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HorrorBabble's PICKMAN'S MODEL: A Dramatic Adaptation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2018
- "Pickman's Model" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in September 1926 and first published in the October 1927 issue of Weird Tales. This dramatic adaptation takes place on a dreary, stormy night in Boston, as we listen to Thurber tell his friend, Eliot, of his tour through Pickman's secret art studio.
Chapters:
00:12 - Introduction
00:59 - Pickman's Model: A Dramatic Reading
38:57 - Credits
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As a 32 year resident of the city of Boston...close to Joy street,incidentally...I can attest to every location mentioned by Lovecraft to be a real one.The elevated is gone decades,but I took a Green Line trolley from Boylston street station two nights ago...
Awesome! Thanks. I always wondered how true the geography and locations were. Whenever I was stationed in New England, I always paid attention to the areas mentioned in Newport, Boston, Kingston, and Providence. I then wondered how close the places and descriptions were to real life. I noticed some of them but never got to investigate them all.
The old piers, warehouses, and wharves of Newport resonate well to the stories, too.
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I'm from Seattle, where, after a series of disasters (mostly the fire), the city realized that there was no real point in rebuilding the city at the same level as the tidal flats m, and, so, the 'new' city was built on top of the old one.
As a result, in addition of the underground that is a tourist attraction, there are warrens and passages- whole blocks and streets and buildings- that are still between 10 and 39 feet underground in the oldest parts of the downtown (Pioneer Square in particular)...
It is literally an underground city- not in the scale of the catacombs in Paris, but still a super creepy place for exploration of the ruins of modern civilization.
All of that right under people's feet- who knows what... Lurks Beneath!?
Lol- the underground tour is still a huge tourist trap. They ought to hide some of the local ghouls to jump-scare the tourists.
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... Unfortunately, by 'ghouls', I mean Junkies, sometimes. Sad/true.
“The old reading of Pickman’s model was getting a little gnarly around the edges” lol good one
it’s nearing sundown, I have a bottle of brandy with me, and a reading of one of Lovecraft’s stories that have stuck with me. This is truly a way to appreciate the evening
For a more fun time try absinthe during the reading
@@codeydewey8924 fermented cigarette juice with a touch of ergot mold is where it's at but nobody wants to try it.
🤢🤢!!
Good for u! Its nice to hear someone explain the joy they find. Simple is not an insult to quality. In fact, finding pleasure in the simple or easy to put together moments is even more inspiring.
Thanks for sharing. 🥃
Masterfully executed, Ian; your adaptation was absolutely true to the original in spirit-yet much more dynamic and immersive . This was also one of my favourite Lovecraft tales, so...as ever, I was delighted.
As always - thank you, sir!
Rats no, its the return of brown jenkin from the witch house.
Pickman's Model is one of my favorite Lovecraft stories. I've read it at least twice. It is nice to hear a spoken version. Thanks!
Great ending 😂
For anyone who wonders what I'm talking about: let the audio play right to the end...
I do hope folks are listening to the end...!
Thank you so much for the warning! Usually I stop listening if it sounds like credits are rolling. No offense intended; I'm usually binging horror stories, and credits break the mood.
Well I can tell this is one that I'll listen to many times. You have really brought this tale of terror to hideous life. You have gone above and beyond with this one. Thank you very much!!
Thanks as always Jamie!
Listening once again
25:38 that scared the living sh*t out of me, well done
I am so glad I took your advice and listened with headphones ( I don't normally) more then once I actually spun around thinking I heard something in the room with me!! Absolutely amazing storytelling. LOVED IT!!
valarae mccorrister the background noises tricked me also. I thought the cat meowing was ours for a moment.
Thank you Valarae!
Ian, I am so impressed at how professionally put together this reading is. Your narration, the music, the sound effects, all of it was perfect in bringing the piece to life. A job well done, sir!
Thank you Lauren - I'm genuinely overwhelmed by how well received it has been. You are most kind! :) Ian
This was great. Really had the feel of an old-time radio drama. Your voices were really convincing and I enjoyed this thoroughly.
Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Ian
Great one! Also Pickman himself is in the story "Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath" as a ghoul who lives in the dream world, and he's in the game Fallout 4, set in a fictional Massachusetts.
Thanks Odor. There's a recording of Unknown Kadath on the channel. I think that reference might be the best thing about Fallout 4!
Yeah. The Dunwich building in 3 was superb and absolutely terrifying but 4 felt ropey. Even the references felt a tad shallow by comparison.
Also this is my favourite audio-tape I've ever heard since the Sophia Lamb BioShock stuff.
Legend, Ian. Legend.
This part makes me wonder why in the fuck the Call of Cthulhu pen and paper game seperates them into "Ghouls" and "Ghasts" with Ghasts occupying the dream realm. It doesn't make any sense to me especially if Pickman gets involved. Better listen to Dream Quest soon anyways.
I have to mention the little tune the narrator sings ( Tip toe through the tulips ?) as he goes to make the tea ( 15:22) I thought that little detail was fun touch Thank You for it
So keen to listen to this one! One of the first lovecraft pieces I read, and still one of my faves! Thanks Ian!
Thanks for listening Danny!
... I'm gonna have nightmares for a week. Great reading Ian! and the cat's meowing sounded like they were just behind me, very well done!
Fantastic work of art!
Great story and narration!
This story is a true gem and classic! I love this version! This is another story that never gets old.
So much betyer than the woeful adaptation on a certain streaming service.
Damn, that was so good and scary. I love the ghouls' sounds you made and the piano tune at the end was beautiful. That channel is gold!!
You're very kind - thank you!
Great reading! Was in a sleepy and relaxed daze as I listened... Until the end that is 😂 Loved it, awesome job!
Ha, thank you Rose!
Man i love this story I love the fact that he mentioned danvers asylum since I'm a historian of danvers state hospital this speaks to me the shadow over innsmouth also mentions danvers state hp lovecraft was amazing I Visited his grave this summer .....
I've listened to this one a few times now, but as I'm listening tonight there's a thunderstorm rolling in. Perfect atmosphere for Horror Babble.
This is underrated channel. They should at least have a 300k subs already
I think I have a new favorite piece of literature. (And a new favorite narrator)
Yes, yes, yes! Like the ppl below, I agree that you have really brought the story to life, how it should be told!!!! Thanx so much! : )
Thanks Elaine! Glad you enjoyed it! :) Ian
The radio dramas are great,really pulls the listener into the story, good show!
Visiting Boston today, I went to Copp Hill, Beacon, Mount Aubern and more. I listened to this 3 times while getting around on bus and... subway! D:
Terrific! You make a potential boring afternoon of inbetweening game scenes a sheer delight! This dramatization reminds me of the much loved Arch Obler's Light Out radio show that used to play on the American Standards station, Magic 61, in the Bay Area in thee 80's. I simply love you for it! Be well!
the whole new production is very well made, but specifically, i just had to commend your american accent's distinct progress from earlier recordings. i appreciate, so much, the work you put into your range of: emotions, accents, tones, and voices
Thanks Noah! I've said it before - I'm forever a work-in-progress! Much appreciated. Ian
That Pickman is something special. It gives me very AM from the PC version of I Have No Mouth vibes in all the right ways
Is it just me or does anyone else have to pause this bc they thought they heard something?
It was a cat. You heard a cat. Hopefully you have a cat....
If I get a cat I will call him Carter. Nice touch. One of my favourites, very well adapted. Thank you very much.
Have to add this. Loved pickmans voice, just what I imagined when I was a boy.
@@stephensinclair3771Don't name it what Lovecraft did. It would have a different effect...
1am (gmt) excellent. Well told, that was real story telling.
Thanks Bill!
Okay the barely audible purring of the cat got me, i could almost feel it vibrating on my lap! Cats...one of my favorite creatures, and The Cats of Ulthar only make them much more.
I hope you were wearing headphones!
indeed i am and the pair i have drowns out everything else so it only maximizes the sound.
Atmospheric!
Absolutely love H P Lovecraft , and you read all the stories so well, Ian, I'm always on the edge of my seat listening to horrorbable .
Excellent narration with
a great ending. This one was a bit creepy indeed. Liked the extra sound effects.
Bravo to a wonderful adaptation. A cold storm hit just as I started to listen. Could not tell which storm was the podcast and which was 'real'. Mr. Gordan has the best voice for these type of stories.
Thanks Michael!
Amazing! Loved the sound effects! OMG 😱 ha ha
Read this years ago in my early teens, scared myself daft. And I have not set foot in a cellar since. This is amazing work, the dramatic audio is really well done.
Thank you, David! Never been a big fan of cellars either...
@@HorrorBabble The last time I descended the stairs, I was wearing nothing but a towel and the electric had gone. As I hurried to put the electric back on, all visions of eldritch horror passed before my eyes.
wow! wonderfully done...loved it! thanks for all the pleasure.
An exceptional reading of one of my favorite Lovecraft stories.
I love this version so much! You should definitely use this approach with sound effects and immersion in other stories as well!
Watch this space Katuulu...!
Excellent voice acting! Wonderful to listen to in the dead of night 👌
Thanks Peter!
"Pickman's Model" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in September 1926 and first published in the October 1927 issue of Weird Tales. This dramatic adaptation takes place on a dreary, stormy night in Boston, as we listen to Thurber tell his friend, Eliot, of his tour through Pickman's secret art studio.
Chapters:
00:12 - Introduction
00:59 - Pickman's Model: A Dramatic Reading
38:57 - Credits
Bandcamp link: horrorbabble.bandcamp.com/album/pickmans-model-a-dramatic-reading
Narrated by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble
Music and production by Ian Gordon
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Im a watercolorist, though it’s probably digital, I love this image. A perfect example of the natural abstraction found within the medium of watercolor.
Then again, Im not surprised, because even the thumbnails u choose with form r the best every time. I have mentioned 2 things before.
One, I am always impressed with the images u choose for each story &…..
Two, u do something great & u stick to it.
Year after year I can count on Horrorbabble to provide top-notch gothic audiobook entertainment. In a world where everything changes faster than ever, I take great comfort in ur commitment to consistency.
Thank u so much 🥳
No other similar channel can even come close to touching the quality or style of what u do. Absolutely the best. 🎙📚
Thank you for the kind words!
When I heard the opening knock, I thought I'd mistakenly cued up Julie Hoverson's adaptation of this story. I enjoy both.
As an art painter, I really loved the story.
It is great when we have inspiration and visions. Even if they are dark ones. It is a thin line betwean that, and just paint to throw out stress and heal frustrations through it.
It is amusing how the other character couldn't get to his word, all the time...😊
Standing Ovation!!
we need more Carter the cat!!! 🐈⬛ great atmosphere in this one!
loved the ending
I want one of those paintings!
Really excellent. Great narration, effects, music and story. Thank you.
This was great.I can't help but wonder who it was that got turned into a snack.Ian,your the best.Thank you.
Ha, I think the host was on the receiving end of that particular attack. As for Carter... Thanks John! Ian
Hah! me too....I immediately got a visual of one of the paintings described in the story in which one of the creatures was chewing on a man"s head like a child enjoying a treat!
This one was amazing. Well done!
Well done on the framing, perfectly executed. I like to imagine our narrator got to meet his friend Mr. Pickman one last time in those final moments.
What an ending, what an ending!
"the oldest and dirtiest alley ways" my favorite rapper from the Wu-Tang... Great read as always
One of my favorite readings from this channel. Thank you!
I love how lovrcraft mentioned danvers state hospital in this and the shadow over innsmouth....my favorite place and my favorite author ....you need to visit lovecrafts grave at swanpoint cemetery in providence ri
Impressed as always, keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Matt!
"Tiptoe Through the Tulips" ... I love it, nice touch!
I never tire of plumbing the back catalog 😁
There are times when the talent of several people come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. This one of those time.
This reading has made Pickman's Model my favorite Lovecraft story.
There are so many things I love about the story and the dramatic reading. The premiss of having an artist being kicked out not for his work being too bloody or grotesque but for the shear wrongness it evokes. The atmosphere the voice acting and sound effects create. The slowly expanding lore of the creatures told by the paintings.
Practically being able to see Pickman rip off the cover of the final canvas for dramatic effect. Eager to see what reaction the hardboiled Thurber will have. The intelligence of the creatures, displayed in their ability to speak, read, and mock, makes them so much more terrifying. Often Lovecraft's monsters are driven by hunger, anger, or exist on a plane so above humanity their thoughts can not be comprehended. These creatures are on level with us. Slowly piecing together Pickman's inhuman heritage.
From the very beginning I knew Thurber was going to die and how but the voice acting and sound effects created an impact I think the original work could not have had. The clasp of thunder covering up the creature taking out Thurber's cat was genius.
I think it would be fascinating to have a spin off from Pickman's point of view exploring his attraction to the dark and unusual, eventually discovering his inhuman ancestry.
Thanks, Shark Bite! We're thrilled you enjoyed listening to this.
The cat startled my Cats Obama, Conanne, and Callie almost as much as me! Gotta love this old telefunken console I use for my Bluetooth.
absolutely amazing! Thank you for this reading. this will undoubtedly be one of the readings I listen to multiple times. Also the tip toe through the tulips... always creepy. Always. thanks again!
Thanks Shane! Couldn't resist throwing that in. Appreciated!
Had to re-listen to this again after watching this episode on cabinet of curiosities. 👍
Great piece of work
Very effective
Thank you for sharing
Thanks again Jim!
aaaah now the blood flows...mmm. excellent reading Sir. It is the truly horrific ending when...your embellisment adds to the true horror of this tale...
YESSS! And I just started, love you guys!
Thank you babalon!
I have just found this video and I have to say it is a beautiful thing. As a writer myself the works of Lovecraft have inspired me and I have to say this video did well in bringing words on paper to life. Thank you for the experience.
EXCELLENT! Beautifully done.
Getting ear buds out...thank you and yay bluetooth, this is gonna be great!
This sounds amazing, the storm sounds so real the thunder made me jump.
I think "The Lesson" is adorable, that's just good parenting.
This is making me wanna resume my Nintendo art lessons, lol. I hope someone out there knows what I'm talking about, it's actually better than most of the art classes I took in school.
Amazing work as always 👌
Cheers Andy!
This was a perfect reading for this story. I was fully immersed in the scene like I was actually there. Well done Ian. If you ever do "The Screaming Skull," by F. Marion Crawford I hope you do it like this. I know it was probably time consuming but it really paid off.
Thank you, sir! I believe we will be recording that one eventually - I'll bear your suggestion in mind. Ian
Absolutely eerie and wonderful! I would love to hear more dramatic readings!
Thank you Sora! We've got at least one in the works at the moment, called The Temple of Memory.
This is excellent. I've loved the Horror House dramatic interpretation of Pickman's Model for a long time, but getting to hear a dramatic reading of the original text is a fantastic listen. Great work!
Thank you, sir!
Wonderful job once again!
This is really cool bro. Great job. its a bit tacky imo, but I think you cant really escape that with this sort of material. Keep it up
Dang, now that it's Autumn and night falls around 7pm, I have less time to listen to these. Haha
Love you guys...great work
Standard response to anything that makes a noise like that in Cajun country is yep****shootgun****😂😂😂 Very well done!! Thank you both
Fantastic performance as always, Ian.
Wow, that was amazing! Just when I thought you guys couldn't possibly get any better...then, boom! you did! The very end was an especially gruesome and awesome touch....;)
Thrilled you enjoyed this one - thanks for listening! :) Ian
Brilliant stuff Ian. This tale is one of my favorites and when I saw that this was coming I had to carve out time for it. Hope all is well for you and Jen 🍻
Thank you Patrick - always good to hear from you over here. We're getting there - I hope all is well in the Pacific Northwest! Ian
Exquisite
I have been listening to this channel for about 6 months now and I've loved the works I've had the time to listen to so far. Ian has truly brought these stories to life for me and I thank you for the work you've put into everything on this channel. But after listening to this I went straight to Patreon and donated. Those small sound effects help to stir the imagination and solidify the setting and boosts the immersion intensely. Please create more of these. I feel that "The Rats in the Walls" would be a story that would benefit greatly with a dramatic reading. But whatever you choose will be fantastic I'm sure.
P.S. I'm especially impressed with your American accents. If I didn't know better, I would say it's a native speaker I'm listening to.
Thank you very much - and thanks for the encouragement. These productions naturally take a little longer to put together, but I am working on a few more. Of course, The Rats in the Walls is a great contender. Thanks again for your support, it means a lot. :) Ian
One of your finest presentations. What a talent.
Thanks for the kind words Tim - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Ian
GooooooO, Foley guy! I enjoy all of your readings and this is no exception. Thanks!
Thanks Colin!
great ending LOL. so imaginatively presented - meow. . . thanks muchly :}
My favorite Lovecraft story. I wondered if he was thinking of Goya's "Saturn devouring his child", the description of Pick Man's live model as "a colossal and nameless blasphemy with glaring red eyes, and it held in it's bony claws a thing that had been a man, gnawing at the head as a child nibbles at a stick of candy..." 😁
I really enjoy your dramatic adaptations. The cat was my favorite part
That was brilliant! Keep up the good work!
Thank you Jade!
One of my favorite short stories, excellently done! I'm loving this style of adaption, are you planning on doing any more of these? Also, the piano at the end was amazing, are you goign to release a full version?
Thank you! Indeed - there's one in the works called The Temple of Memory. Should be available mid-to-late August. As for the piano piece: th-cam.com/video/aoyHuj2IssM/w-d-xo.html
Looking forward, thanks!
Wow, this is really good!
I love everything happening here. 💫💫
Thanks Hanna!
I would love to hear a version of this but of The Haunter of the Dark!
The Haunter of the Dark is my favourite Lovecraft story, but it would require much more work than PM. That said, I'd have a lot of fun producing it! Thanks for the encouragement! Ian
great adaptation of such a fantastic tale
Thank you!!
Rather late to comment, but excellent dramatization! I really like the end.... In the original story, Thurber mentions not being very far from the cemetery where Pickman places his subjects.... Sort of a Checkhov's Gun that never goes off....
splendid