THE CALL OF CTHULHU by H. P. Lovecraft (2017 Recording)

[@HorrorBabble]

This is the 2017 HorrorBabble recording of TCoC. 2023 recording: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJuulKymmpd4n5Y

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

Such a great story, you did it twice?

[@jackmarketos90]

"And as cthulu rests, I bid you farwell." We dont deserve you ian, but I speak for all of us when I say we are glad to have you.

[@michaelkottler]

No, we definitely deserve HorrorBabble (although I dig your sentiment). But yeah, we for sure deserve and even require this gourmet literary fare.

[@crazyviking24]

I narrowly avoided the call of Cthulhu by letting it go to voice mail.

[@st4ne4rmthevill63]

Donald Vincent lol

[@crazyviking24]

@ GreatNate Bolton - Turns out he was inviting me to the Festival.

[@Gibby7200]

Now you’ll never be eld’rich. Look forward to being eld’poor forever

[@apollyonkatastrefia1586]

I didn't have that option, I got the text of Cthulhu instead.

[@VideoHostSite]

NOBODY GHOSTS CTHULHU!

[@griselame]

It's a rlyeh good adaptation, well done

[@balaam_7087]

I see what you did there 😏

[@jayraymond9707]

Ha!

[@Smittumi]

You son of a bitch, you did it.

[@tilde5884]

I will now start to say your name at the start of every day once for this heroic deed of yours.

[@danbreeden1801]

Good one

[@magisterapophis8714]

Watching the H. P. Lovecraft readings playlist while exploring the depth of Bloodborne. I couldn't ask for more; thank you for this my friend.

[@HorrorBabble]

That does sound pretty awesome - thanks for stopping by Myles! Ian

[@evilkingganon707]

I've played bloodborne before but when I started listening to these and playing the game I started seeing the game in a different light. It's amazing how some insight into its inspiration can change how one views the game in such a way

[@Dopeymanthing]

Check out shadow over innsnouth for that one bro

[@kmd5321]

Bloodborne is the reason I ever even heard of lovecraft. I really like the stories as is, but after playing bloodborne it just makes it so much more incredible. Now I’m always on the look out for any other lovecraftian games

[@AnimeShinigami13]

holding this up to a friend on discord to prove the Reapers of Mass Effect are based on the Old Ones. :D there's even a reference in Mass Effect 2, when you go to the derelict reaper to retrieve the IFF, one of the research logs says "even a dead god can dream." Its a clear reference to the line in the Necronomicon "in his home in Rlyeh great Cthulu lays dreaming."

[@petal2009ify]

I feel like verbal champagne is being poured into my ear when I listen to you

[@imbetter599]

Ah yes, fine booze

[@jaxonfreeze7882]

Champagne in the ear burns, his voice is more of a natural fruit juice

[@captaindiabetes4244]

i listened to every single narrator on youtube and this one IS THE BEST.. some other narrtors would drag the words trying to be spooky but it loses track due to the complexity of the words.. so clear and forward narration works best with this story and this narrator does the best job.. thank you sir

[@vubie]

Your voice is so soothing, I sleep peacefully listening to you read us Lovecraft. Thank you Ian! You're extremely good at what you do.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you!

[@jeremycline9542]

High-quality, Ian...the companies that produce audio books are none too pleased with you.

[@AcornElectron]

Still makes audible look like shite.

[@xeno6628]

Ian your voice pushes this story over the top I can't get enough of your readings I've gone back so many times to listen to Lovecraft's tales because you narrate them so eerily and well! Thank you so much!

[@eleftheriaeleftheria3302]

That one and the "Shadow over Insmouth" is the best Cthoulhou stories by the demigod H.P.LOVECRAFT! Hello from Athens Greece!

[@striker91]

The shadow over innsmouth doesn't feature cthulhu. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@eleftheriaeleftheria3302]

@@striker91 you are wrong 100%! "The shadow over Insmouth"is the best and the leader of Cthulhu mythology stories!

[@striker91]

@@eleftheriaeleftheria3302 it doesn't feature cthulhu as a character, does it?

[@eleftheriaeleftheria3302]

@@striker91 I answer before: It does 100%!

[@dillonwalshpvd]

I’m going to guess that in the (or one, popular) Greek translation, Cthulhu does absolutely make an appearance

[@magicalsimmy]

You are seriously an amazing performer. You could read Dr. Seuss and make it sound like the Magna Carta. :) If you were ever featured as a voice actor in a video game, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@mariecarie1]

Amen to that! Although seriously, you should read The Cat In the Hat for an April Fool's video or something. That could be amazing.

[@TheMorbidHobo]

This is definitely the best reading I've found. Great job. Now I don't have to stumble over my words trying to read it myself.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you kind sir! I hope to hear from you again in the future! Ian

[@waitwhat1920]

just know your voice lulls me to sleep every night and, I actually sleep amazing no nightmares when I fall asleep to your H.P.L. readings. otherwise i get no sleep due to horrid dreams

[@HorrorBabble]

Seems like you've got it the wrong way round! Thanks again for listening. Ian

[@crazyviking24]

It is actually the same thing for me. If I fall asleep listening to Lovecraft (especially this story and Shadow over Insmouth) I sleep just fine. Otherwise I have vividly scary and strange dreams. I cannot explain why except to guess that the story calms my subconscious in some form.

[@longjohnsilver7895]

Same for me lol. Good night :)

[@primus7776]

Ultimate Horror leads to deep and relaxing sleep? Who would have thought? But nonetheless True, Thank You.

[@terrybeal2252]

I listen to Horrorbabble most nights before bedtime. I sleep like the dead.💀😁

[@JJSmith-le5mu]

Apparently Cthulhu took calls while on the can.

[@avrahamishshalom1799]

This is the best reading of this story I've ever heard. I can't stop re-listening to it - one of my favourite stories given the treatment it deserves! Thank you for you excellent work!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Ian

[@dannyb2783]

Just found your channel. Thank you. I have never, in my 35 years of voracious book reading, listened to what could be called an audiobook. Until now. I plan to listen to all of your Cthulhu Mythos and then may never return to audiobooks again. And I may be a better man for it.

[@HorrorBabble]

Welcome aboard!

[@konstantinoskaragiannis1596]

Probably the best cthulthu story by h.p.lovecraf! This is a unique nightmare-masterpiece!

[@leokeatonn]

It's 2:30am and here I am once again, wanting nothing more than to push all of my wants and needs aside and enter the maddened world of H.P. Lovecraft through your readings. Thank you kind sir for bringing us such wonderful tales of mystery and horror, you truly are a blessing from cthulhu himself.

[@Mia-fy2ct]

A really great and terrifying story at the end I almost shaking and feel hypnotized by the reader’s voice Tanks.

[@harmonlanager2670]

I can't tell you how excited I got when I saw this in my recommendations!

[@HorrorBabble]

I hope you enjoy this one Harmon!

[@giuseppethegoat4660]

Harmon Lanager me Too!

[@Carnictis]

What a Phenomenal Reading. I've been reading Lovecraft myself since I was fourteen but your command of the prose is astonishing and even haunting. Bravo and the highest Kudos. Looking forward to savoring more.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for listening!

[@sayrewilkin-dalby619]

I fall asleep to this so often that KZbin automatically suggests it everytime I open the app after midnight, regardless of what else I was more recently watching.

[@HorrorBabble]

Can't argue with that!

[@Self-replicating_whatnot]

Ah, The Call of Cthulhu. It's strange how i can enjoy a work of an author who's worldview is in every point diametrically opposed to mine.

[@ToriHiragana]

Why is that strange?

[@firechickeng.6912]

dude was very racist but he sure knew how to write huh

[@arthurfleck1554]

@@firechickeng.6912 Racism is only natural! Western societies have gone politically correct, in an insane manner.

[@bigone4311]

HP was a product of his environment in the world at the time. His works of fiction may, or may not represent his worldview. We do not know the man. But they painted a necessary picture of "ordinary" life and attitudes of the time, that create a stark contrast to the elements of horror in each story.

[@Self-replicating_whatnot]

@@bigone4311 I don't care about any of that, i was talking about Lovecraft's dismal view on cosmos and humanity's place in it.

[@bentaft7349]

whoa, your voice makes my subwoofers shake my desk, so smooth

[@lorrielerette7230]

This was really well done. Thank you for taking the time to do this story justice.

[@johndylan3655]

love the new recording man I listen to this channel almost every night since I found it

[@HorrorBabble]

Great to hear from you John!

[@InanDante]

Exceptional; great accent, intonation and flow. Honestly the best from other readings I've looked up. Love the subtle background ambient additions that do not distract but add to the atmosphere.

[@bdevenyn]

Your reading of this fantastic story was impeccable. Thanks for performing it for us.

[@mewepede]

Can I just say, thank you! These audio recordings have done me much good over the years.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for continuing to come back!

[@zombiesinyourbackyard3584]

Thank you so much for this reading! You made work go by so fast! Your voice made this very eerie I loved it! Praise Cthulhu!!!

[@wcraigburns3458]

I am so grateful you have introduced me to Lovecraft . He is a one of his use of English is so profound descriptive and unsettling . Your voice and dictation complements and makes his prose come alive . Thank you .

[@wcraigburns3458]

Thank you .

[@sharpiesfishandphantoms]

I originally subbed as i suffer from insomnia and figured some lovecraft would lull me off to the land of nod, unfortunately it just gave me weirder dreams lol. Excellent production, diction, pronunciation and timing as always Ian.

[@weezman1984]

Brilliant stuff as usual Ian. HorrorBabble is hands down one my favorite KZbin channels. Your skill as a narrator has grown considerably in comparison to your previous reading of this. Good stuff.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you kind sir! It has been an interesting road that's for sure. Thanks again for your support. Ian

[@SergioNehama]

i vaguely knew of Lovecraft's body of work but after listening to you once, I dove in. your reading style adds another mystifying layer and pairs incredibly well with this genre of writings. I would love this on spotify or something.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you! Check out The HorrorBabble Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0Bl2dzOTIsuzrasOeY45qz We've also got some Lovecraft stuff on there under an artist profile: open.spotify.com/artist/6cUO6dCx4WvAQsqoQDNDbo

[@monikakoide1302]

thank you this is saving me so much time for a school project, what I am doing is taking Lovecraft fears and attaching them on a board with string to his 6 major stories

[@arancourt5623]

I tell my fellow lovecraft fans about your channel, you have THE voice to read Lovecraft.

[@evanderzovod1051]

The idea of cthulu is certainly paradoxical. A being whose existence does not matter as if it doesn't exist it is so powerful that it could bring itself to existence. Always phasing in and out of realism at speeds far beyond compression. The gaze of cthulu is not what causes madness, but rather thinking of it's existence. Seeing it not exist right in front of you is simply maddening

[@otterrivers3765]

Many of you probably already know but for those who don't, that drawing is actually an original concept sketch of the C-man by H.P. Himself. Unless i am misinformed...

[@HorrorBabble]

You are correct, sir!

[@nikolaihanuschak191]

Outstanding job Ian, Btw I reside In Providence Rhode Island, Its an incredable honor to be from the home of Howard Phillips. Many of the places he speaks of are places that I see on a regular basis, i.e the shunned house, angel st, Brown University, R.I.S.D. Thayer st, Not to mention his grave....Keep up the great work my friend!

[@HorrorBabble]

Fantastic Nikolai - Jennifer and I LOVE Providence. We can't wait to visit again in the near future. Perhaps we'll cross paths! Thanks for listening. Ian

[@KittenHasWares]

Finally managed to finish it tonight after listening for the past 2 weeks. Kept falling asleep to horrorbabbles relaxing voice. Onto the next mythos now!

[@st4ne4rmthevill63]

I find your voice makes me want to engage in a bit of the old ultra violent.

[@guygore3794]

Best audio recording of a book/story I've ever heard. Wonderful job!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Guy!

[@danbreeden5481]

The best reading of call of Cthulhu

[@michaelhice7636]

Just came from your other channel, man, it's BS what they did to you! Hope you can get it all back.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Michael - I'll restore most of it, just needed a breather to recover!

[@imbetter599]

Thank you michael

[@matthewgerick5559]

What happened?

[@mariossbt]

Extraordinary red..I only seek stuff red by Ian..That is how you read a book.The style of reading,the complete imersivness into the tales,the age with wich comes this particular voice are the perfect combo for an extremly enjoyable heaphone experience....Thank you!

[@carloviljoen4917]

I read this myself with little to no idea what was going on. Just listening to someone else painted a much clearer picture in my mind. Great stuff

[@stefanwangcho8716]

It's really fun to read other lovecraft stories after listening!!! I now cant tell which ones I've listened to or read because I read in Ian's voice

[@cynicalpessimist7796]

Wow! What an impressive narration, halfway through and I'm stricken. Truly keeps the atmosphere HP would've intended. 10/10 my dude.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you very much for listening! Ian

[@cynicalpessimist7796]

HorrorBabble I can tell you've put in many hours so please don't thank me. All praises go to you guys at Horrorbabble. *Applause*

[@anonapop2614]

I've listened to this reading so many times. I really enjoy your work.

[@coronin8587]

This is great. Listening to this before the CoC game comes out.

[@Emulous79]

Looks like Cthulhu on the toilet, lol

[@LemonFlump]

That’s what I look like when I go to the toilet without my phone

[@anthonymaslow798]

Contemplating the nightmare of reason. Lol

[@ninjawizard7021]

hes taking a great one lol

[@nateosborne7361]

RushRoid GG that was dank

[@guygore3794]

The Nature's Call of Cthulu

[@anarosareyes6269]

Love your style of reading it remindms me to Cristopher Lee's :)

[@rtelkin2194]

Koot-alu, as by Lovecraft. Thank you for including what so many other texts of the tale omit: the Outermost [Thurston] Frame. Your voice flies the language's bold momentum quite expertly on this tale, & it's refreshing to hear.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed the rendition! Much appreciated. Ian

[@adamfox1669]

Thank you. This is a personal favorite of mine. Well done. Be safe during these strange days.

[@Buggyismellow]

Thank you so much, I love being able to lay back and enjoy one of my favorite stories.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for listening Lowell!

[@alexlastname518]

This was a great video. Your sense of stress and diction is totally on point, and the relatively subtle sound effects managed to make the story more immersive. Well done!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you Drayton - I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Ian

[@countiblis1246]

This guy really loved the word "cyclopean". Seven times it crops up in this story (plus he also gets a sly "cyclops" in... just for luck).

[@markhamstra1083]

Which makes it all the more unfortunate that the narrator doesn’t know how to pronounce this and other favorite words of Lovecraft, such as “bas relief” - although I suppose some fish were consoled by his narration.

[@MaliciousChickenAgenda]

Love this story and Lovecraft in general. I love it even more now I've discovered this channel! 🤗

[@susanw5719]

Absolutely the best reading of H.P.L's classic! Thankyou!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you Susan!

[@AnimeShinigami13]

Linked this on discord to a friend to show him how the Reapers in Mass Effect were inspired by Lovecraft's Old Ones in general and Cthulu in specific.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Wonderful reading. I'd never "read" Lovecraft before. Adjective master and wordsmith extraordinaire...I have no idea what they'll he was talking about and still loved it

[@danbreeden1801]

One of the greatest and most original stories of horror that is a masterpiece of cosmic horror wonderfully narrated by Ian Gordon

[@devaneyjohn5349]

When pursued by Cthulhu, drive it like you boarded it :p. This is an awesome story read by an awesome storyteller in true cosmic style. Thank you for this.

[@mvitti21]

Your excellent reading gave me a deeper appreciation for this story.

[@RustyDockLight]

I LOVE the ambient sounds you have in the background! It adds so much to the immersiveness.

[@victuss1413]

A Brilliant reading of one of the most influential works of fiction of all time. What a beautiful combination. Your voice is perfect for this. Thank You =D

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for listening Jesse! Ian

[@Sandman2646]

I enjoyed this so much. Thank you for your voice and sounds to make this a more imersive experience.

[@shakulnural5413]

I listened to this and followed along in the copy of the book I have. My heart was pounding during the last chapter.

[@michelcrowfeather3789]

Ian,this is excellent,it’s not only a great re-reading it’s your voice that has me totally hooked on my favorite author,looking forward to more update Lovecraft readings 👍

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you! But I think you've commented on the original recording here! :)

[@johnnytoppside]

Seems I'm four years late discovering this. Not only is this an amazing channel, I believe I answered my call. Found myself researching as much about dark, mysterious stories and came across H.P. Lovecraft's amazing collection. I am deeply fascinated by his storytelling, and even more when I hear it on this channel. The creepy voice, and background noise really puts my mind in the world of Lovecraft's imagination. I am actually in consideration that these God like creatures actually exist. Azathoth is probably the most feared and should be. Man have I learned a lot in 45 minutes. Answer the call people.

[@Cer-i9e]

Still my favourite version! ☺️

[@HorrorBabble]

That's still great to hear!

[@stuartmacdonald9289]

I enjoyed listening to this reading of a classic. Well done.

[@THESPATHARIOS]

You, sir, have an impeccable articulation. I salute you.

[@spine8098]

I enjoyed this so much, thank you for this. Your voice is amazing!!!

[@shaderax_storm6165]

Another well read piece! Thank you for your time and effort!

[@michaelkottler]

Amazing narration of a Lovecraft classic. As Larry David might say, "Pretty, pretty, pretty good". Excellent again, HorrorBabble.

[@thevexingwitch330]

Listening to this while reading the book. Love The call of Cthulhu. Thank so much for your hard work ^.^

[@sksksksl]

Beautifully narrated. Thank you.

[@HorrorBabble]

And thank you for listening. :) Ian

[@shanonshipley6901]

I think I've officially listened to all of your readings. You are overall a great narrator.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for dedicating so much time to our works - very much appreciated. :) Ian

[@TreJowy]

588k views, huh? I did my part. Thank you to the rest of you for the other 2k.

[@NightAngelus]

Dude dude when you put in that sound affect it not only freaked me out but my coworker cause it made me jump so bad as I yanked my ear buds out that they thought something was wrong

[@HorrorBabble]

Result!

[@cammcgrath7012]

Just found the channel and beautifully done and the best reading I’ve heard. Will be listening to this channel from now on.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for listening Cam! Ian

[@donaldmccleary9015]

This is an amazing story. I like the various stories included in the tales of the old professor and his grand nephew. I love every part of this story, and the details are amazing. I listened to the first half of the story twice yesterday and today, so I could analyze the details! Ian, thanks for recording this great work! Your eloquence in reciting these tales is awe-inspiring. I am enjoying it with a fine scotch.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks again, Donald! There's a new recording of this scheduled for Sep 4th!

[@donaldmccleary9015]

@@HorrorBabble you are welcome! I guess I know what I will be listening to!

[@MarysKnight]

Thank you for your effort, I could scarcely ask for more :)

[@jamestb9902]

That was wonderful to listen too, you have an excellent reading voice which brings the character of Francis Thurston to life! Thanks so much for posting, subbed and liked!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks James! Looking forward to hearing from you again in the future! Ian

[@logancarter8366]

Perfection! My all time favorite story. Bravo Ian!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks as always Logan!

[@ritchierotten]

Fantastic!! This made my rather dull workday More exciting! Thanks!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for listening Ritchie! Glad you enjoyed it. Ian

[@hamidrezakhosroabadi3290]

i have slept through this 5 times already without passing first 20 minutes...

[@edennis8578]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to fall asleep to Horrorbabble. I used the adaptation of Dunwich Horror as my bedtime story yesterday.

[@slyph63]

I found Lovecraft very difficult to read. Thank you for reading it through. I've always wanted to know this story and The Dunwich Horror and shadow over innsmouth

[@1amjapan]

Really really enjoyed that, excellent reading. Thank you!

[@anthonyfanchin1144]

It's impossible to make a movie out of this famous Lovecraft story.

[@GenaWindstarr]

love the lovecraft stories. this is a fantastic channel for horror fans

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks for stopping by Gena, we hope to hear from you again soon! Ian

[@pohkimcheng59]

Your voice is so smooth ~ thanks to you I enjoyed the story even more ~😊thanks

[@sirsidfosse1313]

I don't need a revelation to go mad. (Great narrator, reader, actor, sniper)

[@danbreeden1801]

Excellent narration thank you for playing this wonderful first and greatest of the Cthulhu mythos stories

[@Muramune88]

This is a great reading. Good job! This is actually my first taste of H.P Lovecraft and I must say I'm impressed. Any others you guys would recommend?

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you! If you have the time for something a little longer, then I'd have to recommend The Whisperer in Darkness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHbZenijpKimh9U

[@johnspears5677]

@@HorrorBabble -he I'm help or help

[@WBV420]

Where has this channel been all my life? You've a new sub for life.

[@HorrorBabble]

We're glad you found us Sad Onion! Ian

[@WBV420]

HorrorBabble Ooo my favorite of the narrators too! Stay awesome!

[@charlesbaxley1572]

Awesome reading you have a new fan for sure. I now have plenty of bedtime stories now.

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Charles - great to hear from you! Ian

[@gunproofgrandad]

I own most Lovecraft books but recently found your channel and I prefer listening to you than reading them. Your voice is perfect for these stories and hearing you has made me release I’ve clearly been reading some of these words all wrong 😂 Your channel is brilliant. May I request some Clive Barker?

[@HorrorBabble]

Thank you for joining us! Aside from our originals, we can only record works in the public domain (though we did indeed record a Barker story a few years back, released on a limited basis).

[@gunproofgrandad]

@@HorrorBabble ah that’s a shame but fair enough rules are rules and all that. Keep up the good work, I’ve been binging you now for two days. Quality channel

[@chrisroper8742]

A great reading, Ian. I'm happy I saw this in my recommended videos. Subbed straight away. I remember listening to your original reading repeatedly over the years while working/coding some of my own passion projects. Your voice and tone seemed to help keep me focused. I don't think I could read/listen to this without hearing it in your original take, even when listening to this one, it had a creepy and really interesting style to it I thought. Keep up the great work!

[@HorrorBabble]

Thanks Chris! Always good to read comments like this - I'm thrilled you stumbled upon the channel. The original version has been re-uploaded to another channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5TJq5aChbGLl9E (warts and all!) I hope you're doing well, and keeping busy with those 'passion projects'! Ian