I find it so difficult to listen to a.i.-narrated stories because they can never match the emotion and interpretation of a real voice. Especially not that of a storytelling master like Mr. French.
@@briandouglasahern7067 A.I. generated voices are continuing to improve. My limited understanding is that if a large "crop" of my readings were processed via A.I. , a pretty good facsimile of my voice and style of reading could be used to make an Edward E. French audio book. I've heard a TH-cam A.I. generated reading of the "Fall of the House of Usher" that sounds remarkably like the late actor Richard Burton and a convincing ersatz Johnny Cash singing the "Barbie Song." I hope it's not annoying if I continue to include a spoken hallmark on my recordings that they are generated the old-fashioned way.... direct from my all too human vocal cords. A.I. will eventually become an issue that I and many other readers will have to confront.... E.E.F.
Thanks, maxscherzer9521. Like it or not, the time has come for me to "stamp" as it were, identify, what is and is not A.I. generated content on my recordings. E.E.F.
Absolutely brilliant. LP Hartley is an absolute master at contrasting everyday commonplace situations with inexplicably alien ones, and I think Podolo is his very best, though it hardly ever turns up in anthologies. The last section really is like something in a nightmare. And Mr French's reading is excellent, each of the three characters is performed perfectly, and he captures so well the gradual change of mood from a peaceful trip to an island to a really horrifying climax.
This afternoon I found your "Its a good life" video and when I saw that it was from 4 years ago, I get sad thinking that nowadays you might not by uploading videos anymore. Seeing this one is a huge relief! Thanks for the wonderful work
jcn5898- I'm currently remastering, editing, re-recording,etc. some of the older recordings and dropping them anew to the F.F. Channel, but my main mission is to record new stories every week. Thank you for listening. E.E.F.
I greatly appreciate the work you put in to these stories. It all makes the difference. And I hope to be listening and relistening to these same recordings of yours into the far future. I absolutely refuse to listen to any AI narrations. Keep up the good work sir!
Thanks, hankscorpion......We will see what the future brings. I hope these recordings will always be available to listeners, whatever the medium of transmission will be. E.E.F.
Perfect timing, I thought I was going to have to sleep without a new episode from you. I've been re-listening to some of your older recordings over the last few days while sculpting a raven and a frog, you've brightened (or darkened maybe?) a lot of long hours so thank you! Hope you're keeping well and safe, Mr. Edward, it's a crazy old world at the moment...
A lot of "Makeup FX" lab folk tell me they listen to the stories while sculpting and molding for long hours. I'm happy to hear that "Long Haul Truckers" are also my captive audience. Hippocrates has said "the roads to learning begin in darkness." Perhaps I've brightened someone's darkened day? E.E.F.
Your readings (and overall production) just keep getting better and better! Excellent choice of story as well, as much as I enjoy a James reading etc, you continue to delight with your curation of lesser known and more diverse stories!
Appreciate hearing that. When recording a new story every week, results vary. There's no question that M.R.James is the master of sublime and playful horror. But I also think there's audio gold to be mined in the pulpiest, cheesiest of stories. I'm shamelessly attracted to them! E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 Your sensibility and craft are an undeniably perfect match for the American pulp tradition; you both valorize and redeem what is truly vivid and striking in these stories, while expressing every gradation (be it retrospective acknowledgement of changing sensibilities, or contemporaneous and intentional to the original work) of the droll campiness inherent to them without ever highlighting one at the expense of the other. I’d give you an Emmy for these too if I could. These are truly my favorite thing on the internet.
Thank you, sophiawatson1970. I think the robots are advancing on the audio book medium. But let us not forget that reading a book yourself, for pleasure, will never be replaced. At least let's hope not. Cheers. E.E.F.
A.I. could never duplicate the voice of a master narrator.🙏🏼
I find it so difficult to listen to a.i.-narrated stories because they can never match the emotion and interpretation of a real voice. Especially not that of a storytelling master like Mr. French.
@@briandouglasahern7067 A.I. generated voices are continuing to improve. My limited understanding is that if a large "crop" of my readings were processed via A.I. , a pretty good facsimile of my voice and style of reading could be used to make an Edward E. French audio book. I've heard a TH-cam A.I. generated reading of the "Fall of the House of Usher" that sounds remarkably like the late actor Richard Burton and a convincing ersatz Johnny Cash singing the "Barbie Song." I hope it's not annoying if I continue to include a spoken hallmark on my recordings that they are generated the old-fashioned way.... direct from my all too human vocal cords. A.I. will eventually become an issue that I and many other readers will have to confront.... E.E.F.
And a beguiling voice it is.
And it's an excellent voice! Thanks
So damn sick of those AI voice channels. Thanks for keeping on with what you do.
Thanks, maxscherzer9521. Like it or not, the time has come for me to "stamp" as it were, identify, what is and is not A.I. generated content on my recordings. E.E.F.
Absolutely brilliant. LP Hartley is an absolute master at contrasting everyday commonplace situations with inexplicably alien ones, and I think Podolo is his very best, though it hardly ever turns up in anthologies. The last section really is like something in a nightmare. And Mr French's reading is excellent, each of the three characters is performed perfectly, and he captures so well the gradual change of mood from a peaceful trip to an island to a really horrifying climax.
This afternoon I found your "Its a good life" video and when I saw that it was from 4 years ago, I get sad thinking that nowadays you might not by uploading videos anymore.
Seeing this one is a huge relief! Thanks for the wonderful work
jcn5898- I'm currently remastering, editing, re-recording,etc. some of the older recordings and dropping them anew to the F.F. Channel, but my main mission is to record new stories every week. Thank you for listening. E.E.F.
EDWARD E. FRENCH IS REAL AND, HE'S SPECTACUR!
You and the guy from horror babble are the best
I listen to HB, too. Do you listen to Encrypted? It's good. Check it out if you haven't.
Excellent story, excellent narration, excellent
The absolute best narrator out there, hands down!
Love your voice Mr French! Thank you so much!
Fantastic narration.
You are fantastic at narration! Thank you 👍
Thanks, Mr. French. 🇬🇧
I greatly appreciate the work you put in to these stories. It all makes the difference. And I hope to be listening and relistening to these same recordings of yours into the far future.
I absolutely refuse to listen to any AI narrations.
Keep up the good work sir!
Thanks, hankscorpion......We will see what the future brings. I hope these recordings will always be available to listeners, whatever the medium of transmission will be. E.E.F.
Perfect timing, I thought I was going to have to sleep without a new episode from you. I've been re-listening to some of your older recordings over the last few days while sculpting a raven and a frog, you've brightened (or darkened maybe?) a lot of long hours so thank you! Hope you're keeping well and safe, Mr. Edward, it's a crazy old world at the moment...
A lot of "Makeup FX" lab folk tell me they listen to the stories while sculpting and molding for long hours. I'm happy to hear that "Long Haul Truckers" are also my captive audience. Hippocrates has said "the roads to learning begin in darkness." Perhaps I've brightened someone's darkened day? E.E.F.
Poor Podolo 😾 what a crazy , evil woman 😢 .
beautiful cat on the cover pic. 💗 Thank you for the Saturday story , mr ed . & have a wonderful evening .
Excellent, perfect story to end my Friday night with hot apple cider and walkers shortbread cookies
🖤🦇
I don't listen to ai. Thank you for all your work, Mr. French.
Cheers, Marty. E.E.F.
Your readings (and overall production) just keep getting better and better! Excellent choice of story as well, as much as I enjoy a James reading etc, you continue to delight with your curation of lesser known and more diverse stories!
Appreciate hearing that. When recording a new story every week, results vary. There's no question that M.R.James is the master of sublime and playful horror. But I also think there's audio gold to be mined in the pulpiest, cheesiest of stories. I'm shamelessly attracted to them! E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 Your sensibility and craft are an undeniably perfect match for the American pulp tradition; you both valorize and redeem what is truly vivid and striking in these stories, while expressing every gradation (be it retrospective acknowledgement of changing sensibilities, or contemporaneous and intentional to the original work) of the droll campiness inherent to them without ever highlighting one at the expense of the other. I’d give you an Emmy for these too if I could. These are truly my favorite thing on the internet.
Ai doesn't even come close to the quality of Mr French's narration
No robotic AI rendition could ever compare to your masterly narration Mr French. From an avid fan from the UK.
Thank you, sophiawatson1970. I think the robots are advancing on the audio book medium. But let us not forget that reading a book yourself, for pleasure, will never be replaced. At least let's hope not. Cheers. E.E.F.