Horror Corner With Lucien Mehrdurson (Featuring Strangles the Clown) [ASMR] [Halloween]

Join Lucien Mehrdurson as he reads from and discusses Thomas Ligotti's seminal "meta" horror classic, "Notes on the Writing of Horror". Try not to lose your nerve, your cool ... or your VERY MIND.
My apologies for missing Halloween. Happy Autumn!
Thomas Ligotti's "Notes on the Writing of Horror" is a short story available in the collected work "Songs of a Dead Dreamer". If you enjoy Lovecraftian fiction, I can't recommend it enough.
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[@TheDamageinc81]

Mr. Sailor. You have, if not, the best production and content value of ASMR videos on the internet IMO. The attention to detail really puts you a notch above most. Most professional indeed and very impressed I am of your material. You without a doubt, deserve way more subscribers. Keep on the keep on bruh!

[@urara1966]

This is great.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Urara1966 ASMR thank you Urara! I'm blown away by your work, I'm super happy I did something you liked. You are good!

[@LittleCloverWhispers]

You are one of a kind, good sir :) This was wonderful. That looks like the perfect chair for lazy Sunday book reading.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Tandia LittleCloverWhispers that's exactly what it's good for! Thanks, Tandia.

[@KSMR]

Wonderful work as always Sir. The way you seek out and successfully put together such avant-garde ideas blows my mind every time. I am not worthy.

[@miumau5770]

You seem so natural in front of the camera and your way of speaking is very intriguing in a calming way, good job 👍👌

[@pfez80]

Spectacular work. Truly remarkable. And looking quite dapper, Lucien! :)

[@cthulusauce]

This honestly may be my favorite ASMR video ever. Creative, witty, horror themed, and with references to lovecraftian horror! Love what you do! Thank you so much for all your time and effort it is greatly appreciated because I love your style.

[@LeortisBooks]

I can't express in words how happy this video makes me. Too good.

[@kennethtalbott3403]

I could watch videos like this forever. The lighting, the staging, your voice, the way you handle the topic...all perfect!

[@QueenJaneway]

This feels like the thing you find on tv when switching channels at 2 am in 2001 😁 perfect atmosphere and decor!

[@Conda17]

Why 2001?

[@nicholasmckay5398]

Because the present sucks

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Frida B I graded it to be a little muted like an older public access tv show, but I didn't want to lose the HD side of it. Also, the write-in placards and title screen are both very retro.

[@AndrewJoStevens1]

much respect for your work put into this!

[@Grooth]

Oh man I love when you put out a new video. You clearly have very high standards as evidence by the fact that your "missed the mark" series is higher quality than most creators best work. Can't wait to see what's next. Amazing video as always.

[@agreeableWitch]

This actually really helped me write a horror story for my creative writing class. Thanks for the deconstruction of horror story types, it was interesting, calming, and very useful info! Plus that ending man, you are a brilliant storyteller :)

[@gulaquinn6746]

You should read Creepypasta stories.

[@pomdeterre]

Your videos are absolutely fantastic. Thanks for putting in the effort and the time to make them high quality.

[@MasterCoulASMR]

It's like a television series on ABC

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+MasterCoul ASMR I was going for PBS, but I'll take it!

[@TheASMRCat]

Your videos are deeply immersive. Your delivery, sets and ideas are brilliant and I really appreciate how long you make them. Thank you for another amazing video.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+The ASMR Cat hi Cat! Thank you, I'm so glad you're putting lots of stuff out and getting so popular, you deserve it!

[@TheASMRCat]

Oh, well thank you. That is incredibly lovely of you to say ^__^

[@virtuallyvisual]

Fabulous! As always! :) i was so excited to see this on my notifications feed.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Jessica Hewitt thanks, good to hear from you!

[@virtuallyvisual]

Anytime! :)

[@iggyleinad6053]

Sorry for the swearing, but how the fuck is this possible!? This is like the one of the best channels of ASMR I've ever seen, and it only has 14k subscribers!? People don't recognize art... like real art. By the way thank you for the tickles man.

[@Bustaperizm]

Think we can ever get this character again? I like his arrogance.

[@WanderingWhispers]

You really know how to put together a perfect set and light it wonderfully. I really enjoy your voice and the content of course as well! Top notch very relaxing and interesting.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Wandering Whispers thank you sir, right back at you!

[@zythum4886]

The Horror Corner logo reminds me of Mercadian Masques. Love it !

[@jiimjaam]

This definitely deserves more views. Keep up the good work! :D

[@gortimustidditus]

Occasionally there are those people that you could just listen to them talk for hours on end. You are one of those people.

[@fluk3artist]

This went slightly over my head, but what I could comprehend I greatly enjoyed.

[@melocomanTV]

fluk3artist ligotti channels the horror of unreality, or a reality we live in which we cant comprehend the purpose or laws of. In a way, confusion is the aim. Whenever i read ligottis stories, i hardly remember plot details, only a strong sense of dread and sadness associated with his words

[@gortimustidditus]

I'm only 2 minutes in and I already love this. A whole hour; what a treat! Also unrelated, you seem to have a collection of really nice clay mugs.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Rjylen Shepard I love my mugs :)

[@14141313]

please do more of these love that sound in the beginning,more of that

[@ShazyShaze]

my gosh, you are so eloquent, it's impressive!

[@LordFlaggy]

teehee cutest picture e'v'e

[@LordFlaggy]

+William Rodgers (ANTI POTATO TOAST CAT) *ever*

[@ShazyShaze]

+William Rodgers (ANTI POTATO TOAST CAT) What picture? I don't see any picture c;

[@LordFlaggy]

Baiku Waifu my apologies cutest face :P

[@ShazyShaze]

What face could you possibly be talking about!

[@FRamps]

Man, this is a very nice video. You have a very calming voice, you should do your own podcast. Very interesting content on your channel as well, keep up the good work! :)

[@DarkMouseRainbow]

this is by far one of my favorites and what inspired the tone i aim for lol

[@Melancholia1991]

Colour grading is on point in this one. Looks great! What camera are you using, if you don't mind me asking?

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+McJeb I use a Canon C100 on almost all my videos, if not the C100 it's a Sony A7s and on a few the Panasonic GH4.

[@semkop31]

Thx for the video, you're the best!!! With love from Russia.

[@1floflo2]

this is absolutely brilliant!!

[@melocomanTV]

Ligotti is the greatest i wish he would release another shorts collection

[@TyroneBruinsmaFilms]

I said it once, I'll say it again and I'll say it forever: you need to make a film in the same realm of David Lynch, Nicolas Winding Refn or David Fincher school. Seriously the talent put on display in everything you've done astounds me and as a film student; is a rather large inspiration on my work. I would love to work with you on something, some time because you are a talent too good to not work with.

[@Conda17]

Eraserhead will always be up there in the rankings imo, amazingly deep and twisted.

[@InuyashaMaster14]

Congrats on 13,000 my man!

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Kevin McLean thank you!

[@georgiaa270]

Ooh there are WH Smiths in the US too? Who knew. This is fantastic, dude.

[@kitmakin289]

I know right!? I had no idea! (Sorry for necromancing your comment)

[@deathstrike626]

Lucien is like a mixture of Vincent Price, H.P Lovecraft and Garth Marenghi god like horror combination. This is outstanding I hope you are proud of your work, this could easily be a TV show.

[@peacefulmindasmr8845]

I absolutely loved this! =)

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+PeacefulMindASMR thanks, Grace! Thank you so much for the channel art :)

[@hughbriss387]

Seriously good storytelling, sir. Only now I feel compelled to complete mr Mehrdurson's assignments and I am scared I will rot and die if I do.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Hugh Briss eh, he's full of hot air :)

[@matthewgrimsley5420]

Your movements/expressions kept reminding me of George Clooney.

[@araqielas1917]

I could see a Deathstroke RP in the future... at least the CW version ;)

[@ellencarpenter]

hahaha as a lit studies major this video is very funny. The intro reminds me of the twitter account @GuyInYourMFA

[@MsEripmav]

A virtual abattoir of wakefulness. Thanks.

[@BigBennKlingon]

Isnt this one of the stories that Kramer sold to Mr Peterman?

[@Domina7ion]

This is so great. I know you are probably reading it from your nifty autocue but it really feels like your words are natural. Very interesting and funny as always. How much do you rehearse the dialogue before getting in front of the camera?

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Dom Minniti I don't rehearse as such, unless you count the takes I throw away, in which case I rehearse 2-5 times depending on my luck :)

[@1990tas]

Very "Garth marenghi's darkplace"

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Tas Adcock I must admit to loving that show.

[@attilathehung3875]

Great video. Love the work. Any news on Pioneer's Lash?

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Alec Brook it's on pause for a bit. Probably early next year, apologies!

[@theeldritchlibrarian]

I think the phrase I'm looking for here is "slow burn." Yeah. I think that's suitably multivalent. (Everything about this is excellent.)

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Robin M thanks, Robin! Hope you're well.

[@theeldritchlibrarian]

I am wonderful, and I hope you are too! :)

[@freelandguy121]

This is perfection

[@14141313]

please do more of these

[@sq4732]

You deserve more subscribers.

[@KSp-un8lv]

This is fantastic! That chair seems awful familiar? A midnight visit?

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+K. well spotted :)

[@tomodwyer7989]

Your voice is awsome!

[@seen.3]

the ultimate daddy

[@garret918]

"That's a compliment right?"- SailorDude

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Grimrock Nuntukashade he's not arrogant, he's just valued and beloved by all.

[@Makaan]

Do a Netherscuria or The Bungalow House reading some day... or perhaps some Algernon Blackwood´s The Wendigo or The Willows?

[@AC-og8vs]

Negan???

[@RonPaulKillRoy]

How in God's name are you not more popular?

[@harrypotter8964]

Don't you look dashing!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@harrypotter8964]

and yeah of course your voice...uggghhh...so mesmerizing... so mind beguiling..

[@kitmakin289]

One other way to tell the horror story: write it from the viewpoint of Lorna McFickle/Laura O'whatsname

[@MrThidj901]

That voice!

[@jerrijobarkerlove3613]

[@CynthiaLupe]

u look very handsome here.....lol 😍😍😍😍

[@jamesgeldrich5830]

Really weird for me I go by Lucien (my middle name) its not a common name for sure

[@MrVirileAgitur]

Ok

[@hayesowens]

Instantly, I thought of Garth Marenghi.

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Haze O_o I cannot lie, I love Darkplace. I also may have drawn inspiration from Holness' Merriman Weir for my Darryl Weebley character.

[@Ssiimmoonnn]

such a daddy 😘

[@asmrcleaner5498]

Hey Mr. Sailor, just to let you know you’ve made my top 5 list of ‘Underrated ASMRtists’ on my channel ( just in case you never saw my tweet at you )

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+ASMR Cleaner that's amazing, thank you! That's great company there. I'm not worthy but I appreciate it :)

[@terraburra]

[@NotoriousDyson]

Second only to Garth Marenghi

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Thornton Reed he's a hack!

[@NotoriousDyson]

He's the only narrator of the slight chill whose written more books than he's read.

[@kitfox4095]

I really want Lucien to tell me everything that is wrong with my terrible, terrible writing, but I can't fit the coins into my email. Can I send a glittery Hello Kitty animated gif instead?

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Kit Fox he'd love that as long as it was imbued with your soul. How've you been, Kit?

[@kitfox4095]

Phoenician Sailor I'm thinking my soul would kill the glitter effect, but I'll try it out. I'm good--writing for National Novel Writing Month. Drop me an email, I'll send you some stuff to read. Or forget that and post more videos. ;)

[@dillonhaviland5491]

There are 666 likes, coincidence? I think not

[@annoasmr9906]

I kept thinking you look like someone and holy shit I just realized you look and sound like ninja Brian of nsp

[@tomtheawesomeness]

+Anno ASMR Brian Wecht? He has the same prose, for sure, but he lacks the pompous nature of Brian's "in your face" attitude. He also doesn't mention that he has a PHD frequently enough. I can see the resemblance a bit, however.

[@Silvideos]

😍👿

[@RoeJogan]

Can you tie my shoes please?

[@PhoenicianSailor]

+Timothy H Bliss uh oh.