has got me through some pretty dark times. Allows me to relax enough to finally sleep. Thank you for your work my dude.

[@noskcajxela]

I’d love so much for you to do one of these on Celtic and Irish myth

[@reece3163]

Thank you so much. On a side note - I was recently away over the weekend to the north of Scotland. No phone signal no WiFi. Thank god I was able to download your stuff on amazon music. Thanks kind sir!

[@neonautumn34]

You can't believe how happy and thankful I am you are covering this . Greetings from germany.

[@thegregitto]

Indeed, it makes me happy that a KZbin source such as this covers mythology less known

[@lilytheghost7608]

Very recent subscriber. Lost my job due to Covid-19 a few months ago and lots of stress ect. Wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart your videos help me to fall asleep each night while I deal with chest pain and anxiety. Really enjoy the long ones the most. Thank you again so so much and I wish you the very best my friend.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I'm sorry this happened to you, I hope the worst of the crisis is over and things will recover gradually from now. Anyway, welcome!

[@lilytheghost7608]

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR thank you I really appreciate that. I am doing ok and will recover. Thanks again for taking your time to respond.

[@MadAtreides1]

I'm an Italian listening a suave French dude talking about German stories. What a time to be alive.

[@hannahh8696]

The quality of your vocal work never ceases to amaze me. Your tone is friendly and warm at the same time as professional. The speed you speak at is just right and you vary your voice enough not to sound monotone, but not too much to stray from it being relaxing.

[@HolgerLovesMusic]

Wow, J. R. R. Tolkien really must have loved the story of The Ring of the Nibelung.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

yes, his story was genuinely original but he picked plenty of ideas either from the Ring of the Nibelung or its source material.

[@Floral_Green]

They hint at this in the movie Tolkien, when he attempts to visit a performance of one of Wagner’s musical dramas based on the mythos.

[@NowhereWest]

I can't thank you enough for carrying on with the Mythology... the ancient stories of cultures from around our world are important to tell and listen to and share ~ and with your presentation as a gifted storyteller... Lovely! Wonderful in these challenging and tumultuous times particularly. Thank you French Whisperer. Here's to the Power of Myth.

[@13crystalsister]

Absolutely!! I feel the same way. He is the best!!

[@ButchersBlues]

I am a big fan of yours, your stories bring me to a calm place. I also am a Viking reenactor, if possible I’d love to hear more stories from this era. Good night good friend

[@sophieb7170]

Exactly what I needed! I’m so excited for this. I’m starting a Norse Mythology diploma soon so will definitely be listening to this in the background 👍🏻🌈

[@mririshsolo338]

This is going to be GREAT!!! Having a long day so will def be listening to this later. Very excited 👌👌

[@matthewchristensen9342]

Tried to listen to this to fall asleep to but it was too interesting! I had no idea that Tolkien was so heavily influenced by the Rhinegold story!

[@mtg_brent3342]

I have become addicted to your content. You are doing a great job. And in my opinion one of the best ASMRtist as well as my favorite. Thank you. Keep up the amazing work

[@LordCainhurst]

I found your channel years ago and I remember watching your minecraft videos repeatedly because your voice was so soothing that it just put me to sleep. Then I got interested in all of your content and wondered when you would return until one day you finally did. I've loved EVERYTHING you've put out since! Thank you educating me and putting me to sleep with all your great stories man. I hope your channel continues to grow :)

[@angelaDPT]

I LOVE your voice! Thanks for teaching us so much interesting info while relaxing us at the same time. I appreciate all the work you do for these videos 👏🏻

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You’re amazing. I save and share all your videos. They’ve gotten me thru some chronic anxiety and we appreciate you!!

[@DMMacaw]

Love history and gods of many cultures and the tales that happen over time

[@allisoncohenour1433]

So happy to see this as a topic! Two weeks ago - while procrastinating - I decided that I should know more about Wagner. Fascinating. I had no idea his influence on modern culture was so great. This is perfect ❤!! Thank you for always teaching us something worthwhile. Your videos make our lives richer.

[@ninaaaaishere]

Him: **Says the Norse Gods' names correctly** Me: **Ten Years Has Been Added To Lifespan**

[@graysonwilliams6390]

*happy Norse pagan noises*

[@aquila7615]

Hey! I like your profile picture!

[@ninaaaaishere]

@@aquila7615 Oh? THANK YOU!

[@jaklm4221]

He says that Germans and Norse mythology are the same root Even more lifespan

[@OkimeOlvx]

Whats the thing with the lifespan? I don't get it, could someone explain? Does saying the God's name correctly increase ones lifespan? Best wishes from the Nordschwarzwald 💙

[@ianreptil]

First day at my dream job tomorrow. In the most positive way, your video is going to help me sleep ready to wake up nice and early. I'll rewatch it when I'm awake and take it all in, I promise! Aha. Keep up the good work.

[@user-kv8ck7op3i]

Good luck! Great achievement!

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

wishing you a great start at your new job!

[@parzivalsapprentice5665]

I feel an incredible tingle through my spine when listening to your voice. You are helping me fall asleep every night. I actually can not sleep unless my headphones are charged and I play one of your videos. Thank you for helping me overcome my insomnia. Bless you.

[@mumblingmercian3386]

I’d just bought a copy of the Nibelungenlied. Very excited to see this.

[@chrisd6736]

Been looking forward to some Norse mythology ASMR for a while! Thank you kind sir!

[@DemeterTelphousia-Erinyes]

I’m really looking forward to this. During this lockdown I’ve been reading the Sagas and watching the Ring Cycle from the Met NYC.

[@MSDesignASMR]

Always love your storytelling. Sweet dreams, everyone. 🌙

[@grumpy9721]

Thank you. You too!🌙

[@anthonybkr]

Thanks for another video!!! This was the one I voted for so I'm even more excited!! Can't wait

[@sigalabergel916]

You’re the best r French whisperer- thank you for helping so many of us fall asleep across the world! Hard to like 👍🏻 when you put us to sleep 😴 - after all, falling asleep is the indicator of how good you are !

[@tannerk9036]

One of my favorite topics of all time thank you so much

[@daniesza]

Ooooohhhhh my! No way!! I’m in heaven! I’d love some of Wagner’s music. In the background! I’m smitten all the more with you!

[@laurelmcfarland7316]

Thank you so, so much for teaching us in this lovely, calming way. This is amazing content.

[@Violalynte]

I’m grateful to have stumbled onto your channel. You help me get back to sleep, but you are also interesting enough to listen to during the day. Well done!!!! Your stages or dioramas are beautifully thought out and created as well!

[@BillyMaysTVOffer]

This is one of your best ever - I'm a fan of all your videos, but this one drew me in more than I expected. The way you mixed the story with the historical and mythological content was wonderful. Great stuff.

[@markheithaus]

This is wonderful. Thank you. I often work overnight, and this really helps. It's calming, and even worth staying awake for too.

[@JamesCooper802]

Why is it the videos of yours I find the most interesting are the ones that get me to sleep the fastest? I am getting a lot of bang for my buck with this one I fall asleep after 5 minutes. Listening night after night. thank you so much you are the only channel that gets me to sleep, you and reruns of fraiser, which is no longer on Netflix.

[@Slaphitter]

This one is seriously good. Some of the highest quality content you have made. And that is saying something.

[@AmandaKMoralesActor]

I love that I'm learning so much but also feel utterly euphoric listening to this. Delicious!

[@brente9568]

Love your videos. Always look forward to each and every one you put out. Would you ever consider doing a video on the history of chess and/or other board games that have been enjoyed throughout the last 1000+ years? I think that would be an interesting topic to learn about.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I could do that, but before I have a project about the history of playing cards and tarot that I would like to make.

[@teramitchell4074]

History of tarot is incredibly fascinating, your audience will be fully captivated I am sure! I look forward to this as well.

[@13crystalsister]

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR i would definitely love to know about cards & tarot! You have such fascinating subjects! Thank you so much for all you do! 😊💜

[@soltantio]

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR I am amazed at how frequently you upload and the diversity of your topics and the depth of your understanding of each and every one of them. I can't imagine how you do it....

[@Gam3rcat02]

Your videos always help me fall asleep when my brain won't stop overthinking. Your a blessing, thank you for making this channel and these videos for everyone. Your a great person.

[@kunangsutraagung4850]

I’m so excited to have discovered this video! I’m teaching my daughter about Norse mythology but I’m clueless about the pronunciations. Combining asmr and learning! Brilliant! Thank you 😊

[@Disneylover2023]

I just got into the ring cycle thank you for explaining the operas clearly enough to where I can understand it without having to use subtitles while listening to the operas!

[@thelittlemrs]

First Opera I saw being 5 years old at the time. Couldn't understand how the daycare personnel didn't know about Votan the ring and the giants😀❤

[@chancebrennecke]

Dude! I love this story not many have heard of it! Thanks a ton love your content

[@tiffanygoss9380]

You are the best!!! Always enjoy your videos!

[@hughhartley6093]

Really hard sleeping to your stories because a lot of them are too interesting to ignore

[@Frecks-n-Specks]

Ahhhh mazing. Like being tucked in by your mom and her telling stories

[@drg111yt]

Thank you - more mellifluous narration from the French Whisperer on a worthy subject. There are many wonderful pieces of classical music from many composers. Wagner's Ring is the greatest.

[@erin3967]

sorry if this is direct, but i would absolutely adore a video entirely about boats and ships. going from a bundle of sticks in the paleolithic era to now aircraft carriers, with an overview of everything in between, such as european trade, war and luxury ships and all of the asian, oceanic and american modes of nautical travel. thanks in advance!

[@lepeejon2955]

As close as I'll ever get to setting through an opera. Well done.

[@KJ-gc8oq]

Oh my, The Black Forest and Wagner; pure bliss 🤩

[@celine73]

Quel trésor caché que cette chaîne. Vraiment...quelle qualité dans ton choix de contenu. Le côté ASMR n'est pas ridiculement caricatural. C'est vraiment.. réussi. Merci !

[@dreamgoat8180]

Your voice is soothing and enjoyable, but the topics and information is too interesting to allow me to sleep! Half a video and I subbed 😁

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I love this channel! The content is so interesting and his voice really sucks you in. Can’t get enough! Bravo.

[@bender3251]

your voice is SO calming i fall asleep in like 5 minutes

[@paulh3892]

These videos are wonderful! These help soothe my toddler to rest and cover a variety of interesting topics. Your channel is excellent, and thank you for producing your videos

[@foxdylan9536]

I love listening to these stories with headphones especially when I can’t sleep 😊

[@erinlane1769]

This is my favorite story from this mythology

[@blankets7441]

So hyped for this my favourite topic

[@eanschaan9392]

I greatly appreciated this. Thank you.

[@icky209rarara4]

Keep it up with the Norse myths 👍

[@banditban09]

Incredible content. Love the effort

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Me: “New French Whisperer!” Boyfriend, skeptical of my ASMR sleep/study habits: “oh?” Me: “...Norse Mytholo-“ “OOOOooohhhhhh time for bed!”

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

good night!

[@kalynn17]

You are incredible. Even my son enjoys your stories ❤

[@NN-cm2mh]

I will be sleeping good tonight👍🏻😴😊, love your content and I am a long time follower and a big fan❤️.

[@pauladomingo4400]

How you manage to produce such amazing content in so little time is beyond me, muchísimas gracias por tu trabajo, dedicación y generosidad!

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I work fast ;)

[@sophiahelix]

Love the idea of having the last third be night noises to sleep to!

[@susanlynch6680]

Your content is too good to just use for going to sleep!

[@luzdalucy]

Today i did a LoTR marathon, now it's time to sleep with another ring's story😊💍💕

[@odinmartel1353]

Might be the best topic yet. More Nordic and Germanic topics please!

[@cis4coffee]

Thank you for your time and efforts to make your videos. They are so important to help me relax and I enjoy learning something while I relax. You are very appreciated. I wonder, would you be able to do some sort of science fiction stories? Thanks again, stay safe and healthy.

[@ellinorks1]

So exciting! ❤️

[@josephgalante6501]

This is wonderful! Thank you ...Joe

[@BradsPitts.]

I feel like I could chat with him for hours and never run out of things to talk about haha

[@cosimawagner6027]

I come From the black Forrest and i really Love this Video❤️✨

[@michellegallas9916]

I truly loved this. 🙂

[@teddybear9029]

You are a true master sir!

[@mikemcfly4297]

Enjoy the Black Forest! Don’t make a deal with the Holländer Michel!

[@water2chick]

Just watched Army of Thieves and decided to watch this to sleep. Lots of niebelung tonight!

[@britneiyh292]

This is amazing

[@Operafiend22]

Great topic. Many thx

[@rebelheartavalon]

Perfection at its best.

[@neverstopz9045]

Thank you good Sir.

[@sirpizza2044]

Thank you

[@ruesnow5989]

Beautiful!

[@osirissbeautifulworldoftin6982]

This is great! Thank you

[@peanutbutterrox6960]

Yet another amazing video! Gonna sleep well tonight :)

[@banrions]

oh man am i glad i found your channel!

[@mattier.9095]

Cheers our darling French man! Thank you ☺️ for helping me fall asleep 💤 while learning about new legends and refreshing my historical knowledge. 🍷🙏🏽👏🏽🥰