I love the reverb when he reads the inscription. Great images!! Especially the mummies... underscores that it's not just the works of great men that fade, but the men themselves.
This is by far the best reading I have come across on youtube. All the others are rushed and it seems as if they can't understand the focal points in this poem and put the emphasis elsewhere. I very much fancy the fact that Price does not rush through the words and stresses on the correct spots. Besides, he's had been cast in a number of motion pictures settled in ancient Egypt, so it is natural that it comes a little easier for him, if I may use 'easier' in this case. Anyway, marvelous reading!
+Nefertari This is from Price's first album, of Shelley poetry reading, for Caedmon Records. Most of his later records for them were fine collections of horror fiction/poetry/related matter readings. HarperAudio bought Caedmon, and has fitfully put some of it back in press over the years...
@patrick henry whole heartedly disagree. Cranston evoked much more emotion. The way he builds up the writing on the wall to an almost angry and powerful command from a king. Then suddenly, calm and nothingness. Feel this one didn't evoke that emotion as well.
this always reminds me of the assyrian empire, the longest lasting empire in history, lasted for 1800 years, countless kings, now largely forgotten. dan carlin tells the tale in his podcast judgement at nineveh and king of kings series.
Every president today, before sitting in the presidential chair, MUST read and remember this great song. So when he understands those instructive verses, only then should he take the place of the president of the state.
Is there a recorded song about Ozimndias with Barton? If there is, give it to us. It would be a real pleasure to listen to Ozimandias in his performance!
While I appreciate Mr. Cranston's work, I find I take umbrage at the comparison between he and Mr. Price's readings... One was read because of a great appreciation for art...for the sake of the abstruse nature of art in it's myriad forms... ...and the other because it was written into a script.
oneduality As somebody who hasn't watched Breaking Bad, I have to disagree. His reading of it is very bland, you are letting your enjoyment of the show and attachment to the character cloud your judgment. It might fit nicely into that episode, but as a stand alone ready the Price version is much better (though still not that great).
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That marvellous voice…perfect for this poem. Diction, colour, nuance, pacing, a great actor as always. Thank you!
This and Bryan Cranston's versions are by far the best!
Agreed! Different styles but both versions give us strong feelings.
I love the reverb when he reads the inscription. Great images!! Especially the mummies... underscores that it's not just the works of great men that fade, but the men themselves.
This is by far the best reading I have come across on youtube. All the others are rushed and it seems as if they can't understand the focal points in this poem and put the emphasis elsewhere. I very much fancy the fact that Price does not rush through the words and stresses on the correct spots. Besides, he's had been cast in a number of motion pictures settled in ancient Egypt, so it is natural that it comes a little easier for him, if I may use 'easier' in this case. Anyway, marvelous reading!
+Nefertari This is from Price's first album, of Shelley poetry reading, for Caedmon Records. Most of his later records for them were fine collections of horror fiction/poetry/related matter readings. HarperAudio bought Caedmon, and has fitfully put some of it back in press over the years...
You should hear the Bryan Cranston reading.
Shouldn't rush something that's evoking the idea of centuries of decay.
@patrick henry whole heartedly disagree. Cranston evoked much more emotion. The way he builds up the writing on the wall to an almost angry and powerful command from a king. Then suddenly, calm and nothingness.
Feel this one didn't evoke that emotion as well.
@@esotericgrave3129 Bryan Cranston's dry and flat narration is nothing to praise
There's something spooky about Vincent Price's reading of this poem.
Such is the way of anything he reads.
That's why he was so in demand for horror films in the 1950s and 60s.
Brian Cranston’s version was great too but props to Vincent Price
Ozymandias is already a perfect episode, but Vincent Price doing the poem before the cold opening would make it even more perfect.
Powerful. The lesson? Art--not Empire--is the one thread that ultimately remains.
All of it will disappear eventually
How good is Vincent Price ?
Every night, God insists he read him a bedtime story.
That good.
:D
I truly believe this
This is my favorite sonnet, and this is my favorite reading of that sonnet. Gorgeous!
this always reminds me of the assyrian empire, the longest lasting empire in history, lasted for 1800 years, countless kings, now largely forgotten. dan carlin tells the tale in his podcast judgement at nineveh and king of kings series.
I wish Leonard Nimoy had done a recording of the poem. His reading of 'There Will Come Soft Rains ' is a classic.
A master of his craft.
This could become the USA's epitaph.
Marvellous !! Impressive. Total command. Bravo.
Nicely compliments Richard Attenborough's version. This is easily my favourite poem!
nothing remains....
Every president today, before sitting in the presidential chair, MUST read and remember this great song. So when he understands those instructive verses, only then should he take the place of the president of the state.
OzYmandias
I feel like Zigzag the Grand Vizier is reciting this poem to King Nod in the palace
That is a good reading.
Amazing Voice
Yeah, this is the voice.
Is there a recorded song about Ozimndias with Barton? If there is, give it to us. It would be a real pleasure to listen to Ozimandias in his performance!
Just wow!!
Excellent reading, full of understanding.
Excellent reading. Vincent Price was the boss
all the S's is like the wind blowing on the desert.
My God, This is Epic...
Considering Vincent Pryce played Prince Prospero in “The Masque of the Red Dead” makes this a lot more unsettling.
Better that the Ben Kingsley's Version.
Not as good as Gielgud, though.
While I appreciate Mr. Cranston's work, I find I take umbrage at the comparison between he and Mr. Price's readings...
One was read because of a great appreciation for art...for the sake of the abstruse nature of art in it's myriad forms...
...and the other because it was written into a script.
Ummmmm, so, Yoe Hairy, which one Wasn't read from a script ?
That pretentiousness won't be going with you to the dirt.
vince nailed it ..good upload.pity the sonnet changes tense part way through....hhhhmmmmmm
amaging
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Vince Price=A
Bryan Cranston=A+
oneduality As somebody who hasn't watched Breaking Bad, I have to disagree. His reading of it is very bland, you are letting your enjoyment of the show and attachment to the character cloud your judgment. It might fit nicely into that episode, but as a stand alone ready the Price version is much better (though still not that great).
TheJamesy52 listen to jj burnel's version it's fast and has music with it but the way he rolls the words makes it really good
This one is good. Cranston's better but this is a lose second...some of the other ones on youtube are embarrassing.
mmm - i don't like this at all - vincent price is not the greatest actor. . .