This is terrific. Herb West is the story that fared the worst from serialization, so not having to wade through the countless recaps at the beginning of each chapter help preserve the atmosphere and suspension of disbelief all the better. Y'all're great.
Heard "Dagon"..listened to "Pickman's Model" next... I think dramatic readings are ur best work honestly, really draws in the listener & puts u in the story. Ik u really put in a lot of work for these, I imagine it takes quite some time to get the characters voices & background sounds so perfect..u put ur all into it & it shows in ur work. Honestly guys great job!
This is a dramatic adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft's "Herbert West-Reanimator". "HorrorBabble's REANIMATOR" will transport you to a claustrophobic train car in Central Europe, where you'll be forced to listen to the desperate tale of a fugitive from justice. As his shocking account of body snatching and defilement unfolds, you'll slowly come to understand the terrible nature of his crimes, and the crimes of his eccentric friend and former colleague, Herbert West. Chapters: 00:10 - Introduction 00:52 - The Train 04:42 - From the Dark 20:14 - The Plague-Daemon 32:23 - Six Shots by Midnight 43:03 - The Scream of the Dead 53:35 - The Horror from the Shadows 1:04:35 - The Tomb-Legions 1:20:39 - Credits Bandcamp link: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/horrorbabbles-reanimator Adaptation, music and production by Ian Gordon Performed by Ian Gordon and Jennifer Gill Artwork by Noah Herring: instagram.com/the_king_of_f0ols With thanks to our Producers: Rashid, Wes Sale, C. S. Pace, Gwynaeth McIntyre and Nathan Watson "On Train": freesound.org/people/felix.blume Support us on Bandcamp or Patreon: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com www.patreon.com/horrorbabble HorrorBabble MERCH: teespring.com/stores/horrorbabble-merch Search HORRORBABBLE to find us on: AUDIBLE / ITUNES / SPOTIFY Home: www.horrorbabble.com Rue Morgue: www.rue-morgue.com Social Media: facebook.com/HorrorBabble instagram.com/horrorbabble twitter.com/HorrorBabble
I enjoyed the twist at the end, although I'm annoyed by the question of "when did West do it?"This is a great reading, especially when you consider that the original prose story is considered one of the worst things Lovecraft ever wrote.
@@jamesadamsfl Nah, I've always thought his letter on the various flavors of ice-cream was one of the worst things Lovecraft ever wrote. Herbert West: Reanimator of one of Lovecraft's best "balls to the walls" stories IMHO even if it's not as nuanced as The Colour out of Space or The Whisperer in the Darkness.
Loved the ReAnimater movies from the 80's. So pleased that HorrorBabble has created such a fine production of HP's original work. H. West: ReAnimater, in its original glory through the HB lens. Love it! Thank you!
Here's to you old-timer! Im in my 40s now. We carry on, but the past seems to become brighter to me with time. The 80s with its hope and rapid technological acceleration, brands of entertainment and toy lines. I had just missed the 70s with its music but it was still on. There was a revival of that music in the 90s I enjoyed. Anything after 2000 was downhill. And I think it became especially visible post 2012. The shine was gone. And everything became worse and worse. Now the authors or the early 20th century are seeing a resurgence. Shows you that people are looking to the past.
Loved it! (Have you ever tried adding some stereo processing to the voice? Such as Haas effect(+- 1 ms delay on the left channel) It would make it even more mesmerizing I believe.
This is awesome. The little voice recorder narrations bring heaps of cool vibes to the reading. 10/10 man. Some of the best work ive seen. Love this channel
@@HorrorBabble Keep doing your thing. You guys are solid. Also please dont censor or avoid lovecrafts controversial writings, our history and great literature is being constantly white washed by upset and noisey people. Its healthy psychologically and socially to understand the uncomfortable. Again mate, i appreciate your work ❤💪💪💪
Reanimator was one of the stories that had a genuine grasp on me, it was ghoulish and this is aa wonderful adaptation, wonderful. Also "the things that came from winter Hill" was amazing!
Your accent in this features the broad 'a' of Wisconsin and/or the Northern Plains of America, and the flat affect of the Boston Irish, sans the unvoiced terminal 'r,' and the substituted terminal 'r' of that dialect. Quite remarkable.
We put a 'package' together for our Patrons, which includes the script, behind-the-scenes images, etc. But it isn't something we'll be sharing publicly at present. Perhaps a future production will be accompanied by a proper 'making of'. Thanks for listening! Ian
Wonderful! Been so keen for this: I love your dramatic readings, as well as one of my favourite Lovecraft pieces! Gonna listen to this immediately at work 😎 Thanks once more, Ian
Unbelievable… hooked on the story, love the organ music and found effects too, I may never eat pea and ham soup again while listening to vivid descriptions of putrescence … absolutely brilliant💀👍
My own personal theory is that Herbert West learned the secret of reanimation from reading the forbidden Necronomicon as a student in Miskatonic University.
Absolutely phenomenal! Thank you and your entire team. I like the "twists and turns" and how Sir Major Clappam-Lee seems to have gotten to West's friend as well!! I love the train scenes, and how the "scent" hinted to earlier was told, at the end, to be the slight scent of death. Excellent foreshadowing, Ian! You do an excellent job switching from an Englishman to an American are awesome. Keep it up and do not stop, you and your staff are amazing!!
I have to say i like this much more than the original story. The original got a little monotonous. (Edit)No matter how many times i listen to rhis ita always so great
Man the sound effects are so spot on I finished this video with the feeling like I’d just watched a movie!!! The combination of Lovecraft’s powerful use of deeply detailed imagery and descriptions of even the smallest pieces combined with your fantastic touches of sound effects, you always manage to bring Lovecraft’s stories to life like no other! I always really enjoy your dramatic adaptations, they’re just so perfect for boosting my imagination while listening ❤
Ooooh, I LOVE that little implication you added at 53:03. An excellent added twist, right in !ine with what Lovecraft himself might have added. Very well done!
I found this quote a bit fascinating and perplexing. “Age has more charity for these incomplete yet high-souled characters, whose worst real vice is timidity, and who are ultimately punished by general ridicule for their intellectual sins- sins like Ptolemaism, Calvinism, anti-Darwinism,anti-Nietzstheism, and every sort of Sabbatarianism, and sumptuary legislation”. Was wondering if anyone knew what HP Lovecraft meant by this quote?
There isn't many horror stories I know of - currently watching playtrough of "Amnesia: The Bunker" which is good example of such a tale - so it's good to hear such a story written by Lovecraft himself!
I'm making a kingdom based off medieval England, would love help naming it, have trouble coming up with name, love you naming it horror babble, Ian you and team make it possible for me to sleep at night and fill my stories with new ideas and content thank you so much for helping me, I just would love some help though on a name for this kingdom in dnd, writing and reading is super fun now thank you.
So wait!? Was the narrator of the story Daniel, at some point killed or died from some complications and the reanimated corpse of the medical general brought him back to tell this story to the main character? Is that what happened? Cause their was red flags that this was the case, cause he mentioned how Daniel was very pale and thin and he also noticed a stench over the scent of his own coffee. I just don't get it, but this is very good. Keep it up Horror Babble.
You know this story would have had a different ending if these two numbskulls had considered _chaining_ their specimens down prior to reanimating them after their third or fourth attempt..
A marvellous work of art. Well done guys. I'll check out Patreon this Tuesday. I've had a lot keeping me busy, raising baby parrots and a new puppy lol
Your dramatic readings add so much life and really add to the stories, though there are not many I believe they are your absolute best videos, thank you horror babble. Though unlikely I hope you do more of these style videos, maybe even re-visit some older stories to add the extra dramatic touch.
another really good Lovecraft with an actual story - not just a description of a hideous thing which goes and on. he is really quite a good author! thanks, guys. great reading and noises off :) 🧌🧟♀️
That was very good, I had listened to an official version before this and I enjoyed this much better, the stories flaw imo is that it repeats itself allot but here I barely noticed and found it more enjoyable, thank you , love the art to
This is terrific. Herb West is the story that fared the worst from serialization, so not having to wade through the countless recaps at the beginning of each chapter help preserve the atmosphere and suspension of disbelief all the better. Y'all're great.
Heard "Dagon"..listened to "Pickman's Model" next... I think dramatic readings are ur best work honestly, really draws in the listener & puts u in the story. Ik u really put in a lot of work for these, I imagine it takes quite some time to get the characters voices & background sounds so perfect..u put ur all into it & it shows in ur work. Honestly guys great job!
HorrorBabble is doing one of the coolest things on the internet that not nearly enough people know about. Amazing as always
I'm going to share this with my innsmouth second life group and hope to get more ears on Ian.
So true!!!! I will keep spreading the word!!!
5 years later and this still one of my favorites!
This is a dramatic adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft's "Herbert West-Reanimator".
"HorrorBabble's REANIMATOR" will transport you to a claustrophobic train car in Central Europe, where you'll be forced to listen to the desperate tale of a fugitive from justice. As his shocking account of body snatching and defilement unfolds, you'll slowly come to understand the terrible nature of his crimes, and the crimes of his eccentric friend and former colleague, Herbert West.
Chapters:
00:10 - Introduction
00:52 - The Train
04:42 - From the Dark
20:14 - The Plague-Daemon
32:23 - Six Shots by Midnight
43:03 - The Scream of the Dead
53:35 - The Horror from the Shadows
1:04:35 - The Tomb-Legions
1:20:39 - Credits
Bandcamp link: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/horrorbabbles-reanimator
Adaptation, music and production by Ian Gordon
Performed by Ian Gordon and Jennifer Gill
Artwork by Noah Herring: instagram.com/the_king_of_f0ols
With thanks to our Producers: Rashid, Wes Sale, C. S. Pace, Gwynaeth McIntyre and Nathan Watson
"On Train": freesound.org/people/felix.blume
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Ahhh yes...let the mental footage role!
This is great, please make this into a podcast
Great work once again!
I enjoyed the twist at the end, although I'm annoyed by the question of "when did West do it?"This is a great reading, especially when you consider that the original prose story is considered one of the worst things Lovecraft ever wrote.
@@jamesadamsfl Nah, I've always thought his letter on the various flavors of ice-cream was one of the worst things Lovecraft ever wrote.
Herbert West: Reanimator of one of Lovecraft's best "balls to the walls" stories IMHO even if it's not as nuanced as The Colour out of Space or The Whisperer in the Darkness.
The howls of the first reanimated corpse are chilling !
Looking forward to your next production 😏
One of my most favorite of Mr. Lovecraft's works. This was an excellent production I am more than impressed and was thoroughly entertained.
Loved the ReAnimater movies from the 80's. So pleased that HorrorBabble has created such a fine production of HP's original work. H. West: ReAnimater, in its original glory through the HB lens. Love it! Thank you!
Thanks again, Michael!
FANTASTIC ! I read this when I was 15, I'm now going on 72 and these readings bring back the terror I felt back then .
Here's to you old-timer! Im in my 40s now. We carry on, but the past seems to become brighter to me with time. The 80s with its hope and rapid technological acceleration, brands of entertainment and toy lines. I had just missed the 70s with its music but it was still on. There was a revival of that music in the 90s I enjoyed. Anything after 2000 was downhill. And I think it became especially visible post 2012. The shine was gone. And everything became worse and worse. Now the authors or the early 20th century are seeing a resurgence. Shows you that people are looking to the past.
I listened as directed. I also jumped out of my seat saying "WHO THAT? WHO DAT AT MUH DOOR?" during chapter 1.
Loved it! (Have you ever tried adding some stereo processing to the voice? Such as Haas effect(+- 1 ms delay on the left channel) It would make it even more mesmerizing I believe.
Absolutely. But this production required a specific approach: THE KITCHEN SINK. ;) Ian
This is truly wonderful.
This ranks right up at the top along with the reading of Herbert West-Reanimator done by Jeffery Combs.
I'm only 20 mins in and I love it! The music is awesome too
The fans of Second Life's Innsmouth and Lovecraft Festivals very much enjoy your works as we have our Lovecraft Story Hour three times a week :-)
This is awesome. The little voice recorder narrations bring heaps of cool vibes to the reading.
10/10 man. Some of the best work ive seen.
Love this channel
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@HorrorBabble Keep doing your thing. You guys are solid.
Also please dont censor or avoid lovecrafts controversial writings, our history and great literature is being constantly white washed by upset and noisey people.
Its healthy psychologically and socially to understand the uncomfortable.
Again mate, i appreciate your work ❤💪💪💪
Pure Bonus ! as if your "non-dramatic" version wasn't already nearly priceless.
I've been looking forward to this one very much!! HorrorBabble are masters of the dramatic!! Thank you very much!!
Thank you, sir!
Reanimator was one of the stories that had a genuine grasp on me, it was ghoulish and this is aa wonderful adaptation, wonderful. Also "the things that came from winter Hill" was amazing!
Thank you, Joey!
I’ve the radio drama vibe this gives, especially with the theme music ❤️❤️❤️
Six Shots By Midnight (Or How I Usually Spend New Year's Eve) 🎉
Yes! Time to forget about my tooth for a bit.
I can help with that... 🔨
Ibuprofen is your friend
I have read the story multiple times, this re-telling of this classic tale gave me the chill I only got on my second reading... good reading sir!
This is an incredible story!
I have to seriously consider this some of his best. Though undoubtably also due to the quality of the narration
Done so nice, I listened twice.
The reanimator movie is one of my favorites
If you like old school cheesy horror movies give it a watch
Your accent in this features the broad 'a' of Wisconsin and/or the Northern Plains of America, and the flat affect of the Boston Irish, sans the unvoiced terminal 'r,' and the substituted terminal 'r' of that dialect. Quite remarkable.
Accidental, I'm sure!
~THAT WAS AWESOME..THANK YOU HORRORBABBLE~
Is there anywhere we can get a "behind the scenes" as to some of the work that went into this just swell reading
We put a 'package' together for our Patrons, which includes the script, behind-the-scenes images, etc. But it isn't something we'll be sharing publicly at present. Perhaps a future production will be accompanied by a proper 'making of'. Thanks for listening! Ian
This was SO xcllnt!!! Wonderfully put together & narrated.
Wonderful! Been so keen for this: I love your dramatic readings, as well as one of my favourite Lovecraft pieces! Gonna listen to this immediately at work 😎 Thanks once more, Ian
I love reanimator I'm so happy you made this
The tops, love the new music opening as well. As always thanks cant wait for more!
A triumph, by Dagon! 😃
Love the background music. Truly superb work !
Unbelievable… hooked on the story, love the organ music and found effects too, I may never eat pea and ham soup again while listening to vivid descriptions of putrescence … absolutely brilliant💀👍
Sorry Ian but the version of this read by Jeffrey Coombs is the definitive version. Love your work though.
It's hard to compete with Mr. Combs!
My own personal theory is that Herbert West learned the secret of reanimation from reading the forbidden Necronomicon as a student in Miskatonic University.
This channel is incredibly underrated. This is my favorite Lovecraft story and I love your adaptation!
Thank you! 😊
Good stuff. Many thanks
EPIC! An excellent listen! Lol, w/o headphones, otherwise you're just too intense! Cheers mate!
Ha! w/o headphones is the worst!
Absolutely phenomenal! Thank you and your entire team.
I like the "twists and turns" and how Sir Major Clappam-Lee seems to have gotten to West's friend as well!! I love the train scenes, and how the "scent" hinted to earlier was told, at the end, to be the slight scent of death. Excellent foreshadowing, Ian!
You do an excellent job switching from an Englishman to an American are awesome.
Keep it up and do not stop, you and your staff are amazing!!
Many many thanks Ian!
I have to say i like this much more than the original story. The original got a little monotonous. (Edit)No matter how many times i listen to rhis ita always so great
Really good production. Thank you HB.
Going round again love you guys. You fool Warren is dead!!!. More van melsen please
He's on his way!
One of my favorite lovecraft stories! Love your reading of it!
Will definitely listen to more of your lovecraft readings!
I subbed can't wait for more
Fantastic work!
Man the sound effects are so spot on I finished this video with the feeling like I’d just watched a movie!!! The combination of Lovecraft’s powerful use of deeply detailed imagery and descriptions of even the smallest pieces combined with your fantastic touches of sound effects, you always manage to bring Lovecraft’s stories to life like no other! I always really enjoy your dramatic adaptations, they’re just so perfect for boosting my imagination while listening ❤
I think ive listened to this 30x or more since i found it so awesome, i wish there were more
Great stuff!
This deserves heaps of bouquets of roses along with just as much applause. Loved it, sir
Awesome
this should get a million views
R
I really enjoy these dramatic productions and the music at the end is fantastic
Love it
Love it
Ooooh, I LOVE that little implication you added at 53:03. An excellent added twist, right in !ine with what Lovecraft himself might have added. Very well done!
It says 665 views when I started listening. Does that number include me or am I the cursed viewer?
think of it as Lovecraft saying hello from beyond
We're all cursed viewers, RD Rad.
A timeless classic, it's a shame they didn't really stick to the book in the movie.
I wonder how will David from Prometheus end up, with his knack for gruesome experiments...
Great organ music, especially at the end of each chapter.
I thoroughly enjoyed this!
I found this quote a bit fascinating and perplexing.
“Age has more charity for these incomplete yet high-souled characters, whose worst real vice is timidity, and who are ultimately punished by general ridicule for their intellectual sins- sins like Ptolemaism, Calvinism, anti-Darwinism,anti-Nietzstheism, and every sort of Sabbatarianism, and sumptuary legislation”.
Was wondering if anyone knew what HP Lovecraft meant by this quote?
These dramatic adaptations are the coolest thing. Thank you for re-animating these excellent tales
There isn't many horror stories I know of - currently watching playtrough of "Amnesia: The Bunker" which is good example of such a tale - so it's good to hear such a story written by Lovecraft himself!
Outstanding! Great story perfectly dramatized and delivered! Thanks so much!
Who is going to tell this narrator that he is just as complicit in all the crimes as his BFF?..,talk about Jeffrey Dahmer before Jeffrey Dahmer
I'm making a kingdom based off medieval England, would love help naming it, have trouble coming up with name, love you naming it horror babble, Ian you and team make it possible for me to sleep at night and fill my stories with new ideas and content thank you so much for helping me, I just would love some help though on a name for this kingdom in dnd, writing and reading is super fun now thank you.
So wait!? Was the narrator of the story Daniel, at some point killed or died from some complications and the reanimated corpse of the medical general brought him back to tell this story to the main character? Is that what happened? Cause their was red flags that this was the case, cause he mentioned how Daniel was very pale and thin and he also noticed a stench over the scent of his own coffee. I just don't get it, but this is very good. Keep it up Horror Babble.
All he needed to do was get some of their Essential Salts. Heck, if he studied at Miskatonic U, the whole formula's right there in the Necronomicon...
You know this story would have had a different ending if these two numbskulls had considered _chaining_ their specimens down prior to reanimating them after their third or fourth attempt..
One of my absolute favorites thank you Ian Jennifer and all at horror babble 🤘💀♥️
I want to like but I'm superstitious as hell and I cant mess us your number, so commenting for the algorithm.
Headphones in. Boom.
The ONLY way to listen, Frank!
Saw the movie some years back. I do prefer these readings, leaves more to imagination.
A marvellous work of art. Well done guys. I'll check out Patreon this Tuesday. I've had a lot keeping me busy, raising baby parrots and a new puppy lol
Awesome.
Your dramatic readings add so much life and really add to the stories, though there are not many I believe they are your absolute best videos, thank you horror babble.
Though unlikely I hope you do more of these style videos, maybe even re-visit some older stories to add the extra dramatic touch.
Man, this is criminally under watched. Very good stuff
Ian, you had me fooled that an American was doing the reading right up til you said one small phrase with a British inflection. Well done sir!
Thank you! I'm forever a work-in-progress! (I've said that once or twice before, I'm sure)
Quite a horrid tale. I liked the way there were sound effects. Thanks again.
It is definitely your best line: And without further ado ....
Ha!
This one seems like it was fun to record and preform.
You really brought this chilling piece to life. Great job again, Ian!
Nener get enough re animator
Fantastic! I loved every moment of it! Thank you, Ian and Jennifer!
Dude has been hitting chest pretty hard.
how is this different then the original version
Beautifully disturbing ❤
Thanks for the vid sir.👍🏼👍🏼
another really good Lovecraft with an actual story - not just a description of a hideous thing which goes and on. he is really quite a good author! thanks, guys. great reading and noises off :) 🧌🧟♀️
Thanks as always, Alexa!
This has got to be the best channel on youtube
Awesome story and sound effects👍👍
im excited for the next video yes i cant wait
Oooh! I have waited for this one! Thank you!
Always had a soft spot for this story.
great production Ian and Jennifer
Your best work to date! Very, very well done.
That was very good, I had listened to an official version before this and I enjoyed this much better, the stories flaw imo is that it repeats itself allot but here I barely noticed and found it more enjoyable, thank you , love the art to
It was originally serialized in a monthly magazine, thus the recaps. It wasn’t meant to be read in one sitting.
Well done, well done.
Had to wait for my day off but, worth the wait.
Awesome! More please!!!