The Ring Poem read by Christopher Lee
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2013
- Goodbye my Love (May 27th 1922 - June 7th 2015)
Thank you for the movies, the songs, the memories. Thank you for all.
Thank you for being the best and thank you for being my hero.
I will always love you my hero.
God please give him back to me :( :( :(
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Tolkien said that the best power of Saruman is his voice, with his voice he can hypnotize and control who hear him.
Cristopher lee is the best for making the Saruman voice, no doubt
Christopher Lee's voice just exudes power. Id on't anyone on Earth was more suited to play Saruman.
Tolkien himself actually wished that he would play Gandalf, if there would ever be a movie made. To Gandalf it would suit nicely as well I think, because it is said that Gandalf can bring hope anyones heart and make people act for the better. A powerful voice as well, although not in a manipulating way.
@@stefan1924 Stefan, you bring up a valid and interesting point. Sir Christopher Lee would've been a great Gandalf as well, no doubt. Simply for his knowledge of the Middle-Earth canon and his extensive actor experience. But I think as the trilogy is, sir Ian McKellen was a better choice for Gandalf. Simply because I don't see him being as effective a Saruman. Christopher Lee could've played the good guy, of course. But he was ever so effective as the bad guy, my goodness..
We should create a sith lord that can do that.
Christophr lee seems to have had a preference for villains
Preferrably ones that wpuld meet a nasty end and die on screen
Christopher Lee's voice could make a grocery list sound epic.
true lol XD
True
Argonova and a job list for the maid.
"Go and...clean the bath,
Go and set the table...
Go and..."
(That "..." is for epicness)
I totally agree.. also, there was an italian actor who amongst readings of Dante's Inferno also did readings of grocery lists.. and made them sound just as epic.
what was their name? are they still alive?
Imagine Christopher Lee reading you a bedtime story...
I'm not known for wetting my bed, but that might be the one occurance
Giving? Christopher Lee IS the bedtime story!
FlammieLL now what in tarnation does that mean ??
And then Goldilocks said: “this porridge is too hot!”...
@@gandalfstormcrow7943 Christopher Lee's life was full of wonders and amazing stories, the dude probably lived the most remarkable life of any person in the past 150 years.
When he spoke in the tongue of Mordor it really sounded like it was Sauron himself, victorious at last and reveling in fiendish delight over all Middle-Earth.
O-O
Truly, I began to fear for my life when such words were uttered in that unholy tongue! I cannot deny that I wanted to stop it there... yet I had not the strength to dispel that powerful voice!
When he said "The Dark Lord..." I expected "...of the Sith called Dath Sidious".
Benedict cumberbatch did a great job as the necromancer aswell
@@unknowntimelord9557 He came to bargain, neither silver or gold
But his soul
Sir Christopher Lee loved and knew Tolkien probably more than anyone alive outside of Tolkiens children. He even met Professor Tolkien and told Peter Jackson it was a lifelong ambition to be involved in an onscreen Lotr. He fulfilled this goal and many more. Rest easy Lord of Metal and Rings
Supposedly, the man read the full trilogy every year.
@@danielstephens1185 not just the trilogy.He read all, all of Tolkien's works once every year because he loved it
He was the only one in the cast and crew that had ever met Tolkien in person, and was the only one to have received his blessing for the movie (specifically, for his unrealised role as Gandalf). Mr. Lee was a legend with many a great accomplishments throughout his long, and full life. May he rest in peace
@@riatorex8722 I think Christopher Lee as Saruman was far more fitting for him than Gandalf.. He has the perfect voice for manipulative characters and have true dominance in his voice. Ian McKellan does have his dominant presence as well, but in kind of in a softer/gentler way, and thus was better for Gandalf. Although I am curious to see how Lee would've been as Gandalf.
@@riatorex8722 the blessing part is bs, they basiccaly just said hi to each other
I love how it's all calmingly sinister in "the common tongue", but as soon as Christopher Lee started speaking the Black Speech of Mordor, CHILLS.
It’s the first part that gives chills. When the Black Speech kicks in the chills are replaced by pulse pounding abject terror.
the man, the genius, the legend... Sir Christopher Lee (1922 - ∞)
-2015.
John Whitesell No. Lee lives forever.
albertosamaniego He’s badass!
666 likes, now im scared :/
now 777 LIKE!
R.I.P. Sir Christopher Lee...The last of the classic horror movie titans...You inspired seven decades worth of movie fans, and you will be missed terribly...I don't even think Tolkien himself could have recited the verse of the rings this well...Sends shivers down my spine... Sleep well old friend...
TheOldOakSyndicate There is a Tolkien citating version my friend, that is way better. No disrespect, just saying my opinion (:
TheOldOakSyndicate - May he rest in peace. And may his work live on with in us.
@@profesorstevabakmaz4822 I heard a recording of Tolkien himself reciting this, it was nice but too fast imo. Not enough dramatic pauses to my taste
Knowing that the were acquainted gives me a great feeling about this. Tolkien would be proud of this reading, and Lee knew exactly how to deliver it properly, in a way that will never be equalled.
As much I'm concerned, He is immortal.
A Maia never dies.
R.I.P Curunír
You're right, but he's still less powerful than Melkor, who's also waiting for a chance to return.
Karl Karlos we only truly die when the last man on earth utters your name. With the impact, in history, culture, stage and cinema this man has given us, he will outlive us all.
@@wisdomleader85 and Sauron.
He can't die. He just went back to the Timeless Halls. Tried, at least.
Eru must have given him the spanking of a lifetime
@@CodGeronimo the spanking of his ass was through and merciless...no idea if you'll get the reference
@@jacthing1 If the Emperor Had a Text to Speech Device by Bruva Alfabusa
I understood that reference.
@@amandag.6186 Yay someone got it, love that series. Who's your favorite character?
@@jacthing1 Magnus
Christopher is the only actor that speaks clearly and precise in any language.
He really does - not nearly enough people know this, but he had a bit of a foray into symphonic metal of all things after working with the band _Rhapsody of Fire_ on their album, _Symphony of the Enchanted Lands II_ as a narrator. He also sang a duet with the lead singer called _The Magic of the Wizard's Dream,_ and it was released in 4 different languages - English, German, Italian, and French. All being fantastic.
He apparently liked this endeavor so much that he went and released his own metal album based on one of his own personal favorite historical stories, _Charlemagne._
All 5 of them
Such was the power of Lee's almighty voice, that to threaten a man's life in Polish would cause the ground to shatter.
He has SUCH a great Voice. That bit in the Dark Tongue literally gave me shivers down my spine.
R.I.P Christoper Lee. His voice gives me chills and generally just creeps me out, but in a good way. I wish he had narrated the LOTR movies, that would've been epic...
POTTERANDMATRIXFAN rip count dooku
He has a good voice, but Cate Blanchett’s voice is just so good as well.
Evidently there was a day on set where some poor script girl was trying to explain the one ring to him, and he couldn’t get a word in, so he stood up and said this word for word from memory to scare her and show he knew *EXACTLY* what the one ring meant.
All I can say after hearing it myself is... that poor girl.
Really?
ok, totally got the chills when he started in the Black Speech!!! :/ the world has lost one of the greatest actors ever!
Deanna Tracey Glad I wasn't the only one. With the break, I started thinking "How terrifying the black speech would sound" and then he went there.
+Matthew Morris A "Challenge Accepted" from beyond the grave!
May Sir Christopher rest in peace. Sadly, I never met him in person, that was my greatest wish. But in his work, his movies, he's immortal!
Exodianecross1978 yeah me too:(
Shre nazg golugranu kilmi-nudu
Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky
Ombi kuzddurbagu gundum-ishi
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nugu gurunkilu bard gurutu
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
Ash Burz-Durbagu burzum-ishi
One for the Dark lord on his dark throne
Daghburz-ishi makha gulshu darulu
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
Ash nazg durbatulûk
One Ring to-rule-them-all
ash nazg gimbatul,
One Ring to-find-them,
ash nazg thrakatulûk
One Ring to-bring-them-all
agh burzum-ishi krimpatul
and in-the-Darkness bind-them
Im sorry I dont speak Minas Morgul
Thanks
How dare you speak the dark tongue from Mordor ?
@@lindildeev5721 It is altogether evil
Had never seen the first part in Dark Tongue! Thanks!
This even fits perfectly to Lee as Saruman, since Saruman studied the craft of making magic rings for a long time. Beyond that, this is simply epic.
Imagine being Celebrimbor,wondering when his friend and coworker Annatar will return,when he hears him reciting that.
I imagine his reaction was something along the lines of, "AHH, FUCK!!", only in Elvish. Lol.
procrastinator99 That ... word in elvish is
OOOOOH FIKSHOHHAA!!!
+procrastinator99 Lol
@@procrastinator99 surely something like: “ai! mana carnienyë?” (alas, what have I done?)
He played the situation like a fucking boss though…smuggling out the elven Rings, admitting his mistake to everyone, dueling Sauron personally on the steps of the Gwaith-i-mirdain hall. Like Finwë at Formenos. Poor Tyelpe, he longed for the light but was swallowed by the darkness.
@@sophiejones3554 Agreed! That phrase would do just perfectly.
wow, I never heard this, When He (Saruman) makes the black speech of mordor its sounds better than Gandalf at the council, this one pure evil!
Cristopher Lee actually knew J.R.R Tolkien in life. It was Lee's dream to play Gandalf if there ever was a movie, and Tolkien actually told him that 'the role was reserved for Lee'. Thanks, Peter Jackson :(
wow, great to know, thanks Vincent Linsin
+Vincent Linsin But you got to admit, he did Saruman justice.
It sucks that he was denied that but he was simply perfect as Saruman just as Ian was perfect as Gandalf, in the end the movie is better for it. Though his death getting cut from the theatrical version is absolute bullshit, what a despicable way to disrespect both the character and the man.
+DeathtoRaiden1 My dad actually has the full extended edition.
Christopher Lee and James Earl Jones have the greatest voices I have ever seen grace the silver screen by a large margin.
And after those: Jeremy Irons, Alan Rickman, Ian McKellan, and Patrick Stewart!
Don't forget Morgan Freeman
And tjek out the finnish voice for Moto Moto
@@Shonda72 Morgan Freeman is a newbie next to Lee and Jones.
@@definitelynosebreather this wasn't about skill, it was about legacy
Morgan Freeman is absolutely up there
The magnificent literature works of Tolkien have now lost one of their greatest fans. Rest in peace Sir Christopher Lee.
Sir Ian McKellan didn't do the most of them either...just saying.
I kind of hate to say it but they made the right choice between who played Gandalf and Saruman. In my opinion the actors suited their roles better.
@@sheevpalpatine80 I agree as well, because if Lee was Gandalf, who could equal his presence and menace as Saruman?
He’s played a hero before the Devil rides out and he’s played mycroft homes as well he was capable of being great in the role.
Christopher Lee's exceptional acting, and amazing voice, are enough to almost make us forget that he was also a ww2 combat veteran. From his volunteer service to help the Finnish, to hunting Nazis with the SAS, the man was a warrior long before he was an actor.
Apparently he was also a skilled swordsman, and was also a friend of Tolkien's. It seems he harbored a life-long desire to help bring Tolkien's vision to life...and he succeeded.
Such a voice he had...such dark charisma... whether as Saruman of Many Colors or as Count Dooku, or as Dracula...he was the best there ever was. May he live forever in song and story...
This man was a legend. Plain and simple. He is the coolest and most badass villain in every movie he was in.
SEaster IslanderS and a real life badass
That voice just radiates glory. Rock in peace Sir Christopher.
1 dislike. Christopher Lee, you are so modest.
The poem/curse is the only thing you really hear from Sauron directly in the story and it's just dripping in irony and contempt (Nine for mortal men... Doomed to die). His creepy focus on numbering is also archetypal imperial evil
He really did have one of the best voices. This reading is perfect. Vampire, assassin, wizard, Sith Lord, voice of DEATH and Heavy Metal singer... Sir Christopher Lee, you were one of the finest actors Britain ever produced and will be greatly missed. R.I.P.
The first video I went to, as soon as I've found out that the master became one with the Force... Rest in peace, Sir
If this was the medievil times, Christopher Lee would be our King and we’d all be builders of his temple and soldiers in his army.
Well his ancestor was Charlemagne, so you're more right than you know
@@TomorrowWeLive Everybody in Europe could probably claim descent from Charlemagne. He's like Western Europe's Genghis Khan
@@auberginemanproductions1608 But i daresay we'd actually vow to serve Christopher lee rather than any charlatan on the street.
@@Zarryon12 True, just saying being descended from Charlemagne isn't a super duper rare thing
@@auberginemanproductions1608 yeah, but his “claim” comes from that he was actually a member of an old noble house that could *supposedly* be traced back to a branch of Charlemagne’s family, legitimately without bastards and the like. Of course, the further you go back the harder it is to distinguish fact from family myth, so who knows. Being a noble house, they are more likely than most to be direct descendants, but at the same time claiming descent from Charlemagne would have been a viable political ploy for legitimacy and influence centuries ago and might have come to be mistaken as truth by the family over the years.
Whether or not he’s a Charlemagne descendant, Christopher Lee was raised in nobility back when that was still a thing outside the royal family and their cousins. Dude went from being nobility trained in fencing, opera, and theatre, to a WW2 secret agent, and then to a world renowned actor. He had a pretty cool life.
Most memorable and badass poem in human history.
My mate met Christopher Lee at a signing once,
"You've been scaring me since I was a little boy!" He effused.
"Of course, you know they're only fairy tales." Lee intoned back.
Now, I wasn't there for this meeting, but I can still hear his voice clearly saying those words.
I want to marry his voice...
wow !
I would want him as justice of the peace
Christopher Lee was very kind to my son once, very kind indeed. May he rest in peace!
This is fantastic. RIP Christopher Lee, you were a legend and will be missed.
***** He is still a legend and will always be an immortal legend.
tcpgblizzard u
Christopher Lee also read the entire book of Children Of Hurin, 18 chapters I have of him reading out loud for us!!
An epic voice from a great actor! The world lost such an incredible presence and talent in Christopher Lee, never to be replaced! RIP!
RIP Christopher Lee.
Nobody could ever portray Saruman better than he did.
Ash nazg durbatuluk, ash nazg gimbatul
ash nazg thrakatuluk agh burzum-ish krimpatul
god i love this language
Sauron did nothing wrong
what language is it?
@@holliswilliams8426 the language of mordor
@@holliswilliams8426 It’s called Black Speech
Dont think J.R.R tolkien would agree. He made the ugliest language he could think of to represent language of Mordor
I think it was always Christopher Lee as Saruman's voice.... I can't imagine anyone else playing or voicing him
Wow... just wow. Gave me shivers, I totally love that he read it just like Saruman would... he truly had the greatest voice in the world... :)
Christopher Lee is a wonderful actor. I've been a fan of his for many years - even though he scared me out of my skin when I was a kid!
This gave me chills! Sir Christopher Lee's voice is so deep and powerful, it suits perfectly the Ring Poem.
I do not need my eyes to see you Jedi.
Deadpool cept that wasn’t him.....
Not Lee but still good
No other actor could have done it better than sir lee
Yes-hiu-mea-nah , can can , but you're at ram-a-lam-a-dingdong
I've heard that Christopher Lee wanted to play Gandalf, but I can't imagine any other man who could portray the power of Saruman's voice.
Things worked out.
He had the greatest voice!! Gives me shivers lol
i could listen to this for years...he had such a voice its incredible
Hmmm.. i am trying to find my deniar arseholes, but you know, spilling someones word is groser than denying someone on his lover.. Darth, Tookus and Buffelo Pissy
There are no words to describe how great he was in life, and still is in death. Cristopher Lee was one of those few humans that make you think if they were actually human and not some sort of an angelic creature.
Listening to Christopher Lee recite this sent goosebumps down my back
This reminds me of a LOTR concert I visited here in Germany, where Christopher Lee read text passages from the book! I will never forget that!
With Christopher Lee's voice one could recite the alphabet and still hold everyone spellbound!
Lee, rickman, freeman such good voices
I like how it’s all serious and then Frodo’s happy face pops up
Goosebumps. So epic. And then the spoke in the black speech of Mordor. So epic. Thank you for uploading!!!
Rest in Peace, dear Sir Christopher Lee and J.R.R. Tolkien. Forever in our hearts!!!!!❤❤❤
A marvellous example of pure evil, his voice comes from the abyss.
Epic! Hats off Sir Lee, thank you for all your great contributions to this world
Rest in Peace
One of the most iconic voices on record, up there with David Attenborough, James Earl Jones, and Morgan Freeman.
Back then when I heard his narrations on the Symphony of the Enchanted Lands II, I thought that was epic. But this literally made goosbumps. The English version too, but the Black Speech even more. It really sad that he never recorded a LotR audiobook - but we have the Children of Húrin from him at least.
So great to hear him reading this.
It sounds like it was written for him since the beginning.
God, I miss Christopher Lee! So many awesome roles... And that voice.. Hearing him read the Ring poem gave me chills.... Saruman, Count Dukoo, two of my favorites of so many amazing roles.. Rest in peace Sir Christopher...
The gravity with which he says Mordor is incredible. Christopher Lee could have simply spoken Sauron himself into submission.
Christopher Lee should have done the narration in the first film
Nah, cate blanchett was way better
Blanchett did a great Narration. Sir C. Lees version is to fast. But i think they could have used it, in the movies. would have been nice.
this man could voice melkor himself
He did in children of Hurin audiobook
That was bone chilling. Yet, it's pretty funny to hear C.L pronunce the word Burzum :)
Why?
There will never be another man like Christopher Lee, or voice.
You'll never be forgotten you were and always with me since childhood to manhood. May god bless you with his great heaven. RIP legend:( goodbye my hero.
I just hope Jackson takes on The Sirmarillion, and Lee's voice should be Morgoth's voice, it would be beyond epic.
He would butcher it you fucking moron
PJ needs to be quick then. If you know what I mean ;(
This is unquestionably the best recitation of The Ring Poem
This gives me fucking goosebumps. Christopher Lee is sorely missed.
It truly sounds like a ancient legend from thousands of years ago.
RIP Christopher Lee.
I listened to this, and the room got dark and my speakers melted.
christopher lee didn't die, he went to the undying lands, the valar called him and he answered their call
Oh, cruel, destiny...The tears soon covered the warrior's face and Christopher Lee, the beloved dragon, spread his wings for the last time, happy to have found the freedom at least in death...Fly...fly high, mighty Christopher...Your name will always be remembered by the people of the enchanted lands...and your memory will march with us forever against the hordes of the black lord for the salvation of the enchanted lands. Goodbye, brother...goodbye...
One *ring* to rule them all.
One *ring* to find them.
One *ring* to bring them all.
And in the darkness *bind them.*
One of the greatest narrators who ever graced the world with their voices
But this was his best
Shre nazg golugranu kilmi-nudu (Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky)
Ombi kuz-durbaggu gundum ishi baggu (Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone)
Nugu gurunkilu bard gurutu (Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die)
Ash Burz-Durbagu burzum-ishi (One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne)
Daghburz-ishi makha gulshu darulu (In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie)
Ash nazg durbatulûk, Ash nazg gimbatul (One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them)
Ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul (One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them)
Daghburz-ishi makha gulshu darulu (In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie)
It's a huge shame his performance got cut out of the last movie
It's back in the extended edition
Most epic voice of all time
Never again will there be an actor like Christopher Lee. Truly a legend.
RIP sir 😞
Actor. Human. Not to say his life was perfect.
But if one had to pick a life to live...
@@PlayNiceFolks I don't think he picked on life he picked a Oprah singer, actor, fencer, metal artest (wtf), basically James bond, world war soldier that's like 3 lives worth of stuff and he still did more
My opinion
Everyone posting here talks about Sir Christopher's voice
Even without saying a WORD, he could convey an aura of MENACE unmatched by any other actor
They should have had him read this as the intro and had him do the narration for the beginning of LOTR.
I know one thing, none will ever be able to say "Halls of stone" that way ever agian. Sad to see you go Sir.
Only Christopher Lee can make this sound really bad ass, shame he will never utter this again. Well man thanks for being the badass in all pictures you stared in.
When you can pull off a more menacing Black Speech on your on voice, than Ian McKellen could with special effects. What a legend Christopher Lee was.
I wish my voice was this epic
My skin feels so tingly listening to this. I LOVE IT!
Movies will never be the same without Sir Christopher Lee.😔
lock
your fucking doors
and windows
RIP listeners
His voice makes everything sound so COOL. Like he could make "tootsie pops" sounds terribly epic
Every hair on my body is standing straight up!
That feeling of darkness.... it invigorating!
Christopher Lee didn't die, he just walked away into the wilds to passively observe mankind until his reemergence to voice the God Emperor of Man.
I feel somewhat jealous of Sir Lee's daughter, imagine having someone read you entire stories with that voice
The most badass actor in the LotR cast
Saruman, Count Dooku, Dracula. Christopher Lee brought all these villains to life in a way no one else could. Rest in peace, good sir.
J.R.R. Tolkien died 1973.
reverse that number to 3791
3 Rings for the Elven kings under the sky
7 for the Dwarf Lords in their halls of stone
9 for mortal Men, doomed to die
1 for the dark Lord on his dark throne
in the land of Mordor where the shadows lie.
I am pretty much speechless..
this is not coincidence
The pronunciation is perfect.