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 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.
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...
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!
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 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 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 ...
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.
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.
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..
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!
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
@Amar90 WOW ~ how BEAUTIFUL! How did your Intended respond to these poetic words & spiritual TRUTH? So few people understand what you've written, that I just couldn't help myself ~ I had to tell you that a few of us (here on this planet) actually do get it, & appreciate it very much! Everything you've written is amazing, but I especially love when you say, "fully seen & deeply known...for you are a sacred gift to me & I am a sacred gift to you..." I'm so happy to not be the only Romantic!
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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?
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.
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.
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...
It is good to see one of Mr.Poe's masterpieces performed so appropriately. Excellent.
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!
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 could listen to him read a phone book. what a beautiful speaking voice. and don't get me started on his ethereal singing voice.
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He was (and is) incredible. Sexy times a trillion !
I could agree more!!! unforgettable voice
can any man write like Poe? a masterpiece
Esirre Lansa can any man sing like Buckley?
Mi fave
the most beautiful voice in the universe
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.
*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.
jeffs voice suits this haunting poem very well.
I am touched, right in the heart, by this beautiful voice reciting such a beautiful poem.
Thank you for finding and uploading this poetry reading by Jeff Buckley. Much appreciated.
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.
Poe would have surely been proud. Brilliant performance by Jeff Buckley.
Certainly.
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.
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 ...
I've never heard such deperation spoken so beautifully, I've actually never heard anything spoken so beautifully
Allen Ginsberg coached Buckley do this most excellent spoken word piece. Thank you for posting. Bone chilling.
Poe's masterpiece. Wonderful reading.
Jeff Buckley reading Poe is pure Heaven!!!
I LOVE both of them!!
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.
this is so hauntingly beautiful
His voice is so beautiful! I love this..
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.
Beautiful. I love the sound of his voice.
hauntingly unloadable
thank you, i've always loved poe and to have buckley read...perfect.
oh its wonderful. his voice echos the pain and agony of poe so well
Yes me too. His voice shows how passionate he was.
"days when my heart was volcanic..."
perfection...
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
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..
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 love this one of my favorites!
This man was awesome in everything he ever did!
Hauntingly Beautiful!
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!
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.
Hauntingly unloadable.
Buckley does for Poe, what he did for Leonard Cohen
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.
Holy hell this is scary! He reads it beautifully.
I literally just shivered. Freakishly wonderful. I'm putting this in my ipod and playing it in the dark.
This is my favorite Poe. great job!
Jeff could talk about anything and id listen
RIP Jeff....
Awesome!
the voice is everything
beloved jb
Amazing...! Magical...! so deep and beautiful...
wow. that was beautiful. soft and haunting, spine tingling too.
Perfeito e genial!! Jeff e Poe.
Spine chilling!
Holy crap. It's Halloween and the first time I've heard this, and it's spine-chilling.
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
I read this last night....dude he was the first rapper I'm convinced he was the first beatnik poet...wow...I'm amazed.
I don't get the 16 dislikes, really, honestly.....This is oh so beautiful........
OH EDGAR ALLAN,WE LOVE FOREVER YOU,AND YOUR VISIONS
Jeff's last recording... :(
This reading has haunted me since I first heard it on the two-disc cd set, CLOSED ON ACCOUNT OF RABIES. Wonderful!
i'm out of words. wow, great.
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.
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!
Beauty. Pure.
A beautiful reading
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.
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.
BEAUTIFUL
It reminds me Morrison...
they sound different, but still it does.
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.
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.
yes
Outstanding
@Amar90 WOW ~ how BEAUTIFUL! How did your Intended respond to these poetic words & spiritual TRUTH? So few people understand what you've written, that I just couldn't help myself ~ I had to tell you that a few of us (here on this planet) actually do get it, & appreciate it very much! Everything you've written is amazing, but I especially love when you say, "fully seen & deeply known...for you are a sacred gift to me & I am a sacred gift to you..." I'm so happy to not be the only Romantic!
this is beautiful
I have chills...
hypnotizing...
OMG. THIS MADE MY DAY! thank you!
Thank you forever..the artist number one in everysense...❤💎👣4-2-2017
jeff said it all
As Doors/Morrisonesque Jeff has ever sounded. Alas, pure magic.
Hypnotic, chant.. deep.
This is utterly amazing...
this sets a standard of feeling I'll be happy to attempt to meet
Nice grasp on Poe. Up there with Allen Parsons.
Taste the sweetness of joy within ones' tears. Peace to you and yours. 🌎
Wonderful
Happy 206th birthday Edgar A Poe
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.
Brilliant, never heard it before .
two bad bitches united.
I have this on the Poe tribute CD "Closed on Account of Rabies" (now out of print). SO GOOD.
excellent job