SONG OF THE SIREN

[@barnabydixon]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN Y'BUGGERS!!! Do share the bejesus out of this if you're so inclined! I worked day and night to get this out on time for halloween... So now I'm going to bed :D G'night!!! Xxx

[@sammythestrawberry1372]

YESSSSS

[@Elementening]

Happy Halloween!!!

[@HeaveyVK]

Happy Halloween Barnaby

[@ohitsrusher842]

Bird boi

[@legofoyo18]

Hey maaaaan!!

[@siderealsecond4444]

You need a show with just this character telling scary stories. I'd watch the hell out of that.

[@Im_JoeCool]

but that'll take out the point!

[@ViiKing_]

I'd pay for that

[@yumikalashnikov2634]

Netflix would totally fund that

[@i_swear_im_normal6101]

YESSSSSSSSS

[@gamerdragon4721]

@@Im_JoeCool what do ya mean? I think a series about this could be quite fun

[@DEADPOOL-ti4cs]

His hands are better actors than most of actors.

[@garabahn9265]

I bet his hands cramp so much tho

[@psychoticmaniac8465]

@@garabahn9265 i bet you not hes a professional

[@susanldavis5025]

@@psychoticmaniac8465 what

[@psychoticmaniac8465]

@@susanldavis5025 true story

[@mr.awesome8864]

It does take maximum effort

[@easy_cheesy7]

It's like actually listening to an old sailor's tale at a bar at night.

[@Casual_ZeldaEnjoyer]

EXACTLY

[@GrandmasterofWin]

Totally. That feeling is so difficult to capture. Usually comes across as corny and hollow, but this was really well done.

[@thehatter9400]

@@GrandmasterofWin honestly think its the soft music in the background and the tone of voice that doesn't feel forced

[@ShoreBirdss]

On a diffrent subject, Sounders your favorite too? Lol

[@best_minicon_dad]

@@ShoreBirdss Soundwaves, Superior. Autobots, Inferior.

[@tobyech9746]

The reason this story is so genius is that the siren does almost nothing in the way of action; she simply takes advantage of the sailors’ desires and fears to get them to bring about their own demise in a way that would make the devil himself proud. She might as well be a just a hallucination.

[@asoldiertf241]

He took his pistol aimed at his brow and

[@WillShakes423]

@@asoldiertf241 *BANG* Tumbled into the blue.

[@alexconn7473]

@@WillShakes423 forgot got to add the pistol being fired but other than that great work

[@WillShakes423]

@@alexconn7473 Taken care of, but thank you anyway.

[@sigurdgram]

barnaby is taking inspiration from his own life to write this story. for just like the characters in his videos, they were all but the siren's puppets.

[@GMDTheOnyxGuyEizzX]

3:55 I like how he actually spits a little bit

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Haha, soooo good, bro

[@barnabydixon]

Thanks Sir Duke!

[@Maddox-hc4so]

BOBBY !!!

[@Pirategloom]

Hi 👋

[@geckyoskitz]

COLLAB HINT!? im kidding but itd be awesome

[@donut2297]

Boby!!!!

[@ThatsABitPersonal]

THE PRODUCTION VALUE... THE MUSIC, THE CINEMATIC QUALITY. I'M SPEECHLESS.

[@_STAR_MBH]

You should call that puppet “the story teller”.

[@_STAR_MBH]

@dragonborn 6776 “Knox the story teller”!!!

[@lilmookdog589]

It's called the creepy face puppet already

[@InsaneLaughter01]

Anansi is the story telling spider. This could be one of his offspring since it looks like a bug and has an art style similar to African pottery.

[@loschrodproductions4519]

​@@lilmookdog589creepy faced storyteller

[@VincentKraven]

I wish this content got the recognition it deserves. This should be in the millions of views. It's pure and perfect story telling. An art form we're not privileged to enjoy often.

[@mindflayer_dw8734]

IKR

[@eunicelee9961]

Yeah. I watched this video too many times

[@bunnough]

I won't lie to you Barnaby when I say this tale was enticing and like a fish I was gripped by a hook. I shall share this story with me harties so fair, I'll be damned sure they be taking a look.

[@youmaybehighstrungbutimlok1601]

By far to thy lass I say to thee Ye friends be foolish if they don't heed thy word To listen to this tale from siren's grasp be ye free But they must remember what they heard.

[@thatboyzulu1592]

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[@stevenandersen6989]

As good and relevant with the moral as the Animaniacs were with the wheel of morality

[@the.corinthicn]

Netflix needs to give him his own show telling scary stories. I’m begging.

[@ranecote]

he did the puppets in the dark crystal (netflix original)

[@panic007]

@@ranecote wait, he did?

[@ranecote]

@@panic007 yup

[@DONKEYKONG260]

@theweirdopera do they have The Young Ones on uk netflix? I've missed that show so much.

[@gibslewiston8142]

He works on the dark crystal age of residence

[@JustinY.]

The yarn isn' just the amazing part, the screen being used as a mouth is absolutely incredible!

[@ELYESSS]

Do you comment on every video that gets uploaded to youtube?

[@armozza]

@@ELYESSS He comments on famous or new videos like this, but I don't know that much so ye

[@cryspybaycon731]

Indeed, Justin Y, Indeed..

[@prosperosmoon]

God damn- I'm sick of seeing you. I bet he's some bot programmed by KZbin to comment on videos and collect info on the comment system. You know what, KZbin probably puts this comment high up on videos so it gains traction. Thanks for reading my theory, my comment thread theory.

[@krillin6]

What a master. One of a kind artist.

[@ZestyKaktus]

I can't remember ever being so deeply engaged in a performance art video god damn that was good

[@jeanvella5427]

This guy managed to give this hand puppet more character then I could ever have

[@Laurabeck329]

These puppets have more character than every character in Lion king remake combined, and two of them don't even have mouth

[@strateupgamr7]

The two guys at the beginning are SO CUTE!

[@mr.osmosis5713]

Very

[@nawfal3928]

The way orange tumbled over

[@y3llom3llon]

"If a maiden seems willing but smells like a fish, it is best you don't take a plunge" Hahahaha You NASTY!! But yea great advice lol

[@miloselfesteem2326]

I live and die by this motto. Its plastered above my fireplace, and will be passed down as gospel to my children

[@Bleideris0]

Yup hes giving life advices

[@madamharbinger]

Heh heh yar.

[@mikaeluhl]

Got surprised when he blinked.. Barnaby you're getting waay too expert on this and we love it

[@thatoneguywiththevoice328]

I love how the creepy puppet with the lights for eyes is genuinely like a spirit in the "Barnaby lore' And the little yarnos (as I called them) have an innocent walk with them

[@tinytitanmc1276]

I absolutely love this interpretation of a siren. You don’t see her once. She may well be some lovecraftian monster larger than the boat itself, but held back from destroying it by some magic or vow to a higher power

[@Drummerboy0130]

Is anybody else going to talk about that little "hehe Yar" at the end🤣🤣

[@micah1254]

I know right?

[@pandaloverbamboanater883]

😂😂

[@Scavenger82]

A nice lighthearted ending to a scary storytelling.

[@miloselfesteem2326]

"If a maiden is willing, but smells like a fish, tis best if ye don't take the plunge" is totally an oral joke 😆

[@lightlutanic3925]

I thought that was funny too

[@PlagueHush]

It takes just seconds to forget that these characters are puppets and become entirely engrossed in their personalities... tiny things, like cheekily kicking water at the camera show a massively impressive attention to detail and characterisation.... the whole production is simply brilliant, and I love these yarns!! Thank you!

[@ErikaCartet]

i like how it was phrased as "just as his body was leaving his soul"

[@quacker7900]

“Come to me, come to me, under the waves. And let my embrace keep you warm. Take a look over the side of the ship...and gaze at my beautiful form.” “Come to me, come to me, under the waves. For nothing remains on this earth. Your family was killed in the last of the raids, so how much is living now worth?” “Captain, your wit is as sharp as a knife. I cannot convince you to part with your life. But grant me more verses and I’ll tell you instead..how before the sun rises, you will be dead....” “CAPTAIN YOU BETTER BEWARE OF YOUR CREW, FOR YOUR TREACHEROUS MEN WILL BE COMING FOR YOU! HERE YOU WILL DIE IN TORMENT AND PAIN, TONIGHT YOU’LL BE STABBED IN THE BACK BY MCCLAIN!” “Your captain is mad, he’s heading for ice! Get to the deck if you value your life!”

[@Arctic_and_The_F0X]

Thank you!

[@loreweed8882]

well she didn't lie, now did she? he got stabbed in the back by mcclain

[@Topside_Game_Z]

Nice to know the radio demon appreciates a good sea tale.

[@platedude5022]

I actually performed this entire monologue as a performance for my drama’s student talent showcase! I was a drunken pirate telling a story to a crowd and it was awesome! I will email you the video if you want to see my work

[@user-91tgd123]

yeah, i'll watch the video. the fact that you did all that at a talent show is impresive. i know i can't do that.

[@InsaneLaughter01]

Send me a link? I wanna see

[@cho.7745]

hats off if you did the dance at the end

[@teonatsios491]

I would watch that

[@Eeveepeasy23sy]

id love to see that video

[@potato3213]

These puppets in the beginning is cute

[@genzhours9466]

I want to buy them. For sale when???

[@IlSharmouta]

the way they acted so well hooked me to the whole rest of the video

[@moistmeathateroffurries8621]

@@genzhours9466 never

[@genzhours9466]

@@moistmeathateroffurries8621 then petition time it is

[@Caw4B]

Production quality is through the roof with this one. The color changes, the transitions, the design...freaking beautiful!

[@Lumibear.]

Showed this to a friend, he said ‘is he the guy who did the puppets worked by puppets in Dark Crystal?’ Yes, yes he is, I loved this, more please.

[@portalman95]

This is criminally underrated.

[@dannyboi6268]

dude the level of detail in this storytelling to the point where there is spit coming from the captain's mouth at 3:55 is insane. truly what makes this Channel stand out man I can see you love what you do.

[@generalconfuseius]

From the puppets to the writing and production, and especially the vocals everything is amazing! The halloween stories are my favorite! I wish halloween came more than once a year haha

[@QueenOfJZZ]

Well, if it did, Halloween wouldn't be this special anymore now, would it? So be careful what you wish for ;)

[@generalconfuseius]

@@QueenOfJZZ True! I'll just have to be satisfied with one halloween then 😅

[@reegangouriluk5541]

3:55 This man just made a puppet spit. So much attention to detail.

[@mdl9224]

Yeah man, I literally just commented about that. Having that spit on the word petulant gives so much weight to that close up. Probably an over reaction but I got up of my chair when a saw that. Such a small but powerful detail.

[@PlanetAlexanderProjects]

There's so much here that put a smile on my face and blew my mind, but honestly this one small detail is actually my favourite. It just gives _so much_ character to him.

[@VeNoM0619]

Just before that, 3:40 the gunshot was the same. I'm still wondering who was helping. 2 puppets + a 2 handed puppet = 4 hands.

[@rat_dragon]

@@VeNoM0619 EXACTLY! I truly wonder how it's been done...

[@ShallieDragon]

I have no idea how he did that!

[@fusiongod5004]

I'm really liking the usage of this "mouth" puppet. He appeared like this old spirit cursed with keeping all these terrifying tales. But now that he's been around for a while and people aren't as scared of him, he takes himself less seriously. Hilarious!

[@thegavinside]

I can't stop watching/listening to this, it's incredibly well performed and written. That storyteller puppet is a show stopper.

[@lonelybutterfly95]

I was so captivated by the story and how smooth the movements were, that I forgot they were puppets

[@babetMH]

Barnaby, just wanted to say that you are so incredibly talented. Quarantine gets some much more bearable whenever you upload

[@babetMH]

@@mnstrmisha you aren’t?

[@rat_dragon]

Where are you from? Because in America everybody just completely disregarded quarantine and now COVID levels are going through the roof! What dinguses we are, really...

[@babetMH]

@@rat_dragon Gemany, they are very strict about everything regarding corona here.

[@Pepperm1nt_T]

I can't even begin to imagine the amount of work, effort and talent that whent into this. Magnificent

[@hasansaeedifar5622]

Every one talking about those cute packs of yarn, but damn that story was sad.

[@justinwyze]

The fact that this doesn't already have 1M views and it's been one week really shows how much the KZbin algorithm doesn't favor quality. This video honestly made my day and I honestly can see me listening to this every night before bed. Thank you for the outstanding content. ❤

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

6:45 Ah, the humming of the Mollywogs in Spring. Truly a perfect fit for that transition! :)

[@ButFirstHeLitItOnFire]

Evan Dinosaur The what now?

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

@@ButFirstHeLitItOnFire The Mollywogs? Oh, sorry, forgot no one here is from Venderra. It's like a Bull Frog, but it only has it's two front legs, fangs, and a tail. Vicious little Creatures.

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

@@ButFirstHeLitItOnFire Okay, here's a picture of one. :) i.ibb.co/VMyGQcs/20201127-161028.jpg

[@thevenatorproject7269]

Man, expertly delivered. I've watched this like three times now, and just listened even more. The voice is beautiful, and the subtle pauses and emotion just really hammer it home

[@leahmitchell593]

I’m sorry, is nobody else going to comment on the fact that when Barnaby sings or does puppeteering, he sounds like Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd?????

[@moralkombat66]

Yooo it kinda does. He should do a cover of the reprise of Johanna.

[@mrbrian826]

I don't hear it

[@Shenorai]

Hm. I can see the comparison, but the choir geek in me can't help but think, "Maybe if Johnny opened his mouth more when he sung, he might sound like Barnaby."

[@brittneycotton2127]

The master craft you use in your art is unmatched. You deserve top recognition and accolades. The camera work, effects, movements, sound, the cast themselves and their construction! You are incredible!

[@oligb1469]

Well now I've gotta add that to the "scary but morality based tales to tell my kids" list

[@kayhandzus8406]

The two little assistant men kind of acting it out really makes the whole thing

[@SparrowHawk183]

So good! Lol I feel like Dab Chick wrote the "moral" at the ending, that dirty bird-man! 😂

[@Shenorai]

I mean, he's not wrong!

[@BHayes-jv2rz]

This is the perfect Halloween video since we’re stuck in quarantine and the blue and orange puppets are perfect great job Barnaby

[@Retrogamepak]

This is my favorite Barnaby Dixon video that I always come back to. I love the siren's parts, especially the captain's part and the humming at the end. Still can't get over that something like this wasn't made by a high budget studio. Instead, it was just one very talented man.

[@LittleBitVic]

My heart wasn't ready for a puppet realistically blowing his brains out. What a perfect performance! It's so cool to see the culmination of all these little experiments and crafting projects you've steadily worked upon for so many years, and for it to be done with a professional touch that rivals and surpasses at least half of, if not more than, the over-funded works created by entertainment industry giants? Dayum. All I can say is well done, my dude. A mind like yours can go anywhere with a well-placed connection. Oh, and congrats on working with Jim Henson's company! Your scene was the best part of the show, no joke.

[@EBThisThat]

The yarn is quite entrancing and it's incredible that it's a poem. Telling a story in rhyme is no easy feat !

[@ItsDragonsAllTheWayDown]

Oh my god this was thrilling. The puppets, the effects, the voices and the story were so good. This is just amazing.

[@boghusp]

jeez, this is incredible! he makes these so quickly!

[@Elementening]

IKR! totally doesnt take years

[@boghusp]

@@Elementening sHhhHhhH hE’s tRyiNg HiS bEst

[@andresi2002]

I should probably leave a comment every time I watch this to help with engagement. I've seriously watched this like 5 times over and over again, I love the art style and story telling method. It's amazing

[@nerfpup3089]

A story and imagery that still gives me chills after the 50th time listening to it. Good job Barnaby dixon

[@allisg3320]

1:19 "And he vomited over the side. . ." *continues ranting and sea-shanty-ing* me: um. . . are we gonna mention that. . . ?

[@joschi4148]

"at this point i'm afraid to ask..." but do you write these poems yourself or is this something ancient everybody except me knows already? If you did, congratulations! I think what you are doing here is true culture and needs to be preserved for future generations like the work of art it is!!

[@DarkDuck718]

No. It says in the credits who wrote the stories

[@joschi4148]

@@DarkDuck718 Well I see "written and created by Barnaby Dixon". If that means the poetry as well, i can only repeat my compliments to the author!

[@aurorakay88]

“If the maiden is willing but smells like a fish it’s best if you don’t take the plunge”. IM DEAD

[@sentineloforder]

God this must have been the 15th time I've watched this within the last 3 days slackjawed in awe towards the beauty of the story displayed. Best I've watched (so far...)!!!

[@cactusmom8203]

my jaw was on the floor this entire video- this is so gripping and impressive

[@seanrinaldo2396]

I am speechless. As someone who thoroughly enjoyed the previous spooky story this surpassed any expectations I had. I can only imagine what the next one will be like.

[@Bill_Bacon]

That was fantastic! Reiterated, but not understated. Jim Henson would have been proud, happy Halloween Lord Barnaby. 🎃

[@meganhanrath376]

I already knew the main character's performance was going to be amazing (oogie boogie was a masterpiece), but I can't convey just how OBSESSED I am with the two stage hands!! You know you're really on to something when you can make such a huge impact with such "simple" characters. Bravo, indeed! Love, your newest forever fan 🥰 xo

[@aria5614]

So Sirens were the explanation for the depression and anxiety that arose from being on the waves, as well as some sea accidents. That is really cool.

[@alexconn7473]

The stories were made at a time when people were highly superstitious and would be the only way they could explain what was going on in the sailors heads as psychology wouldn't be invented until at least another hundred years afterward and the very idea of psychology back then would have been seen as heresy or witchcraft so to speak

[@thisclownshadahardday5263]

This is easily one of the greatest pieces of art I’ve ever seen online

[@zestoryseasand2342]

I love the complexity of the puppet, it's very expressive. The three of them! So character development hahaha

[@missmingles]

A year later, it’s my first time seeing this awesome video from you! I *love* the crochet bodies of the crew hands. Since they’re completely made up of fingers, their movement is so smooth and easy on the eyes. Major kudos for this whimsical experience!

[@hesselvandereijk2614]

This was amazing! The spit flying out at 3:55 adds to the realism as well, great detail.

[@PinkBroBlueRope]

Love the detail of that little droplet of spit coming out of the character's mouth at 3:55

[@DoodleBotYT]

This deserves more views! The puppetry is amazing and the storytelling and songs are astonishingly deep and beautiful!

[@emmaporterukulele]

I cannot express how much I love these ghost stories

[@s.grey.k]

Got chills a few times! Great story, presentation, and puppetry!

[@EnderDitto]

The world needs more of this puppet telling awesome stories. Sorry I'm late lol

[@exzello748]

Whatever it is you're doing.. Please don't stop. I just discovered your channel and trust me I've been watching your content for 4 hours straight.. I don't do alot of commenting on KZbin vids but I highly respect your passion and hard work you put on in this beautiful channel.

[@JKJK-xf9ou]

This mans content is really the best on KZbin and the production quality is outstanding, he really deserves way more fame than he gets

[@willsith9762]

This has to be one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

[@FlyingSavannahs]

Barnaby's Woes The pressure now growing there's no way of knowing will this year better the last? Is it achievable or inconceivable, how to improve on the past? An hour, a day, "Need more time!" he will say, his deadline decidedly near. Composing a song, making props taking long! Regretting the waste of a year. Matilda keeps stirring and never heard purring, these days for her too have been taxing. For in her cat's mind, "To be more refined, my Master should spend time relaxing!" Creativity stirring there's no more demurring the brilliance that always springs forth. A new plot so thrilling, relentlessly chilling as wind coming down from the North! But pressure still lingers, "What is wrong with my fingers?" His viewership hangs in the balance. Inspiration then comes! "This is great, I'm all thumbs!" and he pulls it all off with his talents. So rest well my poor Dixon, no edits need fixing, the upload is showing "Complete." Your fans will revere as they once again hear a tale turning them white as sheet! Epilogue Matilda now resting, no longer protesting, successes advising were slight. From the throne of a shelf she keeps asking herself, "Why are humans so scared of the night?" Thanks, Barnaby, for making another year of anticipation fulfilled!

[@paisleeredpanda]

What that heck that was god-tier entertainment!? Also I forgot how much I love the combo of Barnaby's vocals with his pitched humming (I think that's what it is)

[@ColeDoesMC253]

This is actually masterful. It should have more view for sure

[@Meikulish]

The scary stories have absolutely become my favorite Barnaby videos!

[@averylass]

This needs WAY more attention this is amazing! All of Barnaby’s works are so nicely done

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

Here's my complete transcription. It's pretty long, and it does have errors. The call of the sea calls many indeed, for reasons quite varied and wide. The sea-sickened cabin boy pondered on this, as he vomited over the side. For what reason had he to be out at sea on this bitterly cold starlit night. For he was the lookout, and lookout did he, less the ship's bow be dashed by the ice. Still a young mind can wander, and wander it did, on women and money and beer. Then a feminine voice emerged from the sea, and a song landed sweet on his ear. "Come to me, come to me unto the waves, and let my embrace keep you warm. Take a look over the side of the ship, and gaze at my beautiful form." He leaned over and squinted but struggled to find the source of the sweet melody. Still further he stretched as the ship's bow struck ice, and head-first he fell to the sea. Tensions were high next day on the ship for reasons I need not explain. Rations were low and so was the patience of the cook and the bosun McClain. The cook was exhausted and McClain's hands were raw from fixing the ship's damaged bow. When the captain passed by and barked out commands, the two of them muttered and scowled. The last of the crew was the first mate Morgan, who the captain could trust with his life. He kept watch that night and staved off boredom and thought of his children, and wife. Pirates had ravaged the towns of the coast, and prayed that his loved ones were well. But Morgan would shortly turn white as a ghost when he heard these few words from the swell. "Come to me, come to me unto the waves, and nothing remains on this Earth. Your family was killed in the last of the raids, so how much is living now worth?" "No!", Morgan wailed, "You lying see cow!", but somehow he knew it was true. He pulled out his pistol and aimed at his brow (BANG!) and tumbled into the blue. The shot woke the men and in minutes the deck rang with slurs from the last of the crew. "Sirens, Captain", exclaimed the cook, "I think you mistake us for fools!" "Do I care what you think, you petulant turd, I'm in command of this ship! You both must be clever and follow my word, or else you'll be taking a dip!" The cook and McClain went back down again, cursing while the Captain took watch. The hours went by while the stars filled the sky, and he sipped on the last of his scotch. He took one last swig and looked at his glass, and hurled it down into the surf. He'd need all his cunning, and had to think fast, when the sea answered back with a verse. "Captain your weight is as sharp as a knife, and I can't convince you to part with your life. But grant me more verses, and I'll tell you instead, that before the sun rises, you will be dead." Minutes went by and the Captain was tense, biting down hard on his tongue. But he couldn't handle the fear and suspense. "I'll grant you more verses, explain what you sung!" Silence. "Ehhh Siren... "Captain you must be aware of your crew, treacherous men will be coming for you...you will die in torment and pain, tonight you'll be stabbed in the back by McClain." The Captain's mind raced, he could now understand, it was clear his men's hatred ran deep. Well, they never knew he concocted a plan, "I'll drown the sick dogs in their sleep!" Down in the cabins, a knockin' was heard, and the startled cook suddenly woke. The knockin' got louder, he trembled, disturbed. It was comin' from under the boat. He crouched on the floor upon hearin' a voice, and heard these faint words through the wood: "Your Captain is mad, he's headin' for ice. Get to the deck if you value your life." He ran to the deck and spotted the Captain boarding the only life boat. He lept at the man, but the Captain was strong and he soon had the cook by the throat. The Captain cried out, shuddered and shook, his back had been pierced by a blade. He stumbled forward keeping hold of the cook, and the two tumbled into the waves. McClain rushed off to the wheel of the ship, mere seconds from hitting the ice. But with blood on your hands, it's tricky to grip, and the ship and the lifeboat were sliced. The water rose fast, it was bitterly cold, so freezing he quickly went numb. And just as his body was leaving his soul, he thought he heard somebody hum. (Singing ensues...) "So, remember this tale, there's a lesson in this for men who are foolish and young. If a maiden seems willing, but smells like a fish, 'tis best if you don't take the plunge."

[@Mr_Jester980]

Nice!

[@kutenaiabi4413]

It's torment not sorbence

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

@@kutenaiabi4413 Corrected. Thank you very much. I still suspect that I don't have that entire passage correct. If you can hear it better than I, please advise.

[@loreexplorerjr8344]

@@NOLAMarathon2010 Good job!! but you just have to put the captions on he did custom captions lol

[@cheemsdog7662]

@@NOLAMarathon2010 you said weight at the sentence 'Captain your .... is as sharp as a knife' but its probably 'wit' which means intelligence.

[@goldsberrie9448]

Yo this was one of the best storytimes I’ve ever witnessed

[@EricKummerer]

I'm continually amazed by the leaps and bounds your techniques have improved bringing your creations to life. The knitted puppets are brilliant, the large feels of mass, and moves accordingly, and you've really hit your stride with the cinematics you capture in these worlds you manifest. AMAZING job on the music & writing. As someone who grew up with a love for the magic of puppetry from various outlets, thank you.

[@soulknight5330]

Dude could do stop motion quality puppetry on stage live in front of an audience. That is literally insane. He made something that I literally thought was never possible. But most importantly he’s an amazing storyteller, the story was excellently written from beginning to end and the rhymes are seamless. This a lightning in a bottle level of talent.

[@hippyjason]

"If a maiden is willing..." That whole line is just good, sound life advice there, it _always_ applies.

[@mdl9224]

That whole line is just good, sound life advice that you should always follow as it always applies Sorry, my brain told me to...

[@flying-magpie]

Why is nobody mentioning how at 3:55 the puppet actually "spits" when he's speaking? Its incredible attention to detail.

[@G.C_McCrea]

Do you know how he even did that?

[@TheLawlessRogue]

@@G.C_McCrea must have been post production and editing it in.

[@G.C_McCrea]

@@TheLawlessRogue oh.

[@fwheels7776]

Yes. Went looking for this comment. I too want to know if this is aftereffects or live

[@Teakinz]

I’ve been waiting for this ever since I saw a picture on Instagram!!!!!!

[@francescaa8331]

How did I miss this? Just what I needed, more delightful puppetry! Thank you Mr. Dixon.

[@robertdean1011]

This is so good. I've watched it 4 times now. Such a cool vibe

[@fidoandthecakes4468]

When I came to this I forgot how haunting your voice was, the story had me on the edge of my seat and that voice made it 10 times beter.😌

[@ephraimcullen]

Man, I keep coming back to this video :) Very well put together, very good story. You wrote this yourself? Excelent verse. You are a true artist. Even the joke at the end was so in character. I was sure this was a legitamate old pirate story. If you ever visit california, in san francisco on the first saturday of the month, there's a "Sea chanty singalong" that they hold on the ship Balclutha. I play accordian there sometimes. If I gave you credit, do you mind if I perform this there? (after covid-19 allows us to meet again, of course) I think the old timers would appreciate something new.

[@damienhoss2620]

I’ve re watched this so menu time. Amazed by the puppetry, and voice acting. I love his artistic view in stuff. Including the new two puppets. They are like wisps or souls. Just how they glow in the dark, just amused and amazed me. Love the puppets, hope you never stop.

[@arthurjiang123]

Sometimes when I'm working, I just listen to this. The voice is just soothing.

[@Casual_ZeldaEnjoyer]

Did anyone else notice the little spit effect he created when the captain is shouting at the cook and McLain. Because that is pure genius

[@Yourlibrarian]

Everytime I see a mermaid I think of “The Lighthouse.”

[@jerrycannot130]

Whyd you spill your beans hash brown... Why did you spill your beans

[@babony5]

HARK!

[@HerpDerpityDude2]

Yer fond of me lobster ain't ye?

[@Handhandme]

Tell me, Winslow, how long have we been on this rock? five weeks? 2 months? Help me to recollect...

[@mintraniz6694]

I love this. Theater experience, incredible!

[@VoltornElda]

Quite the interesting tale. Not sure if I like it more than last year's Halloween video, but.. both are certainly great. ^w^ Good job! Hopefully these Halloween stories will be a yearly recurring thing since they are an absolute joy to listen to.

[@mariodelgado1231]

I have to admit, seeing this fella once again. Was nothing but pure delight.

[@sapphirerubi2043]

I don’t know how you don’t have your own TV show. People should know who you are cause this is TALENT.

[@TCFC23]

Ah, my favorite kind of horror. The type with a punchline.