@@tdunph4250 Colossus is Brilliant, sexus, plexus and nexus, all great, Tropic of Capricorn and cancer. Quiet Days in Clichy (check out Country Joe MacDonald's song), Black spring, the Books in my life. Its (Sexus etc) not porn, I guess he was part of the generation of writers that "told all" every sordid detail, he covered the whole gamut thats why his work is compelling. He was also incredibly well-read. I also like Charles Bukowski and host of others. But I read mainly law now as a form of self-persecution lol
@@diesekaltewelt807 Also Miller's Air Conditioned Nightmare is a very close one too. Yeah, Bukowski has been a favorite for many years. Read all of his pretty much.
I guess it's the same feeling that get in that years F.G.Lorca ,in his visit. Read the great "Un poeta en Nueva York", one of the best things he wrote .One thing he describes as full of life : the black culture
Evan.Hongzheng Yang Not by one quote, but I remember that he wrote, that he simply did not want to work, but I do not see it as something negative, since he did work, on his books and I am very much happy about that.
'Tropic of Cancer' was one of the most haunting and visceral things I've ever read. It was just a matter of putting the right words in order. The other secret to good writing is simple; you only have to open your veins over a pad of paper, a typewriter, or a laptop. You have to make people feel something if you want other people to turn your pages. Like any product of its era, it's impossible to write a book that will appeal to all readers. Some will turn up their nose at the smut and directness, waiting to be offended; others will sneer at the weird philosophical autobiography of a poor man in love with life fucking his way across Paris.
Henry Miller and Man Ray were both from Brooklyn and ended up in Paris around the same time. Interestingly Miller’s starving writer crowd had a low opinion of the Dadaists and while Ray had a successful fashion and portraiture photo gig the two traveled in different bohemian circles. They did end up becoming friends in the 40s in Los Angeles and “bonded” for a time as mutual “refugees in LA” neither of whom owned a car…LOL. Neither ever really returned to NY.
New York back lot, Fox Studios. Spent many hours where Henry reminisces while I was working on “Bones”. Strange because I could always feel Henry Millers’s presence there.
the string music at the end... makes me think of black and white movies and the generation that Henry grew up in. When he wrote what he did it was dangerous, on multiple levels. Henry can riff with the best o em, sometimes he gets going on his mental speed bag and sparks start to fly; new ideas drop down from the skies and he is able to transport the reader into a new psychological domain. A true master...and most importantly hilarious! What a sense of humor.
I'm a really big fan of Henry Miller. Love him so much, but in one thing he is completely wrong. New York is the most beautiful city of All. Been around the world. Love NYC so much
Some love it, some hate it. If you go there, bring lots of money, probably more than you can afford, and don't stay too long. Then your chances of liking it improve. If you don't have money, by all means stay away from visiting the horror glut / horror deprivation that is NYC. If you live there, God bless ya!
Stupid opinion that doesn't understand a damn thing about what Henry Miller says. Henry Miller wrote against the United States as a complete shit because he saw the reality of the shit that was that country. Its essence. You have to read TROPIC OF CANCER.
New York is today's Alexandria, today's Rome. It is the epitome of civilization, multifaceted as it is. Great parts of ancient Alexandria and Rome were slums but they were great abodes of culture, science, and the intellect of the world.
Stupid opinion that doesn't understand a damn thing about what Henry Miller says. Henry Miller wrote against the United States as a complete shit because he saw the reality of the shit that was that country. Its essence. You have to read TROPIC OF CANCER.
to be fair this was probably filmed in the 1970s at the nadir of nyc, so he wasnt entirely wrong. btw in nyc you can still see the little apt house he grew up in --- its very typical --- so he wasnt all that poor.
He is on a film set. Maybe 'Funny Girl'. That's why there's no one around, why he throws his coat in the street, and why he talks about how the street he's on is different - because it's from an earlier time than his
Stupid opinion that doesn't understand a damn thing about what Henry Miller says. Henry Miller wrote against the United States as a complete shit because he saw the reality of the shit that was that country. Its essence. You have to read TROPIC OF CANCER.
@@TaylorHockeyVideo If you read the whole book Tropico de Cancer, there is a paragraph that Henry Miller greatly extends and denounces the USA as cancer, and it seems to be the reason for such a title: NORTH AMERICA IS THE CANCER OF THE WORLD.
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New York's alright if you like saxophones.
very underrated comment
"New York's alright if you like saxophones" - (in dark allies)... good call ; )
love this
“I don’t know now whether am really awake or dreaming, my whole past seem like one long dream”
Very touching words. I feel for every human who has thrown away their lives on the same nightmare.
I started reading his books in the 90s, Brilliant. I thought if I can read this I can go to university, so I did. Brilliant author.
I seriously doubt anyone is reading Miller in University nowadays lol
@@tdunph4250 lol thats why I read it before university
@@diesekaltewelt807 that would be logical lol. What is your favorite of his? Mine would be Sexus or The Colossus of Maroussi
@@tdunph4250 Colossus is Brilliant, sexus, plexus and nexus, all great, Tropic of Capricorn and cancer. Quiet Days in Clichy (check out Country Joe MacDonald's song), Black spring, the Books in my life. Its (Sexus etc) not porn, I guess he was part of the generation of writers that "told all" every sordid detail, he covered the whole gamut thats why his work is compelling. He was also incredibly well-read. I also like Charles Bukowski and host of others. But I read mainly law now as a form of self-persecution lol
@@diesekaltewelt807 Also Miller's Air Conditioned Nightmare is a very close one too. Yeah, Bukowski has been a favorite for many years. Read all of his pretty much.
Man i cant even imagine life in nyc during his time
I guess it's the same feeling that get in that years F.G.Lorca ,in his visit. Read the great "Un poeta en Nueva York", one of the best things he wrote .One thing he describes as full of life : the black culture
you can tell miller wants to go on a rant like in his books at the end hahahahaha
Lets be real, Henry was a man, who did not want to work at all, but could write greatly
+Nat Brown Do you come out with this conclusion by what he said: looking for a handout and begging and selling newspaper with empty stomach?
Evan.Hongzheng Yang
Not by one quote, but I remember that he wrote, that he simply did not want to work, but I do not see it as something negative, since he did work, on his books and I am very much happy about that.
Nat Brown I hate you, though I don’t know you, for writing so ineptly as to bungle your own praise in one sentence.
It's very sad that you don't understand a damn thing Henry Miller said. You stupid fuck.
Henry Miller wasn't exactly reticent about being a freeloader.
'Tropic of Cancer' was one of the most haunting and visceral things I've ever read. It was just a matter of putting the right words in order. The other secret to good writing is simple; you only have to open your veins over a pad of paper, a typewriter, or a laptop. You have to make people feel something if you want other people to turn your pages. Like any product of its era, it's impossible to write a book that will appeal to all readers. Some will turn up their nose at the smut and directness, waiting to be offended; others will sneer at the weird philosophical autobiography of a poor man in love with life fucking his way across Paris.
Henry Miller and Man Ray were both from Brooklyn and ended up in Paris around the same time. Interestingly Miller’s starving writer crowd had a low opinion of the Dadaists and while Ray had a successful fashion and portraiture photo gig the two traveled in different bohemian circles. They did end up becoming friends in the 40s in Los Angeles and “bonded” for a time as mutual “refugees in LA” neither of whom owned a car…LOL.
Neither ever really returned to NY.
New York back lot, Fox Studios. Spent many hours where Henry reminisces while I was working on “Bones”. Strange because I could always feel Henry Millers’s presence there.
Yes! I assumed it was in Los Angeles since I've actually been on those backlots. I didn't know before I moved to LA and worked on set. I feel lied to.
the string music at the end...
makes me think of black and white movies and the generation that Henry grew up in.
When he wrote what he did it was dangerous, on multiple levels.
Henry can riff with the best o em, sometimes he gets going on his mental speed bag and sparks start to fly; new ideas drop down from the skies and he is able to transport
the reader into a new psychological domain. A true master...and most importantly hilarious! What a sense of humor.
Beautiful video, to learn from a man who lived and suffered. Thanks for sharing.
I'm a really big fan of Henry Miller. Love him so much, but in one thing he is completely wrong. New York is the most beautiful city of All. Been around the world. Love NYC so much
does anyone know where the videos of miller are where he talks about artists and individuality?
the account was deleted think it was totem
Pure genius.
Looks like a movie set.
MelancoliaI it’s on the paramount lot...
He always had some kind of job. It’s well documented.
Not enough money for lifestyle, that’s well documented too
We all can relate to that.
I really like his voice.
Some love it, some hate it. If you go there, bring lots of money, probably more than you can afford, and don't stay too long. Then your chances of liking it improve. If you don't have money, by all means stay away from visiting the horror glut / horror deprivation that is NYC. If you live there, God bless ya!
Amen
Stupid opinion that doesn't understand a damn thing about what Henry Miller says. Henry Miller wrote against the United States as a complete shit because he saw the reality of the shit that was that country. Its essence. You have to read TROPIC OF CANCER.
@@lokreizy85 and Colosus of Maroussi, then Black Spring, then Air conditioned nightmare. ;)
@@lokreizy85 Stupid comment, if he didn't like America why did he spent the rest of his life in California lmao
As soon as I clicked on this video I was struck by that raspy nasal voice , so characteristic . Gotta love the man
can you imagine, being old in old footage?
lol
LOVE Henry
Good ole bad boy .
Haha this is great
I wonder what year this was filmed in?
Man who wrote and lived with the muds!
Máster !
New York is today's Alexandria, today's Rome. It is the epitome of civilization, multifaceted as it is. Great parts of ancient Alexandria and Rome were slums but they were great abodes of culture, science, and the intellect of the world.
Stupid opinion that doesn't understand a damn thing about what Henry Miller says. Henry Miller wrote against the United States as a complete shit because he saw the reality of the shit that was that country. Its essence. You have to read TROPIC OF CANCER.
How does the cane appear in his hand? Do they pause the filming?
they just planned the scene. it's edited
He picks it up at about 0:30, just after taking off the white coat. Either someone hands it to him from out of shot or it's in a stand.
MrBeaux "New York's alright if you like saxophones" - (in dark allies)... ; )
If it wasn’t bought in a pawn shop, it can’t play the blues
to be fair this was probably filmed in the 1970s at the nadir of nyc, so he wasnt entirely wrong.
btw in nyc you can still see the little apt house he grew up in --- its very typical --- so he wasnt all that poor.
grande nonno MILLER
tropic of capricorn
does anyone know what this is excerpted from?
it's the coda at the end of the bathroom tapes
Во деда плющит Nothing but monsters
It looks like he’s walking through a stage set not a real city a d at the end of the clip a cane magically appears in his hand
He already had cane, I didn't realize it till I replayed the video
He is on a film set. Maybe 'Funny Girl'. That's why there's no one around, why he throws his coat in the street, and why he talks about how the street he's on is different - because it's from an earlier time than his
@@nicholas23nyc ok that makes sense
@@cojaysea actually the film was "Hello Dolly!" www.openculture.com/2010/02/henry_miller_on_new_york.html
Я жил год на Манхэттене, мне не понравилось.
Deblasio and his ilk ruined NYC forever.
Scumbags like Giuliani and Bloomberg also fucked over NYC. These worthless bastards are the reason developers own the city.
xenpu munep....
yeah, it's worse than bad.
хех дедуля пробивает зрителя на ностальгию)
New York is not that bad nowadays :)
Stupid opinion that doesn't understand a damn thing about what Henry Miller says. Henry Miller wrote against the United States as a complete shit because he saw the reality of the shit that was that country. Its essence. You have to read TROPIC OF CANCER.
@@lokreizy85 You mean Tropic of Capricorn.
@@TaylorHockeyVideo If you read the whole book Tropico de Cancer, there is a paragraph that Henry Miller greatly extends and denounces the USA as cancer, and it seems to be the reason for such a title: NORTH AMERICA IS THE CANCER OF THE WORLD.
New york is a shithole, full a liberal rats 🐀 they care more about animals than human beings.
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