ASMR - The Wave by Hokusai and Japanese Prints

This soft spoken ASMR video is a commentary of "The Wave" (full name: "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa"), by Japanese print artist Hokusai. I also elaborate a bit about Japanese woodblock prints and their significance. The video features pages turning and hand movement. I hope you find Japanese prints as delicate and attractive as I do!
Links to other ASMR videos about Art or Japan:
- ASMR History of Samurai:
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(also available in French)
- ASMR The Lady and the Unicorn:
www.youtube.com....
- ASMR Visions From Another World (Jean-Pierre Ugarte):
www.youtube.com....
(also available in French)
- ASMR Water Lillies (The Nymphéas) by Claude Monet:
www.youtube.com....
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Special credit for this video: I used various screenshots and comments from a TV show called "Palettes", written and directed by Alain Jaubert

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

I did not make an Art video for a very long time; hope you enjoy this one!

[@dragonbrat]

+The French Whisperer Thank you, this is such an interesting print. If you want to see someone making this from wood blocks, you should look up David Bull. Seeing him work really creates a deep appreciation for how much work goes into a single print.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+dragonbrat thank you, I checked his channel and found it really interesting.

[@cocksnapjohnson5765]

hello Mr whisperer. your series on the subject of history, space, and myths always interest me but unfortunately your voice is like liquid chocolate and puts me to sleep well before I am ever able to finish a video lol. All your vids are great and informative, but myself being greedy I thought I would ask you to consider some natural history. I was reading about the legend/reality of the orang pendek in Indonesia recently and this struck me as an intriguing concept for one of your videos, a natural history/myth crossover. Anyways enough of my chatter, keep u with the videos!

[@raiderrick103]

Please come back. I'm not sure what's going on in your life but I hope everything is all good. Your videos are the best. Hope to see more made soon

[@Rhodes19]

Plz come back why aren't u making videos

[@asmrsolei]

I really miss your videos. I hope you're fine.

[@The404Studios]

he had a heart attack ):

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The404Studios how do you know

[@XxxRowan90]

did he die?

[@deadcorpert619]

The404Studios proof

[@misssinister1565]

The404Studios how do you know?????

[@OliverCovfefe]

Hey French Whisperer is back! Aaaand he's gone.

[@mattmacaulay2900]

Oliver Cromwell Did Nothing Wrong He needs to do a history video on Ollie Cromwell. Only then can I die happy.

[@blooba]

I recently messaged FW on Facebook and he actually responded fairly quickly. His personal life is just keeping him swamped right now. He did tell me he was planning on making a comeback, but he wasn’t sure when. He said it likely wouldn’t be in the short term, but that he wants it to happen eventually, so don’t lose hope yet guys.

[@saratanartist]

That's great! Thanks for the update. I hope he returns this year.

[@40KBeyond]

Domina Maxima His FB and Patreon are gone D: I keep getting errors when I try to open them

[@blooba]

VeedFilm Productions seems like it might be a problem on your end. I get to them just fine. Are you logged in to Facebook/Patreon when you search for them?

[@40KBeyond]

Domina Maxima I think I figured it out. I just switched devices and it worked 🤷🏽‍♂️ phew. Glad to see haha

[@skimpthik2152]

I'm so sad. It's almost been a year since this comment 😭

[@MegaRemlap]

Always enjoy rewatching and listening to your work. Where are you, my friend? You are missed.

[@hmmm6265]

Ikr : (

[@RolandRED]

fucked up thing to say.. I don't recall hearing about any terrorist attacks in Chile recently..

[@hmmm6265]

RolandRED Indeed...

[@EdgeOfLight]

stop spreading BS

[@thebigpuck]

seriously missing your vids 😭 hope all is well for you!!!

[@FxMoto]

It's been a while man, you okay? I'm sure many of us would like to see more :)

[@therealpicklean9344]

He hasnt come back yet

[@RichMitch]

@@therealpicklean9344 he has now!

[@blooba]

Hope things are going well, FW. I know you're a busy man, running your own business and whatnot (I think I remember that correctly). I don't know if you'll see this comment, but if you ever decide to come back, there's still an audience here for you. Even if you sparsely make videos, I at least hope you haven't given up because you are one of the best asmr artist, in my humble opinion.

[@rainbowsixODST]

Dude...where did you go??? Please come back."

[@blooba]

I know it's been said several times, but I'm so glad you're back. Your videos relax me very quickly.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+Bacon Ecstasy thanks! :)

[@Ekvitarius]

I first saw this picture when I was 5 years old. And I NEVER noticed the boats.

[@matthewgowenlock199]

Same!

[@BraidenRobson]

Maybe you have seen a similar panting. The wave picture looks very similar to one of the loading screens in Shogun 2

[@BraidenRobson]

+Braiden Robson (BEJR2000) I think that there are many variations of the same painting

[@paulinasck6921]

I come back every few months just to see if you re back making vids 😢

[@rainbowsixODST]

He’s back!

[@braed6202]

I come back to this channel every few weeks in hope of there being a new video. I hope all is well x

[@LordCainhurst]

No new video in over 2 years? Ugh. You're my favorite asmr KZbinr, hope you come back one day.

[@jakeloikns1313]

no more vids????? PLEASE DO ONE OF WOLVES WHEN YOU COME BACK

[@braed6202]

I hope you are well, and i'd like to say that regardless of what the future holds with your ASMR, i'm very grateful of what you have given to us thusfar. You have helped me to sleep many nights, and i've learned a lot too! Thank you.

[@AStealthyRust]

Makes me sad the last comments about him being gone are a year ago, we still miss you in 2019!

[@OccupiedMuffins]

I've always seen this painting but never actually read further into it. I ALWAYS thought it was just amazing to look at, it's just a fantastic piece of work.

[@jayhollows5729]

His voice is so intoxicating. I feel like I'm melting just listening to him

[@mynameisrogue8183]

Same. No homo, though.

[@flameshoter6]

His voice. So deep.

[@miesnieuw]

I really enjoy your relaxing history lessons. Please don't stop making videos. I don't know if you do modern history as well. Politics in France par example.

[@FireWaia]

Feels great to see you coming out with new videos, you have been sorely missed. And i would like to add a humble suggestion... More space-related videos please?

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+FireWaia thank you. Yes I will have more coming (about comets in particular) but I don't know exactly when yet.

[@FireWaia]

The French Whisperer I watch all your stuff so no rush, it's just a favorite topic. Thanks for being more educational and interesting than school was. (And relaxing for that matter too.)

[@ZIGMAN775]

+FireWaia Isn't that the fuckin truth

[@CertifiedGhoul]

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[@ZIGMAN775]

Jake Nash What is it from though

[@RaeLoumusic]

I was just thinking how great it would be if there was ‘informative asmr’ that actully teaches you something whilst you’re getting sleepy... and I came across your channel! Excellent content and very soothing voice... please do more! :)

[@joshuaphillips7395]

Please come back, I loved having an educational ASMR.

[@holdencasey3046]

"It's like a wave of Earth" that line really got to me for some reason

[@nickmessitte1721]

It's so good to see you back in action again. Thanks for the good work

[@dillonc3252]

COME BACK!! YOU HAVE BEEN MISSED!

[@amandabacon128]

Wow I am very impressed with the transitions in the pictures! The different colors for the blocking and adding elements was really cool :)

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+Amanda Bacon thank you; it took me ages to do this with my poor technical skills so I am glad you noticed ;)

[@Toshmusik]

WOW! I stumbled across your channel today and I can't stop listening. I'm a fussy ASMR appreciator and you deserve a high status in our community. So educational and sooooo relaxing. Merci!

[@inzaynclown451]

History and ASMR. Two of my Favorites combined. Thank you so much for your Videos and i hope you will return one day... No pressure but it would be nice. Your Videos have helped me through Hard Times... Thank you!

[@yuuta7583]

2018 ?

[@synthasmr]

One of my favorite ASMR videos. An old friend that I keep returning to.

[@tavenblack9188]

I hope you come back and make some more videos! Id love to hear more about the edo period of Japan explained by you. Your voice has a perfect asmr quality to it.

[@elyset911]

I love this art playlist! I just bought The Wave print and three others while in Kyoto last month. I had no idea the history of these prints until I came across your video. This video was so enlightening and. Informative. Bravo!

[@juandemarko8348]

your vocal narratives always educate and relax thank you my friend.

[@summerpeachwhisper]

Miss you! Your channel is one of my absolute favorites.

[@ZenithTech35]

I really miss your videos FW. I know you have your reasons for not uploading, but I hope you come back soon! Hope all is well! And happy late New Year!

[@bjgeorge9466]

Another amazing video, I really enjoy your in-depth explanations about simple things. So glad you are back (:

[@drmp5450]

thank you for all your amazing videos. you are truly multi-talented. I hope you can create more. thank you

[@NosyFella]

A really unique channel. Hope he comes back sooner rather than later.

[@scootza1]

You're back! And with another fantastic video!

[@user-du8xj6yu9f]

no new videos in 5 months so sad was happy you made some new ones but then it was another 6 months or so before that you did not ...... you are missed

[@JackCh91]

A KZbin called Dave Bull, a wood block printer has a full series of videos in reproducing The Great Wave, and he's extremely calming, would recommend to anyone who enjoyed this! Great video!!

[@ASMRmechanic]

Give us an update! hope you're ok

[@asmrsolei]

Loved this. Very relaxing! But there's no way I could fall asleep since it's too interesting to stop listenin and looking.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+ANIA Whispers thanks!

[@ReallyAnnoyingThing1]

Man, I've watched all of your videos. Many of them watched multiple times, at least tell us that you will no longer do anymore ASMR instead of silently leaving

[@BABYGVIDS]

you should do a video on the Romans or Assassins! love your videos!

[@aboetarikske]

Agree

[@brcage]

i hope he's alright, greatest channel imo :)

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I hope you're doing okay. Can't wait for you to come back. :D

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Where are you

[@squidjuice666]

Wherever you may be know that everybody is still enjoying your work and you are missed! I hope you're doing good

[@yoooRenegade]

squidjuice666 ive seen/listened to every video he has at least 15 times

[@marcuss9181]

I just found this channel, but I think it would be nice if you could make more videos.

[@MissVindicat]

Your voice is sooo good! I can't believe I only discover you now, two years after you quit uploading videos. I'll subscribe nonetheless, just in case you might return. I hope you are enjoying life!

[@mitch2982]

Thankyou for this great upload, I love Japanese art! :-)

[@matthewgowenlock199]

So glad you're back! :)

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sike!!!

[@fouroverseven7799]

God... I wish you would come back. Hope you're ok. Peace.

[@metalmikemusic]

Would love a Philadelphia ASMR history video! Love your work sir!

[@リラックス]

One of my favourite paintings!

[@BimBrooke]

Omg it was so interesting I ended up listening to the whole video without sleeping

[@mirrormirroronwall]

French whisperer you are a global treasure....how sad to no longer hear your awesome French inflected ASMR whispers. You are missed monsieur, certainment!!! de le coeur, je suis triste, parce que tu me manques.

[@versatileasmr4280]

Definitely liking the live video too!!!

[@13Psycho13]

Nice, interesting video, I like the background you've set up as well! Lots of content lately, good to have you back!

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+Noatak Kenway thank you!

[@WhoaNellyJake]

Will he ever return?

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Please. Please😂

[@ilovemickeymouse27]

Please make a new video!We miss you!!!

[@michaelnoonan186]

Sadly, I feel we have heard the last of FrenchWhisperer

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Hello, I don't know, I would like to return but until now I really couldn't find the time. I don't give up though.

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The French Whisperer Yay!!!

[@braed6202]

Wow, you replied to a comment, i feel much happier now knowing that you are alive at least. Please can you just post an update video or perhaps post on social media just so people can be sure you are safe and well? I check your channel regularly, hoping one day I will see a new video and always scared that one day i might read that you passed away or something. Please just post an update for people somewhere, we will all really appreciate knowing that you are safe.

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The French Whisperer Its good to hear you're okay!

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Come back man... we miss you so much ;( TE EXTRAÑAMOS MUCHO

[@Nickersons-Theme]

So interesting and relaxing! Fantastic channel man!

[@AndTheApe]

It's so good when I get a notification saying you've uploaded a video! One request: please make some really long videos!

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+Andrew Appleton thank you. I try to make videos that last at least 15 minutes (in average, they are 25-30 minutes). The problem is that the preparation/recording/editing time is proportional to the duration. If I made 1 hour-long videos, I would post twice less... An option you always have is to listen to my playlists or create your own: I make sure that the audio volume is the same in every video, I deactivate video ads and I do not use any jingle or introduction, so that playlists can run smoothly.

[@yunggoten1168]

This channel taught me more than school did

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I hope you are not dead, I love your videos

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I found your channel recently and the quality of your content is outstanding and I have subscribed, even though it has been a year since you've uploaded a video. I hope all is well and that you continue making videos. - Some random viewer on KZbin

[@manbadger1157]

You're one of my favorite ASMR artists and I hope all is well.. I check your profile once a week in hopes of some kind of news ):

[@rainbowsixODST]

He’s back!!!!

[@EdgeOfLight]

I hope a new video is underway. I miss you so.. Not so much informative ASMR content out there except yours.

[@DavidtheBard1]

Yet another wonderful video! Japanese culture is certainly very interesting, I'd be interested to hear your take on other aspects of it.

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+David the Bard Hi David, I am no expert but I should talk about Japan again in an upcoming "show and tell" about the various kinds of tea...

[@MrJonathanSmith]

I guess he's taken a long break for those of you wondering (www.reddit.com/r/asmr/comments/7nt6gb/what_happened_to_the_french_whisperer_question/) Imagine the excitement when he one day returns.

[@eduardo.martinez]

Could you do a video about the story of Nicholas Maquiavelo?

[@ChronicWhale]

Please make videos when you have free time, been waiting for a new one, I'd love a few more science ones, just anything, whatever interests you

[@lucd9642]

Any update on coming back to youtube?

[@Wourghk]

I love your work, always insightful and relaxing. Have you considered a "History of Photography" video?

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+Wourghk thank you and yes, it is on my to do list!

[@kels..]

Ah thank you! This is interesting and relaxing. I'm checking in Japan, so this is extra special to me :)

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

+Kelsey Thomson glad you like it, thanks!

[@perdykool]

I did my own color of this painting. I love it

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Su voz! es algo súper especial, no se como describirlo!...increíblemente relajante y sus vídeos maravillosos, también muy educativos. Me encanto este vídeo! Me suscribo!!

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please do more videos my friend it benefits us all !

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Just to add my voice to those hoping you will return to give us more of your great work. Hope all is well for you.

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please come back 😔

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We miss you! I do hope all is well with you. Please consider returning, at least periodically.

[@TLKK2020]

I wonder what happened to him. I miss his videos. Hope he’s olay

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Really hope to see you return one day, hope all is well.

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Please come back

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Come back we miss you. Id love a new video. I've been around on this channel for years. I saw when this video came out. Please come back we miss you

[@WiFiLuke]

The patreon link on this video doesnt seem to work on mobile

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come back please

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We miss you!

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Plx return. We need you:(

[@catherine_is_in_the_MOON]

Je viens de découvrir ta chaîne et j'adore!!! Merci beaucoup!

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Another relaxing sleep...

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Come back to us!!!!!

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1 video in 2 years. Dont think your coming back.

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I hope you come back soon ❤

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The coolest photo ever.