The Owl by Anatole le Braz
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- Опубликовано: 23 апр 2021
- A wonderful tale from Brittany set on Christmas Eve with owls and ghosts and snow and deep, deep forests. An owl leads a man to discover and old book. His greed prompts him to take it, and you can guess what happens next.
Translated from the French by Faith Lancereau.
I filmed this and there were some technical issues, but I hope they were all adequately resolved.
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People are so rude and ungrateful. To those who don't want to hear you talk. I suggest that they click away. Tony reads these wonderful stories and if he wants to share his knowledge with us he's free to do that. It's his channel and I like it just fine.
Amen!
Tell it. 👍
I agree!!!
Truth!
Say it like it is! Tony, I love your voice and your presentation style. I play your channel in my workshop,and if I listen to the same story four or five times I get all the bits that the drill press drowns out. Thank you for your hard work! D.
Please, Please - do NOT stop the commentary. I listen to audio books if I don't want to hear commentary..I listen to your podcasts because you are interesting and so informative and I value your observations and reflections. So relaxing and human. As I said, there is endless content available to those who just want to be read to. Please don't diminish what you do in order to appease those who can just as easily pay a small monthly fee for just a lovely voice reading a story. I am certain the majority of us listening to you listen for the whole experience which includes your thoughts and your knowledge. Thank you for your wonderful efforts. I (and many others) get so much from what you do. Keep doing it just as you are inspired to do!
That is really comforting. I am grateful to you.
I do not agree with those who complain of your talks. I say, "Carry on!"
You are a wealth of information! In My humble opinion. all the way from Oakland Ca USA. Thank you for your artistry!
Personally, I really enjoy the talking. You often give interesting back stories and personal context. It makes the stories that much richer. I hope you don’t drop that aspect of your show.
Being a seminarian that loves tales of the supernatural, this story spoke to me. It is a pretty big deal to refuse confession especially for the RC church. In that tradition, by denying someone the sacrament of confession it would also be to deny them absolution. That’s not my tradition, but we still can’t turn a person in need out to the cold.
Complaints?
Nuts to 'em!
They can press a button to not listen to your discussion at the end if they don't like it, personally I find it very helpful.
Craic on, me owd mucker.
PLEASE never stop talking! That’s the very reason my husband and I love listening to you. You could ramble on all you wish and we would happily listen.
Thank you so very much for reading to us in and sharing you beautiful voice with the world.
I enjoy the commentary. At the end is fine, but I'd hate to see you drop it.
Yes it might stain the carpet lol
I'm a retired crone with animals for companions: the doggo, cats, chickens, ducks and goats, wild birds and deer as well. I enjoy listening to your friendly, and educational, convo after the narration. Thanks.
WHAT!!!! I love the commentary and chatting. It makes me feel like I have my very own book club at my fingertips. Your historic comments puts the story into the time era perspective. Don’t stop your valuable input. 📚
Your commentaries at the end distinguishes your channel from all the others. I’ve learned a quite a few things from the information you share after the readings
Don't listen to them Tony we love listening to you talk about the stories
Only two words are required for complainers. I would put them here, but you know what they are.
Keep up the great work!
Dear Mr. Walker, please don't change anything. I very much enjoy your thoughtful, intelligent, interesting observations and illuminations which accompany your readings!!
How nice it would be if we all could converse?
The negative naysayers can go jump in the lake. 😋
You said it!
I wonder if we could do a mini book club? I used to go to a book club but novels are too long.
@@ClassicGhost Now THAT I would enjoy. Really like your intelligent insights at the end, would love to share more!
I enjoy your reading very much and your commentery is entertaining and excellent. Please do not stop.
Ah the curse of being a northerner.. We all have a tendency to be verbose.. I rather enjoy hearing you chat on
Ha ha
Me too 😊
Better than being a snobby southerner lol
@@ann-mariepaliukenas19 🤣🤣🤣
Who told you you talk too much? I absolutely love the bits and pieces of knowledge you are good enough to share with us! Please, I beg of you, ignore them and continue just as you have. Apart from the excellence of your stories, and the beautiful way you read, it’s one of the things I love about your channel.
Beautiful story ❤
Hey bro keep doing what you're doing I use your stories to go to bed to all the time and it's nice and relaxing you've done an excellent narrating voice
Hello from NYC, USA. I don't think you talk too much. The commentary is VERY informative and interesting. I believe it adds to your overall presentation; which I believe is excellent! PLEASE carry on! Thank you!
I think I’d I do it at the end is best. Then those who only want the story can get what they want
What a wonderful story! I thought your reading was wonderful too. I have attempted to read stories aloud and always make mistakes. And I love your commentary. In this time of continuing social distancing it’s like having a friend in for a chat about books. I vote you keep it. Thanks as always.
I agree. It is rather like having a friend in to read and then having him hang around for a chat. So relax, Tony. Put your feet up, let your hair down. Talk about Scooby-Doo, talk about the weather, talk about your job, your kids, what you had for breakfast! I’m all ears!
You said this so well. I agree 100%
Especially the observation regarding social distancing and how the conversational aspects of Tony's presentation are like listening to a friend. A very interesting friend!
Ok. You persuaded me. The seagulls are very noisy this morning!
I love hearing about the authors etc...that you share with us.
I love your enlightening commentary. And your super plummy voice. And chat on abt where you are from and ideas and snippets of this and that. We can't travel now. Let us experience something different from our area and those who aren't pleased can listen to the story then go elsewhere. I'm staying till the credits roll!!
That was fun! Do more please! I love the commentaries after too because they give me great insight into the writer and the story. Thank you.
Yeah my iPhone packed in (stopped) twice!
Don't stop the commentary. I love your additions!
Everybody's a critic, or so they say. I enjoy your commentary.
Excellent story and narration.
Cheers
Keep the discussion please! And thanks I really appreciate your readings
I love that you're a normal person and I love your voice. Thank you for your work.
Ditto!
Omgoodness, Tony! How did I not know you had a youtube channel?! This is Sandra Vail and I have been listening to your podcast for about 1.5 yrs now. I'm also a patreon supporter. I'll admit to being behind on listening as I used to listen during long drives to work, but that job is long gone. Either way, I'm thrilled to see you here! And please forget those negative nellies and keep the commentary 🙂
You are! I know you Sandra.
Your extra commentary on The Sandwalker was almost the best bit when I discovered the author had emigrated to Dunedin, where I am now. That interesting titbit turned a superbly read story into a personal moment. Please don't listen to the detractors and keep on adding depth to the storytelling.
Haunting and beautiful! Loved this story! (I always close my eyes as you are reading. That way I can concentrate on the words of the story and your voice.) Thank you!
Your comment that "Anatole Le Braz means Big Tony so it's appropriate that I'm reading it" made me laugh! "My handle is actually Big Tony Walker" lmao! I loved learning some things about the Breton language and a little of Welsh from you in this video. It's ashame that some languages are dying out but thanks to people like you, hopefully they'll be able to flourish!
So glad I found this channel. Usually I feel I have to read a story myself to truly absorb it but you read them aloud so well that that’s not the case!
I am cross you are taking any notice of people commenting on your talking to us as well as reading to us. IT IS YOUR CHANNEL you should do as you feel want because that is you and you are the channel. If they prefer not to listen to you talking to us they can fast forward IT IS EASY. I wouldn't mind betting there are far more enjoy your discourse ALL OF IT🥰
please don't stop "the talk" , what you say is always interesting and, for me, it is a big part of what i like in your videos, it makes it different from all the other "reading stories" channels ; thank you for your work :)
Please don't let (some) people change what we have all been enjoying. Your stories are so enjoyable, and interesting.
If people don't like it they can fast forward. Please keep doing that thing you do! Perfectly!,
I love that you talk to us like we're all good friends!! Please don't stop talking to us! Of course, it is the best plan to put the chat at the end of the story, because that is the best time to comment on the story while we are still digesting it. And also because if anyone does not want to hear commentary for any reason, they can easily skip it. But I have yet to hear any reading from you that was not perfectly done, enchanting and still so human. Thank you for so many wonderful stories!
You are kind Kari. Nice for me to hear this this morning
Oh, don't worry, every creator has different content. Some talk and some don't. I think a few words aside of the story are quite relaxing and good to bring one back from the story. But maybe that's what others don't enjoy. Everyone is different in their tastes.
Those who complain may sod off, l love listening to you!🤗😷🇨🇦
I've enjoyed your narration. I would however like to say that it is your channel. Run it the way you want to. Chat as much as you want. You cannot please everyone.
That’s an important lesson. You’re right. You can’t please everyone
The people complaining should foxtrot oscar, mate!!
Do your thing....we heart you very much 👍💚💛💙💜
Please don’t stop the commentaries. I love hearing why you chose the story and learning of the author. I also enjoy your thoughts on the plot, characters and setting. It enriches the reading.
This is a really nice story. Thanks for sharing it.
I also very much look forward to your comments after the story, which I often enjoy as much as the story itself. So please continue to do so.
Mr. Walker, please do NOT stop your commentary! Its your channel, and the content you so generously share with us is what makes it such a great one. Please just continue to "do you".. and I for one will happily continue to listen with utmost appreciation.
I'd also like to apologize for the rudeness and lack of couth of some people. As my wise dad used to say, "It cost nothing to have common courtesy.". When someone was rude he'd also say, "Consider the source..".
Thank you. I think that it needs to be the way I go forward
I think it’s good to hear someone read a story out loud, even only in the virtual word.Thank you 🌹
I'm conflicted. I like doing it, but the audio quality is much worse and I don't have the fancy software to improve it on video
I literally ripped out my spine and spleen while listening to this very disturbing tale. You are the king, and we are not worthy to enter your kingdom.
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You are though
I personally never felt you to be too talkative. I rather enjoy the feeling of having a chat with an old friend. Love your stories!
Thanks.
I am from the US and and have always loved the Northern English accents. It's hard to explain but it just calms me down and is beautiful. You do whatever floats your boat. I'll be listening.
Please do not stop talking! Your preambles and your afterthoughts are so informative and appreciated!!! Thanxx
It's so good to see so many people are encouraging you to continue your discussions at the end of the stories. Please listen to them!
It has been lovely
I, for one, enjoy the chatting. Hearing your analysis of the story adds background and interest for me.
Your 'chatting' is your point of difference. Much loved by many (as you can see by all these comments).
Fantastic stories please keep them coming
Listened while knitting some owl themed mitts!I like the random talk about the stories etc.You can't please them all.Theres a story called The Shepherd done by Alan Maitland which is a CBC radio Christmas Eve tradition here in Canada.I bet you'd do it justice if you haven't blown a vocal cord by then hehe.Only on Christmas Eve that's the rules.hehe
Yes, it is like having a friend Tony, i also vote you go on as you had been doing. Relax, put up your feet and let your hair down, so to speak. No need to stand on formalities here! 🤓
Hey coincidence ! I like owls
I love your commentary. It enriches my appreciation for these narrations. Please, please don’t stop.
Your comments are always worth listening to and only add to your presentation. I enjoy your thoughts, so please do not stop. Thanks!
Tony, don’t listen to the critics. Keep doing what you do. It’s the reason we’ve subscribed in the first place. We appreciate the bits on story backgrounds and your thoughts. Don’t stop.
Thank you. Thank you :)
You are amazing...stop letting any neg. anything interrupt your focus, or hard worked story line. We love you, remember this and rock it 🙏🙏🙏
I too like your descriptions,very much. Please don't stop your commentary.
How could we fully appreciate the stories without your excellent insights and commentary? Keep it up Tony, the more the better!!
Please-ignore-the-"complaints"-Tony...your-channel-is-uniquely-entertaining-and-informative...Keep-up-the-great-work!
I guess you can't please everyone. I must learn that.
Thank you for sharing your knowlege about these stories. Please continue as you are doing. The dissatisfied can just leave. after the stories.
I always find your comments interesting and useful toward gaining a fuller depth of understanding of the stories as well as their relation to other writers and cultural connections. Thank you! 😊
I love hearing you speak! Don't listen to the village idiots. Awesome story...thank you ‼❣
This is one of my favorite stories. I also loved the live reading. IF you hadn't told us there were a couple little glitches, I don't think most of us would have even noticed. Be easy with yourself Tony. Really, you are keeping so many of us entertained and more importantly educated. I mentioned in The Sand Walker how I felt about people not wanting to hear you talk. I have yet to enjoy a channel as much as this one. I guess I should have said it here, you have created a great community of listeners and people who love and looking forward not only to hear the great stories you choose BUT to also hear the valuable information given about the stories and authors. I have been feeling crummy due to a broken leg and fractured ankle. (Who knew a few broken bones could be THIS exhausting.) Anyway, I mention this because I fell asleep four times listening to this story. Your voice is like Valium! So glad I listened again all the way through without nodding off. I felt as if I could feel the owl in my hand. I have always loved owls. I have looked right into the eyes (up close) of a great horned owl. I swear it felt as if he and I were communicating. We have what is called the Chewonki Foundation here in Maine and one of the many things they do is rehabilitate birds of prey. That is how I found myself staring into the eyes of that magnificent bird. It was incredible. Anyway Tony, you are NOT the only one who loves to communicate with others. Sorry I went on so long. Just know I believe there are far more of us that WANT and LOVE to hear you talk about any and everything. You are such a dear person and put so much care into each and every video. I would love to know where to purchase Merchandise. Could you set up a link or tell us how to purchase one of those great hoodies? Thanks for ALL you give to this community and PLEASE continue to be yourself. ( Sometimes, we tend to be more critical of ourselves than others. Stay YOU and Stay well ...everyone.
You are really kind. I suppose I must be grateful to your ankle for keeping you captive. I haven't broken anything for a long time, but I remember how painful it was :( RUclips allows me to sell merchandise when I get 10,000 subscribers, I think...
You can't please everyone. Do what your instinct tells you. I can listen to you 24/7.
You never talk too much Tony, you're filled with enlightening remarks.
I really enjoyed your live reading. It drew me in. Story telling is an ancient art, and the face and expressions of the storyteller cannot be done e away with, without losing a great part oif the pleasure. Keep it going,Tony.
Yep as a completely new listener I enjoy your comments. :) thanks for helping me relax
So probably unbeknownst to you, you have become a form a therapy...at least to me. I love the stories, the commentaries and the sound of your voice. It keeps me from "thinking". Much needed at the moment. I am very grateful and appreciative of the time you put into doing this. Thank you.
Yes, too much thinking isn't good for you. It's a labour of love for me though, so it's a double bonus that you like it too
People who think you talk too much wish others liked listening to them. Keep prattling on Tony ! That's my favorite part.
Do not stop talking!!! I live it!!!
They can turn it off if they don’t want to listen. Ur great
Love your work and voice!! Please ignore those complainers and keep doing what you are doing!
Thank you i really enjoyed your commentary and the owl. I also enjoyed your chatter at the beginning and the end .Jenny.
Tony. I really ENJOY your post story reviews and talks. They offer some insights. When you 'drift' it is delightful. why? It adds humanity, intimacy and personability into your podcast. People who cant handle that are more than welcome to move on before your post story 'rambles'. I say keep them coming.
Great work, never change a winning format x
Please listen to your fans. We love listening to you talk. Makes me sad Tony. People suck. Just know that your fans are true and your voice means so much to all us lonely introverts who treasure listening to you talk and read.
Thanks Suzanne.
Absolutely 💯💯💯💯💯💯
Love this still, two years later. I truly miss the visuals, wish you would reconsider, and Tony, You do NOT talk too much!😊🙃👍👍👍
I love the commentary at the end! Hopefully you can see from the comments here that we don’t want you to stop that!
Yes the support for them has been overwhelming
Excellent story Tony, and as always wonderfully told by you. I prefer to hear your insightful commentary with each and every tale. I love to learn more about these authors and their histories. Please in future ramble on!
Thank you :)
Definitely keep the commentary that you normally do. I always found it really interesting hearing about the author and the thoughts that have went into the stories. It adds so much more depth of understanding for me. Not many channels do that.
Actually, I didn't realise other people didn't do it. For some reason I always want to say something about how I found the story. Not that I'm an expert, far from it.
I've really been enjoying your readings Tony Walker. Your voice is so soothing and comforting.What a great story.
Just as enchanting this time as the first. Wish I could more thumbs up here. Thank you.
I like hearing the information you give after the stories. People that don't are free to leave the videos, aren't they?
Your voice and phrasing are perfect for these scary stories. Please give us more.
Oh I will!
I love the commentary!!!
How lovely to see you!!
I too enjoy your comments and conversations.
Thank you. 😊😊
I'm sorry. My grandpa's family was 100% Welsh. He spoke Welsh and belonged to the Welshman's choir in his little town in Iowa. I should have known. I loved how you explained the Breton language. I visited Wales when I was a child. I remember Wales and Scotland. I'm from Chicago and as a child the beauty of the hills and coast and just all of the nature that surrounded these countries made such an impact on me.
The first time I heard you talking about a story I was so pleased and thought it was a wonderful addition. I think your voice is perfect for telling these stories too. ♥️🥰
Very nice of you are much kinder than your sister Jet (see her comment in Brickett Bottom)
Though not yet in the public domain, in this case I can cite a short phrase from the American poetic stylings of 3LW, "playas gonna play / them haters gonna hate." Don't let it get to you, Tony. I enjoy the background information, and even more the rambling chats!
Taylor Swift?
@@ClassicGhost There was a girl group in the early 00's who predated her use of the phrase, but the sentiment is the same, haha.
You are the most incredible narrator I’ve ever heard. Thanks Tony. All is more than well.
I am blushing! Thank you though
I want to hear everything. I enjoy the information about the stories. Carry on I say 😌
The "blather on" is part of the charm of you and your channel. Don't change a bit of it.
I really liked this story. Great job, thank you!
That was a beautiful story. Love hearing all the extra commentary. It makes your channel unique.
I appreciate that!
Don't pay any attention to them Tony! You are wonderful! I love listening to your stories while I work cataloging books by many of the authors you read.
I am simply grateful for the wonderful stories and all of it - thank you so very much for the work, it gives hours of enjoyment.
Im glad you enjoy it
I've recently found this channel and I really enjoy the commentary. I look forward to the chatter because it makes it feel like a story being shared with friends. Almost like a conversation. Sadly, too many people communicate by complaining. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Lisa. This is an education. Somebody will always dislike anything.
Everything you say here is entirely interesting. Be it the wonderfully chosen story, the historical knowledge that you impart or the insight into the process by which you perform the podcast. Keep up the good work Sir.
Thanks So Much Tony!!!
I listened to all manner of Lit at my Grandma's knee - and like her - I love a good Mystery above all else.
From The Monongahela Forest, West Virginia, US
It's a good forest tale
Complained?? You have a lovely way of speaking and I like your commentaries! It's one of the reasons I come and listen to you.
Anyone complaining needs to take it on down the road.
PS Some folks look for reasons to whine. Ignore them.
Ha ha. I like that: take it down the road !
I could listen to you read a menu! Your voice is the reason I always choose you for stories. It’s beautiful and you are a wonderful narrator. Don’t stop. Thank you.
+Sandra Rickards I am planning a menu playlist. Actually I am
Going to do some fairy tales which are different to my normal
Material but we shall see if anyone listens
@@ClassicGhost That would be something to look forward to. The information you give regarding the stories origin etc is really good.