Story begins at 00:01:20. On receiving the gift of a "fine violin" from his un-musical uncle, Ernest is astonished to discover it was bought in a back-street junk shop for three shillings and sixpence. But it's soon apparent that the violin has a special quality all of its own... Narrated/performed by Simon Stanhope, aka Bitesized Audio. Some background notes on the story and the author can be found in the video description. If you enjoy this, you may like to listen to some of my other recordings: Victorian Ghost Stories: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZISCGdeBUtYxynNFtZCeRrv Early 20th Century Ghost Stories: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZI0zeT0uMxvy9TkkoUvtOAZ Classic Detective Stories: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZL5tiXECltwXUI2QDDFrDHD
Thank you for being a real human voice... AI is an affront to the thousands of years of the story teller being the collective heart and memories of of people who would be forgotten in the mists of time
And thank YOU Mike, for listening and for taking the time to comment! I heartily agree regarding AI... I refuse to use it in any form, including for cover artwork or research, let alone voice work, and I regret the amount of content these days which seems to be employing it. There seem to be an awful lot of channels popping up now which use AI voices (some of which pretend not to!), but to me the soulless readings are unlistenable. Perhaps I'm holding out against the inevitable, but no matter how intelligent AI is, I can't see how it can ever replicate the creative choices an actor or narrator makes when interpreting a text, different and individual every time
@@BitesizedAudio Some AI channels are not doing well either for a reason, they are dreadful & the sound is like a tinny down inside a barrel sound. Unbearable to listen to
@@BitesizedAudio I commented negatively on one that was particularly bad, bad pronunciation, grammatically atrocious,no vocal timing or nuance..at least the reply sounded like a genuine person by the amount of whinging about my bad taste, the number of likes and positive reviews etc.. didn't even finish reading his defensive protestations,...let alone reply... What is the use in running, when you are running the wrong way??
Just in time for a cozy evening, thank you , dear narrator. I work a pretty labourous job and settling in for the evening with a creepy or suspenseful story really hits the spot. Your calm, commanding voice is miles above the wannabes that try too hard with inflection or use stock music. Thank you Simon, you are one of a kind. Sincerely, Nathan ❤
Mr. Marsh seems like a new name to me; wonderful to be able to trust our narrator, and know one is "in safe hands". Your delivery remains that good deed shining in a naughty world, dropping like the gentle rain from heaven. Thank you. ❤
@Lemma01 You're most welcome, thank you for your kind comments. Yes, as Stewart says, I have done another story by Richard Marsh previously, 'The Houseboat'... I'm slightly astonished to find it was four years ago! And as Andrew says, Greg Wagland has done a great version of 'The Beetle' on his channel, highly recommended
Yes, that is it. We can relax, listening to Simon. He never makes a mistake, always correct pronunciations. It draws you in like a smooth river of words. I listen to a lot of different narrations, love the speakers but they can pull some real clunkers. Simon never does.
There really is no one to better you Simon, at both excellent narration and excellent story choice. Thank you. I am transported to my childhood before TV. Listening to radio plays with my grandmother as she sewed. She was a dressmaker. Ah happy days.
Ever the fan of pretty music that i am, i cant imagine a more appropriate and yet sad ending for a character or a real person. I love violin music almost as much as i love piano. Neither of which am i worth even laughing at when i play but still, i envy the people who can express so much in that beautiful language that our species has learned. I wish i had someone to push me to learn violin when i was young. Even if i could just barely drag a tune behind me much less carry one, id still be happy that i had tried. Anyway, thanks for the story. Its always good to hear one that has to do with music.
This is a unique calm educational rare and precious addition to modern youtube platforms.i imagine this chaps acting is also good. Keep up the good work.
Same here, going back to this playlist because it is October and I indulge in all things ghosty and spooky in Halloween from old 1930s movies like the iconic The invisible Man, through world war II era beauties like The Werewolf, the TV series from the early 90s, Friday the 13th the series, and then of course the iconic of iconix on Halloween eve, while trick-or-treaters come to the door, we always have playing the original 1978, John Carpenter's, Halloween... But for bedtime only Simon will do! Enjoy, as we all pass to Simon's voice, into the cobwebs of slumber... 🌇🎃🌃👻🧙🏻♀️
"A gin-and-watery eye." : D Wonderful! Terrific story, and most delightful performance as ever, Sir. I appreciate the details, as well as the author's artistic choice not to bury the denouement in excessive explanation. There are little suggestions and hints throughout the tale that just take one along so that the climax and the conclusion satisfy and feel just right. Thanks very much!
My 2 nd time listening and it’s as good no GREAT! As the last one!! Your voice has got to be the most, gentlemanly and soothing and perfect to listen to!
Poignant end for both musician and instrument .... Music is my biggest passion in life so I really enjoyed this one. Some drollery too. Thanks for the impeccable narration as always!
What excellent characterizations - capturing the quirky humor of the narrator (as in, "The proprietor of the shop appeared to be a lady") as well as the vividness of his reported interlocutors! And what a delightful, moving addition to your musical (and other 'artistic') ghost story selections: many thanks!
It would have been humane of Ernest to have kept better track of his friend's well-being, and to have bought him a lunch now and then. Surely he knew the friend was declining.
My dear Simon, Thank you, Thank You, Thank You! Bavro once again. I could listen to you recite the phone book and be perfectly content. Thankfully you are choosing the content!😂
I check and check and check again and then on a day like this where there’s another instalment, I am filled with joy! Thank you @SimonStanhope; I am always grateful🙏🏾🥰 …now, I’m off to listen❤
I have not had a chance to listen to this yet. But I am about to remedy that situation. Thank you Simon. I love your interpretations and your voice is amazing.
I'm glad too! Sorry to hear you've been having technical problems, but hope they're resolved now... clicking the Like button helps me grow, apparently!
Oh Simon! To think I almost missed this….. forgive me! I get 200 plus notifications a day and if I am busy…. Of course I can’t catch every one but I caught this by checking! And I am glad that I did! Excellent as always! Blessings upon you in abundance! 🪷💜🙏
The plot of this one was a teensy bit telegraphed ;) But the writing style has held up well, and I think the phrase "burglariously inclined" needs to become a part of our everyday language.
Yes, the introductory piece of music is called 'Remembering Her' performed by the very talented Esther Abrami. I'm not sure whether she composed it herself or not. Esther has her own RUclips channel, which is certainly worth checking out
Wow you have a great voice for this. No wonder, visiting your website. What playlist would you recommend for light-hearted readings (enough darkness in the US atm)? Thanks.
Thank you kindly. In terms of lighter-hearted readings, some of the "Rivals of Sherlock Holmes", in particular the detective stories featuring Max Carrados have some humorous moments: ruclips.net/video/uq_pBiYFfmI/видео.html For full-on comedy, last year I recorded the classic Victorian comic novel 'The Diary of a Nobody': ruclips.net/video/nLA_GtSR0uo/видео.html The stories of A. J. Alan are also very funny, shaggy-dog type stories sometimes with a mystery element: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZJ8mCEh4VIBxXgEg7IfAxU- Also comic, although perhaps an acquired taste, some of the stories by the Edwardian humourist Saki are very funny, although many have a twist and can sometimes (e.g. 'The Easter Egg') can be quite dark: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZK56kN9KtP2_S_Q2O092tP7 I hope these are along the lines you're looking for! Thanks for listening
@BitesizedAudio Thanks Simon, I'll start with Diary of a Nobody. Sounds relatable 😂. I hear UK is getting the polar vortex as well this week. Best regards, Paul, Maine US
Wonderful story Simon! Thank you. Who played the violin at the beginning and ending of the story? It was lovely, and added so much to the telling of the story. Thanks again!
You're welcome, Nell, glad to know you enjoyed it. The intro music is taken from the RUclips creators' library, where it's credited to "Cooper Cannell"
Glad to know you enjoyed it. Yes, I do generally try to find music reasonably suitable in tone for the story where possible, but I only have a few pieces available to me unfortunately and the music isn't a perfect match for this one. I used to pay a subscription to a music library for rights to use a much larger number of tracks, but I found that I kept being hit by copyright claims (even though I had the licence for use on YT, and could prove it), which just became annoying ... so I now restrict myself to the RUclips creator library, and the classical choice is rather limited
A wonderful tale with a twist as always . Sorry for not commenting for awhile, I gotten side tracked by RUclips and all the free movie channels. It's a treat to just sit back and listen. Minus all the car chases and hot women of course.
Ernest payed 3 shillings and sixpence for his violin. Sherlock Holmes payed 55 shillings for a genuine Stradivarius that he found in a Jewish Pawnbrokers on Tottenham Court Road (He reckoned it was worth over 500 guineas. God knows what it would be worth now).
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Story begins at 00:01:20. On receiving the gift of a "fine violin" from his un-musical uncle, Ernest is astonished to discover it was bought in a back-street junk shop for three shillings and sixpence. But it's soon apparent that the violin has a special quality all of its own...
Narrated/performed by Simon Stanhope, aka Bitesized Audio. Some background notes on the story and the author can be found in the video description. If you enjoy this, you may like to listen to some of my other recordings:
Victorian Ghost Stories: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZISCGdeBUtYxynNFtZCeRrv
Early 20th Century Ghost Stories: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZI0zeT0uMxvy9TkkoUvtOAZ
Classic Detective Stories: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZL5tiXECltwXUI2QDDFrDHD
Thankee, Mr. Stanhope, appreciation & salutations from the States, as always!
Thank you for being a real human voice... AI is an affront to the thousands of years of the story teller being the collective heart and memories of of people who would be forgotten in the mists of time
And thank YOU Mike, for listening and for taking the time to comment! I heartily agree regarding AI... I refuse to use it in any form, including for cover artwork or research, let alone voice work, and I regret the amount of content these days which seems to be employing it. There seem to be an awful lot of channels popping up now which use AI voices (some of which pretend not to!), but to me the soulless readings are unlistenable. Perhaps I'm holding out against the inevitable, but no matter how intelligent AI is, I can't see how it can ever replicate the creative choices an actor or narrator makes when interpreting a text, different and individual every time
@@BitesizedAudio Some AI channels are not doing well either for a reason, they are dreadful & the sound is like a tinny down inside a barrel sound. Unbearable to listen to
@@BitesizedAudio I commented negatively on one that was particularly bad, bad pronunciation, grammatically atrocious,no vocal timing or nuance..at least the reply
sounded like a genuine person by the amount of whinging about my bad taste, the number of likes and positive reviews etc.. didn't even finish reading his defensive protestations,...let alone reply... What is the use in running, when you are running the wrong way??
100% agree! They’re awful.
AI ?
What a touching story and, as always, exceptionally read. Thank you, Simon.
Just in time for a cozy evening, thank you , dear narrator. I work a pretty labourous job and settling in for the evening with a creepy or suspenseful story really hits the spot. Your calm, commanding voice is miles above the wannabes that try too hard with inflection or use stock music. Thank you Simon, you are one of a kind.
Sincerely,
Nathan ❤
Appreciated, thank you Nathan
Mr. Marsh seems like a new name to me; wonderful to be able to trust our narrator, and know one is "in safe hands". Your delivery remains that good deed shining in a naughty world, dropping like the gentle rain from heaven. Thank you. ❤
He is from an old Innsmouth family line if I am not mistaken
there is another of his stories on this channel, The Houseboat.
Marsh's novel The Beetle is also worth a listen. Greg Wagland read it for Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio.
@Lemma01 You're most welcome, thank you for your kind comments. Yes, as Stewart says, I have done another story by Richard Marsh previously, 'The Houseboat'... I'm slightly astonished to find it was four years ago! And as Andrew says, Greg Wagland has done a great version of 'The Beetle' on his channel, highly recommended
Yes, that is it. We can relax, listening to Simon. He never makes a mistake, always correct pronunciations. It draws you in like a smooth river of words. I listen to a lot of different narrations, love the speakers but they can pull some real clunkers. Simon never does.
Aww, what a sad, tragic story! Makes me want to feed every skinny person I see!
There really is no one to better you Simon, at both excellent narration and excellent story choice. Thank you. I am transported to my childhood before TV. Listening to radio plays with my grandmother as she sewed. She was a dressmaker. Ah happy days.
Ever the fan of pretty music that i am, i cant imagine a more appropriate and yet sad ending for a character or a real person.
I love violin music almost as much as i love piano. Neither of which am i worth even laughing at when i play but still, i envy the people who can express so much in that beautiful language that our species has learned.
I wish i had someone to push me to learn violin when i was young. Even if i could just barely drag a tune behind me much less carry one, id still be happy that i had tried.
Anyway, thanks for the story. Its always good to hear one that has to do with music.
I enjoy stories where music plays an important motivation within the plot! 👁️🤎🪑🎻🎼🗝️🚪🎶
My hero, proving once and for all that many a good tune can be played on an old fiddle. Bravo, maestro. ❤
This is a unique calm educational rare and precious addition to modern youtube platforms.i imagine this chaps acting is also good. Keep up the good work.
My husband and I just love your stories!! Thank you Simon😊
A Sad, but beautiful story. Thank you Simon!
That's my bedtime story sorted. See you under the duvet, cher Simon. ❤
😂😂😂
Exactly how i feel ❤
Me too ❤😊
Owww are we all invited?
Same here, going back to this playlist because it is October and I indulge in all things ghosty and spooky in Halloween from old 1930s movies like the iconic The invisible Man, through world war II era beauties like The Werewolf, the TV series from the early 90s, Friday the 13th the series, and then of course the iconic of iconix on Halloween eve, while trick-or-treaters come to the door, we always have playing the original 1978, John Carpenter's, Halloween... But for bedtime only Simon will do!
Enjoy, as we all pass to Simon's voice, into the cobwebs of slumber... 🌇🎃🌃👻🧙🏻♀️
YAY❣❣❣ I love your reading. Thank you.❤
Thank you Simon. I'm not sure I would sleep at all without you ❤
"A gin-and-watery eye." : D Wonderful! Terrific story, and most delightful performance as ever, Sir. I appreciate the details, as well as the author's artistic choice not to bury the denouement in excessive explanation. There are little suggestions and hints throughout the tale that just take one along so that the climax and the conclusion satisfy and feel just right. Thanks very much!
It's a good line, isn't it? Thanks for your insightful comment, I agree
Your fine narration brings this story to life. Wonderful. ❤
Poor sweet little man...what a sad story.
Thank you. ❤ Your performances are just brilliant.
Thank you kindly
Enjoyed very much.
This was the last thing my washing machine heard before it died😢
O, dear! Ghastly when that happens.😢
RIP your washing machine
What a melancholy tale. Well told.
My 2 nd time listening and it’s as good no GREAT! As the last one!!
Your voice has got to be the most, gentlemanly and soothing and perfect to listen to!
Thank you very much!
Always a delight to find you've uploaded another story - thank you
Thank you, Simon. Good story...so well narrated.
An interesting story, sweet and sentimental. Thank you for a story well told.
Sad story, read beautifully.
Poignant end for both musician and instrument .... Music is my biggest passion in life so I really enjoyed this one. Some drollery too. Thanks for the impeccable narration as always!
Thank you, Simon. I love this story and am excited to hear you tell it.
Fabulous, thank you.I loved your narration and being introduced to a new author.
I was hoping you'd be here tonight and here you are, right on time. Thank you.
Glad to help!
What a wonderful story by my favorite reader.
You're Ode a lot of joy for these Stories
I see what you did there!
Awesome story love it
A new one for me! Thank you so much.
you have a way of bringing the characters to life with excellent narration .Thank you.
Kind of you to say, thank you
What excellent characterizations - capturing the quirky humor of the narrator (as in, "The proprietor of the shop appeared to be a lady") as well as the vividness of his reported interlocutors! And what a delightful, moving addition to your musical (and other 'artistic') ghost story selections: many thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you Simon for this sad yet sweet tale. Your voice is so soothing.
Thank you Simon.
I was enthralled & intrigued from start to finish.
I shall probably listen to it at least twice again.
Wonderful 😍😊
That was absolutely delightful. Thank you so much.
Such an eerie, sad tale! Wonderful narration as always. Thank you, Simon!
It would have been humane of Ernest to have kept better track of his friend's well-being, and to have bought him a lunch now and then. Surely he knew the friend was declining.
Such a treat every story just what the doctor order quality simon time ❤
Thanks Shirley
Wonderful.
Thank you,Simon.
Really enjoyed this tale, Thank You Simon... ❤
Is there an undertone of homoerotic love between the 2 young men in the story? That’s certainly how I read it.
What a masterful delivery of this exquisitely funny ghost story.
Thank you kindly
Most grateful Simon! I was beginning to pine a bit! 💚
Sorry to keep you waiting! I've been busy behind the scenes... the next episode of Mr Pooter's diary is uploading shortly
Another fantastic interpretation/production! Thank you!
This story was captivatinng and poignant, narrated by my favorite voice. Lovely, thank you.
Thanks so much, Simon. 😊
Fabulous narration 🥰 interesting story 🤩
Ahhh more Victorian and Edwardian spooky tales ... ❤ Thanks Simon!
Thanks Simon. Welcome compay for my insomnia!
Another poignant tale in the same vein as the Empty Chair and the Walnut Tree House. Masterfully narrated as always.
I don't know why but this is one of my favorite stories. You read it so well Simon.
I think this site is delightful!
Thank you Deirdre
Thank you 😊
Thank you so much!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ty Simon ❤
😊wonderful! You know we’d all wait as long as necessary 💚💚🙏🏽
❤thank you Simon! always a pleasure..
Thank you for this beautiful story Simon.
Another superb reading😊😊😊
Good deal! Thanks Simon.
“All the heavy artillery of music.” “Do you know his haunts?” I love the humor in this one.
Good one!
Really good!
Bedtime. Excellent!!
Sleep well!
Another delightful story
My dear Simon, Thank you, Thank You, Thank You! Bavro once again. I could listen to you recite the phone book and be perfectly content. Thankfully you are choosing the content!😂
Very enjoyable story. 👍
I love the narration thank you
I check and check and check again and then on a day like this where there’s another instalment, I am filled with joy! Thank you @SimonStanhope; I am always grateful🙏🏾🥰
…now, I’m off to listen❤
You're most welcome!
I have not had a chance to listen to this yet. But I am about to remedy that situation. Thank you Simon. I love your interpretations and your voice is amazing.
This was a curiously creepy tale. Thanks once again, Mr. Stanhope.
Lovely.
There are times that insomnia is a blessing. 😊
Loving your stories Simon. Thank you. I like that the video finally let me push the like button.
It finally let me like this one.
I'm glad too! Sorry to hear you've been having technical problems, but hope they're resolved now... clicking the Like button helps me grow, apparently!
"There are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamt of.........Horatio"
Oh Simon! To think I almost missed this….. forgive me! I get 200 plus notifications a day and if I am busy…. Of course I can’t catch every one but I caught this by checking! And I am glad that I did! Excellent as always! Blessings upon you in abundance! 🪷💜🙏
Glad you found me Maria! More coming soon...
@@BitesizedAudio ♥️
This is poignant ... Thank You *Simon*
The plot of this one was a teensy bit telegraphed ;) But the writing style has held up well, and I think the phrase "burglariously inclined" needs to become a part of our everyday language.
Thank you Simon!
Dark and stormy night here in the Alleghenies. Right on time.
Ah, 🎟️🎬🌬️🫧The Violin🎼🎻
〰️🎵〰️🎶〰️🎵〰️🎶〰️🎵〰️
WONDERFUL & OTHERWORLDLY
〰️🎶🤎🗝️🚪⚰️🎶🤎🎶🎻〰️
By the way can someone give the name of the introduction jingle it's beautiful
Yes, the introductory piece of music is called 'Remembering Her' performed by the very talented Esther Abrami. I'm not sure whether she composed it herself or not. Esther has her own RUclips channel, which is certainly worth checking out
A rather dense young man. No wonder the violinist pined away to nothing.
yea, I was sort of thinking that too ....
This was entertaining, but oughtn't the two men have figured out what was going on much sooner?
A fair point... clearly they hadn't read enough of these sorts of stories!
Wow you have a great voice for this. No wonder, visiting your website. What playlist would you recommend for light-hearted readings (enough darkness in the US atm)? Thanks.
Thank you kindly. In terms of lighter-hearted readings, some of the "Rivals of Sherlock Holmes", in particular the detective stories featuring Max Carrados have some humorous moments: ruclips.net/video/uq_pBiYFfmI/видео.html
For full-on comedy, last year I recorded the classic Victorian comic novel 'The Diary of a Nobody': ruclips.net/video/nLA_GtSR0uo/видео.html
The stories of A. J. Alan are also very funny, shaggy-dog type stories sometimes with a mystery element: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZJ8mCEh4VIBxXgEg7IfAxU-
Also comic, although perhaps an acquired taste, some of the stories by the Edwardian humourist Saki are very funny, although many have a twist and can sometimes (e.g. 'The Easter Egg') can be quite dark: ruclips.net/p/PLi95qAoufCZK56kN9KtP2_S_Q2O092tP7
I hope these are along the lines you're looking for! Thanks for listening
@BitesizedAudio Thanks Simon, I'll start with Diary of a Nobody. Sounds relatable 😂. I hear UK is getting the polar vortex as well this week.
Best regards, Paul, Maine US
As beautiful if sad story
My violin still has the frets on it ..the removable type🎻
My violin still has its frets on it & I'm sure they will stay there forever as I have no talent for playing music🎻
Good story 👏
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Wonderful story Simon! Thank you. Who played the violin at the beginning and ending of the story? It was lovely, and added so much to the telling of the story. Thanks again!
You're welcome, Nell, glad to know you enjoyed it. The intro music is taken from the RUclips creators' library, where it's credited to "Cooper Cannell"
@@BitesizedAudio I did enjoy it, as I enjoy all of your readings. Cooper Cannell is a lovely violinist. Thanks again Simon!
Nice story. Odd to finish with a cello playing.
Glad to know you enjoyed it. Yes, I do generally try to find music reasonably suitable in tone for the story where possible, but I only have a few pieces available to me unfortunately and the music isn't a perfect match for this one. I used to pay a subscription to a music library for rights to use a much larger number of tracks, but I found that I kept being hit by copyright claims (even though I had the licence for use on YT, and could prove it), which just became annoying ... so I now restrict myself to the RUclips creator library, and the classical choice is rather limited
A wonderful tale with a twist as always . Sorry for not commenting for awhile, I gotten side tracked by RUclips and all the free movie channels. It's a treat to just sit back and listen. Minus all the car chases and hot women of course.
"She was very dirty and very fat". I see they had online dating sites in the Victorian era as well, somehow!!! Er, ah, excuse me...
Ernest payed 3 shillings and sixpence for his violin. Sherlock Holmes payed 55 shillings for a genuine Stradivarius that he found in a Jewish Pawnbrokers on Tottenham Court Road (He reckoned it was worth over 500 guineas. God knows what it would be worth now).
This would’ve been a very different story had only one person been able to hear the you-know-what.
Complete
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