The guy who read this amazing poem is Jeff Buckley,an outstanding musician who drowned in Memphis at the age of 30. Talk about being blessed! I suggest you to hear him sing. I know for sure,you WILL be blessed.
I love how Jeff says my name (Dian). I've always been a fan of Poe and Jeff Buckley. I remember 17 yrs ago when I had found out this poem was read by Jeff I was ecstatic and couldn't wait to get to the part where he says "Dian". He says it so beautifully.
I could listen to his voice in eternity and still get amazed at how perfect it is. Jeff,thank you for enriching this world with your hauntingly beautiful soul.
I can't think of a more appropriate poem for Jeff to read - complete with an lying, evil star tempting him to walk an old path that leads to an old tomb, and Psyche (butterfly to the greeks) begging him not to follow. Jeff didn't want to follow his father's fate, but he somehow did. His last NYC performance, he left the next day for Memphis ...
Jeff has got this heartbroken and haunting voice that seems to stick in your head. Whenever I hear him talk, I always get his voice stuck in my head and just won't leave. He's got the perfect voice for things like this...
I am a Poe scholar. This is the truly one of the most brilliant readings of Poe. I rank it alongside Vincent Price’s reading of Morella and James Earl Jones’s reading of The Raven.
Wow I just rediscovered Jeff Buckley again after 18 years and Poe in addition and I am so blown away with the depth of his talent. His life was art and his voice was his instrument. The music he created molded itself around what he emoted whether it be sorrow, longing, or expressing love. This just took my appreciation for him to another dimension. I hope they include this in the movies currntly being filmed about him. This is transcendant.
I cant believe the daily postings on any Jeff Buckley related video. Its like the world is groaning for his reincarnation. Glad to see new fans discovering him daily. Live On Jeff!
just look at the Poe... listing to this and looking at him... you can see his soul in this picture... it seems like the picture is getting closer to you... zooming into your soul..
it's just like a poem from an Ancient Greek Tragedy. I know the greatness of the feeling of the death in Greek drama. This poet is influenced from Greek Tragedy. Jeff Buckley is one of my favorite artists, and the poem is chilling. Thanks for the upload.
And Jeff Buckley’s story was like a Greek tragedy: he tried to escape his fate all his life (his father’s and grandfather’s early deaths), but he just couldn’t escape.
i remember reading somewhere that allen ginsberg was at these recording sessions and helped jeff with diction...what i would give to have been a fly on a wall during that.
I recently read 'Dream Brother', I hear now what David Browne pointed when he said that at the time of this recording, Jeff's voice sounded lower and hoarser than before because of the smoking habit he had taken since the Grace Tour. Still his voice remained gorgeous!
Allen Ginsberg worked with Jeff on his reading of this morbid text. The macabre part is that Ginsberg and Jeff died within a matter of weeks of each other soon afterward.
This so hauntingly brilliant. A beautiful voice and energy meets a poetic energy that could easily be intertwined. Intertwined into song, story and poetry. This is for sure a moment of our own humanity sliced into a harboring vein.
Jeff added his special touch at the very end if I'm not mistaken... anyway its a poem full of rythm and magic, read by a beautiful voice in a magnificent way
The CD is called "Closed on account of rabies" It also has Iggy pop reading the tell tale heart, Marianne Faithful reading Annabelle Lee, and Christopher Walken reading "The Raven" The last alone is worth the price of the CD. I think you can still buy it online.
Precisely! I love this reading. I am affected by both artists and having one read the other - especially given the tragic circumstances that befell both men though nearly 2 centuries apart (their demises were radically different though still tragic) - still bring me to tears.
Борис Гребенщиков был впечатлён 20 тысяч лье под водой, первая книга, которую он прочитал. Моя первая книга - Марсианские хроники. Вторая - 20 тысяч лье. Третья - 1-й том Эдгар Аллан По (советское удивительное издание). Улялюм, Береника, Морелла, эти имена и их истории испортили мою жизнь навсегда. Прошло 50 лет. Но, люблю Эдгар Аллан По
Thank you for reading this work by Poe that is not as well known as it should be. You are spreading his words with feeling & passion. May you be blessed.
This was certainly not Jeff's last recording, and it's incredibly annoying when people refer to him by his middle name which he went by as a kid in California like they knew him or whatever. Why would you do that? Double fail.
I've listened to this many times, and it never fails to move me. There are other good tracks on this album (Closed on Account of Rabies). I think the title refers to a rumor that Poe died of rabies.
The best thing about thing about this reading is the enunciatian "crisped and sear" ect the rythm and just to hear buckleys voice. intresting note jeff was depressed around the time of this reading alllen ginsberg came to chear him up and taught him how to read the poem...no shit
We can only imagine what this incredibly talented guy would've produced had he lived. This is beautiful. Kilbey ! Church ! Cover this immediately. You know it makes sense!
I wish everybody talked like this with everything they're doing... Just picture "I would like a cheese burger... with extra pickles" yeah that would be awesome!
For you to trust me and me to trust you, you have to accept me and I have to accept you the way I am and the way you are, fully seen and deeply known, with no need of apology - with my body imperfections and with yours, with my character shortcomings and yours, too…. for you are a sacred gift to me and I am a sacred gift to you, and gifts are to be gratefully accepted and heartily enjoyed, but only if you trust me and I trust you, can we let ourselves be ourselves
@presidenttrusko I think this was recorded not long before he died. Which just makes it crazy the correlation to his death. Even if it was years later.... this story and this reading by Jeff Buckley are fated I believe. Jeff Buckley brought magic to Poe's words. I have to add that I named my son Edgar Dark Stevens after Mr. Poe. It's a perfect name for this kid too.
his voice is like haunting velvet, if that makes sense. Amazing rendition of this masterpiece. R.I.P Jeff and Poe.
I'm going to try do a reading of this ❤ you wrote this comment ten years ago, do you love Poe still?
I could listen to him read a phone book. what a beautiful speaking voice. and don't get me started on his ethereal singing voice.
GillianMcLain
He was (and is) incredible. Sexy times a trillion !
I could agree more!!! unforgettable voice
The guy who read this amazing poem is Jeff Buckley,an outstanding musician who drowned in Memphis at the age of 30. Talk about being blessed!
I suggest you to hear him sing. I know for sure,you WILL be blessed.
I love how Jeff says my name (Dian). I've always been a fan of Poe and Jeff Buckley. I remember 17 yrs ago when I had found out this poem was read by Jeff I was ecstatic and couldn't wait to get to the part where he says "Dian". He says it so beautifully.
Still listening to this complete masterpiece bringing two legends together in 2023 #Buckley #Poe
I could listen to his voice in eternity and still get amazed at how perfect it is. Jeff,thank you for enriching this world with your hauntingly beautiful soul.
I can't think of a more appropriate poem for Jeff to read - complete with an lying, evil star tempting him to walk an old path that leads to an old tomb, and Psyche (butterfly to the greeks) begging him not to follow. Jeff didn't want to follow his father's fate, but he somehow did. His last NYC performance, he left the next day for Memphis ...
It is good to see one of Mr.Poe's masterpieces performed so appropriately. Excellent.
Poe would have surely been proud. Brilliant performance by Jeff Buckley.
Certainly.
Jeff has got this heartbroken and haunting voice that seems to stick in your head. Whenever I hear him talk, I always get his voice stuck in my head and just won't leave. He's got the perfect voice for things like this...
I am a Poe scholar. This is the truly one of the most brilliant readings of Poe. I rank it alongside Vincent Price’s reading of Morella and James Earl Jones’s reading of The Raven.
Jeff is tremendously talented, but he was also lucky enough to have Allen Ginsberg coach his diction and tone in order to perfect this piece.
Wow I just rediscovered Jeff Buckley again after 18 years and Poe in addition and I am so blown away with the depth of his talent. His life was art and his voice was his instrument. The music he created molded itself around what he emoted whether it be sorrow, longing, or expressing love. This just took my appreciation for him to another dimension. I hope they include this in the movies currntly being filmed about him. This is transcendant.
jeffs voice suits this haunting poem very well.
can any man write like Poe? a masterpiece
Esirre Lansa can any man sing like Buckley?
Mi fave
I cant believe the daily postings on any Jeff Buckley related video. Its like the world is groaning for his reincarnation. Glad to see new fans discovering him daily. Live On Jeff!
This is the most beautiful poem I've ever heard and, what is more important, read. Great music and voice. Poe is a God of romanticism in my opinion.
I am touched, right in the heart, by this beautiful voice reciting such a beautiful poem.
the most beautiful voice in the universe
*sigh* That man not only had one of the most gorgeous singing voices ever, but also one of the most beautiful speaking voices as well
Jeff Buckley and Edgar Poe are the perfect concoction for a wednesday afternoon versification.
Two of my favourite things combined!! I had no idea Jeff had recorded a reading of one of Poe's poems!!
It's beautiful.
just look at the Poe... listing to this and looking at him... you can see his soul in this picture... it seems like the picture is getting closer to you... zooming into your soul..
it's just like a poem from an Ancient Greek Tragedy. I know the greatness of the feeling of the death in Greek drama. This poet is influenced from Greek Tragedy. Jeff Buckley is one of my favorite artists, and the poem is chilling. Thanks for the upload.
Poe’s prose, Buckley’s voice
And Jeff Buckley’s story was like a Greek tragedy: he tried to escape his fate all his life (his father’s and grandfather’s early deaths), but he just couldn’t escape.
i remember reading somewhere that allen ginsberg was at these recording sessions and helped jeff with diction...what i would give to have been a fly on a wall during that.
I recently read 'Dream Brother', I hear now what David Browne pointed when he said that at the time of this recording, Jeff's voice sounded lower and hoarser than before because of the smoking habit he had taken since the Grace Tour. Still his voice remained gorgeous!
I've never heard such deperation spoken so beautifully, I've actually never heard anything spoken so beautifully
It is amazing how words can send a shiver down your spine. This poem does just that. Jeffs voice realy does lend itself to this beautifully.
Allen Ginsberg worked with Jeff on his reading of this morbid text. The macabre part is that Ginsberg and Jeff died within a matter of weeks of each other soon afterward.
Allen Ginsberg coached Buckley do this most excellent spoken word piece. Thank you for posting. Bone chilling.
I love the way Jeff pronounces words. I can picture his sexy lips and almost feel the vibration of his voice as I listen.
Yeah so true, nothing sexier than mourning the death of your beloved LOL
It reminds me Morrison...
they sound different, but still it does.
Thank you for finding and uploading this poetry reading by Jeff Buckley. Much appreciated.
Poe's masterpiece. Wonderful reading.
Yes me too. His voice shows how passionate he was.
Jeff could talk about anything and id listen
His voice is so beautiful! I love this..
Beautiful. I love the sound of his voice.
Jeff Buckley reading Poe is pure Heaven!!!
I LOVE both of them!!
This so hauntingly brilliant. A beautiful voice and energy meets a poetic energy that could easily be intertwined. Intertwined into song, story and poetry. This is for sure a moment of our own humanity sliced into a harboring vein.
hauntingly unloadable
Holy hell this is scary! He reads it beautifully.
Buckley does for Poe, what he did for Leonard Cohen
this is so hauntingly beautiful
"days when my heart was volcanic..."
oh its wonderful. his voice echos the pain and agony of poe so well
perfection...
Jeff's last recording... :(
This man was awesome in everything he ever did!
RIP Jeff....
Jeff added his special touch at the very end if I'm not mistaken...
anyway its a poem full of rythm and magic, read by a beautiful voice in a magnificent way
thank you, i've always loved poe and to have buckley read...perfect.
I love this one of my favorites!
Hauntingly Beautiful!
Hauntingly unloadable.
Spine chilling!
The CD is called "Closed on account of rabies" It also has Iggy pop reading the tell tale heart, Marianne Faithful reading Annabelle Lee, and Christopher Walken reading "The Raven" The last alone is worth the price of the CD. I think you can still buy it online.
Precisely! I love this reading. I am affected by both artists and having one read the other - especially given the tragic circumstances that befell both men though nearly 2 centuries apart (their demises were radically different though still tragic) - still bring me to tears.
I read this last night....dude he was the first rapper I'm convinced he was the first beatnik poet...wow...I'm amazed.
the voice is everything
beloved jb
OH EDGAR ALLAN,WE LOVE FOREVER YOU,AND YOUR VISIONS
Perfeito e genial!! Jeff e Poe.
Amazing...! Magical...! so deep and beautiful...
I don't get the 16 dislikes, really, honestly.....This is oh so beautiful........
I literally just shivered. Freakishly wonderful. I'm putting this in my ipod and playing it in the dark.
Борис Гребенщиков был впечатлён 20 тысяч лье под водой, первая книга, которую он прочитал. Моя первая книга - Марсианские хроники. Вторая - 20 тысяч лье. Третья - 1-й том Эдгар Аллан По (советское удивительное издание). Улялюм, Береника, Морелла, эти имена и их истории испортили мою жизнь навсегда. Прошло 50 лет. Но, люблю Эдгар Аллан По
A beautiful reading
wow. that was beautiful. soft and haunting, spine tingling too.
Thank you for reading this work by Poe that is not as well known as it should be. You are spreading his words with feeling & passion. May you be blessed.
He was a perfect choice. I've always hated the "tortured artist" cliche but Buckley certainly sounds like he was, which is perfect for Poe.
This is my favorite Poe. great job!
i'm out of words. wow, great.
This reading has haunted me since I first heard it on the two-disc cd set, CLOSED ON ACCOUNT OF RABIES. Wonderful!
As Doors/Morrisonesque Jeff has ever sounded. Alas, pure magic.
His voice is haunting. This was his very last recording. RIP Scotty
This was certainly not Jeff's last recording, and it's incredibly annoying when people refer to him by his middle name which he went by as a kid in California like they knew him or whatever. Why would you do that? Double fail.
I've listened to this many times, and it never fails to move me. There are other good tracks on this album (Closed on Account of Rabies). I think the title refers to a rumor that Poe died of rabies.
Wow Jeff Buckley reads poetry really well! What's all the more poignant is that he died shortly after reading Ulalume. Beautiful 5*s/faved.
read he poem as ge speaks it
its so intensifying
The best thing about thing about this reading is the enunciatian "crisped and sear" ect the rythm and just to hear buckleys voice. intresting note jeff was depressed around the time of this reading alllen ginsberg came to chear him up and taught him how to read the poem...no shit
Holy crap. It's Halloween and the first time I've heard this, and it's spine-chilling.
BEAUTIFUL
Outstanding
Beauty. Pure.
We can only imagine what this incredibly talented guy would've produced had he lived. This is beautiful. Kilbey ! Church ! Cover this immediately. You know it makes sense!
Nice grasp on Poe. Up there with Allen Parsons.
I have chills...
Wonderful
excellent job
Awesome!
Hypnotic, chant.. deep.
hypnotizing...
Taste the sweetness of joy within ones' tears. Peace to you and yours. 🌎
I wish everybody talked like this with everything they're doing... Just picture "I would like a cheese burger... with extra pickles" yeah that would be awesome!
Puff Dragon just won the whole GD internet, LMAO
jeff said it all
I have this on the Poe tribute CD "Closed on Account of Rabies" (now out of print). SO GOOD.
For you to trust me and me to trust you,
you have to accept me and I have to accept you
the way I am and the way you are,
fully seen and deeply known,
with no need of apology -
with my body imperfections and with yours,
with my character shortcomings and yours, too….
for you are a sacred gift to me
and I am a sacred gift to you,
and gifts are to be gratefully accepted
and heartily enjoyed,
but only if you trust me and I trust you,
can we let ourselves be ourselves
Happy 206th birthday Edgar A Poe
Thank you forever..the artist number one in everysense...❤💎👣4-2-2017
this is beautiful
@presidenttrusko I think this was recorded not long before he died. Which just makes it crazy the correlation to his death. Even if it was years later.... this story and this reading by Jeff Buckley are fated I believe. Jeff Buckley brought magic to Poe's words. I have to add that I named my son Edgar Dark Stevens after Mr. Poe. It's a perfect name for this kid too.
Brilliant, never heard it before .