The Starry Night: An Immersive Sleep Story | The Museum Dreams Series

Experience the wonder and beauty of Vincent Van Gogh's iconic painting "Starry Night" in this immersive sleep story. 😴
In the story, you'll imagine standing in front of the swirling masterpiece in the Gallery of modern Arts in New York, as you're transported to the peaceful town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in the south of France. You will then explore the countryside, and learn about Van Gogh's life and the struggles he faced as an artist, as well as the inspiration and deep meaning behind "Starry Night." You will wander through the peaceful landscape, and feel deep calm and serenity, allowing you to reflect on the beauty and joy in your own life. 🌌🌛
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Relaxation
00:07:08 - The Starry Night (Sleep Story)
00:43:42 - Music & Sounds
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Sleep Story Playlist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCHBW...
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The Starry Night - Sleep Story, and Guided Imagery about Van Gogh's Night Sky Painting - Script, Narration, Music and Sound Design by Stephen Dalton - All rights are reserved to the Channel (2023).

[@sergiograssi4821]

Amalia here. Ah, the dulcet tones of our sleepy leader... so so soporific. Thank you Stephen. 🙏

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thanks Amalia 🙏🏻😊

[@marlenepaul68]

I KNOW WE DON'T KNOW EACH OTHER BUT TO EVERYONE WHO IS READING THIS NOW, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN LIFE AND GOD BLESS YOU🫶🏻

[@cassandraterwilleger9826]

I don't know how to ask Stephen for a story. I loooove his stories and they have become an integral part of my cptsd therapy. My counselor even uses parts of his stories in group therapies now! I wish he told a story about those cool retreat personal sleep rooms in trees or a private spa retreat story or a story about underwater living spaces? Those would be grrrrreat if he told them!!!!

[@That1guyGT]

Cool

[@ThatPsychoYandere]

You genuinely are amazing, your voice is so comforting and it’s like having a dad read you a bedtime story.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Ha that’s great to hear 🙏🏻

[@carolinewilson3470]

I’ve noticed even my 2 pups and the cat curl up for a hypnotic story. They snore by the way……❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Ha that’s awesome Caroline 🙏🏻

[@ShhhMind]

My chihuahua snores too! It's so cute! ☺️

[@emilysmith5654]

I am so glad Yourube suggested this older sleep story to me. I have always loved this painting. Thank you Stephen!

[@spanglelime]

You did it. You got my subscription. I haven't found anyone as good as you for sleep stories. Tried some others but you're the only channel that really hits the spot. It's the meditation/breathing exercise and the ambient sounds after the story that do it. Thank you. I'm not sure I've heard the end of a story the first time round.

[@alanhammersley3806]

I'm not sure how much I actually heard but your lovely voice produced happy emotions. Thankyou xxx

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thanks Alan 🙏🏻

[@lesliecardin8440]

Amazing journey into Van Gogh's world.

[@colinbarnes705]

I dream much deeper when I fall asleep to your videos. I swear it feels like I'm actually processing emotions in my dreams for the first time. It's honestly a bit difficult to accept that a video can have such a massive physiological impact on me. I really think you could become certified as a clinical hypnotist, if you aren't already. I didn't believe in hypnotism until I recently learned more about it. I think it has a massive potential to help people.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thanks Colin - no I’m not a hypnotist at all but if my voice has a calming effect and can help heal people then that’s wonderful 🙏🏻

[@natalieflanagan4430]

Oh I agree totally, I have had nightmares for years now regarding my family. One night after one of Stephen's meditations. It was one about his theatre play and at the end he was with his family. That night instead of having these nightmares I had a lovely dream where I met Stephen's patents (they were lovely & funny) and his siblings too lol. I'm not sure if he has any but there was a boy in a wheelchair and him and I got on really well. It was a lovely dream and a respite from the nightmares 🤗

[@dodder17]

Goodday sir, I've been in love with Ireland and the Irish people since I was a young girl. Visited twice, been to Dingle too😊. Before I met you, I used to imagine myself lying in the high grass near the Cliffs of Mohair...that was my happy place before I want to sleep. Since I discoverd you here, and listening to your soft Irish voice it feels like coming home. Thank you for your kindness , God bless. Cead mile failte 🍀 With love from Antwerp, Belgium ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

That’s lovely. I love the West of Ireland. It is a magical place. Thanks for your lovely comments. Stephen 🙏🏻

[@anisaxx6825]

I always listen to your stories before bed and i have so many ideas for stories but i always forget to comment cause I’m usually fast asleep but i remembered today! Please could you do a story to do with snow/ snow storm, rain, being warm etc these are my favourite types of stories to sleep to

[@JennyLane8666]

Ooh yeah... Maybe dog-sledding under the Northern Lights? I would love to visit ancient Ireland... A night exploring in a castle by candlelight perhaps?

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Great suggestion - noted thank you 🙏🏻

[@krismarsh6978]

Hi Stephen ❣️ Please don't lose your humility, it's part of your charm. 🤓

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Ha that’s lovely Kris. 🙏🏻

[@sueseakens9653]

I love to listen to your travels and start dreaming of visiting some of these wonderful places. Thank you for helping me to relax, sleep and dream

[@denisemahoney9540]

I would love to hear a tropical beach story!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Good idea - noted 🙏🏻

[@yesseniamorales7910]

❤my favorite painting of all time❤ I love all of his paintings. If I could afford it I would own every single one ❤ Vincent Van Gogh ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Ha me too!

[@JennyLane8666]

Siiiiiiiigh :) What a lovely way to drift off. Your voice is a cool drink of water in the desert, a candle in the infinite dark. Thank you so much for sharing it with us ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Lovely description Jenny 🙏🏻

[@nycgrl9]

I’m so happy I found you Stephen. Your stories have been so helpful and wonderful, I’m actually sleeping better than I have in years ! Many thanks! ❤

[@christierichardson2841]

Another beautiful and insightful story. Thank you so much ❤.

[@enrichesot5594]

My sleep has improved so much! I use your videos to fall asleep most nights. Thank you.

[@marilynfoster1233]

I literally don’t take sleep meds anymore, I told my doctor I don’t need the prescription because I listen to sleep stories instead ( I like yours the best, great variety). My doctor thought that was great! Thanks for your hard work.

[@Dana-jj4wf]

This story gives homage to my beloved Van Gough! Thank you, this story was invigorating for me.

[@_Siyana8_]

Thank you! My favorite artist and my favorite storyteller!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure 🙏🏻

[@asiriperera7735]

I just came across this channel on KZbin when I was searching whether anyone had done a sleep story on A Starry Night and here we are! Love it ❤

[@spectrealangritch]

Love your sleep stories, especially the train/ rain ones.. commenting before this one even starts, because I usually don’t make it 30 minutes in😂.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Ha that’s great 😂

[@bdrrenfro2258]

I had the best sleep last night

[@Stephen_Dalton]

That’s great!

[@ZealTroublemaker]

I’ve been listening to your stuff lately and I feel more rested when I wake up, and I wake up less often. Silence causes me to panic, so I often put on a long sleep story to sleep to. Yours are extra long, which is honestly ideal! Thank you!

[@marilynmaulucci8165]

This us one of my favorite stories

[@jojobooboo]

Best story channel on YT😊😊

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thanks Jojo as always 🙏🏻😊

[@PamCarter-nk1eu]

Hello Stephen. Just want to say thank you for providing such wonderful sleep stories. I have struggled for many years to sleep. Your stories are by far and away the best remedy for my insomnia. It is the most relaxing way to drift off to sleep and I love them. Most nights I don’t even get to hear the end of the story. I am so grateful that I found you.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

You are very welcome

[@gypsyrainbow6985]

I absolutely love this story. Thank you so much

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My absolute pleasure 🙏🏻

[@karentait7806]

Awesomeness,thank you. Very much appreciated ,I love falling asleep to your amazing storytelling so very tranquil and beautiful.❤ Namaste

[@MelodieValentina]

I love starry night ever since I seen it in my friends apartment, I been in love with that painting thank you 😊 once again Steven you touched my heart ♥️

[@kimmills3264]

ahaaa... I hadn't seen this series yet!!! wowzers!!!❤💙💜💚

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Yes there will be lots like this to come Kim 🙏🏻

[@lottajohansson6790]

Wow so many stars it wans but I can ges at every stars has a owen color like the sun 😊❤❤❤❤

[@Fukurota]

Whenever I have trouble sleeping, I can always come back to this save space you created for us that helps me to sleep ❤ Thank you ❤❤

[@themagmapizza5264]

I’ve been listening to these every night for some time now and I just wanted to finally say thank you.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you. Lovely to hear from you and thanks for saying hi 🙏🏻

[@marionkennedy9651]

I have just discovered your channel tonight Stephen,and iam enjoying them very much.Your voice is so soothing. THANK YOu SO MUCH and best wishes from Scotland❤

[@romy_lv]

I discovered your channel pretty recently, and I’m so grateful for it! The music, the occasional sounds, the story and the soothing voice, just what i need for a good night’s sleep ❤ thank you for your great work, it’s art!!!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

I love that you see it that way. I see it as an art too. So it’s lovely to get that feedback. 🙏🏻

[@user-xr6mh4ut3q]

Thank you, ive discovered your channel only recently, and my sleeping schedule has finally become a schedule 😂 But really, I have lifelong insomnia, and your stories are really the first thing to inprove things at list a bit. Thank you❤

[@user-xr6mh4ut3q]

And ! I just realized that I didn't have any nightmares when I slept to your stories. You are a true blessing my friend

[@kaycwtchmahoney2940]

Back listening to relax before a holiday. I will have no internet for a week . Interesting experiment

[@MyGMR]

Just started listening to these and they've helped me so much! If you've ever considered doing a sleep story set in a nice cinema, I think that would be great. That's the film geek in me talking 😅

[@nikkiepoe7256]

Your voice is stunning. Thank you for these videos. ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thanks Nikki. It’s my great pleasure 🙏🏻

[@leeobrien242]

My favourite story so far.

[@marilynmaulucci8165]

Love your stories Helps me sleep all nite

[@marilynmaulucci8165]

Stephen dalton

[@Stephen_Dalton]

That’s good to hear Marylin 🙏🏻

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Really find this new series helpful.Thank you🌟Possibly future series on historical writers and the influence they had on society with their books✨

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Great idea Brooke - noted 🙏🏻

[@chrisdragon8655]

My son and I just recently found your stories and I can't TAHNK YOU enough for you doing what you do, you make bedtime easier on both of us. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. much love always P.S. My son was wondering if you possibly have any stories about narwhals?

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Hi Chris. Thanks for the suggestion. Will do my best to accommodate 🙏🏻

[@paulaglass9279]

My nights are so much better with you in them!!!!

[@thesimplifiedstamper]

I love your channel! I fall asleep so fast and never finish 😂. Thank you for what you do ❤

[@msprincess469]

Thank you for another soothing sleep story Stephen.😁

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure 🙏🏻

[@annemariemachla7382]

Just found you weeks ago love the stories, only thing that makes me sleep thank goodness I love , Paris Venice, train journeys , only in my dreams unfortunately, the life , architecture antique shops etc. Thank you appreciated.

[@ninamair4619]

Goodnight!!

[@xanaboriel8335]

Thank you for putting so much effort into your stories. I listen every night. I would love another flight or travel story..or maybe a transylvania story...but to be honest i think I like being surprised by whatever great story you come up with.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Loads more to come 😊

[@chedee-chedirichardson9019]

Another wonderful story of art 🎨 and the adventure of discovering it's becoming 🖼 aswell as some insight about the amazing artist. 👨🏻‍🎨 The over all calmness and peace of this video is a blessing. 😌 The relaxation excercise is wonderful and put me into a tranquil place. 🧘🏽‍♀️ How you describe the painting is so amazing. Absolutely mesmerizing. 🤗 Thank you Stephen! 💟

[@user-bi1ps5wz1t]

I like to hear your storys every night. My sleep is much better now. Hugs from Denmark

[@lisamaharaj3306]

I love you storytelling it puts me to sleep every night thank you

[@user-xy9of4sr5d]

My usual favourite used to be the mindfulness movement until I found you. Your stories help me as a victim of human trafficking I find it immensely hard to fall asleep but with how you tell us that all is well in this moment and we are safe etc and the stories it helps me sleep so well. I feel safe. May I request a story of Asatru mythology please?

[@somnolencedream]

You inspired me to make my own sleep cast videos. It’s actually really fun! Continue making videos, I’m always looking forward to new content ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Cool! Good luck :)

[@kgoodridge1]

This new series of studying the artworks of the masters is going to be fun, and you picked a good one to start with! I've physically been to The Met many times so walking in with you last night and taking a virtual tour was so exciting? During my first visit, I was amazed at how close you're allowed to stand near these great works. It really hit me as I stood before a couple of Rembrandt's portraits and realized I was probably in the exact spot as he was when he was painting them! Could you add in the name of the artist and the artwork in the description of this series? I'd like to study them before I take the meditation tour. Van Gogh's Starry Night was brilliant! Thank you Stephen

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Happy you’re enjoying! 🙏🏻

[@moonlampje79]

Hi Stephen, thank you for uploading yet another awesome story. ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure 🙏🏻

[@Roxiepup1]

Hi Stephen, I've been listening to your stories for a few months now. I find your voice is soo relaxing and enjoyable to listen to. I particularly like the cabin in the woods and beside the lake, also the the Light house story too. I'd like to ask you if you could do a story with dogs in it please at some stage. I love dogs and generally all animals. I think that they are special beings on earth. I don't really have too much of a problem getting to sleep, but sometimes I wake up during the night a couple of times and I listen to one of your many stories to switch off and get back to sleep. I've subscribed, liked, and shared your wonderful stories. Thank you Aileen from Dublin🥰

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you so much Aileen. Lovely to think of the people from my home town enjoying my work. I also have a dog who I love a lot. His name is Timmy. I’m hoping to get around to a dog story one day 🙏🏻

[@Roxiepup1]

@@Stephen_Dalton Its lovely to find an Irish person doing Meditation. I've listened to a few others from different countries, then I came across yourself and your lovely accent and I wouldn't go back to the others now. 🤗

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Great to hear! Thanks again Aileen

[@katievanloggerenberg821]

I love your boice, accent and speed of reading - it’s a perfect combination!!

[@MarathonMess]

I had major surgery a few days ago and your stories have really helped me relax and sleep at night. Thank you so much for your videos

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure and get well soon!

[@randmtashar]

Thank you, you've helped me a lot with your amazing videos

[@christierichardson2841]

I will never see this painting tbe same as I did before. I will see what you described in this narrative here which is so much more meaningful and beautiful. You and he are very much artists. He painted with colors but you paint vivid pictures with magical tone of voice and words.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

That’s so nice to read Christie thank you. I do see this work as an art. I am an actor by training and so I see this work as an extension of those skills. The fact that I can help people with my ability makes it even better. Thank you again 🙏🏻

[@deanhull8480]

Just found your channel, awesome thanks mate for a good night sleep

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure Dean 🙏🏻

[@elainevanrooyen421]

Hi Stephen, I love your voice and your stories. I never hear the end of the stories, but then that is the whole idea of listening. Thank you and greetings from South Africa.❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thanks for listening Elaine 🙏🏻

[@catherine59226]

Your voice is everything! I love your channel. ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you Catherine 🙏🏻

[@leanneharrison5806]

Been listening to your stories for a few nights now. Absolutely love ❤️ Thank you.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure Leanne 🙏🏻

[@deannavalencia876]

I so appreciate you. You help me sleep every night. Thank you

[@suerees665]

Thank you love sleep stories for 1 hr

[@kirstielouuux]

Ahhh I’m about to go to sleep, I can’t wait! ♥️

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Hope you enjoyed Kirstie 🙏🏻

[@leahhope9379]

Thank u u have helped me with my tinnitus your a life saver 💓

[@danawolpe303]

Thank you SO MUCH for this beautiful meditation! I really appreciate the time you take to make such high quality videos. My stress level has been lower since listening ❤

[@minkeekat]

I’m very impressed with how much time and effort you are putting in, and thank you for making sure the balance levels are nice on background music and sound effects 😊

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@camillaalldredge1218]

This has become my go to at night for my ocd and existential anxiety. You have done a wonderful job with capturing hope and simplifying the beauty and meaning of life. Every time I can't help but think of the Dr. Who episode when Vincent is transported to a modern exhibit and gets to hear how impactful his art is to so many people. Well done👏👏👏

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure. Happy to help. New artist one coming soon 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@elenaclaudia277]

I recently discovered you and I love you so much omg,I have really bad nightmares and everytime I listen to your stories everything is fine and my sleep is deep and relaxing 😭❤❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

It’s wonderful to hear that I’m helping. 🙏🏻

[@user-bw2cy1ff7c]

Are you going to add another part to this series as I enjoy listening to this particularly one ....I love the way you speak about the paintings and I can imagine myself there .. watching the paintings being painted and I can even feel the sun on my face or see the stars in the night sky ...thank you for bringing these painting alive ...xx

[@user-bw2cy1ff7c]

Think this is the series I like best .. thank you 💞

[@TamsynVantHull]

I love your videos, every time you post a new one I get so excited because I know I'll sleep so well! Please do one in this series on a Monet painting❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Monet will definitely come up soon Tamsyn 🙏🏻

[@katethegreat1]

A new one 😍😍😍

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Yes Kate 🙏🏻

[@woodflower1]

Terrific ❤

[@bethanneshafer4987]

Love this just subscribed few days ago

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Great to have you here Bethanne 🙏🏻

[@chrissysonicutdrloz]

The irony- instead of using these to fall asleep, I like to listen to these while I'm drawing or painting, and oddly enough, I'm doing an exercise tonight where I'm kind of mimicking Van Gogh's style, along with some other artists.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Awesome

[@kamelya333]

Love ❤ your voice

[@tamitaylor6189]

Beautiful

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you Tamita 🙏🏻

[@blahblahblah2699]

Amazing, thanks

[@divineone66]

You do such a great service❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@philharrison2498]

Hi Stephen, I've thought of a good one mate, what about an igloo one, out in Greenland or somewhere with the cold being outside and we're I a nice cozy igloo cooking our catch, what you think mate?

[@spectrealangritch]

I second this! Awesome idea..

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Great idea Phil - noted thank you 🙏🏻

[@johnnywcahill]

👍👍👍

[@kirstielouuux]

I have an idea - how about watching the night sky and stars whilst lying/camping on a beach 🫢

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Great one Kirstie - noted 🙏🏻

[@lyndabrennan4560]

Love this, sounds amazing 💙 💜 💚

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thanks Lynda 🙏🏻

[@yadirisoneill2822]

Thanks!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

My pleasure 🙏🏻

[@sarahmasakmasak]

Dear Stephen Please command me over and over again, to sleep. I simply cant doze off easily because I have many responsibilities. Many things to attend to. It’s torture… i dont know how to relax

[@bebechrissy4130]

Can you read The Giver or The Outsiders

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Will look into it! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@user-jn6yz1xy8c]

You sleep help people good Good time good wishes you Happy tonight best wishes My you now me okay Good tonight best wishes 🤓🤓🤓😴😴😴😄😄😄😁😁💪💪💪

[@amyjones6542]

At least pronounce the artist’s name properly. It’s very distracting.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Hi Amy, the name of Vincent Van Gogh is pronounced differently all over the world. I’m from Ireland and this is how we say it in my homeland. I do sometimes adjust my pronunciation for certain words as I know that I have a wonderful listener base all over the planet, but for this name I decided to say it how I say it as opposed to adjusting it for other tongues. I wish you a wonderful sleep and thank you for your feedback. Stephen

[@ninamair4619]

Goodnight!!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Good night 😴

[@ninamair4619]

Goodnight!!