Rime of the Ancient Mariner Orson Welles

[@AriannaAyers]

Samuel Taylor Coleridge in his Ryme of the Antient Mariner advocated for a balance between Man and Nature, during a time of environmental exploitation. When Man takes too much from Nature, he becomes burdened for life, symbolically represented by the Albatros, the "unwanted thing". Orson Welles had a lot of ups and downs, and was so brilliant had to re-write much of his works to fit within the studio mold. He was BlackListed at some points too. Combining these two forces, via a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the lovely user who posted it here, makes me beyond grateful. I am so happy, and excited to learn new things. ❤

[@eddiereedbigband1]

Orson Welles is a national treasure ; an American dream come true. I invite you to listen to Orson's reading of John Brown's words before he was condemned. Astonishing ! Thank you for posting this video. It is an oasis in a vast sea of ... content content everywhere but not a thought to think. CHEERS !

[@NoNameNo.5]

An oasis in the ….vast sea, interesting. Once takes your meaning, in the sea of meaningless crap, the classics rise to the top and roll on, in time, with the ancient tides, roll on

[@OfLanceTheLonginus]

I’m so glad I got to watch this in class, something about it still sticks with me

[@bodsheridan9424]

Thanks, from an old Mariner!

[@alextrimm5964]

This whole video was like a acid trip while reading a book.

[@eugenepabst343]

Alex Trimm I'm mushrooms

[@littolbroccoli4289]

Ikrr

[@Danko_Sekulic]

Given Coleridge's well known "vice", it seems only fitting!

[@theleanmonster3735]

An*

[@berniegilder]

@Magda

[@FifthAssassin]

Every Maiden fan is now watching the live version

[@guaporeturns9472]

Who cares?

[@dannyjacobs6734]

I enjoy Bruce Dickinson's narration of this poem!

[@shawndale7344]

i didnt know he did a rendition! ill definitely take a look!! thanks mate!!

[@christophersmith2091]

​@@shawndale7344it's by his band iron Maiden. Great song.

[@MrKittles1123]

This was way past cool. Beautiful and touching in every sense. I think the narration was perfect, and the aged animation and music added perfectly to the tale. Excellent piece of content.

[@lilianaprina5991]

I often read poems and cry, it is one medium that touches my heart. Nothing inspires me more than Poetry and all International Literature.

[@pleiadecca]

Odd, eldritch, wonderfully read. One of literature's finest productions.

[@cecilcox7674]

What a fine poem , classic animation and Orson Welles makes feel as though you're standing next to one of the characters..... outstanding reading!

[@eyobd3435]

I use this to fall asleep...amazing poem

[@Arjunkumar-qr2qk]

this might be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life.

[@SpiritedHearts]

Coleridge's Ancient Mariner is said to be based on the adventures of Samuel Hearne, explorer, fur-trader, author, and naturalist bought to early Canada on behalf of the Hudson's Bay Company. He travelled with Philip Turnor, a less recognized but well accomplished navigator, explorer, astronomer. What a time to be alive!

[@AriannaAyers]

The Ryme is a warning, and advocacy of environmentalism; that without balance between Man and Nature, we shall be burdened, with everything unwanted, which is synonymous here and elsewhere with the word "Albatross"

[@ClaireDuggins]

Orson Welles reads this so beautifully.

[@lilianaprina5991]

I had admired Orson Wells Classic Black and White Films forever. Citizen Kane is my favorite film, it is enjoyable to listen to him voice this famous Coleridge poem.

[@pevensielavere22]

If only Coleridge could've heard Orson Welles read his poem! Amazing poem, awesome voice and interpretation. :) Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@eddiereedbigband1]

See Orson's performance in the film Moby Dick, short but brilliant. Opium dreams, where would Coleridge and Poe fans be without it ?

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@eddiereedbigband1indeed

[@DAMN_ITS_GOT_SPOTS_ON_THE_TOP]

To me, this poem is one of my favorite literary works, hands-down. Each time I view this presentation by Welles, it is like a new encounter; I am enlightened to a different detail that I didn't catch on the previous viewing (I have this version of the poem on my personal playlist). To broaden my horizons, I certainly intend to seek out the other versions mentioned in previous comments on this page. I believe that it can be averred that Coleridge should be revered as one of the few quintessential bards in history, with Shakespeare holding first place, of course! 🙌

[@s.gharavi1614]

The number one selling poet in America is Rumi, an Iranian Muslim 😊

[@DAMN_ITS_GOT_SPOTS_ON_THE_TOP]

@@s.gharavi1614 I don't care about thst.

[@s.gharavi1614]

​​@@DAMN_ITS_GOT_SPOTS_ON_THE_TOP you stated that Shakespeare and Coleridge should be most revered and what I'm saying is that the most revered, measured by use, is actually an Iranian Muslim named Rumi. You might not care, but it's actually relevant.

[@thegrassonneptune]

Perfect reading. Very effective music too.

[@WanderingRoe]

This sure casts a different sort of light on the poem. It's very different reading it, than watching this.

[@katleendudragon3744]

Merci un grand Merci à qui partagea cette si belle Histoire

[@coltonschafer7652]

The Albatross is to this day my favorite animal because of this story. My favorite epic by far.

[@4444marla]

There was only one Orson Welles and what a genius he was!

[@robinj.9329]

Orson Welles does an amazing job! This Classic belongs to the World!

[@michaelschwartz9485]

What band can take this poem and turn it into a kick ass song? Maiden!

[@robertironside290]

It came from one of the greatest poets to ever breath air. It's meant to make it's own music. One of the greatest poems ever composed to dig deep into the sublime dark world of the supernatural. :-)) Dig!

[@Unidentifying]

Robert Ironside Aye he was a verrrry fine poet

[@pleiadecca]

+Robert Ironside Hear! Hear!

[@schiomchio]

Lol he was high af. He wasn't breathing air, he was inhaling narcotics. His perspective and experience made him and his writing.

[@josiehagen41]

Robert Ironside I understand this poem is supposed to speak for itself, but being uncultured swine as we are, we need some visual or aditory cues. I'm not an english major, and dont speak in the same english this poet did, and so therefore, it's hard to understand somewhat.

[@Chief-Walleye]

Kubla Khan is a beautiful sequel juxtaposed to the Rime. Christabel would be the romantic completion to these two. thus the three "poems of high imagination".

[@MsEssmess]

i love this, have listened to a few recordings and orson reads it the best

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

sheila serle, You can say that because you haven't yet heard Marvin Miler. He's the best.

[@nickwiles3071]

A magnificent tour de force of a poem and well read by a master orator. I have listened to many versions. Non so well read as this. I have read it to myself...still never so well as this by Welles. And I cant help but think to myself, every time,... B**tard!! The Awsome Mr Welles.

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

Nick Wiles, I have to agree with you about Wells. I only know one better, Marvin Miller. I plan to post his version in a few days. I'm only being held back by technical ineptitude.

[@jeffpatton6358]

Have respect for God's creatures every one of them!!

[@evarandall9627]

yes Jeff!

[@christophersnedeker2065]

Amen

[@Unidentifying]

the illustrations are beautiful and really impressive

[@robinj.9329]

Those are the Gustave Dore engravings from about 1878. I have a reprint of the original book!

[@cablewaffel7957]

I'm just listening to this because it's better than reading it for lit class. It's pretty cool stuff. Very signature of the time period.

[@runswithbears3517]

Incredibly written and read. I think this poem has inspired many.

[@batmantis235]

Man, thanks so much for posting this; fantastic find for me.

[@evarandall9627]

good punctuation use, bro!

[@lsaf6573]

Otherworldly! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@thelastmethbender]

We watched the whole thing in English class, half of us fell in coma after that.

[@evarandall9627]

you should pay more attention in your class then Methbender!

[@smokeandmirrors6167]

This is the greatest thank you for posting this masterpiece!

[@OriginalVondy]

This is what not to do, when a bird shits on you.

[@FifthAssassin]

Vondy THE RIME OF THE ANC-IENT MAR-I-NER!!

[@TheGrimReaper54321]

If you daarrreee! HAHAHA!!

[@amazingsaint]

wow this is an incredible rendition. Orson Welles is awesome!

[@RachelHarding777]

thank you. life repeats, again, and again, and....

[@evarandall9627]

then it stops

[@smplaysfifa2599]

recommended. Love their voice.. OMG

[@GingerTheBreadSheep]

I have my literature exam today and one of my texts is this!

[@MrSottobanco]

Good luck on your exam.

[@velvasthecrossfox]

Man, what a killer bedtime story

[@Ett.Gammalt.Bergtroll]

Up The Irons.

[@stevestevenson3967]

you could sample this so well

[@garyball6986]

I don't know I'll tell you what the stuff I just took man makes this place look beautiful I don't let you know the man on the rail with his hands out reminds me of somebody I know he worked his life you did it right you know how to do it in the first place but you did anyway you could he works worked around and did a good job they had nothing to do that at all

[@greatbooksofthewesterntrad2091]

This is soooo awesome. I mean Orson is GREAT!! But am I the only one who wishes the sounds weren't blocking out his voice? IT'S Orson Welles!! He doesn't need the sound effects. To me, quite annoying.

[@kellyb.mcdonald1863]

He That Loveth Greatest, Loveth All Things Great And Small.Amen.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Coleridge was in a stupor of laudanum when he imagined this. Chilling poem.

[@perrionhurd7509]

so. incredibly. good.

[@seanmilam2192]

such a fine piece

[@johnnyutah482]

And this is what not to do if a bird shits on you...

[@griffinbrown2171]

Im 17 been listening to maiden for awhile , i knew they were into history but didnt know it was a book .... interesting

[@Deus_Ex_Machina.]

beyond awesome!

[@faraamthefirstborn3559]

9:40 - 23:14 So atmospheric And 14:00

[@bronzesun879]

39:31

[@sunil_sharma__]

Very sad n heart touching

[@andrewsteadman7428]

Damn, where can I find the soundtrack?!

[@46metube]

brilliant brilliant.

[@decepticonleadermegatron5239]

Can someone point me in the direction of the music for this?

[@philipcarpenter6718]

I still think the first two albums with Paul were better.

[@corywebster]

Philip Carpenter 😂😂😂

[@NobleBruv]

Lol

[@jeffpatton6358]

Yeah to bad Bruce wasn't on them cause Paul stunk like a skunk

[@christophersmith2091]

​@spikeohara4lifeplease don't use the words Maiden and hipster in the same sentence. It's in very poor taste.

[@buzz-bombskateboards4833]

"the game is done"

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

iron maiden brought me here

[@QuadMochaMatti]

My 9th grade Language Arts class from 30+ years ago brought me here. Thank you, Mrs. Longwell.

[@craigdelaney4242]

Does Welles’ voice really need this ‘music’? Of course not. His music was enough. Poor Welles.

[@dereklords9688]

I wish someone did this for Milton paradise lost and for Dante

[@karensaillant4573]

We will present our children's opera: AZAIO, based on The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, in Philadelphia on October 24 and 25. Please come! Info here: facebook.com/events/1126958080667483/

[@rantingsw3de]

Wow, never thought I'd say this, but I miss 240p!

[@QuantumRift]

suh-WHEEEEEET!

[@tailgunnergers8651]

One after one, by star dogged moon...

[@andydensmore5293]

This is pure Disney bar none but why not a few more cartoon readings such as poes stories and poems read by tony Randal anyway thanks

[@neeraj9161]

Why he killed albatross

[@gdiaz8827]

whats the hermit about?

[@aidanwhitten395]

MR Smith class wya?

[@vegansaxon3962]

I was thinking of the death of Yul Brynner and then remembered that Orson also died on the 10th..

[@babyfonk4588]

10/10

[@garypuckettmuse]

Brilliant reading but i turned off the screen as we are meant to use our imaginations are we not? I just started Ian McKellan's version and wow this put him to shame, sorry to say. Orson Wells he loved a story, didn't he?

[@omegasupreme1970]

iron Maiden did a awsome version of this poem

[@FadirDungeon]

Yes indeed! I love the "Flight 666" version. So theatrical. So good!

[@omegasupreme1970]

the version in Live after death was awesome too

[@gomongio]

That was awful. Live after Death version forever!!!

[@CaptainReedo40]

Um, who let a house cat walk back and forth across a Kimball organ?

[@lordfunkbottom9541]

rhyme it might not look right, but it is.

[@dsorichetti154]

Completely different word. rime1 /rīm/ noun frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapor in cloud or fog.

[@billsmith8238]

I ask a girl for some happy news

[@dieneueadresse]

Someone knows the name of the music composer?

[@dieneueadresse]

ok Mark Ellinger

[@nyrayasin1013]

Darude sandstorm

[@silkworm2595]

Iron Maiden

[@EFO841]

controversial opinion: i like the 1798 version better than the 1834 version 😔👉👈

[@joshlee35]

Welles vs Burton

[@WimGrundy]

This reading makes the one out here by Sirs Burton and Gielgud look like kindergarten stuff.

[@SuperBobbass]

14 maiden

[@maakeklein4073]

10.00.

[@7Darkside]

2023

[@jimnfn1912]

preset pack plz

[@grazynazambeanie5963]

This is considered a classic ? Why ?

[@OfLanceTheLonginus]

Do some research before asking dumb questions Like come on dude do you look at every famous painting or w/e and go “ugh, why do people like this??” You look like a total chud

[@sherator5196]

nah munna nah

[@evarandall9627]

ba na na, na na na na

[@lawrencestanley8989]

All of that because he killed a seagull? So THAT is how greenpeace got started...

[@FadirDungeon]

Lawrence Stanley Not a seagull, an albatros!

[@lawrencestanley8989]

Jonathan Andersson Oh, my bad. I have Eastern NC bias, our albatrosses were seagulls. ;o)

[@thallesvinicius2729]

02:28

[@adarshsingh2371]

Kon kon 2024 board de raha hai

[@tseringtsomo8861]

this ae the video has to shown to the studnt by the student of class xb.

[@LiteratiCircle]

thx! that was beautiful - my literary analysis of Coleridge's Kubla Khan w/ a footnote from Edward Said. enjoy! REPLY

[@goregorgegeorge]

wtf

[@averagevirgin1526]

Iron Maiden

[@dnordon]

spellbinding

[@kmormore]

uh-

[@Suchagreatchannelling]

Need Iron fucking Maiden? :)

[@Arjunkumar-qr2qk]

BLoooDYSaBBaTH nope, I'm fine

[@runewhiz]

Love me some walpurgis, but this poem is better left alone.

[@pamelamyers9613]

I dont care much for Well's reading of this piece of poetry.

[@NSPlayer]

why are you disabled?

[@OfLanceTheLonginus]

No one cares for you either Pamela