Song of Myself [1855]

[@eileenboyce7789]

Excellent poem. What a terrific mind, in the depth of the soul.

[@marivelhernandez4348]

Thank you! I was always looking for the original 1855 version, and this one is excellent! I loved it!

[@TheCzarrd]

Play at .75x speed for maximum enjoyment. You’re welcome.

[@crazydogaudio]

this is the dry read mix [without soundscapes].

[@roberthawkes1209]

Much better thanks

[@andrewquintanawrites]

so good!!!!

[@andrewquintanawrites]

I have looked forever for a good reading of Song of Myself and FINALLY this it. my lord what I wouldn't do for this man to read the whole thing XD

[@crazydogaudio]

@@andrewquintanawrites thank you. It was a labour of love. There is a version up of this with accompanying soundscape. here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pILGq6imgrl1idE [which may or not be your cup of tea]. best wishes.

[@andrewquintanawrites]

@@crazydogaudio Yes I'd seen that one but couldn't comment on it (comments are turned off) so I commented on this instead. I actually think the soundscape is a fantastic addition and elevates it.

[@TeacherKole]

Bookmark: significant omition at 11:37

[@rickwyant]

What happened to "I celebrate myself and sing myself"? That's how the poem starts in all my Leaves of Grass

[@crazydogaudio]

The opening of 1855, original version of the poem, the one Whitman first published: 'I celebrate myself and what I assume you shall assume...' You can find it at whitmanarchive.org/criticism/current/pdf/anc.01063.pdf He tweaked and reworked the poem pretty much his whole life. I prefer the original as it's Whitman as a relatively young age, setting out on his career as a poet.

[@AhmedHOmar-vz4qz]

This is good, however , the soundscape mix was like a new kind of art , i enjoyed it much more .

[@crazydogaudio]

Thanks!! I did this remix because a couple people asked to hear it without the soundscapes. The soundscape version is still on youtube.

[@melissasmind2846]

❤

[@WeeklyWhitman]

I prefer the death bed edition, but I like the tight verve of the original as well

[@meghanatrikovala6089]

excellent emphasis on self love and service to mankind is service to god.